HR5222Referred to Committee

ESP, Paraprofessional, and Education Support Staff Family Leave Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-09-09
Introduced
71
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Sean Casten
Sean Casten
Democrat · IL · Representative
Votes with party: 98.4% (549 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (71)

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Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-09-09

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would provide paid family leave benefits to education support staff, paraprofessionals, and other school employees who need time off for childbirth, adoption, or caring for family members. Currently, many of these workers lack access to paid leave programs that are more commonly available to other federal or private sector employees. The bill aims to help school staff balance work and family responsibilities without losing income during important life events.

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Labor and Employment
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