S3812Referred to Committee

WORK to Save Lives Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-10
Introduced
5
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Jeff Merkley
Jeff Merkley
Democrat · OR · Senator
Votes with party: 85.5% (883 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (5)

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Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.

2026-03-19

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Plain-English Summary

The bill would require employers to provide paid leave to workers who need time off for medical treatment, recovery, or caregiving responsibilities, with the goal of helping people stay healthy without losing income. It aims to address situations where workers might skip necessary medical care or lose their jobs because they cannot afford unpaid time away from work. The measure would affect both employers and their employees across various industries.

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Labor and Employment
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