A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to carry out a grant program to award grants to States to carry out a paid leave program, to establish the Interstate Paid Leave Action Network, and for other purposes.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
2026-07-16
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- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsReferred To · 2026-07-16
Plain-English Summary
The federal government would give money to states to help them create or expand paid leave programs, allowing workers to take time off work while still receiving some income for reasons like having a baby, caring for a sick family member, or recovering from their own illness. The bill would also establish a network where states can share information and best practices about running these paid leave programs. This would affect workers who need time away from their jobs and the employers and states that would help fund these benefits.
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