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HR4351Referred to Committee

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to reduce the qualifying time for a spouse of an active duty member of the Armed Forces to take leave.

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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-10
Introduced
13
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Marilyn Strickland
Marilyn Strickland
Democrat · WA · Representative

Latest Action

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.

2025-07-10

Bill Summary

This house bill would amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to reduce the qualifying time for a spouse of an active duty member of the Armed Forces to take leave. It has been referred to committee for review and possible markup.

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Subjects

Labor and Employment
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