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Family Medical Leave Modernization Act

USA117th CongressHR-2589| House 
| Updated: 4/15/2021
Carolyn B. Maloney

Carolyn B. Maloney

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (19)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Education and Workforce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Family Medical Leave Modernization Act This bill expands who is permitted to take qualifying family and medical leave and provides additional leave for parents and family caregivers. The bill grants leave to private sector and federal employees to care for a domestic partner and any individual whose close association with such employees is like a family relationship, regardless of biological or legal relationship, if (1) such individual has a serious health condition, or (2) there is a qualifying exigency due to such employees' active duty in the Armed Forces. The bill entitles an employee who is a domestic partner, next of kin of a member of the Armed Forces, or any individual whose close association is like a family relationship, regardless of biological or legal relationship, to take leave to care for the service member. The bill entitles private sector and federal employees to take additional leave to participate in or attend their children's and grandchildren's school or community organization activities, meet routine family medical care needs, or care for their elderly relatives.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5456
Family Medical Leave Modernization Act
Apr 15, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1185
Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5456
    Family Medical Leave Modernization Act


  • April 15, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1185
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 15, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and 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.

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2833: Reconnecting Communities Act
  • S 117-1185: Family Medical Leave Modernization Act
AgingEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployee leaveFamily relationshipsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementMilitary personnel and dependents

Family Medical Leave Modernization Act

USA117th CongressHR-2589| House 
| Updated: 4/15/2021
Family Medical Leave Modernization Act This bill expands who is permitted to take qualifying family and medical leave and provides additional leave for parents and family caregivers. The bill grants leave to private sector and federal employees to care for a domestic partner and any individual whose close association with such employees is like a family relationship, regardless of biological or legal relationship, if (1) such individual has a serious health condition, or (2) there is a qualifying exigency due to such employees' active duty in the Armed Forces. The bill entitles an employee who is a domestic partner, next of kin of a member of the Armed Forces, or any individual whose close association is like a family relationship, regardless of biological or legal relationship, to take leave to care for the service member. The bill entitles private sector and federal employees to take additional leave to participate in or attend their children's and grandchildren's school or community organization activities, meet routine family medical care needs, or care for their elderly relatives.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5456
Family Medical Leave Modernization Act
Apr 15, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1185
Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5456
    Family Medical Leave Modernization Act


  • April 15, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1185
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 15, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and 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.
Carolyn B. Maloney

Carolyn B. Maloney

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (19)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Education and Workforce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2833: Reconnecting Communities Act
  • S 117-1185: Family Medical Leave Modernization Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AgingEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployee leaveFamily relationshipsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementMilitary personnel and dependents