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HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act

USA119th CongressHR-5397| House 
| Updated: 9/16/2025
Ashley Hinson

Ashley Hinson

Republican Representative

Iowa

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act, aims to provide support to individuals and families experiencing the loss of a child. It proposes amendments to the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) to include leave for the spontaneous loss of an unborn child , defined as an unplanned loss not resulting from a purposeful act. Additionally, the legislation establishes a new refundable tax credit for individuals who have suffered a stillbirth. Under the proposed FMLA changes, both private sector and federal civil service employees would be entitled to take leave due to the spontaneous loss of an unborn child for themselves or their spouse. This leave could be taken intermittently or on a reduced schedule if medically necessary, and employees would provide notice as is reasonable and practicable. Employers may require certification from a healthcare provider to support the request for leave. Furthermore, the bill introduces a new refundable personal tax credit for individuals who experience a stillbirth. The credit amount would be equivalent to the child tax credit, and eligibility requires that the stillborn child would have been a qualifying child and that a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth was issued under State law. A stillbirth is defined as the spontaneous death of a child before complete delivery, not induced by a purposeful act, and requires the taxpayer's Social Security Number to claim the credit.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6031
HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act
Jul 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2418
Introduced in Senate
Sep 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 16, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, House Administration, and Ways and Means, 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 117-6031
    HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act


  • July 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2418
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 16, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, House Administration, and Ways and Means, 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.

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  • S 119-2418: HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act

HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act

USA119th CongressHR-5397| House 
| Updated: 9/16/2025
This bill, titled the HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act, aims to provide support to individuals and families experiencing the loss of a child. It proposes amendments to the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) to include leave for the spontaneous loss of an unborn child , defined as an unplanned loss not resulting from a purposeful act. Additionally, the legislation establishes a new refundable tax credit for individuals who have suffered a stillbirth. Under the proposed FMLA changes, both private sector and federal civil service employees would be entitled to take leave due to the spontaneous loss of an unborn child for themselves or their spouse. This leave could be taken intermittently or on a reduced schedule if medically necessary, and employees would provide notice as is reasonable and practicable. Employers may require certification from a healthcare provider to support the request for leave. Furthermore, the bill introduces a new refundable personal tax credit for individuals who experience a stillbirth. The credit amount would be equivalent to the child tax credit, and eligibility requires that the stillborn child would have been a qualifying child and that a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth was issued under State law. A stillbirth is defined as the spontaneous death of a child before complete delivery, not induced by a purposeful act, and requires the taxpayer's Social Security Number to claim the credit.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6031
HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act
Jul 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2418
Introduced in Senate
Sep 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 16, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, House Administration, and Ways and Means, 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 117-6031
    HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act


  • July 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2418
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 16, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, House Administration, and Ways and Means, 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.
Ashley Hinson

Ashley Hinson

Republican Representative

Iowa

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

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • S 119-2418: HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted