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HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act

USA119th CongressS-2418| Senate 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
Tom Cotton

Tom Cotton

Republican Senator

Arkansas

Cosponsors (4)
Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes significant amendments to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to provide support for individuals experiencing the loss of an unborn child. It introduces a new category of leave for the "spontaneous loss of an unborn child," defined as an unplanned loss in the womb not resulting from a purposeful act. This leave would be available to both private sector and federal employees, allowing them to take time off for this specific reason. Employees would be able to take this leave intermittently or on a reduced schedule when medically necessary, and could substitute accrued paid leave. Employers may require reasonable notice and certification from a healthcare provider to support the leave request. These FMLA changes aim to offer crucial time for grieving and recovery for parents. Furthermore, the legislation establishes a new refundable personal tax credit for individuals who have suffered a stillbirth . This credit, equal to the amount of the child tax credit, would be available to eligible individuals who have a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth under state law. The tax credit is designed to provide financial relief to families navigating the profound loss of a child before birth.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3253
HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-166
HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sep 16, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5397
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3253
    HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-166
    HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act


  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • September 16, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5397
    Introduced in House

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5397: HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act

HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act

USA119th CongressS-2418| Senate 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
This bill proposes significant amendments to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to provide support for individuals experiencing the loss of an unborn child. It introduces a new category of leave for the "spontaneous loss of an unborn child," defined as an unplanned loss in the womb not resulting from a purposeful act. This leave would be available to both private sector and federal employees, allowing them to take time off for this specific reason. Employees would be able to take this leave intermittently or on a reduced schedule when medically necessary, and could substitute accrued paid leave. Employers may require reasonable notice and certification from a healthcare provider to support the leave request. These FMLA changes aim to offer crucial time for grieving and recovery for parents. Furthermore, the legislation establishes a new refundable personal tax credit for individuals who have suffered a stillbirth . This credit, equal to the amount of the child tax credit, would be available to eligible individuals who have a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth under state law. The tax credit is designed to provide financial relief to families navigating the profound loss of a child before birth.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3253
HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-166
HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sep 16, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5397
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3253
    HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-166
    HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act


  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • September 16, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5397
    Introduced in House
Tom Cotton

Tom Cotton

Republican Senator

Arkansas

Cosponsors (4)
Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)

Finance Committee

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5397: HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted