Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB10405

Caption

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to provide leave because of the death of a son or daughter, and for other purposes.

Impact

If enacted, HB10405 will expand the entitlements under the Family and Medical Leave Act to specifically include provisions for leave following the tragic loss of a child, irrespective of the child's age at death. This change represents a pivotal shift in recognizing the emotional and psychological impact of such loss on parents and underscores the need for compassionate workplace policies. It will also ensure that civil service employees are covered under this provision, aligning state policies with federal bereavement requirements.

Summary

House Bill 10405, known as the Parental Bereavement Act of 2024, proposes amendments to the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. The primary purpose of this bill is to allow employees to take leave due to the death of a son or daughter. This would formalize the right to bereavement leave, ensuring that parents can take necessary time off work to grieve without fearing repercussions on their employment status, thus establishing a supportive framework for grieving families.

Contention

While the bill has garnered support from various advocacy groups who emphasize the necessity of extending leave for bereavement, some stakeholders may raise concerns regarding the implications for employers. Questions may arise about the potential for abuse of leave provisions or the impact on workplace operations. Proponents argue that the emotional burden of losing a child warrants protected leave, whereas opponents may worry about the adequacy of staffing and operational challenges during extended leaves of absence.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB3296

MIL FMLA Act Making It Likely for Families of the Military to Live with Leave Access Act

US SB1710

MIL FMLA Act Making It Likely for Families of the Military to Live with Leave Access Act

US HB2528

Grandparent-Grandchild Medical Leave Act

US HB7978

Family Leave for Parental Involvement in Education Act

US HB3481

FAMILY Act Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act

US HCR5

Legislative Proxy and Absence Accommodation ResolutionThis concurrent resolution authorizes proxy voting and remote appearances by Members of Congress who are absent due to an illness, military service, jury duty, or other circumstances. The concurrent resolution establishes grounds and procedures by which an absent Member of the House of Representatives or the Senate may (1) designate another Member to cast a vote or record the presence of the absent Member; and (2) remotely appear at a committee proceeding.The concurrent resolution authorizes proxy voting and remote appearances for absences due tojury duty;the death of a family member;a family member who has a serious health condition;the Member's own illness or serious health condition; the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a son or daughter;the Member serving in the armed services;a family member being called to active duty; ora condition preventing the Member from safely traveling to or performing work at the proceeding.Certain purposes are time-limited; for example, an absence due to a Member's own illness is limited to seven days in a calendar year.Further, a Member must provide to the Clerk of the House or the Secretary of the Senate, respectively (1) a written proxy designation or notice of remote appearance, (2) the grounds for the absence, and (3) such documentation as they may require. The Clerk and Secretary must maintain and make publicly available a list of the grounds, time frames, and other details about Members using these provisions.

US HB10437

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the guaranteed issue of Medigap policies to all Medigap-eligible Medicare beneficiaries and Medicare Advantage enrollees, and for other purposes.

US HB856

Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act

US HB2996

Safe Leave for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act

US HB4582

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code, to clarify that organ donation surgery qualifies as a serious health condition.

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