Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB3296

Introduced
5/8/25  

Caption

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

Impact

If enacted, HB3296 will significantly expand the provisions of the FMLA, emphasizing protections for military families. The bill allows not just immediate relatives but also extended family members and those with equivalent relationships to servicemembers access to extensive leave to provide care during critical times, thereby recognizing the unique challenges faced by military families. This amendment would likely lead to increased job security for those employed in caregiving roles for injured service personnel, promoting workplace stability amidst personal crises.

Summary

House Bill 3296, also known as the 'Making It Likely for Families of the Military to Live with Leave Access Act' or the 'MIL FMLA Act', seeks to enhance family and medical leave provisions specifically for military families. The bill amends the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 to extend leave rights for caregivers of servicemembers recovering from serious injuries or illnesses, allowing eligible employees to take up to 26 workweeks of leave within a 12-month period. It broadens the definitions of family under the FMLA to include a wider array of relationships relevant to military families, including domestic partners and those in close association akin to family relations.

Contention

However, the bill has sparked discussions regarding its financing and implications for employers. Some critics express concern about the potential burden placed on smaller businesses to accommodate increased leave requests, fearing it may lead to unintended economic consequences. Proponents argue that the benefits of supporting military families in times of need far outweigh the challenges posed to employers, emphasizing a societal duty to support those who serve in the armed forces.

Companion Bills

US SB1710

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

Previously Filed As

US SB5330

Improving Access to Prenatal Care for Military Families Act

US SB4130

Expanding Access to Child Care for Military Families Act of 2024

US SB1610

Protecting Service Members and Military Families’ Access to Reproductive Care Act of 2023

US HB7559

Military Family Leave Act of 2024

US SB4491

Military Families Support Act

US HB9516

Military Families National Parks Access Enhancement Act

US HB4944

Military Families and Surviving Spouses Benefits Enhancement Act

US HB9548

High-Impact Tutoring for Military Families Act

US HB9833

Restore Military Families’ Voices Act

US HB3232

Respect for Grieving Military Families Act

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

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US SB437

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US HB789

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US SB242

Caring for All Families Act

US HB10509

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