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DemocratBill · H.R. 1035· House(119-HR-1035)

Job Protection Act

Rep. Underwood
Age: 40 years
Illinois
Introduced
2/5/2025
Last activity
2/5/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Sponsored by
Lauren Underwood
Cosponsors
Democrat - 61Republican - 0
Labor and Employment
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Job Protection Act," seeks to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act. It aims to expand the number of employees eligible for leave and the number of employers subject to leave requirements. The legislation changes the employment duration required for leave eligibility from 12 months to 90 days. It also applies these changes to Federal, Presidential, and Congressional employees. Additionally, it expands the scope of employers required to comply with leave requirements.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5

    Lowering the employment threshold for leave provides better job protection for low-income workers.

  • Would middle-income households be better off under this?+5

    Increased access to family and medical leave benefits middle-class workers.

  • Would women be better off under this?+5

    Easier access to medical and family leave is often beneficial to women's workforce participation.

The opposite

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-5

    The expanded scope of required employers creates more administrative and labor costs for small businesses.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?-3

    Small businesses with 1 or more employees will now face mandatory leave requirements previously reserved for larger employers.