Bill · H.R. 2732· House(119-HR-2732)
Fairness for Stay-at-Home Parents Act
- Introduced
- 4/8/2025
- Last activity
- 4/8/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, 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
- Riley Moore
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Fairness for Stay-at-Home Parents Act," seeks to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. The primary goal is to stop employers from recovering health care premiums paid for an employee if that employee decides not to return to work following the birth of a child. It requires employers to provide specific notice to eligible employees regarding this protection. This change would specifically apply to instances involving the birth of a son or daughter.
Yes
Would women be better off under this?+6
The bill provides specific protections for women who may choose not to return to work after childbirth.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+5
The bill protects middle-class families from unexpected premium reimbursement costs following childbirth.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+5
The bill provides financial protection for parents choosing to stay home after childbirth, which disproportionately benefits women.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
The bill reduces the ability of employers to recover costs associated with employees who do not return to work.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial Protection for Parents: Under Section 2(a), an employer would be prohibited from recovering health care premiums paid for an employee who fails to return to work because of the birth of a son or daughter. This prevents parents from being hit with unexpected costs or debts related to their previous health coverage.
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Required Employer Notification: Section 2(b) requires employers to notify eligible employees that they are protected from premium recovery if they choose not to return to work after a birth. This ensures that employees are aware of their rights and the financial implications of their decision to stay home.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+6Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Business Owners-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+5
- 4/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/8/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, 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.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Mike KennedyRepublican · Utah