Bill · H.R. 3296· House(119-HR-3296)
MIL FMLA Act
- Introduced
- 5/8/2025
- Last activity
- 5/8/2025 — 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
- April McClain Delaney
- Cosponsors
- - 25 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "MIL FMLA Act," aims to improve family and medical leave for military families. It amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to expand leave definitions and entitlements. The legislation introduces new categories of relatives eligible for leave to care for a covered servicemember. It also establishes specific leave provisions for veterans dealing with serious injuries or illnesses incurred in the line of duty. Additionally, the bill applies these changes to federal civilian employees covered by Title 5 of the United States Code.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Leave for Caregivers: Eligible employees can receive up to 26 workweeks of leave to care for a wider range of relatives, including domestic partners, grandchildren, grandparents, siblings, uncles, aunts, nephews, and nieces of a covered servicemember (Section 102(a)(3)).
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Support for Veterans: The bill provides 26 workweeks of leave for covered servicemembers or veterans who suffer from serious injuries or illnesses incurred in the line of duty while on active duty (Section 102(a)(6); Section 201(a)(4)).
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Inclusion of Domestic Partners: The definition of "spouse" is expanded to include domestic partners, which includes both same-sex and opposite-sex relationships (Section 101(21); Section 201(a)(13)).
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Flexible Leave Definitions: The bill defines a "close association" as a significant personal bond equivalent to a family relationship, regardless of biological or legal ties, allowing for more inclusive caregiving (Section 101(20)).
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Protection of Health Benefits: The law ensures the maintenance of health benefits for employees taking leave due to a serious injury or illness (Section 104(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Note: The provided text does not explicitly state any negative impacts, burdens, or consequences resulting from the provisions within the bill.
- 12/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/3/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/8/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1926)
- 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.
- 22 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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