Bill · H.R. 7531· House(119-HR-7531)

Healthy Families Act

Age: 83 years

Connecticut

Introduced: 2/12/2026
Last activity: 2/12/2026 — 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: Rosa DeLauro
Cosponsors: - 156 - 0

Labor and Employment

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Healthy Families Act aims to allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and those of their families. Under this bill, employers must provide employees with at least 1 hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to a limit of 56 hours per year. This earned time can be used for various reasons, including personal illness, medical care, caring for family members, or dealing with domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The Act establishes specific rules for how this time is earned, used, and protected from employer interference. It also provides enforcement mechanisms through the Secretary of Labor and allows for civil actions by employees.

Yes· 3 of 17

Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
Paid sick leave provides critical stability for low-income workers facing health or family emergencies.
Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill allows parents to use paid time off to care for their children.
Would women be better off under this?+5
The bill supports caregivers, a role statistically more often held by women.