Bill · H.R. 8158· House(119-HR-8158)

Reproductive Healthcare Leave Act

Age: 34 years

Arizona

Introduced: 3/30/2026
Last activity: 3/30/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, House Administration, and the Judiciary, 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: Yassamin Ansari
Cosponsors: - 28 - 0

Labor and Employment

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Reproductive Healthcare Leave Act is designed to provide Americans with paid leave to address reproductive health conditions and procedures. Under this bill, employers must grant employees 96 hours of paid leave at the start of each calendar year. This leave can be used for symptoms related to conditions like menstruation or menopause, as well as for procedures such as fertility treatments or tubal ligations. The Act establishes protections against employer interference and discrimination regarding the use of this time. It also grants enforcement authority to the Secretary of Labor and allows employees to take legal action for violations.

Yes· 3 of 20

Would women be better off under this?+9
The bill directly addresses health needs and procedures primarily affecting women, such as menstruation and menopause.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+7
The bill provides specific paid leave for reproductive health needs like menstruation, menopause, and pregnancy termination.
Would people in middle age be better off under this?+6
The bill covers health conditions like menopause that often affect middle-aged individuals.