Bill · S. 2418· Senate(119-S-2418)
HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act
- Introduced
- 7/23/2025
- Last activity
- 7/23/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Tom Cotton
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, called the "HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act", aims to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to include leave for the spontaneous loss of an unborn child. It also provides a refundable personal credit for individuals who have experienced a stillbirth. Finally, it amends title 5 of the US Code to extend similar leave benefits to civil service employees.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would women be better off under this?+4
This bill provides additional support and leave for women who experience the spontaneous loss of an unborn child.
Would men be better off under this?+3
This bill provides leave for men who have a spouse experience the spontaneous loss of an unborn child.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
The refundable personal credit for stillbirths could provide financial assistance to low-income households.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Leave for Spontaneous Loss of an Unborn Child: Sections 2 and 3 of the bill allow employees and civil service employees to take leave due to the spontaneous loss of an unborn child. This could be a positive outcome for individuals and families as it allows time to grieve and recover without risking their job.
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Refundable Personal Credit for Stillbirth: Section 4 provides a refundable personal credit for individuals who have suffered a stillbirth. This could provide financial relief to families during a difficult time.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Certification Requirements: Sections 2(f) and 3(f) introduce certification requirements for taking leave due to the spontaneous loss of an unborn child. This could create an additional burden for individuals who are already grieving and may face difficulties in obtaining the necessary certification.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+4Good For Men+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Union Workers+2Good For High Income Households+1
- 9/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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