Bill · S. 3321· Senate(119-S-3321)
FAIR Leave Act
- Introduced
- 12/3/2025
- Last activity
- 12/3/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Joni Ernst
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the FAIR Leave Act, aims to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. The primary purpose of the legislation is to repeal certain limits on leave for married individuals who are employed by the same employer. By repealing Section 102(f) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, the bill seeks to change how leave is managed for spouses.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+3
Providing more flexible leave options benefits married middle-class workers employed by the same company.
Would women be better off under this?+2
Removing leave limitations for spouses can provide more flexibility for women navigating family and caregiving responsibilities.
Would men be better off under this?+2
Removing leave limitations for spouses can provide more flexibility for men navigating family and caregiving responsibilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Repeal of Leave Limits: This provision repeals Section 102(f) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which currently limits leave for married individuals employed by the same employer. This change would remove those specific time limitations for spouses.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned: The provided text does not contain any details regarding potential negative consequences or burdens resulting from this bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Men+2Good For Women+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+2
- 12/3/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Maggie HassanDemocrat · New Hampshire