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H.R.1573: Leave Equity for Adoptive Families Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 8, 1997
- Latest Major Action May 22, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
67 (59 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Leave Equity for Adoptive Families Act of 1997 - Entitles any employee who needs it, because of placement of a child with the employee for adoption or foster care, to any leave benefit provided by the employer for care of an employee's newborn biological child or for recovery from the employee's own illness, injury, or disability. Requires that such leave commence no later than 12 months after such placement. Authorizes civil actions to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
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May 8, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by James L. Oberstar (D-Minn.) |