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S.1975: Support for Injured Servicemembers Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced Aug. 2, 2007
- Latest Major Action Aug. 2, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (14 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Support for Injured Servicemembers Act - Amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to entitle an eligible employee who is the spouse, son, daughter, parent, or next of kin of a covered servicemember to a total of 26 workweeks of leave during a single 12-month period to care for the servicemember. Defines covered servicemember as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including a member of the National Guard or a Reserve, who is undergoing...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Aug. 2, 2007 |
Introduced in the Senate by Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.) |