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H.R.2515: Domestic Violence Leave Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about labor and employment
- Introduced May 20, 2009
- Latest Major Action Oct. 22, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (11 Democrats, 1 Independent)
Bill Summary
Domestic Violence Leave Act - Amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to entitle an eligible employee, his or her same-sex spouse, or domestic partner to up to 12 workweeks of leave during any 12-month period: (1) to care for such individual's family member, if the family member is addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking and their effects; or (2) because such individual is addressing such matters, he or she is unable...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, 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.
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Referred to House Education and Labor
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Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
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Referred to House House Administration
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
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May 20, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.) |