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S.226: Parental Bereavement Act of 2013
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 4, 2013
- Latest Major Action Feb. 4, 2013
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Parental Bereavement Act of 2013 - Amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to entitle an eligible employee to up to 12 workweeks of leave during any 12-month period because of the death of a son or daughter. Allows such an employee to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay. Applies the same leave entitlement to federal employees.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 4, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Feb. 4, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jon Tester (D-Mont.) |