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- H.R.947
H.R.947: FAMILY Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 7, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 22, 2017
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
160 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 7, 2017
Bill Summary
Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act or the FAMILY Act This bill establishes the Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration (SSA). The bill entitles every individual to a family and medical leave insurance (FMLI) benefit payment for each month beginning on the first day of the month in which the individual meets the criteria specified below and ending 365 days later (benefit period), not to exceed 60...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 22, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
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| Feb. 7, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| Feb. 7, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) |