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H.R.983: Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 5, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 5, 2019
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (15 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 5, 2019
Bill Summary
Parental Bereavement Act of 2019 or the Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger Act This bill entitles an eligible employee to up to 12 workweeks of leave during any 12-month period because of the death of a son or daughter. Such an employee may substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay. The bill applies the same leave entitlement to federal employees.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 5, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and 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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Feb. 5, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Brad Schneider (D-Ill.) |