Employee Leave
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A resolution instructing the managers on the part of the Senate on the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to insist upon the provisions contained in subtitle B of title XI of the House amendment (relating to paid family leave for Federal personnel). [SR-333]
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[Military ]
[National Security ]
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This resolution instructs Senate conferees on the conference committee for S. 1790 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020) to insist upon certain provisions in the House amendment that relate to paid family leave for federal personnel.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Submitted In The Senate. on 09/25/2019
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Grandparent-Grandchild Medical Leave Act [HB-4452]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Healthcare ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Human Services ]
Amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and federal civil service law to entitle to leave an eligible employee, including a federal employee, to care for an adult child, grandparent, or grandchild (as well as for a spouse, child, or parent), if that person has a serious health condition.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Ruiz
Introduced In House on 09/20/2019
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VET Protection Act of 2019 Veterans, Employees, and Taxpayers Protection Act of 2019 [HB-3995]
[Veterans ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Taxes ]
[Budget and Spending ]
To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report to Congress relating to the use of official time by employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to limit the instances in which official time may be granted for certain purposes to employees of the Department, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jodey Cook Arrington
Referred To The Subcommittee On Oversight And Investigations. on 08/22/2019
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Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2019 [HB-4278]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Grants ]
[Unemployment ]
[Economic Development ]
[Native American Affairs ]
Requires the Department of Labor to establish a pilot program to provide grants to eligible entities (i.e., political subdivisions of states and Tribal entities with a high unemployment rate) for programs to guarantee employment to individuals residing in the areas served by such entities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 09/10/2019
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Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2019 [S.2457]
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[Grants ]
[Unemployment ]
[Economic Development ]
[Native American Affairs ]
Requires the Department of Labor to establish a pilot program to provide grants to eligible entities (i.e., political subdivisions of states and Tribal entities with a high unemployment rate) for programs to guarantee employment to individuals residing in the areas served by such entities.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 09/10/2019
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Honoring Family-Friendly Workplaces Act [HB-3838]
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[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Children and Youth ]
Directs the Department of Labor to establish a national certification program to award certifications to recognize employers that have a commitment to helping employees balance employment responsibilities and family obligations.
Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Introduced In House on 07/18/2019
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Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act [HB-3760]
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[Healthcare ]
[Human Rights ]
[Human Services ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Health ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
Provides rights and protections for domestic workers, including pay and leave rights, and health and safety protections. The bill, among other things repeals the exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 for domestic live-in employees from certain minimum wage and maximum hour requirements; requires written notices of termination and allow other communications for live-in domestic employees; requires written agreements for domestic workers covering wages, sick leave, benefits, and other matters; allows domestic workers to request and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 07/16/2019
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Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act [S.2112]
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[Healthcare ]
[Human Rights ]
[Human Services ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Health ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
Provides rights and protections for domestic workers, including pay and leave rights, and health and safety protections. The bill, among other things repeals the exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 for domestic live-in employees from certain minimum wage and maximum hour requirements; requires written notices of termination and allow other communications for live-in domestic employees; requires written agreements for domestic workers covering wages, sick leave, benefits, and other matters; allows domestic workers to request and
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 07/15/2019
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A bill to amend section 3116 of title 5, United States Code, to clarify the applicability of the appointment limitations for students appointed under the expedited hiring authority for post-secondary students. [S.2169]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
Revises a provision that limits the authority of an agency to appoint, through expedited hiring authority, post-secondary students to an agency position at the GS-11 level. Further, the bill authorizes an agency to grant paid leave for up to (1) 20 days of rest and recuperation to a civilian employee serving in a combat zone or other high risk, high threat post; and (2) 5 days to a civilian employee serving in a foreign area for local holidays observed in such area.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kyrsten Lee Sinema
Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Reported By Senator Johnson With An Amendment. With Written Report No. 116-129. on 10/15/2019
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Build Local, Hire Local Act [HB-4101]
[Infrastructure ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Veterans ]
[Small Business ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
[Construction ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Public Safety ]
[Community Development ]
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Imposes various requirements on certain federally assisted infrastructure projects. The bill also creates infrastructure-related grant programs and establishes the Buy America Bureau. Such federally assisted infrastructure projects must (1) employ a certain percentage of local workers to the maximum extent practicable; and (2) prioritize hiring certain individuals, such as veterans and those facing barriers to employment. A certain percentage of funds for such projects shall be used for contracts with small businesses and certain targeted businesses,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Transportation And Maritime Security. on 08/21/2019
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Build Local, Hire Local Act [S.2404]
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[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Small Business ]
[Veterans ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Construction ]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Public Safety ]
Imposes various requirements on certain federally assisted infrastructure projects. The bill also creates infrastructure-related grant programs and establishes the Buy America Bureau. Such federally assisted infrastructure projects must (1) employ a certain percentage of local workers to the maximum extent practicable; and (2) prioritize hiring certain individuals, such as veterans and those facing barriers to employment. A certain percentage of funds for such projects shall be used for contracts with small businesses and certain targeted businesses,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 07/31/2019
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Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020 [HB-3494]
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[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Energy ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Artificial Intelligence ]
[National Security ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Military ]
Reauthorizes for FY2018-FY2020 intelligence activities in various U.S. government departments and agencies. It also establishes several intelligence-related programs and calls for reports on various topics. The bill establishes a paid parental leave program for intelligence community employees. The program provides 12 weeks of leave in the 12-month period following the birth or adoption of a child. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) shall report on intelligence community policies for awarding contracts, including research
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Sponsored by: Sen. Adam B. Schiff
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Select Committee On Intelligence. on 07/18/2019
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019 [HB-3409]
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[Defense ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Energy ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Aerospace ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Veterans ]
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[Science ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Reauthorizes the U.S. Coast Guard and the Federal Maritime Commission for FY2020-FY2021, and authorizes a specified level of end-of-year strength for active duty personnel and military training student loads to the Coast Guard for such fiscal years. Among other things, the bill addresses (1) retirement grades for Coast Guard personnel, (2) promotion authority for Coast Guard personnel, (3) Coast Guard pay during a lapse in appropriations, (4) the use of unmanned maritime and aircraft systems in the Coast Guard, and (5) diversity at the Coast Guard
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 07/25/2019
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Fair and Equal Treatment of Women in the Coast Guard Act [S.1930]
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[Military ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Human Rights ]
[Human Services ]
Specifies reporting requirements for the U.S. Coast Guard regarding gender diversity. The Coast Guard must submit a biennial report that includes an analysis of its recruitment and retention of women and gender-based limitations on career opportunities.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 06/20/2019
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Department of State Authorization Act of 2019 [HB-3352]
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[Cybersecurity ]
[Defense ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Military ]
[Energy ]
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[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Safety ]
Authorizes, revises, and repeals various provisions related to the Department of State. The bill provides statutory authority to establish an Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs and an Assistant Secretary for Energy Diplomacy and Security and eliminates the position for the Special Representative and Policy Coordinator for Burma (Myanmar). The bill imposes limitations on special appointments not expressly authorized by Congress. The State Department may not implement any reduction-in-force actions unless it
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eliot L. Engel
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/09/2019
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Nonprofit Relief Act of 2019 [HB-3323]
[Taxes ]
[Nonprofit ]
[Small Business ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
Amends Internal Revenue Code provisions relating to tax-exempt or organizations to repeal the requirement that the unrelated business taxable income of tax-exempt organizations be computed separately for each trade or business activity, exclude from the gross income of charitable volunteers reimbursement of expenses for the use of a passenger vehicle for the benefit of a charitable organization, and allow the tax credit for employer-paid family and medical leave for nonprofit employers. The bill also increases the corporate income tax rate from
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Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas R. Suozzi
Introduced In House on 06/18/2019
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 [S.1790]
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[National Security ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Military ]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Funding ]
Authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, missiles, and space procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions
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Sponsored by: Sen. James M. Inhofe
Became Public Law No: 116-92. on 12/20/2019
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Paid Family Leave Pilot Extension Act [S.1628]
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[Taxes ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Healthcare ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Small Business ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Extends through 2022 the tax credit for employers who provide employees with paid family and medical leave. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to (1) examine the effectiveness of the tax credit for paid family and medical leave, (2) recommend ways to modify or enhance the tax credit to further promote access to paid family and medical leave for qualifying employees, and (3) suggest alternative policies that federal and state governments could implement to increase access to paid family and medical leave.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/23/2019
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MOMS Leave Act Mothers of Military Service Leave Act [HB-2937]
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[Military ]
[Veterans ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
Provides compensation and credit for retired pay purposes (including computation of years of service for retired pay) for maternity leave taken by members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alma S. Adams
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 05/23/2019
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MOMS Leave Act Mothers of Military Service Leave Act [S.1615]
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[Military ]
[Veterans ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
Provides compensation and credit for retired pay purposes (including computation of years of service for retired pay) for maternity leave taken by members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces.
Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 05/22/2019