Employee Leave
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To amend title 5, United States Code, to limit the instances in which official time may be granted to employees of the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes. [HB-3600]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Taxes ]
To amend title 5, United States Code, to limit the instances in which official time may be granted to employees of the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes. This bill denies the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) authority to grant official time to: any IRS employee representing an exclusive representative in the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement, or any employee in an appropriate unit represented by such an exclusive representative.
Sponsored by: Rep. Peter Roskam
Introduced In House on 09/24/2015
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Safer Officers and Safer Citizens Act of 2015 [HB-3544]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Safer Officers and Safer Citizens Act of 2015 This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance to award matching grants to states, local governments, and Indian tribes to purchase body-worn cameras. The Bureau of Justice Assistance must give preference to grant applications from jurisdictions that: (1) have comprehensive policies and procedures related to implementation of a body-worn camera program, (2) have high percentages of officers without access to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Elizabeth Esty
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 10/05/2015
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Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015 [HB-313]
[Veterans ]
[Healthcare ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Military ]
[Public Health ]
Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) Entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30% or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, to up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for such disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. Requires the forfeiture of any such leave that is not used during such 12-month period. Requires such employee to submit to the head of the employing agency
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Became Public Law No: 114-75. (txt | Pdf) on 11/05/2015
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Schedules That Work Act [HB-3071]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Healthcare ]
[Small Business ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
Schedules That Work Act Grants an employee the right to request that his or her employer change the terms and conditions of employment relating to: the number of hours or times the employee is required to work or be on call; the location; the amount of notification he or she receives of work schedule assignments; and minimizing fluctuations in the number of hours the employee is scheduled to work on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Requires the employer, if the request is made, to engage in a timely, good faith interactive process with the employee
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Workforce Protections. on 11/16/2015
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Time Off to Vote Act [HB-2887]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Elections ]
[Voting Rights ]
Time Off to Vote Act Entitles an employee to two hours of paid leave on the day of any federal election in order to vote. Gives the employer the right to determine the two-hour-period, excluding any lunch break or other break. Prohibits the loss of benefits for any employee taking such leave under this Act. Makes it unlawful for any employer to interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise of or the attempt to exercise, the right to take leave under this Act, or to discriminate against an employee in any manner for taking leave under this Act.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Workforce Protections. on 11/16/2015
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Open Our Democracy Act of 2015 [HB-2655]
[Elections ]
[Voting Rights ]
Open Our Democracy Act of 2015 Requires all candidates for election to the Senate and the House of Representatives to run in an open primary, regardless of political party preference or lack thereof. Limits the ensuing general election to the two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes in the open primary. Gives candidates the option, at the time of filing to run for office, to declare a political party preference, which does not constitute or imply endorsement of the candidate by the party designated. Treats the general election day in
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jared Polis
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 06/16/2015
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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act [HB-2654]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Healthcare ]
[Human Rights ]
[Reproductive Rights / Abortion ]
[Disabilities ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Declares that it is an unlawful employment practice for employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, and other specified entities to: (1) fail to make reasonable accommodations to known limitations related to the pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions of job applicants or employees, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on such an entity's business operation; (2) require such job applicants or employees to accept an accommodation that they choose not to accept, if such accommodation
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Workforce Protections. on 11/16/2015
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Parental Bereavement Act of 2015 Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger Act [HB-2260]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Human Services ]
[Children and Youth ]
Parental Bereavement Act of 2015 Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger Act 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.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Workforce Protections. on 11/16/2015
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Intern Protection Act [HB-2034]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Human Rights ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Disabilities ]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
[Human Services ]
[Ethics ]
[Small Business ]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
[Children and Youth ]
Intern Protection Act Prohibits certain employers from refusing to employ, discriminating against, or harassing interns because of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, military status, disability, gender identity, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence. Bars employers from compelling a pregnant intern to take a leave of absence, unless the intern is prevented by such pregnancy from performing internship activities in a reasonable manner. Prohibits employers
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jackie Speier
Referred To The Subcommittee On Workforce Protections. on 11/16/2015
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VA Accountability Act of 2015 [HB-1994]
[Veterans ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Public Health ]
[Military ]
VA Accountability Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to remove or demote a VA employee based on performance or misconduct. The VA may also remove an individual from the civil service or demote the individual through a reduction in grade or annual pay rate. A demoted individual: (1) shall be paid at the demoted rate as of the date of demotion, (2) may not be placed on administrative leave or any other category of paid leave while an appeal is ongoing, and (3) may only receive pay and other benefits if
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 07/30/2015
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Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2015 [HB-1969]
[Veterans ]
[Healthcare ]
[Military ]
[Taxes ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2015 Expands eligibility for the family caregiver program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to include members of the Armed Forces or veterans who are seriously injured or who became ill on active duty prior to September 11, 2001 (currently, limited to service after September 11, 2001). Expands services to caregivers of veterans under such program to include child care services, financial planning services, and legal services. Terminates the support program for caregivers of covered
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 08/13/2015
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Military Family Leave Act of 2015 [HB-1845]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Military ]
[Veterans ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
Military Family Leave Act of 2015 Entitles an employed family member of a member of the Armed Forces who receives notification of a call or order to active duty in support of a contingency operation, or who is deployed in connection with a contingency operation, to two workweeks of leave per year for each family member who is so called or deployed. Allows such leave to: (1) be taken intermittently or on a reduced leave schedule; and (2) consist of paid or unpaid leave, as the employer considers appropriate. Allows an employer to require certification
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Opportunity. on 05/01/2015
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Small Business Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2015 [HB-1828]
[Taxes ]
[Small Business ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
Small Business Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2015 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow businesses with average annual gross receipts of not more than $50 million that prevail in an administrative or court proceeding involving the determination, collection, or refund of tax, interest, or penalty to recover their costs incurred in such proceedings; (2) increase the amount of civil damages against Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officers or employees for reckless, intentional, or negligent disregard of internal revenue laws and extend from
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mac Thornberry
Introduced In House on 04/15/2015
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Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2015 [HB-1658]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2015 Repeals provisions: (1) authorizing a federal employee representing an exclusive representative in the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement official time for such purpose during the time such employee otherwise would be in a duty status; and (2) requiring the Federal Labor Relations Authority to determine whether any employee participating for, or on behalf of, a labor organization in any phase of proceedings before it shall be authorized official time for that purpose.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve King
Introduced In House on 03/26/2015
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DHS Paid Administrative Leave Accountability Act of 2015 [HB-1633]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Budget and Spending ]
DHS Paid Administrative Leave Accountability Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the head of each component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), on a quarterly basis, to submit to the Chief Human Capital Officer of DHS (the Chief): (1) the number of employees who had been on administrative leave, or any other type of paid non-duty status without charge to leave, for personnel matters for six consecutive months or longer; (2) the total cost to the component associated with such leave and paid non-duty
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Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 06/24/2015
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Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act [HB-1439]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Insurance ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Taxes ]
[Social Security ]
[Healthcare ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act Establishes the Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration (SSA), to be headed by the Deputy SSA Commissioner. Entitles every individual to a family and medical leave insurance (FMLI) benefit payment for each month beginning on the first day of the first month in which the individual meets the criteria specified below and ending 365 days later (benefit period), not to exceed 60 qualified caregiving days per period. Qualifies for such a benefit payment any individual who:
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Social Security. on 03/19/2015
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Voter Empowerment Act of 2015 [HB-12]
[Voting Rights ]
[Elections ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Disabilities ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Crime ]
Voter Empowerment Act of 2015 Voter Registration Modernization Act of 2015 Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA) to require states to make available websites for online voter registration. Authorizes automated voter registration of certain individuals and establishes other initiatives to promote voter registration, such as same-day registration and voter registration of individuals under 18 years of age. Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit hindering, interfering with, or preventing voter registration. Amends the Help
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Higher Education And Workforce Training. on 04/29/2015
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DHS Reform Act of 2020 Department of Homeland Security Reform Act of 2020 [HB-8791]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain reforms to the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Coast Guard And Maritime Transportation. on 11/20/2020
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Emergency Economic and Workforce System Resiliency Act [HB-8747]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Unemployment ]
To direct the Secretary of Labor to award formula and competitive grants for layoff aversion activities, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith
Introduced In House on 11/12/2020
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A resolution designating October 2013 as "National Work and Family Month". [SR-276]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Designates October 2013 as National Work and Family Month. Recognizes the importance of work schedules that allow employees to spend time with their families to job productivity and to healthy families. Urges public officials, employers, employees, and the general public to work together to achieve more balance between work and family.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S7634; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S7633) on 10/29/2013