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SENATE 242118th CongressReferred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S2010)

A resolution commending the Tennessee Valley Authority on the 90th anniversary of the signing of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933.

Last Action
6/7/2023

Actions

  • 2023-02-02Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S231-232; text: CR S232-235)
  • 2023-02-02Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2023-02-02 (00)

Caring for All Families Act

This bill expands who is permitted to take qualifying family and medical leave and provides additional leave for parents and family caregivers.

The bill grants leave to private sector and federal employees to care for a domestic partner and any individual whose close association with such employees is like a family relationship, regardless of biological or legal relationship, if (1) such individual has a serious health condition, or (2) there is a qualifying exigency due to such employees' active duty in the Armed Forces.

The bill entitles an employee who is a domestic partner, next of kin of a member of the Armed Forces, or any individual whose close association is like a family relationship, regardless of biological or legal relationship, to take leave to care for the service member.

The bill entitles private sector and federal employees to take additional leave to participate in or attend their children's and grandchildren's school or community organization activities, meet routine family medical care needs, or care for their elderly relatives.

Cosponsors (9)

  • Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
  • Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
  • Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
  • Tina Smith (D-MN)
  • Sherrod Brown (D-OH)
  • Patty Murray (D-WA)
  • Peter Welch (D-VT)
  • John Hickenlooper (D-CO)
  • Jeff Merkley (D-OR)

Subjects

  • Aging
  • Employee benefits and pensions
  • Employee leave
  • Family relationships
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Military personnel and dependents
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