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S 183 105th Congress Senate

Family and Medical Leave Fairness Act of 1997

Official title: A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to apply the Act to a greater percentage of the United States workforce, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 5, 1997 See on congress.gov
Labor and Employment CommerceFamiliesFamily leaveSick leaveSmall business
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jan 22, 1997
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Jan 22, 1997
Introduced in Senate
Jan 22, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S641-642)
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 Latest action January 22, 1997

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Family and Medical Leave Fairness Act of 1997 - Amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to extend coverage to employees at worksites where the employer employs at least 25 (currently 50) employees at the worksite and within 75 miles of that worksite.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Feb 5, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 183: Family and Medical Leave Fairness Act of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-S-183/
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