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Security and Financial Empowerment Act of 2017

Introduced: October 31, 2017 Introduced by: Murray, Patty Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
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Oct 31, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Oct 31, 2017
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Security and Financial Empowerment Act of 2017

This bill sets forth various provisions to promote the safety and security of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking,

Among other things, the bill does the following:

  • requires employers to provide up to 30 days of safe leave in a 12-month period; and
  • prohibits states from imposing additional restrictions on eligibility for unemployment compensation.
What's happening now October 31, 2017

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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