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Family and Medical Leave Act of 1986

Introduced: March 4, 1986 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 25 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 18, 1986
Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.552 Reported to House.
Sep 17, 1986
Committee on Rules Granted an Open Rule Providing Two Hours of General Debate.
Aug 8, 1986
Placed on Union Calendar No: 468.
Aug 8, 1986
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Education and Labor. Report No: 99-699 (Part II).
Jul 21, 1986
Reported to House by House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Report No: 99-699 (Part I).
Jun 24, 1986
Ordered to be Reported.
Jun 24, 1986
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 24, 1986
Subcommittee on Labor Standards Discharged.
Jun 12, 1986
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Jun 12, 1986
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 11, 1986
Ordered to be Reported.
Jun 11, 1986
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 10, 1986
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Justice.
May 8, 1986
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
May 8, 1986
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 22, 1986
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 21, 1986
Executive Comment Requested from HHS, Labor.
Apr 10, 1986
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 17, 1986
Referred to Subcommittee on Labor Standards.
Mar 17, 1986
Referred to Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations.
Mar 11, 1986
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Mar 11, 1986
Referred to Subcommittee on Compensation and Employee Benefits.
Mar 4, 1986
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Mar 4, 1986
Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mar 4, 1986
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Parental and Medical Leave Act of 1986 - Title I: General Requirements for Parental and Medical Leave - Entitles employees to parental leave for specified periods in cases involving the birth, adoption, or serious health condition of a child.

Entitles employees to temporary medical leave for specified periods in cases involving inability to work because of a serious health condition.

Sets forth conditions for certification for such types of leave.

Provides that such leave may be without pay. Allows employees to substitute other types of paid leave to cover part of such leave period.

Sets forth employment and benefits protections relating to such leave.

Provides for administrative enforcement of this title by the Secretary of Labor, as well as enforcement by civil action. Sets forth provisions for injunctive relief, monetary relief, and attorneys' fees.

Requires employers to post notice of the pertinent provisions of this title.

Title II: Parental Leave and Temporary Medical Leave for Civil Service Employees - Amends specified Federal law to entitle civil service employees to parental leave and temporary medical leave for specified periods.

Provides that such leave will be without pay. Allows employees to substitute other types of paid leave for part of such leave.

Sets forth protection for job position and health insurance benefits of employees using such leave.

Directs the Office of Personnel Management to prescribe regulations for administration of this title which are consistent with the regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Labor under title I of this Act.

Title III: Commission on Paid Parental and Medical Leave - Establishes the Commission on Paid Parental and Medical Leave.

Requires the Commission to report on its study of paid parental and medical leave to the Congress within two years after the Commission first meets. Terminates the Commission within 30 days after its final report.

Title IV: Miscellaneous Provisions - Sets forth the effect of this Act on existing laws and existing employment benefits.

Directs the Secretary of Labor to prescribe regulations to carry out title I of this Act.

What's happening now September 18, 1986

Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.552 Reported to House.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 552 Procedurally related A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4300) to entitle employees to parental leave in cases in…
 Committees of jurisdiction 6
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 5 Republican 1
D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Jul 17, 1986
 D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Jun 26, 1986
 D
Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Jun 18, 1986
 D
Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Apr 24, 1986
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Mar 12, 1986
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Mar 4, 1986
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