Search Results: keywords:"paid leave"

  • H. RES. 1416 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25, 2024, through August 31, 2024, as Black Breastfeeding Week.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:366

    The resolution H. RES. 1416 encourages the recognition of the week from August 25 to August 31, 2024, as "Black Breastfeeding Week." It highlights the health benefits of breastfeeding for both mothers and infants, addresses the barriers faced by Black mothers in meeting breastfeeding...

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    This resolution talks about a special week called "Black Breastfeeding Week" from August 25 to August 31, 2024. It wants everyone to know how important breastfeeding is, especially for Black moms and babies, and it asks for more help like health care and time off work to make it easier for them.

  • H. RES. 1591 — Recognizing November 2024 as National Family Caregivers Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:379

    H. RES. 1591 recognizes November 2024 as "National Family Caregivers Month" to honor the over 53 million family caregivers in the United States. The resolution highlights the essential and unpaid care these individuals provide and acknowledges the challenges they face, such as financial...

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    In November 2024, people are being reminded to say thank you to family members who take care of others without getting paid. This is to help everyone remember how important these helpers are and to encourage groups like the government and companies to support them with things like days off work and help with money.

  • S. 4780 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the number of days of paid leave provided for certain military service by Federal employees, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:301

    S. 4780 aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code to increase the number of days of paid leave provided to federal employees who serve in the military. Specifically, it allows federal employees to accrue up to 40 days of leave per fiscal year, which can roll over into...

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    S. 4780 wants to give certain government workers who also serve in the military more paid days off—up to 40 days each year. They can save some of these days for later, but there are some questions about who exactly gets this and how it starts in 2025.

  • S. RES. 938 — Expressing the sense of the Senate that it is the duty of the Federal Government to dramatically expand and strengthen the care economy.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,826

    The resolution, S. RES. 938, suggests that the Senate believes it is the responsibility of the Federal Government to expand and strengthen the care economy. This means making large public investments in healthcare, childcare, paid leave, and support for care workers, ensuring everyone has...

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    The Senate wants the government to spend lots of money to make sure everyone gets good care, like going to the doctor or having someone watch little kids while parents work, but it doesn't say exactly how they will do it or pay for it.

  • H. RES. 990 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:797

    The resolution, H. RES. 990, expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives regarding the need for fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions for paraprofessionals and education support staff. It highlights the essential roles these workers play in supporting...

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    The bill says that helpers in schools, like those who assist teachers, should get better pay and nice things like health care and time off work because they are important for helping kids learn. It talks about making sure their jobs are safe and giving them chances to learn more, but it doesn't say how they will pay for all these nice things.

  • H. R. 9693 — To promote the economic security and safety of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:17,431

    H. R. 9693, known as the “Security And Financial Empowerment for Survivors Act of 2024,” aims to improve the economic security and safety of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The bill proposes granting victims paid leave, protection...

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    H. R. 9693 is a bill that wants to make sure people who have been hurt or scared by someone they know can feel safe and get help. It plans to give them time off work, protect them from being treated unfairly at jobs, and make sure they can get money support if they need to stop working all while teaching everyone else more about staying safe.

  • S. 3901 — To provide employees with a minimum of 2 consecutive hours of paid leave in order to vote in Federal elections.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,101

    The bill S. 3901, introduced in the Senate on March 11, 2024, seeks to ensure that employees are given at least 2 consecutive hours of paid leave to vote in Federal elections. Employers must provide this leave upon request and can designate when this time can be taken, such...

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    The bill S. 3901 wants to make sure that people who work have at least 2 hours off with pay so they can go vote in big elections without being worried about not getting paid or getting in trouble at their job. Bosses can pick when the time off happens, but it can't be during lunch or breaks, and they can get fined if they don't let their employees vote.