The Life Saving Leave Act wants to let people take time off work to give bone marrow or blood stem cells, without worrying about losing their job, for up to 40 hours a year. It means they can take short breaks or a whole day off as needed, but their boss might ask for a note from a doctor to prove they’re helping someone by donating.

In a new rule called the "Family Leave for Parental Involvement in Education Act," workers can take a little extra time off to go to their kids' or grandkids' school events and activities. They can have up to 8 hours off every 30 days, and not more than 48 hours in a year, but they need to tell their bosses a week before unless it's really urgent.