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Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 26, 2019Labor and Employment
S. 559

Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 26, 2019)

Parental Bereavement Act of 2019 or the Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger Act

This bill entitles an eligible employee to up to 12 workweeks of leave during any 12-month period because of the death of a son or daughter.

Such an employee may substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay.

The bill applies the same leave entitlement to federal employees.

What just happenedFeb 26, 2019

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

Who’s behind it

Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT](D-MT)Sponsor
16 cosponsors15 D1 R
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  1. Feb 26, 2019IntroReferral

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

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  2. Feb 26, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger Act — Informed