Workers could get part of their pay when they take approved family or medical leave. A new Social Security office would run the program and set payment rules. The bill also protects many workers from losing their job or health coverage for using the leave.
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FAMILY Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Latest action on S. 2823: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects workers who need paid time off for a serious health issue, a new child, caring for family, or safety needs after violence. It also affects employers, because they would have new job protection and anti-retaliation rules to follow. States with paid leave programs would have to decide how to keep their systems aligned with the federal program. The Social Security Administration would have to build and run the new benefit system.
Why this matters: Many workers still lose income when they need time off for major family, health, or safety needs. This bill would create a national paid leave floor, so access would not depend only on an employer or state program. It could make leave easier to use, especially for workers without paid leave now. The full cost and funding plan are not clear from the provided text.
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