United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 1845 — Military Family Leave Act of 2015

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Military Family Leave Act of 2015 Entitles an employed family member of a member of the Armed Forces who receives notification of a call or order to active duty in support of a contingency operation, or who is deployed in connection with a contingency operation, to two workweeks of leave per year for each family member who is so called or deployed. Allows such leave to: (1) be taken intermittently or on a reduced leave schedule; and (2) consist of paid or unpaid leave, as the employer considers appropriate. Allows an employer to require certification of entitlement to such leave within a leave request. Provides employment and benefits protection for employees upon their return from such leave. Prohibits an employer from interfering with or otherwise denying the exercise of such leave rights.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  3. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1845 do?
Military Family Leave Act of 2015 Entitles an employed family member of a member of the Armed Forces who receives notification of a call or order to active duty in support of a contingency operation, or who is deployed in connection with a contingency operation, to two workweeks of leave per year for each family member who is so called or deployed. Allows such leave to: (1) be taken intermittently or on a reduced leave schedule; and (2) consist of paid or unpaid leave, as the employer considers appropriate. Allows an employer to require certification of entitlement to such leave within a leave request. Provides employment and benefits protection for employees upon their return from such leave. Prohibits an employer from interfering with or otherwise denying the exercise of such leave rights.
Who sponsors HR 1845?
HR 1845 is sponsored by Matthew Cartwright (D).
What is the current status of HR 1845?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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