United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 5993 — VAlue FAAmily Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th 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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Summary

Provides employees of the Federal Aviation Administration, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and the Veterans Health Administration with the same family and medical leave benefits as other federal employees, beginning in FY2021. The bill also specifies that TSA screeners are eligible to receive family and medical leave benefits beginning in FY2021.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

  4. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1447)

  5. Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  6. Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  7. Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  8. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Government operations and politics Administrative law and regulatory procedures Department of Homeland Security Department of Transportation Department of Veterans Affairs Employee leave Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Health personnel Transportation employees
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5993 do?
Provides employees of the Federal Aviation Administration, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and the Veterans Health Administration with the same family and medical leave benefits as other federal employees, beginning in FY2021. The bill also specifies that TSA screeners are eligible to receive family and medical leave benefits beginning in FY2021.
Who sponsors HR 5993?
HR 5993 is sponsored by Troy Balderson (R).
What is the current status of HR 5993?
This bill died with 116th 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.
Where can I track HR 5993?
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