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H.R. 2161 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Family and Medical Leave Restoration Act

H.R. 2161 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Apr 29, 2009, sponsored by Carol Shea-Porter with 34 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Apr 29, 2009
Co-sponsors
34
Policy area
Labor and Employment

What it does

Family and Medical Leave Restoration Act - Requires the Secretary of Labor to revise regulations promulgated under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) governing coverage and employee leave entitlements. Repeals certain regulations promulgated on November 17, 2008, and restores those promulgated on January 6, 1996.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Carol Shea-Porter (D-NH). Co-sponsors: 34 Democrats.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 29, 2009
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. (Jun 4, 2009)

Other Labor and Employment bills in the 111th Congress

Committees

  • Education and the Workforce Committee
  • Committee on House Administration
  • Oversight and Accountability Committee

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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