H.R. 313 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015
H.R. 313 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jan 13, 2015, sponsored by Stephen F. Lynch with 33 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 13, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 33
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 114-75
What it does
Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) Entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30% or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, to up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for such disability for which sick leave could regularly be used.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 27 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 13, 2015
- Passed the HouseSep 28, 2015
- Passed the SenateOct 26, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentOct 28, 2015
- Became lawNov 5, 2015
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-75. (Nov 5, 2015)
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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