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Job Protection Act: Easier Access to Family and Medical Leave

This act aims to make family and medical leave more accessible to a wider range of employees. It shortens the required employment period before taking leave and extends the obligation to provide leave to smaller businesses. This means more people will be able to utilize job-protected leave.
Key points
Required employment period for family and medical leave shortened from 12 months to 90 days.
Companies with one or more employees will now be required to provide family and medical leave, down from the previous 50 employees.
Changes also apply to federal, presidential, and congressional employees, shortening their qualifying period to 90 days.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6938
Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]
Process start date: 2022-03-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Job Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6938.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Required employment period for family and medical leave shortened from 12 months to 90 days.
  • Companies with one or more employees will now be required to provide family and medical leave, down from the previous 50 employees.
  • Changes also apply to federal, presidential, and congressional employees, shortening their qualifying period to 90 days.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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