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Military Family Leave: Support for Deployment and Active Duty

This act grants family members of uniformed service personnel the right to temporary annual leave. It aims to support families during a service member's deployment or call to active duty, allowing them time to manage affairs and be with their loved ones. Citizens can take this leave while protecting their employment and benefits.
Key points
Family members of uniformed service personnel are entitled to two workweeks of leave annually when a service member is called to active duty or deployed.
Leave can be taken intermittently or on a reduced schedule, and employers may offer it as paid or unpaid leave.
Employees taking this leave are protected from job loss and benefit reduction, ensuring employment security.
The act prohibits employers from interfering with the exercise of this right or discriminating against employees for using it.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7841
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Process start date: 2022-05-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Military Family Leave Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7841.

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 2022-05-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Family members of uniformed service personnel are entitled to two workweeks of leave annually when a service member is called to active duty or deployed.
  • Leave can be taken intermittently or on a reduced schedule, and employers may offer it as paid or unpaid leave.
  • Employees taking this leave are protected from job loss and benefit reduction, ensuring employment security.
  • The act prohibits employers from interfering with the exercise of this right or discriminating against employees for using it.
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. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

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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