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Job Protection Act: Easier Access to Family and Medical Leave for All Workers.

This law significantly expands who can take Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) and which employers must provide it. Employees will qualify for leave after just 90 days of employment, removing the previous one-year service and minimum hours requirement. Crucially, the mandate to offer FMLA now applies to nearly all businesses, regardless of size, down to those with only one employee, increasing job security for millions of citizens.
Key points
Eligibility for FMLA leave is reduced from 12 months and 1,250 hours of service to just 90 days of employment.
The requirement to provide FMLA leave is extended to all employers with 1 or more employees, drastically lowering the previous threshold of 50 employees.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1035
Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]
Process start date: 2025-02-05
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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 119_HR_1035.

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 2025-02-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Eligibility for FMLA leave is reduced from 12 months and 1,250 hours of service to just 90 days of employment.
  • The requirement to provide FMLA leave is extended to all employers with 1 or more employees, drastically lowering the previous threshold of 50 employees.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2025-12-22.

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