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Reduced Leave Waiting Time for Spouses of Active Duty Military

This bill shortens the required employment period for spouses of active duty military members to take family and medical leave. Instead of previous requirements, only 90 calendar days of employment with the employer are needed. This aims to make it easier for military families to access support during challenging times.
Key points
Spouses of active duty military can take leave after 90 days of employment.
The change simplifies access to family and medical leave for military families.
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Additional Information
To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to reduce the qualifying time for a spouse of an active duty member of the Armed Forces to take leave.
Print number: HR 4351
Sponsor: Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10]
Process start date: 2025-07-10