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Recognizing Employers Committed to Family-Friendly Workplace Policies and Childcare Support.

This Act establishes a national certification program managed by the Secretary of Labor to recognize employers who demonstrate a strong commitment to helping employees balance work and family life. While voluntary, the program sets high standards, encouraging companies to adopt comprehensive benefits like extended paid leave and flexible work arrangements. This allows citizens to identify workplaces offering superior support for family care.
Key points
Creation of a “Family-Friendly Certification” program to recognize employers meeting specific high standards for employee benefits.
Requirement for certified employers to offer a minimum of 12 weeks of paid family leave annually for reasons including birth, adoption, or serious health conditions.
Mandate for certified employers to provide paid sick days separate from general paid time off (PTO) policies.
Requirement to offer child care support (e.g., subsidies or infant-at-work policies) and comprehensive lactation support.
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Print number: 119_HR_6880
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Process start date: 2025-12-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Honoring Family-Friendly Workplaces Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6880.

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 2025-12-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a “Family-Friendly Certification” program to recognize employers meeting specific high standards for employee benefits.
  • Requirement for certified employers to offer a minimum of 12 weeks of paid family leave annually for reasons including birth, adoption, or serious health conditions.
  • Mandate for certified employers to provide paid sick days separate from general paid time off (PTO) policies.
  • Requirement to offer child care support (e.g., subsidies or infant-at-work policies) and comprehensive lactation support.
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. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-22.

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