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H.R. 2237 (104th)

Leave Equity for Adoptive Families Act of 1995

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Introduced

4 August 1995

Last action

18 August 1995 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Pomeroy, Earl [D-ND-At Large], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Klug, Scott L. [R-WI-2], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Flake, Floyd H. [D-NY-6], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1], Rep. Thurman, Karen L. [D-FL-5]

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Summary

Leave Equity for Adoptive Families Act of 1995 - Entitles any employee who needs it, because of the placement of a child with that employee for adoption or foster care, to any leave benefit provided by the employer for care of an employee's newborn biological child or for recovery from the employee's own illness, injury, or disability. Requires that such leave commence no later than 12 months after such placement. Authorizes civil actions to enforce this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 4 August 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 August 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 August 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 August 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.

    Source: Committee

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