Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 248
117th Congress(2021-2022)
FAMILY Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 4, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 4, 2021
Latest Action
Feb 4, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
248
Congress
117
Policy Area
Labor and Employment
Labor and Employment
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting hiring and composition of the workforce, wages and benefits, labor-management relations; occupational safety, personnel management, unemployment compensation. Measures concerning public-sector employment may fall under Government Operations and Politics policy area.
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Senate Votes (0)
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act or the FAMILY Act

This bill entitles every employee to a family and medical leave insurance (FMLI) monthly benefit payment of two-thirds of the employee's regular pay, limited to a maximum of $4,000, for not more than 60 days of qualified caregiving. The bill establishes the Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration to administer the FMLI program.

An FMLI benefit payment must be coordinated with any periodic benefits received under a state or local temporary disability insurance or family leave program.

The bill imposes a tax on employers, employees, and self-employed individuals to fund FMLI benefits. It also establishes the Federal Family and Medical Leave Insurance Trust Fund to hold tax revenues.

Text (1)
February 4, 2021
Actions (2)
02/04/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
02/04/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:39 PM