H.R. 5165 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Medical Leave for Disabled Veterans Act
H.R. 5165 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on May 3, 2016, sponsored by John K. Delaney with 37 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 3, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 37
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
Medical Leave for Disabled Veterans Act This bill amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) to provide eligibility for specified medical/hospital care for an employee who: (1) has a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability rating of between 30% and 50% and at least 833 hours of service with the employer (from whom leave is requested) during the previous eight-month period, or (2) has a VA disability rating o…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John K. Delaney (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 35 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 3, 2016
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. (Sep 19, 2016)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Committee on House Administration
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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