More Paid Leave for More Americans Act

This bill would have the Secretary of Labor run a competitive grant program for states that pass laws creating paid leave programs run through partnerships with private companies. To qualify, a state program must offer at least 6 weeks of paid leave in a 12-month period for at least one reason covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act, with weekly benefits based on a worker's earnings. Grants would range from $1.5 million to $7 million, and states would report yearly on how they used the money. The bill would also create the Interstate Paid Leave Action Network, where states would work toward a shared agreement on paid leave rules and claims across state lines. It would fund a national organization to support the network and give yearly grants to participating states.

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Sponsors

• John Boozman Republican sponsor
• 1 cosponsors