S166-118

Introduced

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to provide leave for the spontaneous loss of an unborn child, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Jan 31, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill provides leave for spontaneous loss of an unborn child Section 101 of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C, provides leave for spontaneous loss of an unborn child, for civil service employees Section 6381 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— by redesignating paragraphs (7) through (12) as paragraphs (8) through (13), and requires refundable personal credit for individuals who have suffered a stillbirth Subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 36B. It relies on compliance mandates, definition changes, appropriations, and tax rate changes. The main policy areas are Healthcare Consumers, Healthcare, and Finance.

Who Benefits and How

Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Businesses and employers affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Provides leave for spontaneous loss of an unborn child Section 101 of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C.
  • Provides leave for spontaneous loss of an unborn child, for civil service employees Section 6381 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— by redesignating paragraphs (7) through (12) as paragraphs (8) through (13)...
  • Requires refundable personal credit for individuals who have suffered a stillbirth Subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 36B...
  • Requires stillbirths In the case of an eligible individual, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this subtitle for the taxable year an amount equal to the applicable amount.
  • Requires prohibition of funding family planning providers that offer abortion services Title X of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill provides leave for spontaneous loss of an unborn child Section 101 of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C, provides leave for spontaneous loss of an unborn child, for civil service employees Section 6381 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— by redesignating paragraphs (7) through (12) as paragraphs (8) through (13), and requires refundable personal credit for individuals who have suffered a stillbirth Subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 36B.

Key Policy Areas

Healthcare Consumers, Healthcare, Finance

Primary Purpose

The bill provides leave for spontaneous loss of an unborn child Section 101 of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C, provides leave for spontaneous loss of an unborn child, for civil service employees Section 6381 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— by redesignating paragraphs (7) through (12) as paragraphs (8) through (13), and requires refundable personal credit for individuals who have suffered a stillbirth Subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 36B.

Policy Domains

Healthcare Consumers Healthcare Finance

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
  • Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
  • Businesses and employers affected by the bill
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Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 31, 2023

Mr. Cotton (for himself, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Budd, Mr. Cramer, …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Healthcare Consumers Healthcare Finance

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