To amend title II of the Social Security Act to make available parental leave benefits to parents following the birth or adoption of a child, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires parental leave benefits Title II of the Social Security Act is amended by inserting after section 218 the following: 219.Parental leave benefits(a)In generalEvery individual—(1)who has—(A)not less than 8 and requires parental leave benefits Every individual— who has— not less than 8 quarters of coverage, 4 of which are credited to calendar quarters during the calendar year preceding the calendar year in which the 1st month. It relies on definition changes, tax deductions, reporting requirements, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Healthcare Consumers, Finance, Environment, and Housing.
Who Benefits and How
Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires parental leave benefits Title II of the Social Security Act is amended by inserting after section 218 the following: 219.Parental leave benefits(a)In generalEvery individual—(1)who has—(A)not less than 8...
- Requires parental leave benefits Every individual— who has— not less than 8 quarters of coverage, 4 of which are credited to calendar quarters during the calendar year preceding the calendar year in which the 1st month...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires parental leave benefits Title II of the Social Security Act is amended by inserting after section 218 the following: 219.Parental leave benefits(a)In generalEvery individual—(1)who has—(A)not less than 8 and requires parental leave benefits Every individual— who has— not less than 8 quarters of coverage, 4 of which are credited to calendar quarters during the calendar year preceding the calendar year in which the 1st month.
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare Consumers, Finance, Environment, Housing
Primary Purpose
The bill requires parental leave benefits Title II of the Social Security Act is amended by inserting after section 218 the following: 219.Parental leave benefits(a)In generalEvery individual—(1)who has—(A)not less than 8 and requires parental leave benefits Every individual— who has— not less than 8 quarters of coverage, 4 of which are credited to calendar quarters during the calendar year preceding the calendar year in which the 1st month.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Marco Rubio
R-FL | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Romney) introduced the following …
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