HR 1270 · 102th Congress · Labor and Employment

American Family Protection Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-03-05· Sponsored by Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations.(1991-03-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] American Family Protection Act of 1991 - Entitles eligible individuals to certain reemployment rights if they leave employment for specified legitimate family purposes. Makes individuals eligible for such reemployment if they: (1) were employed by the employer (from whom reemployment is sought) for at least 2,000 hours of continuous employment during the 14-month period preceding provision of specified notice; (2) left a currently held position with the employer for a period of time for specified legitimate family purposes; (3) did not accept intervening employment exceeding 17 1/2 hours per week with any employer during the period (unless they applied for reemployment and have been notified that the original or a similar position is not currently available); (4) have provided specified notice and documentation; and (5) have applied for reemployment in a specified manner. Requires the employer, with specified exceptions, to: (1) restore an eligible individual to employment in an available similar position at the time of application with any benefits and seniority accrued during prior service with the same employer; or (2) if such a similar position is not available when the individ…

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Cosponsors (20)

9 Democrats11 Republicans