HR 2 · 102th Congress · Labor and Employment

Family and Medical Leave Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-01-03· Sponsored by Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
Committee
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Laid on the table. See S. 5 for further action.(1991-11-13)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1991-11-13
Roll #393
Yea 253Nay 177
Democrats
217 Yea·48 Nay
Republicans
35 Yea·129 Nay
PassedHouse · 1991-11-13
Roll #393
Yea 253Nay 177
Democrats
217 Yea·48 Nay
Republicans
35 Yea·129 Nay
FailedHouse · 1991-11-13
Roll #392
Yea 119Nay 312
Democrats
16 Yea·250 Nay
Republicans
103 Yea·61 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Family and Medical Leave Act of 1991 - Title I: General Requirements for Leave - Establishes certain requirements for family and medical leave for permanent employees. (Excludes from such coverage: (1) employees at worksites at which the employer employs less than 50 persons, if the total number of employees of that employer within 75 miles of that worksite is less than 50; and (2) Federal officers and employees covered under title II of this Act.) Entitles employees to 12 workweeks of leave during any 12-month period because of: (1) the birth of their child; (2) the placement of a child for their adoption or foster care; (3) their care of a child, spouse, or parent who has a serious health condition; or (4) their own serious health condition which makes them unable to perform the functions of their position. Conditions such leave for the birth or placement of a child as follows: (1) the entitlement ends 12 months after the birth or placement; (2) both parents may not take such leave at the same time; and (3) such leave may not be taken intermittently unless employee and employer agree otherwise. Allows all leave to which an employee is entitled under this title: (1) to be taken on…

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Cosponsors (20)

17 Democrats3 Republicans