H.R. 4008 (107th): Living Organ Donor Job Security Act of 2002

Introduced:
Mar 19, 2002 (107th Congress, 2001–2002)
Sponsor:
Rep. Karen Thurman [D-FL5]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on March 19, 2002, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 19, 2002
Cosponsors
16 cosponsors (14D, 2R) (show)
Committees

House Education and the Workforce

House House Administration

House Oversight and Government Reform

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Full Title

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code, to allow leave for individuals who provide living organ donations.

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Last updated Mar 19, 2002.
5 pages

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3/19/2002--Introduced.
Living Organ Donor Job Security Act of 2002 - Amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to allow leave for living organ donation. Includes among authorized leave time spent for: (1) tests for medical suitability of the eligible employee; (2) physical, psychological, and social evaluations of the donor; (3) pre-transplant outpatient services; (4) post-operative inpatient and outpatient transplantation services; (5) travel in connection with such tests, evaluations, and services; and (6) recuperation.

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