H.R. 3993 (110th): Military Family Job Protection Act

Introduced:
Oct 30, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Jason Altmire [D-PA4]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on October 30, 2007, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Oct 30, 2007
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Education and the Workforce

House House Administration

House Oversight and Government Reform

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Full Title

To provide for a prohibition on discrimination in employment against certain family members caring for recovering members of the Armed Forces.

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Last updated Oct 30, 2007.
4 pages

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10/30/2007--Introduced.
Military Family Job Protection Act - Prohibits a covered family member who is caring for a servicemember who is undergoing medical treatment for an injury, illness, or disease incurred or aggravated while on active military duty from being denied retention in employment, promotion, or any employment benefit by an employer on the basis of the family member's absence from such employment for a period of not more than 52 weeks. Includes as a covered family member one who, while caring for the recovering servicemember, is: (1) on invitational orders; (2) a non-medical attendee; or (3) receiving per diem payments from the Department of Defense (DOD).

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  • Title 29: LABOR
  • Chapter 28: FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE
  • Subchapter I: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LEAVE
  • Section 2611: Definitions
  • Title 38: VETERANS’ BENEFITS
  • Part III: READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS
  • Chapter 43: EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS OF MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES
  • Subchapter I: GENERAL
  • Section 4303: Definitions
  • Other Citations
  • 37 U.S.C. 411h(b)