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HR8548Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] (D-CA)
introduced
HR3090119th CongressWALLET
I–PLAN Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]
Introduced
Summary
Creates an Interstate Paid Leave Action Network (I-PLAN) to harmonize State paid family and medical leave (PFML) programs. The bill would set uniform policy and administrative standards so benefits move with workers and employers face fewer different rules.
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- Families and workers: Would standardize basic terms like benefit day, base period, and who counts as a family member. It would let a single State program pay benefits using work history across participating States and defines a State PFML as at least six weeks of paid leave in any 24-month period.
- Employers: Would offer a single verification and payroll contribution framework to cut duplicative paperwork. The law would create an equivalency test so employer leave plans that match or exceed State PFML rules can be recognized.
- States and administration: Would create a National intermediary to run I-PLAN and require a State focal in each participating State. The network would meet not less than three times per year and publish an annual roadmap with progress metrics.
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Funding and setup for interstate paid leave
If enacted, the bill would authorize money for 2026–2028 to build a national paid leave network. Congress would allow up to $10 million a year for one national intermediary, and up to $40 million a year each for conforming and implementation State grants. Actual funding would depend on later appropriations. The Labor Department would pay the intermediary over five years, require a public roadmap within 12 months, annual reports, and could withhold payments if rules are not followed. Each eligible State would get $1.5–$8 million a year based on its share of jobs, adjusted if total funds differ. To keep grants, States would need to name a State focal, participate in good faith, and meet the interstate agreement; after warnings, funds could be withheld, and States could lose implementation grants after four years if they do not meet the agreement.
One set of paid leave rules
The bill would create an interstate paid leave network with one set of basic rules. It would define key terms like benefit week, base period, family members, eligibility, waiting period, and covered wages. It would set one administrative standard for employer checks, employee notices, payroll contributions, data privacy, records, and coordination with other leave. It would create one test to judge employer plans against State programs using BLS wage data, counting weeks, pay rates, caps, and waiting weeks. It would set one process so a single State program could pay benefits for work done in several States. The network would meet at least three times a year, publish a roadmap with metrics, and each State would name a State focal to lead adoption. A State program under this bill would mean at least six weeks of paid leave in any 24‑month period.
Help for small businesses on paid leave
States could use I‑PLAN grant money to run paid leave programs, like customer service, staff, training, tech, data sharing, identity checks, and outreach. States could also help small businesses pay employer payroll contributions or get technical and operational help. Each State would decide who counts as a small business. This help would depend on the State receiving these grants.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]
PA • D
Cosponsors
Bice
OK • R
Sponsored 4/30/2025
Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5]
LA • R
Sponsored 4/30/2025
Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
MI • D
Sponsored 4/30/2025
Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
IA • R
Sponsored 4/30/2025
Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34]
CA • D
Sponsored 4/30/2025
Feenstra
IA • R
Sponsored 4/30/2025
Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]
VA • D
Sponsored 4/30/2025
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