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S3321119th CongressWALLET

FAIR Leave Act

Sponsored By: Senator Ernst, Joni [R-IA]

Introduced

Summary

Removes the spousal-specific time limit on FMLA leave. This bill would repeal Section 102(f) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and eliminate the spousal timing restriction while leaving the general 12-week FMLA entitlement and other FMLA rights unchanged.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Full family leave when spouses share employer

If enacted, you would be able to use the full 12 weeks of FMLA leave. This applies even when both you and your spouse work for the same employer. The bill would repeal the FMLA rule that limited spousal leave. You must still meet FMLA rules on employer size, job tenure, and hours worked to qualify. The change would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Ernst, Joni [R-IA]

IA • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]

    NH • D

    Sponsored 12/3/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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