A bill to direct the Security of Labor to carry out a grant program to award grants to States to carry out a paid leave program, to establish the Interstate Paid Leave Action Network, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · July 16, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
The More Paid Leave for More Americans Act establishes a competitive grant program for states to develop and expand paid leave programs for workers. States that have already enacted paid leave laws can apply for federal grants ranging from $1.5 million to $7 million to support implementation, startup costs, benefit payments, software systems, and outreach efforts. To qualify, state programs must provide at least six weeks of paid leave annually for qualifying reasons such as childbirth, caring for family members, or military-related needs, with benefits replacing at least 50 percent of wages and capped at 150 percent of the state's average weekly wage. The bill creates the Interstate Paid Leave Action Network, a multi-state coordinating body that brings together representatives from participating states to develop uniform standards and policies for paid leave administration across state lines, supported by a national intermediary organization receiving federal grants. The bill authorizes funding for fiscal years 2027 through 2029 and prioritizes grants to states without existing paid leave programs and those serving low-income workers, while requiring annual reports and audits to ensure proper use of federal funds and program effectiveness.
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