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H.R. 9358, the Improving the Lives of the American People Act, contains several provisions affecting federal employees, House members, and federal health programs. The bill prohibits House Members, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners from owning stock in individual public corporations, establishing new ethics rules for Congress. For workers, the legislation requires employers to provide at least one hour of paid leave for every 25 hours worked, capped at 80 hours annually, which employees can use immediately for any reason without disclosing their purpose or obtaining coverage; employers must allow carryover of up to 40 hours annually and compensate unused leave upon separation, while the Department of Labor gains authority to investigate violations and employees can sue for damages and attorney's fees if their rights are violated. The bill also extends deadlines for U.S. global health programs addressing HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria through 2030 and requires the President's annual budget to analyze proposals and track progress on reducing costs in healthcare, utilities, groceries, housing, transportation, and education. The paid leave provisions take effect 180 days after enactment.

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