[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 77 (Thursday, May 8, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1925]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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             FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES

  (Mr. MOYLAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MOYLAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of the MIL-FMLA 
act, legislation that honors the sacrifices of our military families 
and veterans by ensuring they receive the family and medical leave 
protections they deserve. I am honored to co-lead this bipartisan 
legislation with Congresswoman McClain Delaney.
  Too often, the loved ones of our servicemembers are left behind 
without adequate support when duty calls. The MIL-FMLA act fixes this 
by extending the Family and Medical Leave Act benefits to family 
members of the National Guard and Reserve troops, recognizing the 
unique burdens they bear when their loved ones are deployed.
  This act also extends these same protections to our veterans and 
their families, ensuring they can take the time they need to care for 
their health without fear of losing their jobs. This is not just about 
fairness, it is about readiness. When families are supported at home, 
our servicemembers can focus on the mission.
  As the proud Representative of Guam, where service to our Nation runs 
deep, I urge my colleagues to stand with our military families and pass 
this bill without delay.

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