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H.R.4582

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code, to clarify that organ donation surgery qualifies as a serious health condition.

Introduced·7/22/25

Clarifies that organ donation surgery qualifies as a serious health condition under FMLA.

The bill amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code, to clarify that organ donation surgery qualifies as a serious health condition. This means that employees who undergo organ donation surgery, including recovery from the surgery, can take leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. The bill also ensures that federal civil service employees can substitute any available leave for the 12-week period of leave related to organ donation.

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Education and Workforce Committee
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History

Jul 22, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jul 22, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.