Family and Medical Leave for Military Families

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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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