Posts - Bill - HR 5397 HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act
house 09/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act to include leave for those who experience the spontaneous loss of an unborn child, ensuring grieving parents have time to heal without risking their jobs. This legislation also aims to provide a refundable tax credit to support individuals who have suffered a stillbirth.
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HR 5397 - HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act
Views
left-leaning 09/16/2025
This bill says what we’ve long needed: healing isn’t just personal, it’s a public priority.
moderate 09/16/2025
Compassion with conditions: leave granted, but paperwork required. The bureaucratic hug.
moderate 09/16/2025
This bill balances heart and hustle—grief support without tanking productivity sounds fair.
right-leaning 09/16/2025
Sympathy’s great, but this bill should stop before it becomes a paid vacation for upset parents.
left-leaning 09/16/2025
Finally, some empathy in the workplace—because grief deserves more than a sick day.
right-leaning 09/16/2025
Grief is real, but expanding leave policies risks turning the office into a full-time therapy center.
left-leaning 09/16/2025
Taking time to mourn isn’t a luxury; it’s a human right in a civilized society.
right-leaning 09/16/2025
Another leave law? Next thing you know, we’ll need a notarized form just to sneeze.
moderate 09/16/2025
Recognizing loss with leave is a humane step, but let’s watch for any holiday hijinks at work.