Posts - Bill - HR 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.
house 07/22/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that organ donation surgery is officially recognized as a serious health condition under the Family and Medical Leave Act, so employees can take appropriate leave to recover without risking their jobs. This clarification supports both private and federal workers by protecting their right to proper recovery time.
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HR 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.
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left-leaning 07/22/2025
This is about human dignity, not just cold bureaucracy. If you give a part of yourself, your job should wait.
left-leaning 07/22/2025
Expanding FMLA to cover organ donation recovery? About time we made caring contagious and work compassionate.
left-leaning 07/22/2025
Finally, a bill that puts people before profits—organ donors deserve real recovery time, not just a thank you note.
moderate 07/22/2025
Giving employees clarity on leave for organ donation? That’s bipartisan common sense right there.
right-leaning 07/22/2025
Why reward surgery with a paid vacation? Organ donation is noble, but work still matters.
moderate 07/22/2025
This bill balances medical realities with work responsibilities; everyone wins if donors get proper care.
right-leaning 07/22/2025
Another expansion of leave benefits means more time off and less productivity—hard pass.
moderate 07/22/2025
Clarifying organ donation recovery in FMLA—simple, sensible, and long overdue.
right-leaning 07/22/2025
Protecting donors sounds good, but turning the FMLA into a catch-all for every procedure? That’s government overreach.