Core Provisions: This act would alter the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to provide up to a full year of job protection, including protection from denial of any employment benefit or promotion, for any family member caring for a recovering service member at a military medical facility.

Status: H.R.3993 was introduced in the House by Rep. Altmire (D-PA) on October 30, 2007 and was referred to the House HELP Subcommittee on January 15, 2008.  S.1885 was introduced in the Senate by Sen. Obama (D-IL) on July 26, 2007 and was referred to the HELP Committee.