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H.R.3047

Balancing Act of 2009 (Introduced in House)
Beginning
 June 25, 2009
    SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
    Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
    Sec. 321. Free lunch eligibility.
    SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
 TITLE I--PAID LEAVE FOR NEW PARENTS AND FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2009
 Subtitle A--Paid Leave for New Parents
    SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE.
    SEC. 102. GENERAL DEFINITIONS.
 PART 1--FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE INSURANCE PROGRAM
    SEC. 111. PROGRAM DEFINITIONS.
    SEC. 112. ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.
    SEC. 113. PROGRAM BENEFITS.
    SEC. 114. VOLUNTARY EMPLOYER PLAN.
    SEC. 115. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS.
    SEC. 116. PROHIBITED ACTS BY EMPLOYER.
    SEC. 117. ENFORCEMENT.
    SEC. 118. PENALTIES.
    SEC. 119. EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
    SEC. 120. REGULATIONS.
    SEC. 121. EFFECTIVE DATE.
 PART 2--CIVIL SERVICE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE INSURANCE PROGRAM
    SEC. 131. PROGRAM DEFINITIONS.
    SEC. 132. ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.
 PART 3--FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE INSURANCE FUND
    SEC. 141. ESTABLISHMENT.
    SEC. 142. BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
    SEC. 143. INVESTMENT OF THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE INSURANCE FUND.
    SEC. 144. PAYMENTS FROM FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE INSURANCE FUND.
    SEC. 145. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.
    SEC. 146. AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986.
 Subtitle B--Family and Medical Leave Enhancement Act of 2009
    SEC. 151. SHORT TITLE.
    SEC. 152. ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEE.
    SEC. 153. ENTITLEMENT TO ADDITIONAL LEAVE UNDER THE FMLA FOR PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AND FAMILY WELLNESS.
    SEC. 154. ENTITLEMENT OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES TO LEAVE FOR PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AND FAMILY WELLNESS.
 Subtitle C--Domestic Violence Leave Act
    SEC. 161. SHORT TITLE.
    SEC. 162. ENTITLEMENT TO LEAVE FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING.
    SEC. 163. INCLUSION OF SAME-SEX SPOUSES AND DOMESTIC PARTNERS.
    SEC. 164. ENTITLEMENT TO LEAVE FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING.
    SEC. 165. INCLUSION OF SAME-SEX SPOUSES AND DOMESTIC PARTNERS FOR LEAVE FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.
 Subtitle D--Healthy Families Act
    SEC. 171. SHORT TITLE.
    SEC. 172. PURPOSES.
    SEC. 173. DEFINITIONS.
    SEC. 174. PROVISION OF PAID SICK TIME.
    SEC. 175. POSTING REQUIREMENT.
    SEC. 176. PROHIBITED ACTS.
    SEC. 177. ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY.
    SEC. 178. COLLECTION OF DATA ON PAID SICK TIME AND FURTHER STUDY.
    SEC. 179. EFFECT ON OTHER LAWS.
    SEC. 180. EFFECT ON EXISTING EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
    SEC. 181. ENCOURAGEMENT OF MORE GENEROUS LEAVE POLICIES.
    SEC. 182. REGULATIONS.
    SEC. 183. EFFECTIVE DATES.
 Subtitle E--Family and Medical Leave Enhancement Act of 2009
    SEC. 191. SHORT TITLE.
    SEC. 192. ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEE.
    SEC. 193. ENTITLEMENT TO ADDITIONAL LEAVE UNDER THE FMLA FOR PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AND FAMILY WELLNESS.
    SEC. 194. ENTITLEMENT OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES TO LEAVE FOR PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AND FAMILY WELLNESS.
 TITLE II--CHILD CARE EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENT
 Subtitle A--Education Begins at Home
    SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE.
    SEC. 202. PURPOSES.
    SEC. 203. DEFINITIONS.
    SEC. 204. GRANTS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITATION.
    SEC. 205. TARGETED GRANTS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITATION FOR FAMILIES WITH ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS.
    SEC. 206. TARGETED GRANTS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITATION FOR MILITARY FAMILIES.
    SEC. 207. EVALUATION.
    SEC. 208. REPORTS TO CONGRESS.
    SEC. 209. SUPPORTING NEW PARENTS THROUGH HOSPITAL EDUCATION.
 Subtitle B--Care for Young Children
    SEC. 215. EXPANDING CHILD CARE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN.
    `SEC. 658H. CHILD CARE ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN.
 Subtitle C--Improving Child Care Quality Through Teacher Incentives
    SEC. 221. PURPOSE.
    SEC. 222. DEFINITIONS.
    SEC. 223. FUNDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDER DEVELOPMENT AND RETENTION GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND HEALTH BENEFITS COVERAGE.
    SEC. 224. ALLOTMENTS TO STATES.
    SEC. 225. APPLICATION AND PLAN.
    SEC. 226. CHILD CARE PROVIDER DEVELOPMENT AND RETENTION GRANT PROGRAM.
    SEC. 227. CHILD CARE PROVIDER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
    SEC. 228. CHILD CARE PROVIDER HEALTH BENEFITS COVERAGE.
    SEC. 229. ANNUAL REPORT.
    SEC. 230. EVALUATION OF HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAMS BY SECRETARY.
    SEC. 231. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
 Subtitle D--Child Care Facilities Financing
    SEC. 241. SHORT TITLE.
    SEC. 242. TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS.
    SEC. 243. DEFINITIONS.
    SEC. 244. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
 Subtitle E--Business Child Care Incentive Grant Program
    SEC. 251. BUSINESS CHILD CARE INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM.
 TITLE III--PRE-SCHOOL, IN-SCHOOL, AND AFTER SCHOOL ASSISTANCE
 Subtitle A--Universal Prekindergarten Act
    SEC. 301. SHORT TITLE.
    SEC. 302. PURPOSE.
    SEC. 303. PREKINDERGARTEN GRANT PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION.
    SEC. 304. STATE REQUIREMENTS.
    SEC. 305. LOCAL REQUIREMENTS.
    SEC. 306. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SET-ASIDE.
    SEC. 307. REPORTING.
    SEC. 308. FEDERAL FUNDS SUPPLEMENTARY.
    SEC. 309. DEFINITIONS.
    SEC. 310. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
 Subtitle B--Universal Free School Breakfast Program
    SEC. 311. UNIVERSAL FREE SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM.
    `SEC. 4. SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION.
 Subtitle C--Free Lunch Eligibility
    SECTION 321. FREE LUNCH ELIGIBILITY.
 Subtitle D--Child and Adult Care Food Program
    SEC. 331. REIMBURSEMENTS FOR AFTERSCHOOL DINNERS.
 Subtitle E--Afterschool Education Enhancement Act
    SEC. 341. SHORT TITLE.
    SEC. 342. AMENDMENTS REGARDING 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS.
 TITLE IV--IMPROVING THE WORKPLACE FOR FAMILIES
 Subtitle A--Part-Time and Temporary Workers Benefits
    SEC. 402. TREATMENT OF EMPLOYEES WORKING AT LESS THAN FULL-TIME UNDER GROUP HEALTH PLANS.
    `SEC. 211. TREATMENT OF PART-TIME WORKERS UNDER GROUP HEALTH PLANS.
    SEC. 403. EXPANSION OF DEFINITION OF EMPLOYEE TO INCLUDE CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WHOSE SERVICES ARE LEASED OR CONTRACTED FOR.
    SEC. 404. EFFECTIVE DATES.
 Subtitle B--United States Business Telework Act
    SEC. 411. SHORT TITLE.
    SEC. 412. TELEWORK PILOT PROGRAM.
    SEC. 413. REPORT TO CONGRESS.
    SEC. 414. DEFINITION.
    SEC. 415. TERMINATION.
    SEC. 416. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
 
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