H.R. 4351 — To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to reduce the qualifying time for a spouse of an active duty member of the Armed Forces to take leave.

H.R. 4351 — To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to reduce the qualifying time for a spouse of an active duty member of the Armed Forces to take leave. | JustPolicyThe main purpose of this legislative text is to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. The goal is to make it easier for spouses of active duty military members to take leave from work when needed. Specifically, the amendment aims to reduce the amount of time a spouse must be employed before they qualify for this leave. Key provisions of the amendment include changing the definition of an "eligible employee" under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Currently, employees must have worked for their employer for at least 12 months to qualify for leave.