To allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families.

H.R. 7531, introduced by Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) in February 2026, proposes legislation to establish paid sick time requirements for American workers. The bill would allow employees to earn and use paid sick time for addressing their own health conditions as well as the health needs of family members. This would apply across the employment landscape, giving workers the ability to take time off work for medical appointments, illness, or to care for sick relatives without losing income. The bill is currently in the committee referral stage and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. If enacted, the legislation would represent a significant change in workplace benefits, as paid sick leave is not currently required by federal law, though some states and localities have implemented their own paid sick time requirements.