H.R. 3090: Interstate Paid Leave Action Network Act of 2025

This bill, known as the Interstate Paid Leave Action Network Act of 2025, aims to create a nationwide framework for paid family and medical leave by establishing the Interstate Paid Leave Action Network (I-PLAN). The main objectives of this bill include:

1. Establishing I-PLAN

The bill establishes an organization called I-PLAN to:

• Support and incentivize states to create agreements for consistent paid leave benefits.
• Facilitate easier access to benefits for employees.
• Reduce administrative burdens on employers.
• Harmonize different state programs for paid family and medical leave.

2. Membership and Operations

I-PLAN will have representatives, known as State focals, from each participating state. These representatives will coordinate activities related to the I-PLAN and will meet at least three times a year.

3. Development of Agreement

The primary duty of I-PLAN will be to develop an interstate agreement that outlines how states can cooperate on their paid leave programs. This agreement will:

• Create a standardized policy for paid leave, including definitions of terms related to benefits.
• Establish administrative standards to streamline the processes for employers and states.
• Provide a common approach to managing benefits for individuals who have worked in multiple states.

4. Grant Programs

The bill authorizes the Secretary of Labor to provide grants to:

• A national intermediary that will facilitate I-PLAN activities using federal funds.
• Eligible states to assist them in implementing and managing their state paid leave programs. Grants will range from $1.5 million to $8 million annually, depending on the state's employment size.

5. Funding and Appropriations

It authorizes appropriations for the national intermediary's grants and the grants to states for the fiscal years 2026 to 2028. The total amount allocated for various purposes includes:

• Up to $10 million for national intermediary grants.
• Up to $40 million for grants to eligible states for conforming their programs.
• Up to $40 million for implementation grants to support states in enhancing their paid leave systems.

6. Oversight and Compliance

The Secretary of Labor will monitor the activities of both the national intermediary and participating states to ensure compliance with the bill's provisions. If states are found to be non-compliant, they may face reduced funding or be required to demonstrate good faith participation to continue receiving grants.

7. Technology and Reporting

The bill also calls for the development of standardized technology systems to support the administration of paid leave programs across states. This technology aims to improve efficiency in processing claims and handling data securely.

8. Coordination with Stakeholders

I-PLAN will engage with various stakeholders, including state legislatures, governors, employers, employees, and policy experts, to gather input and foster collaboration across states.

Relevant Companies

• ADBE (Adobe Inc.): Will be impacted due to potential compliance requirements related to leave policies for employees across multiple states.
• AMZN (Amazon.com, Inc.): As a major employer with operations in many states, it may need to adjust its leave policies to align with the interstate agreement.
• DIS (The Walt Disney Company): Likely to face direct implications for its paid family leave policies due to its multistate workforce.