H.R. 4838 would provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
Detailed Summary
Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2007 - Provides that a federal employee and his or her domestic partner shall be entitled to benefits available to, and shall be subject to obligations imposed upon, a married federal employee and his or her spouse.
Defines "domestic partner" to mean an adult unmarried person living with another adult unmarried person of the same sex in a committed, intimate relationship. Defines "benefits" to include federal health insurance and enhanced dental and vision benefits, retirement and disability benefits, family, medical, and emergency leave, group life insurance, long-term care insurance, compensation for work injuries, and benefits for disability, death, or captivity. Excludes members of the uniformed services from the definition of "employee."
Sets forth requirements for filing: (1) an affidavit of eligibility as such a domestic partner, which shall include a certification that the employee and the domestic partner are each other's sole domestic partners and intend to remain so indefinitely; and (2) a statement upon dissolution of such a domestic partnership.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 2/25/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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Visitor Comments
Melody
Equal rights for all!
Amy
It's about time!
Ashley
I'm tired of my family not being afforded the same rights as my coworkers!! Make this law!
bw43
It's way overdue. Equal pay for equal work, huh? Heterosexual married couples get the benefits, committed gay couples do not. What sense does that make?
Tim
How about including retired Feds too? I worked for GSA for 31 years. My DP and I have been together 28 years and he could quit his job tomorrow if he could obtain health insurance through me.