HR 7948·Federal·house
To deem certain individuals as parents of Department of Veterans Affairs employees for purposes of determining entitlement to certain family and medical leave for such employees.
IntroducedFiled Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3] (D)
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Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 25, 2026
Summary
The measure changes how federal family‑medical leave applies to Department of Veterans Affairs employees. It treats a spouse's parent as the employee's parent, allowing the employee to use leave for that relative. This broadens the pool of family members for whom VA staff can take leave.
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