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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Janelle S. Bynum

Democrat · OR · Representative

Votes with party: 96.2% (604 recorded votes)

Top industries funding sponsor:

Progressive Groups$309k
Climate & Environment$13k

Full profile: /officials/B001326

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Cosponsors (63)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

2026-04-15

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Veterans' AffairsReferred To · 2026-03-24

Previously

Veterans' Affairs CommitteeReferred To · 2026-03-24

Plain-English Summary

This bill would provide additional support and benefits to military families and veterans' families, though the specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information. Based on its focus, it likely aims to improve access to services, financial assistance, or other resources for people whose family members serve or have served in the armed forces. The bill is currently being reviewed by Congress and has advanced from a subcommittee to the full committee for further consideration.

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Subjects

Armed Forces and National Security

Full Bill Text

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8041 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8041 To establish an entitlement to a supplemental period of unpaid parental leave for employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2026 Ms. Bynum (for herself and Mr. Ciscomani) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To establish an entitlement to a supplemental period of unpaid parental leave for employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting VA Families Act''. SEC. 2. SUPPLEMENTAL PERIOD OF UNPAID PARENTAL LEAVE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EMPLOYEES. (a) Unpaid Parental Leave.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 7421 of title 38, United States Code, or any other provision of law, an employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs (including an employee who is appointed in the Veterans Health Administration under any provision of chapter 74 of such title on a full-time basis in a position listed in section 7421(b) of such title) shall be entitled to four administrative weeks of leave without pay during any 12-month period due to-- (A) the birth of a son or daughter of the employee and to care for such son or daughter; or (B) the placement of a son or daughter with the employee for adoption or foster care. (2) Expiration.--The entitlement to leave under paragraph (1) shall expire at the end of the 12-month period beginning on the date of such birth or placement. (b) Supplement, Not Supplant.--The entitlement to leave under subsection (a) shall be in addition to any entitlement to leave under subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code, or, as applicable, section 7425(c) of title 38, United States Code. (c) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``employee'' and ``son or daughter'' have the meanings given such terms in section 6831 of title 5, United States Code. <all>

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