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.

This bill expands the eligibility for family and medical leave for employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It specifically mandates that a parent of a covered employee's spouse shall be deemed a parent of the employee for purposes of determining entitlement to leave under section 6382(a)(1)(C) of title 5, United States Code. This provision applies to all VA employees , including those within the Veterans Health Administration, allowing them to take leave to care for their spouse's parents. The legislation ensures that VA employees have the same family and medical leave entitlements for their in-laws as they do for their biological or adoptive parents. By expanding this definition, the bill provides greater flexibility and support for VA employees managing family care responsibilities.