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.
Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Armed Forces and National Security
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.
USA119th CongressHR-7948| House
| Updated: 3/25/2026
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.