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H.R. 8041: Supporting VA Families Act

This bill, titled the Supporting VA Families Act, aims to create a new entitlement for employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that would allow them to take additional unpaid parental leave. Here are the key components of the bill:

Parental Leave Entitlement

The bill states that:

  • Employees of the VA, including those in the Veterans Health Administration, are entitled to four administrative weeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period for the following reasons:
    • The birth of their child, in order to care for that child.
    • The placement of a child with the employee for adoption or foster care.

Conditions of Leave

The entitlement to this unpaid leave must be exercised within a year of the child's birth or placement. After this 12-month window, the entitlement will expire.

Supplemental Nature of Leave

This leave entitlement under the bill is in addition to other types of leave that VA employees may already have under existing laws, such as:

  • Leave entitlements provided under chapter 63 of title 5 of the United States Code.
  • As applicable, under section 7425(c) of title 38 of the United States Code.

Definitions

The bill references specific definitions for the terms employee and son or daughter, which are found in section 6831 of title 5 of the United States Code.

Conclusion

The bill, if passed, would enhance the parental leave options for VA employees, allowing them additional time to care for new children without financial penalty, thereby supporting families in the VA system.

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Sponsors

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Actions

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Date Action
Apr. 15, 2026 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Apr. 15, 2026 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr. 14, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Mar. 24, 2026 Introduced in House
Mar. 24, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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