H.R. 8207: Parental Bereavement Act of 2026
This bill, titled the Parental Bereavement Act of 2026, aims to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to provide formal provisions for employees to take leave in the event of the death of a son or daughter. Here are the key components of the bill:
Short Title
The bill may be referred to as the Parental Bereavement Act of 2026 or the Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger-Barklage Act.
Leave Entitlement
- Definition of Son or Daughter: The bill redesignates certain definitions in the Family and Medical Leave Act to clarify who qualifies as a son or daughter.
- New Leave Reason: It establishes a new reason for taking family leave, specifically allowing leave because of the death of a son or daughter.
- 12-Month Period: It stipulates that the right to take leave for the death of a son or daughter will expire at the end of 12 months from the date of death.
Requirements for Leave
- Scheduling of Leave: Leave for the death of a son or daughter must be taken as agreed upon by the employee and employer, and cannot be taken intermittently without mutual consent.
- Paid Leave Substitution: Employees can use paid leave for the leave taken for the death of a son or daughter, and this is clarified within the act.
- Notification: Employees are required to notify their employer of the need for leave when it is foreseeable.
Provisions for Certification
The bill allows for employers to require a certification regarding the leave taken due to the death of a son or daughter, as per regulations that may be established by the Secretary of Labor.
Impact on Spouses Employment
If both spouses are employed by the same employer, the bill includes provisions that would apply to them in relation to taking leave under this act.
Family Leave for Civil Service Employees
Similar amendments are made to the leave provisions specifically for civil service employees, allowing them to take leave for the death of a son or daughter under the same conditions as other employees.
Compliance and Administration
Employers are required to comply with the set regulations regarding notice, certification, scheduling, and leave policies as outlined in the bill.
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Sponsors
7 bill sponsors
Actions
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Apr. 06, 2026 | Introduced in House |
| Apr. 06, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, 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. |
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