H.R. 8041 Introduced Armed Forces and National Security

Supporting VA Families Act

To establish an entitlement to a supplemental period of unpaid parental leave for employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5] Introduced March 24, 2026 Cosponsors 87 (12 R, 75 D) Latest action April 15, 2026

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Actions

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

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