H.R.7948

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.

Introduced·3/16/26

Federal HB7948 allows parents of a Department of Veterans Affairs employee's spouse to qualify for family and medical leave.

Federal HB7948 amends the law to deem parents of a Department of Veterans Affairs employee's spouse as the employee's own parents for determining eligibility for family and medical leave. This change applies to employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, including those in the Veterans Health Administration. The bill redefines who qualifies as a parent for leave purposes, expanding the family members who can benefit from certain leave entitlements.

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Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Mar 25

House

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Mar 24

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Mar 16

House

Introduced in House