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H.R.8207

Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger-Barklage Act Parental Bereavement Act of 2026

Introduced·4/6/26

Amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to provide leave for parental bereavement.

The bill amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to allow eligible employees to take leave due to the death of a son or daughter. It specifies that leave for such bereavement cannot be intermittent or on a reduced schedule unless agreed upon by the employee and employer. The bill also includes provisions for certification requirements, notice of leave, and the substitution of paid leave. The changes apply to both private sector employees and federal employees.

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Where it stands

Current
Education and Workforce Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Apr 6

House

Introduced in House

Apr 6

House

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.