Supporting VA Families Act
To establish an entitlement to a supplemental period of unpaid parental leave for employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
This bill, HB8041, proposes to provide Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees with an extra period of unpaid parental leave. If passed, it would allow VA employees to take additional time off without pay to care for a new child. This leave would supplement the existing paid and unpaid leave options available to federal employees.
The bill would affect VA employees who want more flexibility in caring for a newborn child. By offering an additional period of unpaid leave, it aims to support working parents during a critical time in their child's early life.
As of March 24, 2026, the bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. A subcommittee has already held a mark-up session, and the bill was forwarded to the full committee by a voice vote. This shows that the bill is actively being considered in the legislative process.
