27
18
18
Supporting VA Families Act
5/5/2026, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8041
This bill, designated as H.R. 8041 in the 119th Congress and introduced on March 24, 2026, aims to create a provision granting employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs an entitlement to an additional period of unpaid parental leave.
Read the Full Bill
Current Status of Bill HR 8041
Bill HR 8041 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2026. Bill HR 8041 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 24, 2026.  Bill HR 8041's most recent activity was Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. as of April 15, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8041
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
167Democrat Cosponsors
123Republican Cosponsors
44Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8041
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8041
To establish an entitlement to a supplemental period of unpaid parental leave for employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
To establish an entitlement to a supplemental period of unpaid parental leave for employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Comments
Xiomara Maxwell
772
9 hours ago
I support this bill for VA families, it will help us in many ways.
Shawn Stout
794
28 days ago
I can't believe they're trying to pass this bill, it's ridiculous! How will this affect my job at the VA?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8041
Latest Bills
Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act
Bill HR 8428May 5, 2026
ZOMBIE Act
Bill HR 8467May 5, 2026
Criminal History Access Act of 2026
Bill HR 8352May 5, 2026
Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act of 2026
Bill HR 8259May 5, 2026
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Nisqually Indian Tribe the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure.
Bill HR 7515May 5, 2026
Foster Youth Workforce Opportunity Act
Bill HR 7343May 5, 2026
A Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026
Bill HR 8210May 5, 2026
A resolution commemorating April 6, 2026, as the day the Artemis II crew surpassed the record for the farthest distance traveled by astronauts into deep space and celebrating the success of the Artemis II mission.
Bill SRES 695May 5, 2026
Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025
Bill S 723May 5, 2026
A resolution commending the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and recognizing its many years of service to the United States.
Bill SRES 702May 5, 2026