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Supporting VA Families Act

5/14/2026, 8:08 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.

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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
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
254
Democrat Cosponsors
195
Republican Cosponsors
59
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8041

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate 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 profile image

Xiomara Maxwell

832

30 days ago

I support this bill for VA families, it will help us in many ways.

Shawn Stout profile image

Shawn Stout

888

1 month 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

Janelle S. Bynum
Janelle S. Bynum
OregonIndependent
Juan Ciscomani
Juan Ciscomani
ArizonaRepublican
Julia Brownley
Julia Brownley
CaliforniaDemocrat
Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
GeorgiaDemocrat
Michael Lawler
Michael Lawler
New YorkRepublican
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
PennsylvaniaRepublican

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