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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
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
254Democrat Cosponsors
195Republican Cosponsors
59Unaffiliated 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
1,053
3 months ago
I support this bill for VA families, it will help us in many ways.
Shawn Stout
1,057
4 months 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
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