Parental Bereavement Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-04-29T08:07:19Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8207 Parental Bereavement Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Labor and Employment. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/29/2026, 8:07 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8207

H.R. 8207, introduced in the 119th Congress on April 6, 2026, aims to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to allow for leave in the event of the death of a son or daughter, among other purposes.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8207

Bill HR 8207 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 6, 2026. Bill HR 8207 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 6, 2026. Bill HR 8207's most recent activity was 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. as of April 6, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8207

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Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8207

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to provide leave because of the death of a son or daughter, and for other purposes.

Comments

Dane McConnell

1,167

3 months ago

I don't think this bill is good idea. It's just not right. How can they do this? It's gonna mess everything up. I don't like it at all. It's gonna be bad for everyone. I don't know what they were thinking. This is gonna be a disaster. The long term affects of this bill are gonna be terrible.