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Expanding Family Leave for Department of Veterans Affairs Employees

This bill allows Department of Veterans Affairs employees to take family and medical leave to care for their parents-in-law. It treats a spouse's parents the same as an employee's own parents for leave eligibility.
Key points
VA employees can now use leave to care for their spouse's parents.
Parents-in-law are legally recognized as parents for medical leave purposes.
The rule applies to all VA staff, including full-time medical personnel.
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Additional Information
To deem certain individuals as parents of Department of Veterans Affairs employees for purposes of determining entitlement to certain family and medical leave for such employees.
Print number: HR 7948
Sponsor: Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]
Process start date: 2026-03-16
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Expanding Family Leave for Department of Veterans Affairs Employees

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 7948.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-03-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • VA employees can now use leave to care for their spouse's parents.
  • Parents-in-law are legally recognized as parents for medical leave purposes.
  • The rule applies to all VA staff, including full-time medical personnel.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-04-15.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 7948

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