Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger-Barklage Act
Rep. Schneider Introduces the Parental Bereavement Act to Grant FMLA Leave After the Death of a Child
Parental Bereavement Act of 2026
The Parental Bereavement Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to three different House committees for review and is waiting for further action. The bill is still active but has not yet been scheduled for a vote.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties, which helps its chances. However, many bills that expand leave requirements face pushback from business groups and often stall in committee.
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Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Small business owners with 50 or more employees would need to comply with this new leave category, managing extended employee absences of up to 12 weeks after a child's death. While the leave is unpaid, it could create staffing and operational challenges for smaller employers. Businesses with fewer than 50 employees would remain exempt from FMLA and unaffected by this change.
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Milestones
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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Parental Bereavement Act of 2026
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