Rep. Beyer Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Give Federal Workers 12 Weeks of Paid Family Leave
This bill was introduced in the House on June 10, 2026, and sent to three different committees for review. It is currently stalled because no committee has taken action on it since that date. The bill will not move forward unless these committees decide to hold a vote.
The bill has support from both parties, which helps its chances. However, it still needs to pass through several committees and manage concerns about the cost of expanding benefits.
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 856 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 856 (118th) →Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update the VA's family and medical leave program to match the new expanded benefits within six months of enactment. This means VA employees, one of the largest federal workforces, would gain the same expanded paid leave rights. The bill also counts prior military service toward the 12-month service requirement for leave eligibility.
“Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall modify the family and medical leave program provided by operation of section 7425(c) of title 38, United States Code, to conform with this Act and the amendments made by this Act.”
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, 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.
A bipartisan trio of House lawmakers reintroduced the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act to expand federal workers' access to paid leave for illnesses and other circumstances not included in the 2019 law. The bill would grant up to 12 weeks of paid family leave annually.
Supporters say adding paid family and medical leave will save the government at least $50 million a year in turnover costs. The bill would expand federal paid leave to include 12 weeks for serious health conditions and caregiving, which are currently unpaid for federal workers.
No votes or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act
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