Paid Leave Expansion for Federal Workers
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While the bill has many Democratic supporters, it faces a difficult path in a divided Congress where some members worry about the cost of expanding federal benefits.
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The bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to update its own family and medical leave program under title 38 within 30 days of enactment to match these new rules. This mainly affects VA employees, who may or may not be veterans themselves, rather than veterans receiving VA benefits directly.
“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.”
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Introduced in Senate
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Senate Democrats introduced companion legislation on July 29 to extend paid leave benefits to federal employees for medical and family caregiving needs. The bill, S. 5168, mirrors a House effort and aims to improve retention in a workforce where 40% of employees are nearing retirement.
Senator Brian Schatz introduced the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act on July 29. The bill would allow federal workers to receive up to 12 weeks of paid leave for medical and family reasons, expanding beyond the current parental-only paid leave benefit.
New legislation introduced in the Senate would expand paid family and medical leave for federal employees. The bill aims to ensure workers don't have to choose between a paycheck and their health, covering serious illnesses and allowing prospective adoptive parents to start leave early.
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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