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Federal · 119th Congress

Supporting VA Families Act

H.R. 8041·House·Bill
Rep. Janelle S. Bynum(Democratic-Oregon-5)·91 cosponsors
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security

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Sponsor

Janelle S. BynumJanelle S. BynumDemocraticU.S. Representative · 5th District · Oregon

Cosponsors91

Juan CiscomaniJuan CiscomaniRU.S. Representative · 6th District · AZJulia BrownleyJulia BrownleyDU.S. Representative · 26th District · CASanford D. Bishop, Jr.Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.DU.S. Representative · 2nd District · GABrian K. FitzpatrickBrian K. FitzpatrickRU.S. Representative · 1st District · PAMichael LawlerMichael LawlerRU.S. Representative · 17th District · NYChrissy HoulahanChrissy HoulahanDU.S. Representative · 6th District · PATimothy M. KennedyTimothy M. KennedyDU.S. Representative · 26th District · NYMorgan McGarveyMorgan McGarveyDU.S. Representative · 3rd District · KYJosh RileyJosh RileyDU.S. Representative · 19th District · NYDina TitusDina TitusDU.S. Representative · 1st District · NVGeorge LatimerGeorge LatimerDU.S. Representative · 16th District · NYDon BaconDon BaconRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · NE
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Other titles2

To establish an entitlement to a supplemental period of unpaid parental leave for employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs.Official Title as Introduced
Supporting VA Families ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history5

Apr 15, 2026
House · CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Apr 15, 2026
House · CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 14, 2026
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Mar 24, 2026
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 24, 2026
IntroducedIntroduced in House

Documents1

Texts
As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in House·U.S. Government Publishing Office·Mar 24, 2026

Where it stands

In committee — the House
On the floor — the House
In committee — the Senate
On the floor — the Senate
Resolving differences
With the President
Became law
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