Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act
This bill expands paid family and medical leave benefits for a wide range of federal workers, including those in the Executive Office of the President, the Postal Service, and the District of Columbia courts. It primarily increases the amount of paid leave available for specific events, such as the birth or adoption of a child, by allowing employees to take up to 26 workweeks of leave in total, which includes a separate 12-week portion for other family and medical needs. The legislation also clarifies that leave for adoption can begin before the child is placed with the family to support necessary pre-placement activities. Additionally, it updates the rules for various federal agencies to ensure their leave programs align with these new standards and covers employees who might have previously received different types of paid leave under separate laws.
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Jul 2026
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Introduced Jul 29, 2026
Last action Jul 29, 2026
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Jul 29, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Jul 29, 2026
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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