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BillHR 7505 · 119

Flexible Leave Act

Introduced
Feb 11, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Feb 11, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires employers to provide flexible leave options for employees, allowing them to take time off for personal or family needs. Expands employee leave benefits to better fit individual circumstances.

Sponsored By

Sarah McBride
Democrat · Delaware · House

Bill Journey

  1. Feb 11, 2026
  3. Feb 11, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects employees and their families, potentially allowing them more control over their work schedules and time off. It could particularly impact working parents, caregivers, and individuals with ongoing health issues, by giving them more flexibility to balance work and personal responsibilities.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 100%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeCommittee on Education and Workforce
IntroducedFeb 11, 2026
Last UpdatedFeb 11, 2026
Latest ActionReferred 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.
Subjects
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.