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Parental Bereavement Act of 2026

Introduced
Apr 6, 2026
Cosponsors
6
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 6, 2026

Bill Summary

Expands the Family and Medical Leave Act to require employers to give bereaved parents time off to cope with the loss of a child. Requires employers to provide this leave for a limited time after the death of a child.

Sponsored By

Bradley Scott Schneider
Democrat · Illinois · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 6, 2026
  3. Apr 6, 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 parents who have lost a child, giving them a limited amount of paid or unpaid time off from work to grieve. It also impacts employers, who would be required to provide this leave to eligible employees.

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
7backers
  • Democratic6
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 17%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (6)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeCommittee on Education and Workforce
IntroducedApr 6, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 6, 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
  • Housing

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.