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BillHR 9261 · 119

Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act

Introduced
Jun 11, 2026
Cosponsors
11
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 11, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes comprehensive paid leave for federal employees, allowing them to take time off for personal or family reasons. Requires federal agencies to provide paid leave to their employees.

Sponsored By

Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
Democrat · Virginia · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 11, 2026
  3. Jun 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 federal employees, providing them with paid time off for personal or family reasons, such as illness, family care, or bereavement. It would directly impact over 2 million federal employees, allowing them to balance work and personal responsibilities without losing pay.

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
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform
IntroducedJun 11, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 11, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, 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.