Bill · H.R. 6311· House(119-HR-6311)
PCS Leave for Military Spouse Federal Workers Act
- Introduced
- 11/25/2025
- Last activity
- 11/25/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Andrea Salinas
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "PCS Leave for Military Spouse Federal Workers Act," aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code. It would provide paid leave to Federal employees whose spouses are members of the uniformed services or the Foreign Service and undergo a permanent change of station. Employees would be entitled to at least 40 hours of paid leave to assist with relocation. This leave is intended for activities directly related to facilitating the move to a new geographic location. The bill also allows agency heads the discretion to grant additional leave.
Yes
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+5
The bill provides paid leave to federal employees, which benefits middle-income households facing relocation costs.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+4
The bill indirectly benefits veterans by providing stability and leave for their spouses who are federal employees.
Would women be better off under this?+3
The bill provides relocation support for spouses of service members, which can assist in managing family transitions often handled by women.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Paid Leave for Relocation: Under Section 2(a)(1), employees are entitled to at least 40 hours of paid leave when their spouse undergoes a permanent change of station. This provides financial and time-based support for employees facing relocation due to their spouse's work.
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Flexibility for Part-Time Workers: Section 2(a)(1) ensures that employees with a part-time or uncommon tour of duty receive a proportionally equivalent number of leave hours, ensuring fair treatment regardless of schedule.
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Discretionary Leave: Section 2(a)(2) allows the head of an employing agency to grant additional paid leave as they deem appropriate, providing potential extra support for difficult moves.
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Broad Employee Coverage: Section 2(d)(1) defines "employee" broadly to include individuals employed on a temporary or term basis, as well as officers or employees of the United States Postal Service and the Postal Regulatory Commission.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Strict Usage Limitations: Under Section 2(b)(2), the leave may only be used for activities directly related to facilitating the move to a new location, which may limit how employees can use the time.
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Time Constraints on Use: Section 2(b)(4) states that the leave must be used no later than 1 month after the move that prompted the leave, which might be too short a window for some families.
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No Cash Conversion: Section 2(b)(5) stipulates that the leave cannot be converted to a cash payment for any unused amount, meaning the benefit is lost if not used for its intended purpose.
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No Accumulation of Leave: Section 2(b)(6) specifies that the leave is available for each instance of a permanent change of station but cannot be accumulated for subsequent use.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Veterans+4Good For Women+3
- 11/25/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Gabe EvansRepublican · Colorado