Bill · H.R. 8207· House(119-HR-8207)
Parental Bereavement Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 4/6/2026
- Last activity
- 4/6/2026 — Referred 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.
- Sponsored by
- Bradley Schneider
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Parental Bereavement Act of 2026 aims to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. It seeks to provide leave for employees following the death of a son or daughter, regardless of their age. The bill also applies similar changes to leave for Civil Service employees. This legislation establishes specific rules regarding how the leave is taken and how notice is provided. It also addresses certification requirements and expiration dates for the leave entitlement.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
The bill ensures that parents of adult children can take leave following a death.
Would people in middle age be better off under this?+5
The bill provides leave benefits for middle-aged employees experiencing the loss of a child.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill extends bereavement leave protections to older workers who may be grieving the loss of adult children.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Leave for Bereavement: The bill provides leave specifically because of the death of a son or daughter, which would apply regardless of the child's age (Section 2(a)).
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Leave Expiration Timeline: The entitlement for leave expires at the end of the 12-month period beginning on the date of the death, providing a specific timeframe for the benefit (Section 2(b)(2)(B)).
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Notice Flexibility: In cases where the necessity for leave is foreseeable, employees only need to provide notice to their employer that is reasonable and practicable (Section 2(b)(3)(C)).
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Civil Service Benefits: The bill extends these same leave provisions to Civil Service employees (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Leave Schedule Restrictions: Leave for the death of a son or daughter cannot be taken intermittently or on a reduced leave schedule unless the employee and the employer agree to it (Section 2(b)(3)(A)).
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Certification Requirements: Employers may require that a request for leave be supported by a certification issued in a specific time and manner prescribed by the Secretary or the Office of Personnel Management (Section 2(b)(3)(E) and Section 2(c)(4)(D)).
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 Aged+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 9/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/6/2026
- Referred 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Donald BeyerDemocrat · Virginia
Sean CastenDemocrat · Illinois
Danny DavisDemocrat · Illinois
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Adelita GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Nick LaLotaRepublican · New York
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Frederica WilsonDemocrat · Florida