What does Preamble of Parental Bereavement Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. The proposed amendment would provide leave related to the death of a son or daughter. The bill was introduced by Mr. Schneider, along with Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Beyer, and Mr. Casten.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Parental Bereavement Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Parental Bereavement Act of 2026.

What does FAMILY LEAVE BECAUSE OF THE DEATH OF A SON OR DAUGHTER. of Parental Bereavement Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) to allow eligible employees to take unpaid leave due to the death of a son or daughter. The amendments specify that such leave expires at the end of a 12-month period beginning on the date of the death. The legislation clarifies that leave for this purpose generally cannot be taken intermittently or on a reduced schedule unless agreed upon by the employee and employer. Employers may require certification for leave requests related to the death of a son or daughter. Similar amendments are made to Title 5 of the United States Code, affecting leave entitlements for civil service employees due to the death of a son or daughter.

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Parental Bereavement Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/6/2026 · Introduced: 4/6/2026

Author: Bradley Schneider (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends the Family and Medical Leave Act to allow eligible employees unpaid leave following the death of a son or daughter.
Civil service employees will also be eligible for unpaid leave under amended provisions of Title 5 of the United States Code, related to the death of a son or daughter.
Leave provided under this act expires after 12 months from the date of the child’s death and generally cannot be taken intermittently unless agreed upon by the employee and employer.

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