What does Preamble of Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act do?

This bill is formally titled 'To provide paid family and medical leave to Federal employees, and for other purposes.' The bill aims to provide paid family and medical leave to Federal employees.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act.

What does PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES COVERED BY of Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act do?

This section amends Chapter 63 of Title 5, United States Code, relating to paid family and medical leave for federal employees. It modifies eligibility requirements, specifying that employees must have completed at least 12 months of service with the Government of the United States, including service with the United States Postal Service. The legislation expands the reasons for which employees can take leave, including to care for victims of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, or stalking. It allows leave for pregnancy loss, unsuccessful assisted reproductive technology procedures, failed adoption matches, failed surrogacy arrangements, and diagnoses impacting pregnancy or fertility. The legislation modifies the work obligation requirement for paid leave, allowing for recovery of government contributions if an employee fails to complete the required work period. It defines key terms such as 'dating violence,' 'domestic violence,' 'family member,' and 'qualifying act of violence' for the purposes of this leave.

What does CONGRESSIONAL EMPLOYEES UNDER THE CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY of Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act do?

This section amends the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995. It modifies provisions related to leave for congressional employees, specifically expanding the types of leave covered under section 102(a)(1) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. The amendment increases the combined total of workweeks of leave available to eligible employees to 26 workweeks, plus additional periods. The definition of 'eligible employee' is revised to exclude leave described under section 102(a)(3) of the Family and Medical Leave Act. The subsection heading for parental leave is changed to 'Family and Medical Leave'. The scope of leave covered under subsection (d) is broadened to include subparagraphs (A) through (F). The term 'parental' is removed from various instances within subsection (d). A special rule is added to apply leave provided under section 6382(a)(1)(F) of title 5, United States Code, to covered employees as if it were provided under 102(a)(1) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, relating to dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, or stalking.

What does GAO, LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, POSTAL SERVICE, AND POSTAL REGULATORY of Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act do?

This section amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA). The amendments expand coverage of the FMLA to include employees of the Government Accountability Office, the Library of Congress, the United States Postal Service, and the Postal Regulatory Commission. For employees of these agencies, the FMLA provides an entitlement to 12 administrative workweeks of leave, plus additional leave under specific subsections. The combined total of leave under paragraphs (1) and (3) is increased to 26 workweeks for these employees. Changes are made to subsection (d)(3) to clarify the scope of family and medical leave, including expanding the types of events that qualify for leave. A special rule is added to apply leave provided under 5 U.S.C. 6382(a)(1)(F) (relating to dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, or stalking) to employees of the specified agencies.

What does EMPLOYEES OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT. of Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act do?

This section amends Section 412 of Title 3, United States Code, relating to employees of the Executive Office of the President. It modifies the definition of 'eligible employee' in the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to exclude individuals employed on a temporary or intermittent basis. Paragraph (3) of subsection (a) is struck. Subsection (c) of Section 412 is amended to expand the scope of subparagraphs referenced from (A) or (B) to (A) through (E). The text removes language regarding substitution for leave without pay and adds provisions concerning leave under section 6382(a)(1)(F) of Title 5, applying it to covered employees in the same manner as leave under 102(a)(1) of the Family and Medical Leave Act, subject to certain requirements.

What does FAA AND TSA EMPLOYEES. of Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act do?

This section amends Section 40122(g)(5) of title 49, United States Code. The paragraph heading within this section is modified by removing the word 'parental'.

What does TITLE 38 EMPLOYEES. of Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to modify the family and medical leave program. The modification must conform with this Act and the amendments made by this Act. The modification must be completed within six months of the Act's enactment.

What does DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURTS AND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC of Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act do?

This section amends District of Columbia Official Code sections 11-1726 and 305. The amendments direct the Joint Committee on Judicial Administration and the Director of the District of Columbia Public Defender Service to establish paid family and medical leave programs. These programs are to be implemented with respect to the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. The programs must include paid leave described under specific sections of the U.S. Code. The Joint Committee and Director may use the terms and conditions applicable to federal government employees' paid family and medical leave as a guide.

What does EFFECTIVE DATE. of Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act do?

This Act will become effective six months after its enactment. The amendments made by this Act will also become effective six months after enactment.

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Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act

Last updated: 6/11/2026 · Introduced: 6/11/2026

Author: Donald Beyer (D-VA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill expands paid family and medical leave eligibility for federal employees to include situations like pregnancy loss, unsuccessful fertility treatments, and recovery from dating, domestic, or sexual violence.
The legislation increases the total amount of family and medical leave available to congressional employees to 26 workweeks, plus additional periods.
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) coverage is extended to employees of the Government Accountability Office, the Library of Congress, the United States Postal Service, and the Postal Regulatory Commission, providing them with up to 26 workweeks of leave.
Employees of the Executive Office of the President will have their eligibility for FMLA leave modified, excluding temporary or intermittent employees and expanding the scope of qualifying events.
The bill mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs align the Department of Veterans Affairs’ family and medical leave program with the provisions of this Act within six months of enactment.

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