Supporting VA Families Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a new benefit for employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, providing them with up to four weeks of unpaid parental leave. This leave can be taken due to the birth or adoption of a child. The leave is intended to supplement existing leave benefits and does not replace them.
Key provisions
- Establishes an entitlement to four weeks of unpaid parental leave.
- The leave is available to VA employees, including those in the Veterans Health Administration.
- Leave can be taken due to the birth or adoption of a child.
- The leave is in addition to existing leave benefits.
- The leave period is capped at 12 months from the date of birth or placement.
Who is affected
- Employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs
- Veterans Health Administration employees
- Parents of newly born or adopted children
Notable changes
- Creates a specific, new type of unpaid parental leave benefit for VA employees.
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