119th Congress · House bill · Last action Mar 25, 2026
H.R. 7948IntroducedArmed Forces and National Security
To deem certain individuals as parents of Department of Veterans Affairs employees for purposes of determining entitlement to certain family and medical leave for such employees.
Sponsor: Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. (D-IL)Introduced Mar 16, 2026
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Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
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Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.
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Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.
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Introduced in House
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Mar 25
HOUSESubcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 24
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Mar 16
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.
Mar 16
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.
Mar 16
Introduced in House
Mar 16
Introduced in House
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