119th Congress · House bill · Last action Apr 6, 2026
H.R. 8207In CommitteeLabor and Employment
Democrats propose federal leave for bereaved parents
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott (D-IL)7 cosponsorsIntroduced Apr 6, 2026
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the House floor.
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Apr 6
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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.
Apr 6
Apr 6
Apr 6
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.
Apr 6
Apr 6
Apr 6
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.
Apr 6
Apr 6
Apr 6
Introduced in House
Apr 6
Apr 6
Apr 6
Introduced in House
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All 5 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Apr 6
HOUSEReferred 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.
Apr 6
HOUSEReferred 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.
Apr 6
HOUSEReferred 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.
Apr 6
Introduced in House
Apr 6
Introduced in House
All 7 cosponsors
5 Democrats · 2 Republicans
Democrats (5)
Beyer, Donald S.VA-08
Casten, SeanIL-06
Davis, Danny K.IL-07
Grijalva, Adelita S.AZ-07
Wilson, Frederica S.FL-24
Republicans (2)
LaLota, NickNY-01
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