119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 13, 2026
H.R. 8806In CommitteeTaxation
Republicans introduce paid leave benefit for newborn parents
Sponsor: Rep. Valadao, David G. (R-CA)19 cosponsorsIntroduced May 13, 2026
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10 Democrats, 9 Republicans (of 19 shown).
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HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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All 19 cosponsors
10 Democrats · 9 Republicans
Democrats (10)
Suozzi, Thomas R.NY-03
Dingell, DebbieMI-06
Lee, SusieNV-03
Landsman, GregOH-01
Figures, ShomariAL-02
Carbajal, Salud O.CA-24
Harder, JoshCA-09
Torres, RitchieNY-15
Whitesides, GeorgeCA-27
Republicans (9)
Moore, Blake D.UT-01
Lawler, MichaelNY-17
Fong, VinceCA-20
Ciscomani, JuanAZ-06
Mackenzie, RyanPA-07
Garbarino, Andrew R.NY-02
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