This bill would change the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5 of the United States Code to add a new type of leave called "parental involvement leave." The leave would let employees take additional time away from work to participate in or attend their childrens' and grandchildrens' educational and extracurricular activities. The bill was introduced by Representative Frederica Wilson on August 31, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce and also to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform and House Administration for related review. The bill text and available metadata do not include details such as how long the leave would be, whether it would be paid, or which employees would qualify.
If this bill becomes law, eligible employees could have the option to take extra leave specifically to attend or take part in their childrens' and grandchildrens' school or extracurricular events. No publicly available information explains who would be eligible, how many days would be allowed, whether the leave would be paid, or how employers must handle requests.
No publicly available information on costs. The bill text and summary do not include estimates of costs to employers, the federal government, or changes to payroll or benefits.
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