H.R. 7948 — 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.

H.R. 7948 — 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. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this legislation is to expand the definition of who can be considered a parent for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees when it comes to family and medical leave. The main objective is to ensure that employees have access to leave benefits that may be necessary for family care, specifically by recognizing the parents of an employee's spouse as eligible for leave entitlements. Key provisions of the legislation include a change in how family relationships are defined for the purpose of family and medical leave.