Proposed Amendment to Expand Family and Medical Leave Eligibility f…

The Frame

What this does

This amendment changes the eligibility criteria for federal employees to count their military service toward family and medical leave benefits, potentially expanding access for those who served in branches other than the Army.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal employees

The amendment changes the criteria for how their prior military service is counted toward family and medical leave eligibility.

Uniformed services members

The amendment expands the recognition of their service across all branches for the purpose of federal leave benefits.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Background

Mr. Warner is a U.S. Senator. context
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is an annual bill that sets the budget and policies for the Department of Defense. context

Summary

Senator Warner has proposed an amendment to the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act that would broaden the definition of military service for family and medical leave eligibility. The change would ensure that service in any branch of the —not just the Army—is recognized for federal employee leave benefits.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This amendment changes the eligibility criteria for federal employees to count their military service toward family and medical leave benefits, potentially expanding access for those who served in branches other than the Army.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment change?

It expands the definition of military service used to determine eligibility for family and medical leave for federal employees, moving from a specific focus on the Army to all .

Is this law currently in effect?

No, it is a proposed amendment (SA 6073) to the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act and has been .

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Discoveries

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policy shift95% confidence

Broadening Military Service Recognition

The amendment reflects a shift toward standardizing the recognition of all uniformed service branches in federal employment policy, moving away from Army-specific language.

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Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Defense“Department overseeing military activities.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Energy“Department overseeing defense-related energy activities.”Map →

organizationGovernment Publishing Office“Publisher of the Congressional Record.”Map →

personMr. Warner“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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Proposed Amendment to Expand Family and Medical Leave Eligibility for Military Service