Flexible Leave Act

Bill Number: HR 7505|Origin Chamber: House|Status: 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.|Policy Area: Labor and Employment

TL;DR

What

Allows all FMLA leave to be taken intermittently.

Who

Rep. McBride (D-DE) and Rep. Luna (R-FL)

Status

Referred to three committees; no vote yet.

Currently, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows intermittent leave only for certain reasons like medical treatment. This bill removes that limitation and lets employees take any FMLA leave in separate blocks or reduced hours. Also, it eliminates the need for a doctor's note each time you take intermittent leave. Rep. McBride, a Democrat from Delaware, and Rep. Luna, a Republican from Florida, sponsored the bill. It has been sent to the Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration committees for review.

Cosponsors

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Where Is This Bill?

Introduced

Committee

House Vote

Senate

Law

Introduced Feb 11, 2026

This bill is under review by a committee. The committee holds hearings, gathers testimony from experts and stakeholders, and may propose amendments. If the committee votes to advance it, the bill moves to the full chamber for debate and a vote.

If This Passes, You Might Notice

•You can take FMLA leave a few days at a time instead of in one big chunk.
•No need to get a medical certification for every intermittent leave request.
•More flexibility for caring for a new child or a sick family member.

Under current law, if you need FMLA leave for a new child, you generally have to take it all at once unless the employer agrees otherwise. This bill would let you take it in small pieces, like every Wednesday off. Also, the bill eliminates the requirement that employees provide a doctor's note explaining the medical necessity for intermittent leave. That means less paperwork for you. However, employers may still need to manage schedules with more frequent absences.

The Debate

Supporters Say

Supporters say it gives workers more flexibility to balance work and family needs.

Critics Say

Critics argue it could disrupt workplace scheduling and increase costs for employers.