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HR6311119th CongressWALLET

PCS Leave for Military Spouse Federal Workers Act

Sponsored By: Representative Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]

Introduced

Summary

Creates paid leave for federal employees whose spouses undergo a permanent change of station. It adds a new section to title 5 that gives a minimum of 40 hours of paid leave per PCS and prorates leave for part-time schedules. Agencies may grant extra leave. Leave is only for move-related tasks, can be taken intermittently, and must be used within one month of the PCS. Unused leave cannot be cashed out or saved for later moves. Employees must give their agency a copy of the spouse's PCS when requesting leave. The bill covers employees listed in 5 U.S.C. 2105 and certain Postal and Foreign Service related workers and defines PCS to include duty station moves and homeport changes.

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Paid leave for federal workers when military spouse moves

If enacted, eligible federal employees would get at least 40 hours of paid leave for each permanent change of station by a spouse in the uniformed services or the Foreign Service. Part-time staff would get a prorated amount. You could use the leave only for tasks that help the move, only during scheduled work hours, and you could take it in small blocks. You would have to use it within one month after the move; it would not carry over or be cashed out. The leave would be on top of other leave, your agency head could approve more hours, and you would need to give a copy of your spouse’s PCS orders when you ask.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]

OR • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8]

    CO • R

    Sponsored 11/25/2025

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