Bills · HR 6311
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6311Government Operations and Politics
PCS Leave for Military Spouse Federal Workers Act
INTRO NOV 25· LAST ACTION NOV 25
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a significant challenge faced by many military and Foreign Service families: frequent, often short-notice, relocations. When a service member or diplomat is reassigned, their federal employee spouse often has to take vacation time or unpaid leave to manage the move, which can be a financial strain or deplete their personal time off.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide a dedicated, paid benefit that acknowledges the unique demands placed on these families. This could improve the quality of life for military and Foreign Service spouses who work for the federal government, potentially helping to retain skilled employees within federal service and supporting the readiness of the uniformed services and Foreign Service by easing family burdens during moves. If it doesn't pass, these federal employees will continue to rely on their existing leave banks or unpaid leave, potentially leading to increased financial stress or reduced family support during relocations.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Provides at least 40 hours of paid leave to a federal employee whose spouse in the uniformed services or Foreign Service is subject to a permanent change of station.
This creates a specific paid time off category to support federal employees managing significant life transitions due to their spouse's military or diplomatic service.
PROVISION 02
Allows federal agencies to grant additional paid leave beyond the initial 40 hours if deemed appropriate by the agency head.
This gives flexibility to agencies to provide further support based on the unique circumstances or demands of a particular relocation.
PROVISION 03
Stipulates that the leave can only be used for activities directly related to the move, must be used within one month after the move, and cannot be converted to a cash payment.
These conditions ensure the leave is used for its intended purpose of facilitating the relocation and prevents misuse or accumulation of the benefit.
PROVISION 04
Clarifies that the leave is available for each instance of a permanent change of station but does not accumulate for future use.
This ensures that employees receive the benefit for every qualifying move while preventing the stockpiling of leave over time.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 25
Introduced in House
NOV 25
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6311
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 25, 2025
Last actionNov 25, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 25, 2025
House BillHR 6311Government Operations and Politics
PCS Leave for Military Spouse Federal Workers Act
INTRODUCED NOV 25, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 25, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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