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Introduced
03/16/2021
03/16/2021
In Committee
03/16/2021
03/16/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To provide for the continuation of paid parental leave for members of the Armed Services in the event of the death of the child.
AI Summary
This bill, the Elaine M. Checketts Military Families Act of 2021, aims to provide for the continuation of paid parental leave for members of the Armed Services in the event of the death of their child. Specifically, it requires the Secretary of Defense to amend regulations within 180 days to ensure that primary and secondary caregivers who have already been approved for paid parental leave will not lose their eligibility upon the death of the child for whom the leave was taken.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (11)
John Cornyn (R)*,
Mike Braun (R),
Ted Cruz (R),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Joni Ernst (R),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Angus King (I),
Gary Peters (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 03/16/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/781/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s781/BILLS-117s781is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s781/BILLS-117s781is.pdf.pdf |
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