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Introduced
05/11/2021
05/11/2021
In Committee
05/11/2021
05/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to expand parental leave for members of the Armed Forces, to reduce the service commitment required for participation in the ca- reer intermission program of a military department, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Servicemember Parental Leave Equity Act, aims to expand parental leave for members of the Armed Forces. Specifically, it increases the amount of leave for primary caregivers from 12 to 18 weeks and for secondary caregivers from 6 to 12 weeks. The bill also allows for up to 12 weeks of leave for the long-term placement of a foster child, and provides additional leave in cases of miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. Additionally, the bill reduces the service commitment required for participation in the career intermission program from two months to one month. The bill directs the Secretary of Defense to prescribe regulations and for each military department to establish policies to implement these changes.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (8)
Tammy Duckworth (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 05/11/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1571/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1571/BILLS-117s1571is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1571/BILLS-117s1571is.pdf.pdf |
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