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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 U.S. Armed Forces. It increases the duration of primary caregiver leave from 12 to 18 weeks and secondary caregiver leave from 6 to 12 weeks. It also allows up to 12 weeks of leave for the long-term placement of a foster child, subject to certain limits. The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to establish regulations and policies to implement these changes across the military. Additionally, it reduces the service commitment required to participate in the military's career intermission program from two months to one month.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (48)
Jackie Speier (D)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Stephanie Bice (R),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Anthony Brown (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
André Carson (D),
Joaquin Castro (D),
Judy Chu (D),
David Cicilline (D),
Jim Cooper (D),
Rosa DeLauro (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Lois Frankel (D),
Ruben Gallego (D),
Josh Harder (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Chrissy Houlahan (D),
Dave Joyce (R),
John Katko (R),
Bill Keating (D),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Carolyn Maloney (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Joe Morelle (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Grace Napolitano (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Katie Porter (D),
Ayanna Pressley (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Tim Ryan (D),
Mikie Sherrill (D),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Marilyn Strickland (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Mike Turner (R),
Filemón Vela (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Maxine Waters (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Jennifer Wexton (D),
Susan Wild (D),
Frederica Wilson (D),
Don Young (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House 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/house-bill/3122/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr3122/BILLS-117hr3122ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr3122/BILLS-117hr3122ih.pdf.pdf |
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