HR 656 119th Congress House In Committee

Protecting Military Parental Leave Evaluations Act

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. · Jan 23, 2025

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Legislative Summary

Protecting Military Parental Leave Evaluations Act This bill requires the Department of Defense to prescribe regulations regarding parental leave policies for members of the Armed Forces across all branches. Specifically, the regulations must (1) exempt a member from a performance evaluation when such member is taking parental leave that exceeds 31 consecutive days; and (2) authorize a member (without a waiver) to take leave during the two-year period after the birth of a child, adoption of a child, or placement of a minor child in the custody of such member.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
Independent · OK
Cosponsors (1)
Rep. Houlahan

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