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Protecting Military Parental Leave Evaluations Act

Bill Number
H.R. 656
Origin Chamber
House
Congress
119th Congress, Session 1
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Status
Introduced
Latest Action
2025-01-23: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Last Updated
2026-02-04T04:26:27Z

Official 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.

Sponsor

Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]

Cosponsors (1)

Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

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