H.R. 656 · 119th Congress · House

Protecting Military Parental Leave Evaluations Act

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Introduced
Jan 23, 25
Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. JAN 23, 2025House floor actions

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

  2. JAN 23, 2025Library of Congress

    Introduced in House

Committees

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Armed Services Committee

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Referred: Jan 23, 2025

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