Protecting Military Parental Leave Evaluations Act

Sponsored byRep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]OK· Introduced 23 January 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

23 January 2025·1 year ago

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Introduced in House · Updated 17 April 2025

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.

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3 actions

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
23 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
23 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
23 January 2025 · IntroReferral

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1 cosponsors

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

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Democrat1100%

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

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Armed Forces and National Security

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Employee leaveMilitary personnel and dependents

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