arrow_back Back to App

Expanded Parental Leave and Support for Servicemembers

This act increases parental leave for servicemembers, including foster caregivers. It also introduces support for servicewomen after miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death, and facilitates their return to duty after childbirth. The changes aim to improve the living conditions of military families.
Key points
Primary caregiver leave for birth or adoption extended from 12 to 18 weeks.
Secondary caregiver leave for birth or adoption extended from 21 days to 12 weeks.
Introduction of 12 weeks of leave for foster caregivers (primary and secondary) in cases of long-term foster child placement.
Parental leave can be used in multiple increments, not just one.
Support for servicewomen after miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death through additional leave.
Restrictions on physical fitness and body composition standards for servicewomen for 12 months after childbirth, except for national security reasons or at their election.
Reduction of the required service commitment for the career intermission program from two months to one month.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3122
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Process start date: 2021-05-11
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Servicemember Parental Leave Equity Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3122.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Primary caregiver leave for birth or adoption extended from 12 to 18 weeks.
  • Secondary caregiver leave for birth or adoption extended from 21 days to 12 weeks.
  • Introduction of 12 weeks of leave for foster caregivers (primary and secondary) in cases of long-term foster child placement.
  • Parental leave can be used in multiple increments, not just one.
  • Support for servicewomen after miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death through additional leave.
  • Restrictions on physical fitness and body composition standards for servicewomen for 12 months after childbirth, except for national security reasons or at their election.
  • Reduction of the required service commitment for the career intermission program from two months to one month.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

CATEGORIES

Family Labor Security