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Protecting Military Parental Leave: No Negative Evaluations for Absence.

New regulations aim to protect service members taking parental leave. This ensures that extended parental leave will not negatively impact performance evaluations. Additionally, service members will have more time to use their leave without extra paperwork, making it easier to balance family and military duties.
Key points
Service members on parental leave exceeding 31 consecutive days will be exempt from performance evaluations, preventing lower ratings.
Parental leave can be taken within two years of a child's birth or adoption, without needing special waivers.
Reduced paperwork for extending parental leave use, increasing flexibility for military parents.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_10200
Sponsor: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
Process start date: 2024-11-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Military Parental Leave Evaluations Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10200.

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 2024-11-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Service members on parental leave exceeding 31 consecutive days will be exempt from performance evaluations, preventing lower ratings.
  • Parental leave can be taken within two years of a child's birth or adoption, without needing special waivers.
  • Reduced paperwork for extending parental leave use, increasing flexibility for military parents.
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. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5].

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 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Family Labor Security