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Reserve Component Parental Leave: Equal Rights for Birth or Adoption

This new act grants members of the armed forces reserve components the same parental leave rights as active-duty service members. This means reservists will be able to take paid leave after childbirth, adoption, or placement of a child for long-term foster care. The act also provides flexibility for leave usage in case of operational requirements.
Key points
Reservists gain the right to paid parental leave, equal to active-duty service members.
Leave is granted for childbirth, adoption, or long-term foster care placement of a child.
Flexibility to postpone leave due to military duties or other reasonable circumstances.
Parental leave periods will count towards military retirement pay entitlement.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2597
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Jeff [D-NC-14]
Process start date: 2023-04-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Reserve Component Parental Leave Parity Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2597.

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 2023-04-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Reservists gain the right to paid parental leave, equal to active-duty service members.
  • Leave is granted for childbirth, adoption, or long-term foster care placement of a child.
  • Flexibility to postpone leave due to military duties or other reasonable circumstances.
  • Parental leave periods will count towards military retirement pay entitlement.
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. Jackson, Jeff [D-NC-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 2025-12-25.

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 Benefits Security