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Guaranteed 365-Day Deployment Deferment for Military Parents and Fertility Support.

This Act grants military members a 365-day deferment from deployments, mobilizations, and extended training following the birth or adoption of a child. The goal is to enhance support for military families, ensuring parents have dedicated time for childcare. It also introduces deferments for members undergoing fertility treatments and mandates specific accommodations for lactating parents.
Key points
Military parents receive a guaranteed 365-day deferment from deployments and continuous duty events after birth or adoption.
Deferment period can be transferred between dual-military parents.
A 365-day deferment is provided for members or spouses receiving fertility treatment referrals, with possible extensions.
Commanders must provide adequate lactation breaks (minimum 30 minutes every 3 hours) and private, equipped lactation areas.
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Print number: 118_S_4491
Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
Process start date: 2024-06-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Military Families Support Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4491.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-06-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Military parents receive a guaranteed 365-day deferment from deployments and continuous duty events after birth or adoption.
  • Deferment period can be transferred between dual-military parents.
  • A 365-day deferment is provided for members or spouses receiving fertility treatment referrals, with possible extensions.
  • Commanders must provide adequate lactation breaks (minimum 30 minutes every 3 hours) and private, equipped lactation areas.
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 Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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