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Improved Parental Leave for Military: Protecting Evaluations and Enhancing Flexibility.

This bill aims to protect service members taking parental leave from negative performance evaluations. It mandates exemption from evaluations for leave exceeding 31 days and simplifies the process for taking parental leave over a two-year period without extra paperwork. This encourages military personnel to fully utilize their parental leave benefits for childcare.
Key points
Service members on parental leave exceeding 31 days will be exempt from performance evaluations, preventing negative impacts on their careers.
Parental leave can be taken within two years of a child's birth, adoption, or placement, without needing special waivers.
Reduced paperwork for extending parental leave use, offering greater flexibility for military families.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_656
Sponsor: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
Process start date: 2025-01-23
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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 119_HR_656.

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 2025-01-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Service members on parental leave exceeding 31 days will be exempt from performance evaluations, preventing negative impacts on their careers.
  • Parental leave can be taken within two years of a child's birth, adoption, or placement, without needing special waivers.
  • Reduced paperwork for extending parental leave use, offering greater flexibility for military families.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2025-12-23.

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