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S.1571: Servicemember Parental Leave Equity Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 11, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 11, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 11, 2021
Bill Summary
Servicemember Parental Leave Equity Act This bill modifies Department of Defense parental leave provisions for members of the Armed Forces. Specifically, the bill increases parental leave for primary caregivers to 18 weeks (currently 12) following the birth of a child and to 12 weeks (currently 6) following the adoption of a child. The bill increases parental leave for a secondary caregiver from 21 days to 12 weeks in connection with the birth...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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| May 11, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) |