Bill · H.R. 656· House(119-HR-656)
Protecting Military Parental Leave Evaluations Act
- Introduced
- 1/23/2025
- Last activity
- 1/23/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Stephanie Bice
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Protecting Military Parental Leave Evaluations Act'', aims to improve parental leave for members of the Armed Forces. It addresses concerns that taking parental leave might lead to lower performance evaluations. The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to create new regulations regarding leave. These regulations would exempt members from evaluations if they take parental leave exceeding 31 consecutive days. Additionally, the bill seeks to allow leave to be taken over a two-year period without requiring a waiver. Finally, the Secretary of Defense must report on the implementation of these new rules to Congress.
Yes
Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill supports parental care following birth or adoption.
Would women be better off under this?+5
The bill supports parental leave which benefits women in the military.
Would men be better off under this?+5
The bill supports parental leave which benefits men in the military.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Exemption from performance evaluations: Members who take parental leave for more than 31 consecutive days would be exempt from a performance evaluation, addressing the concern that taking leave might result in lower evaluations (Section 2(a)(2) and Section 2(b)(1)(A)).
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Increased flexibility and reduced paperwork: Members will be authorized to take leave during the two-year period following a birth, adoption, or placement without having to request a waiver from the Secretary concerned (Section 2(a)(7) and Section 2(b)(1)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+5Good For Men+5Good For Women+5
- 1/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Chrissy HoulahanDemocrat · Pennsylvania