Bill · H.R. 7946· House(119-HR-7946)
Jury Duty Exemption for Breastfeeding Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/16/2026
- Last activity
- 3/16/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Eleanor Norton
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Jury Duty Exemption for Breastfeeding Act of 2026," aims to provide relief for certain citizens. It seeks to exempt breastfeeding individuals from jury duty. The legislation would change how courts in the United States and the District of Columbia handle jury summons for these individuals. If passed, a person could request to be excused from service because they are breastfeeding.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would women be better off under this?+6
The bill specifically addresses the needs of breastfeeding individuals, a group that is predominantly female.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+5
The bill provides a specific accommodation for breastfeeding individuals, which primarily assists women in participating in civic duties or avoiding them on their own terms.
Would children be better off under this?+3
The bill supports the breastfeeding process which is essential for infant health and development.
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 jury service for breastfeeding individuals: Under Section 2(a), individuals breastfeeding and summoned for jury service would be excused by the court or a clerk upon their request. This provides a specific accommodation for those currently breastfeeding.
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Exemption for individuals in the District of Columbia: Under Section 2(b), the bill amends the District of Columbia Official Code to allow individuals to be excluded by the court upon their request if they are breastfeeding.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the text: The provided text does not list any potential negative consequences or burdens resulting from the provisions.
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 Women+6Good For Children+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+5Improves Childcare Affordability+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+3Improves Government Transparency+1
- 3/16/2026
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E217)
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House