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HR656FEDERALin_committee

Protecting Military Parental Leave Evaluations Act

January 23, 2025

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Where This Stands

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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.Jan 23, 2025
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The Frame

What this does

The bill establishes federal protections for service members to ensure that taking authorized parental leave does not negatively impact their career advancement or performance ratings.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Military service members

The bill would change how performance evaluations are conducted for service members who take parental leave.

House Committee on Armed Services

The committee is responsible for reviewing and deciding whether to advance the bill.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill, introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, aims to protect military personnel from negative performance evaluations related to their use of parental leave. It has been referred to the House Committee on Armed Services for further review.

Why It Matters

The bill establishes federal protections for service members to ensure that taking authorized parental leave does not negatively impact their career advancement or performance ratings.

Key Facts

  • The bill is designated as an HR (House of Representatives) bill.
  • The bill has been formally referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • The legislation focuses on preventing negative performance evaluations for military personnel who utilize parental leave.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current status of this bill?
The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
What is the primary goal of this legislation?
To protect military service members from receiving negative performance evaluations specifically because they took parental leave.

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