HR 656
Protecting Military Parental Leave Evaluations Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 4:41 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Protecting Military Parental Leave Evaluations Act, aims to ensure that military members taking parental leave are not unfairly penalized during performance evaluations. It requires the Department of Defense to create specific regulations that exempt members taking parental leave exceeding 31 consecutive days from performance evaluations and allows them to take leave for up to two years after the birth, adoption, or placement of a child without needing a waiver. The bill addresses concerns that existing policies may discourage members from utilizing paid parental leave.
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