New Parents Act of 2021

12/31/2022, 5:35 AM

New Parents Act of 2021

This bill allows parents to use a portion of their Social Security benefits for up to three months of paid parental leave after the birth or adoption of a child. To receive the parental leave benefit, parents must choose to either increase their retirement age or temporarily receive a reduction in Social Security benefits upon retirement, as specified.

Congress
117
Number
S - 2764
Introduced on
2021-09-20
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/20/2021
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

New Parents Act of 2021

This bill allows parents to use a portion of their Social Security benefits for up to three months of paid parental leave after the birth or adoption of a child. To receive the parental leave benefit, parents must choose to either increase their retirement age or temporarily receive a reduction in Social Security benefits upon retirement, as specified.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to make available parental leave benefits to parents following the birth or adoption of a child, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Social Welfare
Potential Impact
Adoption and foster care•
Aging•
Child care and development•
Employee benefits and pensions•
Employee leave•
Family relationships•
Government trust funds•
Social security and elderly assistance

Comments

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary10/30/2021

New Parents Act of 2021

This bill allows parents to use a portion of their Social Security benefits for up to three months of paid parental leave after the birth or adoption of a child. To receive the parental leave...

Latest Action9/20/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.