New Parents Act of 2023

3/12/2024, 12:46 AM

New Parents Act of 2023

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.

Bill 118 s 35, also known as the New Parents Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide support and assistance to new parents in the United States.

One of the key provisions of the New Parents Act is the establishment of a paid parental leave program. Under this program, new parents would be entitled to up to 12 weeks of paid leave to care for a new child. This would apply to both mothers and fathers, as well as adoptive parents.

In addition to paid leave, the bill also includes provisions for affordable childcare options for new parents. This would help alleviate the financial burden of childcare expenses for families with young children. Furthermore, the New Parents Act aims to promote work-life balance by encouraging employers to offer flexible work arrangements for new parents. This could include options such as telecommuting, flexible hours, or job sharing. Overall, the New Parents Act of 2023 seeks to provide much-needed support for new parents in the United States, with a focus on paid parental leave, affordable childcare, and flexible work arrangements. This legislation is currently under review in Congress and has the potential to positively impact the lives of many American families.
Congress
118

Number
S - 35

Introduced on
2023-01-24

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/24/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

New Parents Act of 2023

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.

Bill 118 s 35, also known as the New Parents Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide support and assistance to new parents in the United States.

One of the key provisions of the New Parents Act is the establishment of a paid parental leave program. Under this program, new parents would be entitled to up to 12 weeks of paid leave to care for a new child. This would apply to both mothers and fathers, as well as adoptive parents.

In addition to paid leave, the bill also includes provisions for affordable childcare options for new parents. This would help alleviate the financial burden of childcare expenses for families with young children. Furthermore, the New Parents Act aims to promote work-life balance by encouraging employers to offer flexible work arrangements for new parents. This could include options such as telecommuting, flexible hours, or job sharing. Overall, the New Parents Act of 2023 seeks to provide much-needed support for new parents in the United States, with a focus on paid parental leave, affordable childcare, and flexible work arrangements. This legislation is currently under review in Congress and has the potential to positively impact the lives of many American families.
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

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary6/2/2023

New Parents Act of 2023

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 Action1/24/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.