Elaine M. Checketts Military Families Act of 2020

2/8/2022, 11:16 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7101

Elaine M. Checketts Military Families Act of 2020

This bill directs the Department of Defense to amend regulations to provide that approved parental leave shall not terminate upon the death of the child for whom the leave is taken.

Current Status of Bill HR 7101

Bill HR 7101 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 4, 2020. Bill HR 7101 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 4, 2020.  Bill HR 7101's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of June 4, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7101

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7101

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of DefenseEmployee leaveFamily relationshipsMilitary personnel and dependents

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7101

Elaine M. Checketts Military Families Act of 2020To provide for the continuation of paid parental leave for members of the Armed Services in the event of the death of the child.Elaine M. Checketts Military Families Act of 2020
Start holding our government accountable!

Comments