To improve parental leave for members of the Armed Forces.

Bill 119 HR 656, also known as the Military Parental Leave Modernization Act, aims to improve parental leave benefits for members of the Armed Forces. Currently, military personnel are granted 12 weeks of unpaid leave following the birth or adoption of a child. This bill seeks to change that by providing 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers in the military.

The bill would allow service members to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave within the first year after the birth or adoption of a child. This leave can be taken consecutively or intermittently, giving military parents more flexibility in caring for their new child. Additionally, the bill would ensure that service members continue to receive their full pay and benefits while on parental leave.

The goal of this legislation is to support military families and promote work-life balance for service members. By providing paid parental leave, the bill aims to reduce financial stress for military families and allow parents to bond with their new child without worrying about lost income. Overall, Bill 119 HR 656 seeks to modernize parental leave policies within the Armed Forces and provide much-needed support for military families during this important time in their lives.