Servicemember Parental Leave Equity Act

The Servicemember Parental Leave Equity Act proposes a significant expansion of paid leave for military families following the birth, adoption, or long-term foster placement of a child. Under this bill, primary caregivers would receive 18 weeks of leave for a birth and 12 weeks for an adoption, while secondary caregivers would see their leave increased to 12 weeks for both scenarios. The legislation also introduces 12 weeks of bereavement leave for certain pregnancy losses and grants postpartum service members greater flexibility regarding physical fitness testing and overnight travel during the first year of parenthood.