S-781 : Still Just a Bill

Elaine M. Checketts Military Families Act of 2021

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-03-16IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.Senate
2021-03-16IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Child care and development
  • Department of Defense
  • Employee leave
  • Family relationships
  • Military personnel and dependents

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