H.R. 2937 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
MOMS Leave Act
H.R. 2937 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on May 22, 2019, sponsored by Xochitl Torres Small with 10 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 22, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 10
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Mothers of Military Service Leave Act or the MOMS Leave Act This bill provides compensation and credit for retired pay purposes (including computation of years of service for retired pay) for maternity leave taken by members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Xochitl Torres Small (D-NM). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 22, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (May 23, 2019)
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