Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 27, 2019Social Welfare
H.R. 1940
New Parents Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 27, 2019)
New Parents Act of 2019
This bill allows parents to use a portion of their Social Security benefits for up to three months of paid parental leave after the birth or adoption of a child. To receive the parental leave benefit, parents must choose to either increase their retirement age or temporarily receive a reduction in Social Security benefits upon retirement, as specified.
What just happenedMar 27, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2](R-MO)Sponsor
10 cosponsors10 R
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- Introduced in HouseMar 27, 2019
- Mar 27, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Introduced in House
- Mar 27, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House