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H.R. 1940 (116th)

New Parents Act of 2019

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Introduced

27 March 2019

Last action

27 March 2019 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2], Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13], Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21], Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3], Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1], Ron Wright, Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

Subjects

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20 January 2026

Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 27 March 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 March 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 March 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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