Senate Bill 920
116th Congress(2019-2020)
New Parents Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 27, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
920
Congress
116
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Social Welfare
Primary focus of measure is public assistance and Social Security programs; social services matters, including community service, volunteer, and charitable activities. Measures concerning such health programs as Medicare and Medicaid may fall under Health policy area.
Marco Rubio
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Florida
Utah
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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.
March 27, 2019
03/27/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
03/27/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:32:40 PM