Allow individuals who are breastfeeding to be excused from jury duty service.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Jury Duty Exemption for Breastfeeding Act of 2026?
The Jury Duty Exemption for Breastfeeding Act of 2026, known as H.R. 7946, has remained in the House Judiciary and Oversight and Government Reform committees since March 15, 2026. Committee leaders must act to schedule a vote for the bill to move forward, but most bills fail to receive a committee vote and die through inaction. This pattern of inactivity is the standard way most legislation ends in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Jury Duty Exemption for Breastfeeding Act of 2026 (H.R. 7946 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 6908 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 6908 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Eleanor Norton (D-DC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
