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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7946

Jury Duty: Exemption for Breastfeeding Parents

Jury Duty Exemption for Breastfeeding Act of 2026

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Key Points

  • This bill, introduced by Rep. Norton, would allow breastfeeding parents to be excused from federal jury duty. If a person is called for jury service and is currently breastfeeding, they can simply ask to be let go, and the court must grant that request.
  • The new rule would apply to all federal courts across the United States and the local court system in Washington, D.C. It aims to make the rules consistent so that parents do not have to worry about how to feed their babies or maintain their health while serving on a long trial.
  • Right now, whether a breastfeeding person can get out of jury duty often depends on the specific judge or the local court's internal rules. This law would make it a guaranteed right for the individual to choose to be excused if they feel it is necessary for their child's care.

Milestones

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Mar 16, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Mar 16, 2026

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Jury Duty Exemption for Breastfeeding Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 7946
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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