Jury Duty Exemption for Breastfeeding Act of 2026
March 16 – March 18, 2026
Where Things Stand
The legislation is currently under review by the House Judiciary and Oversight committees, where it must be approved before moving to the floor for a full vote. If enacted, the measure would mandate that federal courts grant excusal requests to any nursing parent, removing the current legal uncertainty for families balancing civic duties with infant care.
The Facts
How We Got Here
Mar 15, 2026Newsweek reports on the introduction of the legislation and its potential impact on breastfeeding Americans called for federal service. [Newsweek]
Mar 15, 2026The Speaker refers the bill to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration. [H.R. 7946]
Mar 15, 2026Representative Norton introduces H.R. 7946 to establish a federal jury duty exemption for breastfeeding parents. [H.R. 7946]
News
New bill would exempt breastfeeding Americans from jury duty
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