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US HB7946

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Eleanor Norton

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Breastfeeding individuals summoned for jury service in federal courts must be excused upon request, by either the court or the clerk under court supervision
  • Amends 28 U.S.C. Section 1866 to add a new subsection (h) creating the federal exemption
  • Extends the same exemption to District of Columbia courts by amending Section 11-1908(b) of the D.C. Official Code
  • Introduced March 16, 2026 by Rep. Norton and referred to the House Judiciary Committee and Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Legislative Description

Jury Duty Exemption for Breastfeeding Act of 2026

Law

Last Action

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.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/16/2026

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