To amend title 10, United States Code, to defer the deployment of a member of the Armed Forces who gives birth for one year unless the member elects to deploy with the approval of a health care provider employed at a military medical facility.
Equal Deferment Opportunity Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Defense from deploying, within a period of 12 months, a service member who gives birth, unless (1) the service member elects to deploy, and (2) such election is approved by a health care provider employed at a military medical treatment facility.
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E917)
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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