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Jury Duty Exemption for Breastfeeding Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7946| House 
| Updated: 3/16/2026
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Judiciary Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Jury Duty Exemption for Breastfeeding Act of 2026" , establishes a new exemption from jury service for individuals who are breastfeeding. It amends federal law, specifically section 1866 of title 28, United States Code, to allow breastfeeding individuals summoned for jury service in U.S. Courts to be excused upon their request. A similar provision is made for the District of Columbia, modifying section 11-1908(b) of the D.C. Official Code. This ensures that breastfeeding individuals can be excluded from jury service in District of Columbia Courts upon request. The legislation aims to accommodate the needs of nursing parents by providing this specific exemption from civic duty.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6908
Jury Duty Exemption for Breastfeeding Act of 2023
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 16, 2026
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
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E217)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6908
    Jury Duty Exemption for Breastfeeding Act of 2023


  • March 16, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 16, 2026
    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.


  • March 16, 2026
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E217)

Jury Duty Exemption for Breastfeeding Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7946| House 
| Updated: 3/16/2026
This bill, titled the "Jury Duty Exemption for Breastfeeding Act of 2026" , establishes a new exemption from jury service for individuals who are breastfeeding. It amends federal law, specifically section 1866 of title 28, United States Code, to allow breastfeeding individuals summoned for jury service in U.S. Courts to be excused upon their request. A similar provision is made for the District of Columbia, modifying section 11-1908(b) of the D.C. Official Code. This ensures that breastfeeding individuals can be excluded from jury service in District of Columbia Courts upon request. The legislation aims to accommodate the needs of nursing parents by providing this specific exemption from civic duty.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6908
Jury Duty Exemption for Breastfeeding Act of 2023
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 16, 2026
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
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E217)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6908
    Jury Duty Exemption for Breastfeeding Act of 2023


  • March 16, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 16, 2026
    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.


  • March 16, 2026
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E217)
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Judiciary Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted