What does Preamble of HR 7946 do?

This bill aims to exempt breastfeeding individuals from jury duty. The bill is formally titled 'To exempt breastfeeding individuals from jury duty, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7946 do?

This bill is formally titled the Jury Duty Exemption for Breastfeeding Act of 2026.

What does JURY DUTY EXEMPTION FOR BREASTFEEDING INDIVIDUALS. of HR 7946 do?

This section amends Title 28 of the United States Code to provide an exemption from jury duty for individuals who are breastfeeding. Under the amendment, a breastfeeding individual summoned for jury service may be excused upon request. The amendment allows courts, or clerks under court supervision, to authorize this exemption. This section also amends the District of Columbia Official Code to provide a similar exemption for breastfeeding individuals from jury duty upon request.

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Jury Duty Exemption for Breastfeeding Act of 2026 — HR. 7946

Last updated: 3/16/2026 · Introduced: 3/16/2026

Author: Eleanor Norton (D-DC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill exempts breastfeeding individuals from jury duty upon request, as amended in Title 28 of the United States Code.
The bill extends this exemption to individuals in the District of Columbia, as amended in the District of Columbia Official Code.

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