; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking maternity leave and all that follows through childbirth event and inserting parental leave taken by the member ; and (3) in paragraph (3), by striking maternity leave each place it appears and inserting parental leave . (e) Effective date This section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2024, and apply with respect to periods of parental leave that commence on or after such date. 602. Pay of members of reserve components for inactive-duty training to obtain or maintain an aeronautical rating or designation (a) In general Chapter 3 of title 37, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 206 the following new section: 206a. Pay of members of reserve components for inactive-duty training to obtain or maintain an aeronautical rating or designation Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned, a member of the National Guard or a member of a reserve component of a uniformed service who is receiving aviation incentive pay under section 334(a) of this title and is entitled to compensation under section 206 of this title is entitled to such compensation for a number of periods of inactive-duty training each month sufficient for the member to obtain or maintain an aeronautical rating or designation. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 3 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 206 the following new item: 206a. Pay of members of reserve components for inactive-duty training to obtain or maintain an aeronautical rating or designation. . 603. Expansion of authority to pay a member of the Armed Forces who is absent without leave or over leave for such absence Section 503(a) of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking A member and inserting (1) Subject to paragraph (2), a member