Give working families the benefits that they deserve. Caring for one’s self and family should not come with negative consequences and no one should have to choose between their family and a paycheck, their health, and their work. A national paid leave policy will provide a safety net for families while aiding in economic recovery.

A national paid leave policy is long overdue in the United States. We now have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to pass a national paid family and medical leave policy that would lift up all American workers and families. If we truly want to build back better, we can’t afford not to act. Implementing policy is the key to the long-term health, stability, and prosperity of our country.