Gillibrand's proposal reiterates her support for a national paid family leave program.
" policy, a set of proposals to improve maternal and children’s health care and broaden access to child care.
she’d require health insurance companies to cover in vitro fertilization, an expensive procedure that’s not often covered.The New York Democrat called for a slew of policy proposals that address the struggles faced by young families, from expanding health care access for mothers in rural communities to a universal pre-kindergarten program. The proposal also reiterates her support for a national paid family leave program.
Gillibrand also pledged to establish the “Equal Adoption Rights,” which would require taxpayer-funded adoption and child welfare agencies to not discriminate against foster or adoptive parents on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. She would also create tax credits for adoption, as well as expanding the Child and Dependent Care tax credit.Sign Up
For infants, Gillibrand said she would automatically enroll all children into the state-federal Children's Health Insurance Program, with an option for parents to opt their kids out of the universal program. She would also implement a national “Baby Bundle” program to provide new families with diapers, swaddle blankets, baby clothes and a safe infant mattress. Similar programs already exist in Ohio, Alabama, New Jersey and Texas.
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