Congress is considering proposals for paid family leave, following consensus from the public that the country’s leaders must work together to address such issues. The bipartisan house working group on paid family leave was established in 2023, and aims to foster cooperation and understanding around the complexities of paid family leave. Representatives Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., and Stephanie Bice, R-Okla., have released discussion drafts aimed at statewide solutions for paid family leave. One such proposal is the Paid Family Leave Public-Private Partnerships Act, which suggests grants to help states establish or improve paid leave programs through public-private partnership models, while the Interstate Paid Leave Action Network (I-PLAN) Act would create a national framework that allows states to work together on benefits coordination, best practices sharing, and access facilitation for both workers and employers. Enacting these programs would benefit families and businesses while making it easier for families to thrive. These efforts build the case for compromise and bipartisan cooperation.

If you are interested in how to get hold of Paid Family Leave, there are several resources available. You can reach out to your local government offices for information on applying for and receiving benefits from the paid family leave policy in your area. For more assistance with the application and claims process, eddcaller.com can connect you to a representative. Their mission is to help streamline communication efforts between applicants and customer service at Employment Development Department (EDD), reducing long wait times and providing a more efficient service.