A new U.S. legislative proposal aimed at implementing a national paid family leave policy has been introduced by bipartisan representatives, led by Rep. Stephanie Bice and Rep. Chrissy Houlahan. The bill titled More Paid Leave for More Americans Act seeks to establish a State Paid Family Leave Public-Private Partnership Grant Program to not only improve family leave but also ensure its affordability.

Under the proposed state partnership model, entities such as insurance companies or benefits administrators will fund and manage the program’s benefits. The new model will require coverage of at least the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) category of Birth/Adoption, with the possibility of covering other FMLA leave categories. States must guarantee a minimum of 6 weeks of paid leave.

Moreover, to qualify for a grant, a state program must offer a 67% wage replacement rate for individuals at or below the poverty line or a 50% wage replacement for those with an income more than double the poverty line. The maximum benefit amount is set at 150% of a state’s average weekly wage. The bill is a significant step towards a universal paid family leave policy in the U.S., a distinction currently held by only a few countries worldwide.

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