Issue Position: Making It Easier for Families in the New American Century

Issue Position

One of the fundamental beliefs that drives my views on public policy is the idea that we cannot have a strong country without strong people, and we cannot have strong people without strong families. Too often in recent years, through both economic and social policy, Washington has tried to compete with families rather than support and defend them. As president, I will reform our government in a way that empowers our families to thrive in this new century, and a major component of this will be reforms to family leave policy.

How?
A 25% non-refundable tax credit for businesses that voluntarily offer at least four weeks of paid family leave, limited to twelve weeks of leave and $4,000 per employee each year.

It would be:

* Adaptable to all employee arrangements, including part-time work.
* Available for new parents; caretakers of sick parents, spouses, and children; employees with serious illnesses; and military families.
* Based on the Strong Families Act, introduced by Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Angus King (I-ME).

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