House Approves Paid Parental Leave For Federal Workers

House Approves Paid Parental Leave For Federal Workers

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The transcript discusses the inclusion of the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act in the annual defense authorization bill. This provision was negotiated by Democrats in exchange for the creation of a Space Force branch. The act, which is expected to cost $3 billion over 5 to 10 years, will provide paid parental leave to federal workers with newborns, newly adopted, or foster children. The bill is anticipated to pass the Senate easily and proceed to the president for signing into law.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was included as a provision in the annual defense authorization bill approved by the House?

Space Force Creation Act

Federal Employee Paid Leave Act

Military Budget Increase

Healthcare Reform Act

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Democrats agree to in exchange for the inclusion of paid parental leave?

Healthcare benefits for veterans

Tax cuts for corporations

Creation of a Space Force branch

Increased military spending

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much is the paid parental leave for federal workers expected to cost over five to ten years?

$1 billion

$3 billion

$4 billion

$2 billion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who will be impacted by the paid parental leave provision?

All government employees

Federal workers with newborns

State government workers

Military personnel

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the next step for the bill after passing the Senate?

It will be reviewed by the Supreme Court

It will be sent to the President's desk to become law

It will be debated in the House again

It will be implemented immediately