House Approves Paid Parental Leave For Federal Workers

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.

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

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

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

Who will be impacted by the paid parental leave provision?

• All government employees

• Federal workers with newborns

• State government workers

• Military personnel

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