Overwhelming Support for National Paid Family and Medical Leave
"How important is it that Congress creates a national paid family and medical leave program?"
A stacked bar chart showing how important voters think it is for Congress to create a national paid family and medical leave program. Dark blue indicates “very important,” teal indicates “somewhat important,” and red indicates “not important.” Among all voters, 42 percent say very important, 34 percent somewhat important, and 24 percent not important. Democrats show higher support, with 58 percent very important, 32 percent somewhat important, and 10 percent not important. Independents are more mixed at 30 percent very important, 40 percent somewhat important, and 29 percent not important. Republicans are the least supportive, with 28 percent very important, 35 percent somewhat important, and 38 percent not important.