Under my bill called the Family act, we would create a self funded paid family medical leave insurance program. And it doesn't add one dime to the deficit. Based on successful state models, it [the Family Act] works by establishing an independent trust fund supported by both the employee and the employer contributions. of a small amount in their wages. It's basically an earned benefit that would make paid leave available to every working American. (14:39–14:50)
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Asserts that the Family Act is based on successful state models and involves contributions from employees and employers.
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