New Bipartisan Paid Leave Bill Framework
In-depth

In February 2024, Count on Mothers surveyed 722 Mothers from 48 states across the political spectrum on their views of the House Bipartisan Paid Leave Working Group Legislative Framework. Mothers contributed perspectives grounded in firsthand experience with unpaid and limited paid leave. Findings were shared with the House Bipartisan Working Group, policymakers, and the public to inform paid leave policy deliberations. Across the political spectrum, Mothers viewed the framework favorably and expressed broad support for establishing a national paid leave program.

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February 29, 2024
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Shared Priorities and Cross-Partisan Alignment Among Mothers

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Methodology
Count on Mothers conducts nationwide surveys and qualitative research with U.S. mothers. Findings are analyzed and reported in aggregate to inform research publications and decision-making related to families.
Rapid

Issues that Matter Most to Mothers

From January through June 2024, Count on Mothers asked mothers nationwide to identify the single most pressing issue they wished policymakers would address related to their children’s health or safety. Findings from this open-ended question informed a follow-up survey conducted in July 2024 with 593 mothers across 49 states and the political spectrum. Results show striking consistency across geography, education, and ideology in the issues mothers prioritize, as well as in the underlying stresses shaping family life.
July 31, 2024
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Mothers' Views on Big Business and Trust

In June 2024, Count on Mothers surveyed 650 mothers nationwide to identify industries they find most concerning for families and to gather open-ended feedback directed at corporate leaders. Mothers across political ideologies and regions expressed consistent concerns about safety, trust, and corporate accountability. Findings reveal broad, cross-partisan unease with how major industries impact children’s health, development, and family well-being.
June 28, 2024
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In-depth

The Impact of Childcare Costs on Families' Financial Security

In May 2024, Count on Mothers surveyed 1,048 mothers across 48 states and the political spectrum to examine how childcare costs and access affect family financial security. Mothers shared quantitative responses and open-ended insights based on firsthand experience. Findings show that childcare expenses and availability have significant, measurable impacts on household income, savings, and long-term earning potential across families nationwide.
May 31, 2024
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The PROTECT Act and Recommendations from the Youth Vaping Epidemic Report

In April 2024, Count on Mothers surveyed 595 mothers across 49 states and a broad range of political ideologies to understand their views on federal recommendations for regulating e-cigarettes, including provisions from the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations report and the PROTECT Act. Mothers shared perspectives based on firsthand experience with youth vaping and access to e-cigarette products. Aggregated findings were shared with the Senate Subcommittee and the public to inform ongoing policy discussions. Overall, mothers across the political spectrum expressed strong agreement on the need for strengthened federal research, regulation, and enforcement to reduce youth e-cigarette use.
April 30, 2024
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