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

In January 2024, Count on Mothers surveyed 785 mothers across 47 states and a broad range of political ideologies to understand their views on the Secure the Border Act. Mothers shared perspectives based on their lived experiences and concerns related to family safety and well-being. Aggregated findings were shared with Congressional legislators to inform deliberations on the bill and its underlying policy issues. Overall, mothers expressed mixed views on the legislation, with majority support for several individual components and notable variation by political ideology.

Count on Mothers research examined mothers’ views on the GOSAFE Act and its potential impact on the safety, health, and well-being of children and families. Survey results show strong overall support for the bill, particularly among moderate and liberal mothers, alongside more mixed views among conservative mothers. Interviews highlight shared concern about gun violence affecting children and communities, with differences emerging around how best to address the problem.

During October 2023 and November 2023, 263 Mothers from 43 states and a range of political perspectives completed a survey and shared their views on KOSA. For the qualitative study, 7 Mothers from conservative, moderate, and liberal backgrounds participated in a 1-hour web-based focus group in November 2023 to discuss their experiences related to children, families, and social media, including their perspectives on two separate but related bills, Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA).