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.

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 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.

In June 2023, 318 Mothers from 44 states — representing a cross-section of political ideologies — completed an anonymous survey sharing their views on the components of the bill then introduced as the "Protecting Kids on Social Media Act," now called the "Kids Off Social Media Act" (KOSMA). From October through November 2023, 263 Mothers from 43 states completed a separate survey sharing their views on the Senate bill, the "Kids Online Safety Act" (KOSA). In November 2023, 7 Mothers from conservative, moderate, and liberal backgrounds participated in a one-hour web-based focus group to discuss their firsthand experiences related to children, families, and social media — including their perspectives on both KOSMA and KOSA.