During a speech at Union Station in Washington, President Biden reiterated his commitment to expanding child care subsidies, early education, and paid medical leave. These agenda items were left unfulfilled during his first term in office, and he assured Democratic voters that he would continue to fight for them if re-elected.
The President proposed 12 weeks of paid family or medical leave, increased investments in preschool for 4-year-olds, an extension of the child tax credit for working families, and access to high-quality child care for $10 per day. He emphasized that these initiatives not only support families but also contribute to economic growth.
Despite facing challenges in passing his Build Back Better plan, which included similar proposals, President Biden included these new initiatives in his budget for the upcoming year. He acknowledged that the budget may face opposition in Congress but viewed it as a statement of his priorities for a potential second term.
In his speech, President Biden criticized Republicans for opposing his caregiving programs, citing their proposed budget cuts and efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. He ended his remarks by pledging support to care workers, stating, “I have your back.”
