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Fischer Paid Family Leave Proposal Included in Tax Reform Conference Report

Statement

Date: Dec. 15, 2017
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Taxes Family

The House and Senate Conference Committee has released the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act conference report, which includes U.S. Senator Deb Fischer's (R-Neb.) paid family leave proposal, the Strong Families Act.

"I am excited to announce my paid family leave proposal is part of the tax reform conference report. This is truly a historic measure. Creating the first-ever nationwide paid family leave policy will be a huge step forward for American women and working families," said Senator Fischer.


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