John,

A lot has happened in the last few days, so I wanted to give you a quick update on where we are with the Build Back Better plan.

After months of negotiations, President Biden and key senators announced a deal on a Build Back Better framework. This isn’t full legislative language yet, but that’s the next step.

What does this mean for the caregiving priorities we’ve been fighting for?

The Build Back Better framework includes the most transformative investment in home care since Medicaid began authorizing these services. This downpayment in our country’s care infrastructure reflects just how much care is now recognized as the heart of our economy, the thing we all need, and a job enabling industry that can jumpstart our economic recovery.

Caregiving families will also receive a boost with investments in child care and early education that will make it possible for more parents to return to the workforce, knowing that their children are safe and well cared for.

Unfortunately, the framework does not include paid family and medical leave. This is disappointing, especially as the need for paid leave is more clear than ever. But we are not giving up. This is not our last opportunity to make change, and we’ll continue pushing to make paid leave a reality for all Americans.

In the days and weeks ahead we will continue working to ensure that Congress passes the Build Back Better budget with robust investments in the care economy, including paid family and medical leave, and continue fighting until all people can access care at every stage of life.

All reports indicate that we have more work to do, and we’re going to need your help at every point of the journey.

Add your name to let us know that we can count on your support as we work to pass Build Back Better and secure this historic investment in care.

Add your name today.

With care,

Ai-jen Poo, Executive Director
Caring Across Generations