“Today, the House Committee on Education and Labor approved the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (H.R. 2694) in markup with bipartisan support by a vote of 29-17. The result of today’s markup demonstrates that support for the PWFA is bipartisan and growing, and would not have been possible without the perseverance of the bill’s champions, including lead sponsor Rep. Jerry Nadler. A diverse coalition of partners agree that the PWFA is not just good for women and their families — but will also benefit businesses by increasing morale and employee productivity and decreasing costs associated with employee turnover. We look forward to the PWFA being brought to a vote.”
One-Third of Working People Are Now Covered by State Paid Leave
New report shows states lead the way to greater access to paid family and medical leave. WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 3, 2026 – A new report from the National Partnership for Women & Families reveals that one in three private-sector workers in the U.S. now has...

