Guaranteeing six months of paid leave will bring us closer to economic justice for workers and ensures newborn children or children who are sick can get the care they need from a parent without thrusting Paid Family and Medical into upheaval, to give all children in America the opportunities they deserve, this comprehensive children's agenda will protect their rights, ensure they have access to health care and high-quality education, and dramatically reduce child poverty.

Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris is the 49th Vice President of the United States, serving under President Joe Biden. She made history as the first female vice president, the highest-ranking female official in U.S. history, and the first African American and first Asian American vice president. Prior to her vice presidency, Harris served as the junior United States senator from California from 2017 to 2021 and as the Attorney General of California from 2011 to 2017. Harris has a background in law and public service, known for her work on criminal justice reform, civil rights, and health care issues. Her career has been marked by a commitment to equity and justice, making her a prominent figure in American politics.

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