The next step is expanding family and medical leave to all federal workers, because every American deserves the peace of mind that comes from being able to take time off to care for their health or a loved one without losing a paycheck.
I will support expanding paid family and medical leave to all federal employees, guaranteeing 12 weeks of paid leave in FMLA-covered situations.
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OPM said FEPLA provides up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement for covered federal civilian employees, effective for leave connected to births or placements on or after October 1, 2020.
DOL's current FMLA guidance still describes 12 workweeks of leave for birth, adoption, serious health conditions, and qualifying exigencies, and the framework remains unpaid rather than a universal paid leave entitlement.
Assessments
The promise was broader than what was achieved. Federal law and OPM guidance established up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for covered federal civilian employees starting October 1, 2020, which is a meaningful expansion for federal workers. But the promise specifically covered all FMLA-covered situations, and current FMLA categories beyond parental leave still do not carry a universal paid federal entitlement. That means the outcome matches only part of the promised policy, so full delivery is not supported. Because the partial policy change occurred while Beyer remained in federal office but after the original promise context, later_term is the best timing fit.