"All workers should be able to contribute to the economy knowing that, if personal health or family needs demand it, they can take leave from work without losing their jobs and their livelihoods."
"When you do both, we will have the comprehensive medical and family leave coverage everyone in America deserves."
"I encourage you to expand the FMLA to address those problems and I urge you to enact national paid leave insurance."
"Please expand the Family and Medical Leave Act protections so more people can access the unpaid leave and job protection it provides."
"Unfortunately, 27 years later, we have failed to build upon that legislation."
"These restrictions, alone, leave out 44 percent of private sector workers--or 49 million workers--from the FMLA."
"we must pass the FAMILY Act so that workers do not have to risk their financial security in order to care for themselves and their families"
"we heard compelling testimony on the need for Congress to build upon the successes of the Family and Medical Leave Act"
"I will continue to fight for it, but people in every State need paid leave insurance so action by Congress is essential."
"The FAMILY Act is the best paid family and medical insurance leave bill."
"I strongly support Representative Carolyn Maloney's FMLA Modernization Act."