WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced the Mom Economy Resolution, a resolution to support mothers in the American workforce. The Mom Economy Resolution is championed in the House of Representatives by U.S. Representative Grace Meng (D-NY).

Mothers play an essential role in the American economy. According to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 73 percent of mothers with children under age 18 participated in the U.S. workforce last year. The Mom Economy Resolution reaffirms the commitment to supporting moms entering and staying in the workplace through investments in paid leave, child care, and the child tax credit. 

“For far too many moms across our country, the struggle to find high-quality, affordable child care, a robust paid leave plan, and mental health resources can serve as a barrier to reentering and remaining in the workforce,” said Klobuchar. “This resolution recognizes the burden on working moms and the need to help mothers in the workforce with child care and other support.” 

“In order to truly build an economy that is stronger than it was when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, we must confront the crises facing working moms all across our nation and stop treating their time as both expendable and endless,” said Duckworth. “That’s why I’m proud to help introduce this resolution with Senator Klobuchar that recognizes the additional responsibilities that mothers have been handed throughout this pandemic and underscores the need to pass policies that would help moms succeed in our workforce—from paid leave to affordable child care and beyond.”

“Moms are a vital part of the U.S. economy,” said Meng. “It is estimated that if one percent of mothers moved from full time work to part time, families would earn an estimated $5 billion less in wages per year. When Moms succeed, America succeeds. It's time we prioritize mom-nomics and recognize the cornerstone that mothers are in our labor force, which is exactly what the Mom Economy Resolution does. This measure builds on my Marshall Plan for Moms to support mothers in the workforce and ensure they have the resources needed to thrive."

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