Being a mom in Congress is hard. But it doesn’t have to be, members say
But erratic schedules and no formalized parental leave still make it tough for parents to serve — and it doesn’t have to be like this, said several moms who spoke to Roll Call.
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But erratic schedules and no formalized parental leave still make it tough for parents to serve — and it doesn’t have to be like this, said several moms who spoke to Roll Call.
Both chambers have full hearing schedules as well.
Party leaders often eschew joining caucuses due to their busy schedules, although Jeffries has maintained his membership in the Congressional Black Caucus since rising to lead House Democrats in 2023.