Democrats call lack of menstrual leave ‘economic violence’ in push for new federal law
Democratic lawmakers are advocating for a federal law to provide paid leave for reproductive health needs, including menstrual pain. They describe the lack of such leave as 'economic violence' that forces women to choose between their health and financial stability. The proposed Reproductive Healthcare Leave Act aims to offer up to 12 days of paid leave per year for various reproductive health issues.
- ▪The Reproductive Healthcare Leave Act would provide up to 12 days of paid leave for reproductive health needs.
- ▪Democratic Representatives Adelita Grijalva, Yassamin Ansari, and Rashida Tlaib are leading the push for this legislation.
- ▪The bill has received backlash, with critics questioning its implications for hiring practices and its scope.
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Politics Democrats call lack of menstrual leave ‘economic violence’ in push for new federal law By Kaylee Holland, Fox News Published May 31, 2026, 11:54 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Democratic lawmakers complained in late May about employers not providing paid leave for painful menstruation cycles, calling it “economic violence.” “Forcing a worker to choose between paying her rent or losing a day’s pay to recover from a grueling gynecological procedure is not a choice. It’s economic violence,” Rep. Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., said during a press conference on May 21. Grijalva was joined by Reps.
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