The White House has been exploring ideas to encourage more Americans to have children, including a “baby bonus” payment of $5,000, according to reports.
The New York Times reported that policy experts and advocates of boosting the birth rate have been meeting with White House aides to present proposals on how to increase the U.S. birth rate, which is currently in decline.
The proposals now have allies in the U.S. administration, the Times said, citing unnamed sources, although no decision has been made.
When contacted by Newsweek for comment, the White House said that President Donald Trump is “proudly implementing policies to uplift American families.”
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