More Paid Leave for More Americans Act

This bill directs the Secretary of Labor to create a grant program for states with paid family leave laws, and establishes the Interstate Paid Leave Action Network (I-PLAN) to coordinate state programs. Title I, State Paid Family Leave Public-Private Partnership Grant Program: The Secretary of Labor must establish a competitive grant program for states that have enacted a paid family leave law meeting minimum requirements, including providing 6 weeks of leave for birth or adoption, a weekly maximum benefit of 150% of the state's average weekly wage, and a partnership with a private entity. Priority is given to states using off-the-shelf software, with lower current access to paid leave, a plan for non-federal financing, and serving low-income populations. States must submit annual reports on fund use and number of beneficiaries, and the DOL Inspector General must conduct annual audits. Authorized appropriations are $39,787,500 for FY2026, $79,575,000 for FY2027, and $145,887,500 for FY2028, offset by rescinding funds from certain existing programs. Title II, I-PLAN: The bill establishes the Interstate Paid Leave Action Network (I-PLAN) to develop an interstate agreement creating single policy and administrative standards for state paid leave programs, covering definitions, employer processes, and employee notices. The Secretary must award a grant to one national intermediary to facilitate I-PLAN activities, including meetings, annual reports comparing state programs, outreach to stakeholders, and providing a standardized technology system for interstate claims. The Secretary must also make annual conforming grants ($1.5M to $8M per state) to states participating in I-PLAN, and implementation grants (same range) to states that have entered the I-PLAN Agreement. Authorized appropriations for the national intermediary grant are up to $8,824,106.36 per year for FY2026-2028, and up to $35,296,425.43 per year each for conforming and implementation grants for the same period.