Overview

• The U.S. birth rate has been declining since 2007, raising concerns about workforce shortages and economic sustainability.
• President Trump’s administration is considering a $5,000 'baby bonus' for new parents as part of its pronatalist agenda.
• Proposals include government-funded menstrual cycle education programs to promote natural fertility, which some medical groups criticize as unscientific.
• A forthcoming Heritage Foundation report expresses skepticism about expanding IVF access, despite Trump’s campaign promise to make the procedure more affordable.
• Project 2025 promotes a traditional family model, defining families as male-female married couples with children, excluding non-traditional structures.