President Donald Trump’s administration is weighing a slate of pro-family, pro-birth policies aimed at reversing America’s declining birth rate and reinforcing traditional family values. The proposals, under internal review, represent a cultural and political shift from the Biden-era focus on identity politics.
According to a report by the New York Times, policies under consideration include reserving 30% of Fulbright scholarships for married applicants or those with children, issuing a $5,000 “baby bonus” for every newborn, and expanding federal funding for natural fertility education.
One proposal even includes a “National Medal of Motherhood” for women who bear six or more children. Activists Simone and Malcolm Collins submitted the draft proposals to the White House, arguing the Trump administration is inherently pro-natalist.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that President Trump is implementing policies aimed at uplifting American families. Leavitt shared with the Times: “The president wants America to be a country where all children can safely grow up and achieve the American dream. As a mother myself, I am proud to work for a president who is taking significant action to leave a better country for the next generation.”
Vice President JD Vance also reiterated the administration’s family-first agenda, stating at the March for Life rally that America must reject the culture of abortion and invest in resources that support child-rearing and family life.
“We have failed a generation not only by permitting a culture of abortion on demand but also by neglecting to help young parents achieve the ingredients they need to lead a happy and meaningful life,” Vance shared.
CDC data reveals a long-term trend of declining birthrates. Between 2022 and 2023, the general fertility rate dropped by 3%, with births among most demographics decreasing—except for a modest rise among Hispanic women.
Earlier this year, President Trump signed an executive order expanding access to in vitro fertilization. That move was widely seen as consistent with his administration’s broader effort to promote life and support family growth.
