The White House is reviewing ideas to encourage more American families to have children. In recent weeks, several proposals have been discussed with top officials. These include financial bonuses for new mothers, special scholarships for married students or parents, and educational programs about women’s health. The goal is to reverse the falling birthrate in the United States. Influential figures like Vice President JD Vance and entrepreneur Elon Musk support these efforts. While no final decisions have been made, insiders say family policies are likely to become a major focus for the Trump administration.
U.S. birthrate continues to decline
Since 2007, the number of births in the U.S. has steadily dropped. Fewer people are choosing to get married or start families. Many experts warn that this trend could cause serious problems. With fewer young people entering the workforce, it may become harder to support older generations and maintain social programs. The economy could also be affected if the population continues to shrink.
Now, leaders in Washington are discussing new ways to support families and help more Americans feel ready to have children.
New policy ideas on the table
White House officials have recently met with experts who support larger families. Some of the proposals include a 5,000 dollar baby bonus for every new mother, reserving 30 percent of Fulbright scholarships for people who are married or have children, and launching educational programs that help women understand their fertility.
These suggestions are coming from a growing movement called pronatalism, which focuses on increasing the birthrate. Vice President JD Vance and Elon Musk are among those pushing for policies that encourage larger families.
Focus on traditional family values
Many in the pronatalist movement believe today’s culture does not support families enough. They say society often encourages people to focus on personal success or careers instead of marriage and parenting. Some advocates want to bring attention back to traditional family values, including marriage between a man and a woman.
Activist Simone Collins said the administration clearly supports pronatalist ideas. She and her husband have even proposed a National Medal of Motherhood for women who raise six or more children.
Trump calls for a baby boom
President Trump has spoken many times about the need for a baby boom in the country. His policy plan, known as Project 2025, starts with a promise to make family life a top national priority.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the president is proud to support American families. She added that children should be able to grow up in a strong and safe country. Trump has also described himself as the fertilization president during public speeches.
Differences within the movement
Even within the pro-family movement, there are different opinions about how to reach their goals. Some supporters believe that new reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization, or IVF, should be easier to access. Others, including many conservative Christians, worry that IVF may lead to the loss of human embryos.
The White House is expected to release a report by mid-May with recommendations on making IVF more affordable. However, some groups are pushing for a different approach that focuses on finding and treating the causes of infertility before using IVF.
Educational efforts and medical research
Some experts believe that more education and medical research can help address infertility. Emma Waters, a policy analyst at the Heritage Foundation, has suggested expanding research into women’s reproductive health. She also supports programs that teach women how to track their natural fertility through cycle awareness courses.
These courses, she says, can help women better understand their health and fertility without relying on birth control or expensive treatments. She has proposed offering these programs in schools or community centers.
However, some doctors say this approach is too simple and based more on beliefs than science. Still, they agree that more funding for women’s health and infertility care is badly needed.
Legislative action may take time
Some of the larger proposals, such as tax credits for each additional child or the baby bonus, would need approval from Congress. Lawmakers are currently discussing these options, but experts say it may take time to see major changes.
Jay Richards from the Heritage Foundation said the newest idea is a tax credit program that increases the benefit for each child in a family. Supporters believe this could help reduce financial stress for growing families.
White House report expected soon
The Trump administration is still deciding which ideas to support. Lyman Stone, a pronatalist policy expert, said that the White House is listening to many different proposals. A full report on family policy is expected in the coming weeks. It may include a mix of financial aid, fertility education, and reproductive health support.
