Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) voiced his support for paid family and medical leave to be included in the pending Build Back Better Act.

The $1.75 trillion legislation — which the House of Representatives has already approved — would expand various social programs, including universal preschool, childcare subsidies, and climate change initiatives. Although many conservative and centrist lawmakers — such as Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) — have stated that they will not endorse a plan with paid leave, Schumer doubled down on his support for the policy.

“One of the most important planks in our proposal is paid leave,” Schumer said during a media briefing. “We’re here to say that we are fighting very hard to get national comprehensive paid leave in the Build Back Better.”