The Associated Press-NORC poll conducted June 5-9 surveyed 1,158 U.S. adults about government priorities on family and child care issues. The poll reflects that few Americans prioritize encouraging higher birth rates, despite the Trump administration exploring ways to raise them.
The majority of those surveyed emphasize concerns about expensive child care and better health for pregnant women, with nearly 75% identifying child care expenses as a significant issue. Nearly half of adults favor requiring insurance coverage for fertility treatments, though conservatives largely oppose this, and Trump supports a $5,000 baby bonus proposal.
The findings suggest Americans want government attention on affordability and health rather than birth rate increases, implying limited support for pronatalist policies.
