Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that fatherhood is essential to the development of all children, and that the increased involvement of fathers in the home will lead to economic prosperity, educational excellence, and improved social mobility for children across all racial and ethnic groups.
Sponsored by Burgess Owens RRepublican, introduced . Policy area, as Congress files it: Families.
Status is read from the official actions by their Library of Congress codes: Became Public Law (36000) or a law number on the bill reads "Became law"; Vetoed (31000) reads "Vetoed"; Presented to President (28000) reads "Sent to the President"; passed or agreed to in the House (8000) and in the Senate (17000) reads "Passed both chambers"; one of them alone reads "Passed the House" or "Passed the Senate" ("Agreed to" for a resolution); reported to the House (5000) or the Senate (14000) reads "Reported by committee"; anything else reads "Introduced".
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Cosponsors
2 cosponsors.
| Member | Joined |
|---|---|
| Byron Donalds RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Mark Harris RRepublican |
Text
| Version | Date | Our copy |
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| Introduced in House | Read our copyThe official file |
Actions
- Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2515)
- Submitted in House
- Submitted in House
Committees
- Ways and Means Committee (House)Referred To, June 6, 2025
- Judiciary Committee (House)Referred To, June 6, 2025
- Education and Workforce Committee (House)Referred To, June 6, 2025
Hearings
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Who lobbied on this bill
Not checked yetNo lobbying report we hold names H.Res. 487.