White House Council on Fathers and Sons Act of 2026

This legislation aims to establish the White House Council on Fathers and Sons within the Executive Office of the President. The bill's findings highlight several challenges facing men and boys, including declining college degrees for men, stagnant wages, a significant number of fathers not living with their children, and a higher risk of suicide and overdose among men. Congress asserts that the Executive Office of the President is uniquely positioned to address these issues through endorsement, awareness, and a "whole of government" approach. The Council's core duties include promoting the vital roles of fathers and sons in American families and actively working to combat the rising trend of "deaths of despair" within these groups. It is also tasked with fostering the mental, physical, spiritual, and economic prosperity of sons as they transition into manhood. Furthermore, the Council will facilitate a coordinated federal response by reviewing existing programs and policies, recommending changes to better address the specific needs of men, boys, and men in the federal workforce, and reporting its findings and future plans to the President.