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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.

USA119th CongressHRES-487| House 
| Updated: 6/6/2025
Burgess Owens

Burgess Owens

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (2)
Byron Donalds (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Judiciary Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This House resolution expresses the firm belief that fatherhood is essential for the comprehensive development of all children, asserting that increased paternal involvement in the home will foster economic prosperity, educational excellence, and enhanced social mobility across all racial and ethnic groups. It highlights concerns that fatherlessness contributes to societal issues like violence and unrest, noting that 18.4 million children in the United States live without a father in the home. The resolution emphasizes that strong male role models can help prevent various negative outcomes, including behavioral disorders and substance abuse. The resolution commits the House to affirming the importance of fathers and supporting efforts by public, community, and faith leaders to promote engaged fatherhood. It recognizes the impact of the criminal justice system and misaligned Federal welfare incentives on single-parent homes, advocating for programs that equip incarcerated individuals with skills for meaningful employment upon release. Furthermore, the House commits to researching the root causes of fatherlessness, crafting supportive public policy, exploring tax incentives for fathers in foster care and mentoring, and developing a national promotional effort to incentivize fatherhood.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-1180
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.
Jun 6, 2025
Submitted in House
Jun 6, 2025
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.
Jun 6, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2515)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-1180
    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.


  • June 6, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • June 6, 2025
    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.


  • June 6, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2515)

Families

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.

USA119th CongressHRES-487| House 
| Updated: 6/6/2025
This House resolution expresses the firm belief that fatherhood is essential for the comprehensive development of all children, asserting that increased paternal involvement in the home will foster economic prosperity, educational excellence, and enhanced social mobility across all racial and ethnic groups. It highlights concerns that fatherlessness contributes to societal issues like violence and unrest, noting that 18.4 million children in the United States live without a father in the home. The resolution emphasizes that strong male role models can help prevent various negative outcomes, including behavioral disorders and substance abuse. The resolution commits the House to affirming the importance of fathers and supporting efforts by public, community, and faith leaders to promote engaged fatherhood. It recognizes the impact of the criminal justice system and misaligned Federal welfare incentives on single-parent homes, advocating for programs that equip incarcerated individuals with skills for meaningful employment upon release. Furthermore, the House commits to researching the root causes of fatherlessness, crafting supportive public policy, exploring tax incentives for fathers in foster care and mentoring, and developing a national promotional effort to incentivize fatherhood.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-1180
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.
Jun 6, 2025
Submitted in House
Jun 6, 2025
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.
Jun 6, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2515)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-1180
    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.


  • June 6, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • June 6, 2025
    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.


  • June 6, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2515)
Burgess Owens

Burgess Owens

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (2)
Byron Donalds (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Judiciary Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Families

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted