Supporting the designation of the month of July as "American Families Month".
United States119th CongressHRES-735House of Representatives
Updated: Sep 18, 2025
Summary
This resolution advocates for the designation of July as "American Families Month" to underscore the foundational role of strong, stably married families in American society. It emphasizes that parents are primary caretakers and educators, and that the nuclear family is the basic building block for transmitting societal values and fostering economic growth. The resolution highlights the belief that healthy marriages between a man and a woman are an unmitigated good for families and society, contributing to social capital and stability. Furthermore, the resolution recognizes that stably married mothers and fathers provide the best outcomes for children and that the nuclear family has been integral to the success and prosperity of the United States. It acknowledges the detrimental impacts of declining marriage rates on the nation's social and economic well-being. The resolution calls for the implementation of policies designed to support nuclear families and remove barriers to family formation, aiming to raise public awareness and encourage actions that strengthen these family structures.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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