H.Res. 1243 · 110th Congress
Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, supporting…
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Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father's Day.
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28 cosponsors · 5 D, 23 R
25 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- House Introduced Jun 5, 2008
- House Passed Jun 9, 2008 373–0
Commends the millions of fathers who serve as wonderful, caring parents for their children.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House without amendment · Jun 9, 2008
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Commends the millions of fathers who serve as wonderful, caring parents for their children.
Calls on fathers across the United States to use Father's Day to: (1) reconnect and rededicate themselves to their children's lives; (2) spend Father's Day with their children; and (3) express their love and support for their children.
Urges men to understand the level of responsibility fathering a child requires, especially in the encouragement of children's moral, academic, and spiritual development.
Encourages active involvement of fathers in the rearing and development of their children, including the devotion of time, energy, and resources.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father's Day.
Latest action (Jun 9, 2008): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: House · Introduced: Jun 5, 2008
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- House Introduced Jun 5, 2008
- House Passed Jun 9, 2008 373–0
Final vote · House · Jun 9, 2008
Adoption (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi