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H.Res. 428 · 111th 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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52 cosponsors · 24 D, 28 R
  1. House Introduced May 12, 2009
  2. House Passed Jun 15, 2009

Commends the millions of fathers who serve as wonderful, caring parents for their children.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed House without amendment · Jun 15, 2009

(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 mental, moral, social, academic, emotional, physical, 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

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 15, 2009): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Policy area: Families · Origin: House · Introduced: May 12, 2009

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. House Introduced May 12, 2009
  2. House Passed Jun 15, 2009

No recorded floor vote found.