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S.Res. 560 · 111th Congress

A resolution recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children…

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A resolution 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 families, especially on Father's Day.

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7 cosponsors · 6 D, 1 R

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  1. Senate Introduced Jun 17, 2010
  2. Senate Passed Jun 21, 2010

Honors the men in the United States and around the world who are active in the lives of their children, which in turn has a significant impact on their children, their families, and their communities.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Jun 21, 2010

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes June 20, 2010, as Father's Day.

Honors the men in the United States and around the world who are active in the lives of their children, which in turn has a significant impact on their children, their families, and their communities.

Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to supporting and encouraging global fatherhood initiatives that significantly benefit international development efforts.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution 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 families, especially on Father's Day.

Latest action (Jun 21, 2010): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5212)

Policy area: Families · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jun 17, 2010

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

  1. Senate Introduced Jun 17, 2010
  2. Senate Passed Jun 21, 2010

No recorded floor vote found.