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.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 14, 2013)
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, mental, 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.
What just happenedJun 14, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 14, 2013
- Jun 14, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
- Jun 14, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 14, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House