HRES 487: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that fatherhood is essential to the development of all children, and that the increased involvement of fathers in the home will lead to economic prosperity, educational excellence, and improved social mobility for children across all racial and ethnic groups.

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Summary

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Policy Areas

Next Steps

The bill has been referred to three House committees (Education and Workforce, Judiciary, and Ways and Means). The next step is for these committees to review the bill, potentially holding hearings and amending it before sending it back to the House floor for a vote.

Social Impact

This bill aims to improve social outcomes by emphasizing the importance of fathers in child development. It suggests that increased father involvement could lead to improved educational outcomes, reduced social problems, and enhanced social mobility across various racial and ethnic groups.

Financial Impact

If passed, this bill may indirectly impact the economy by promoting family structures associated with economic prosperity. However, there are no direct financial incentives or penalties within the bill itself.

Bill History

Friday, June 6, 2025
IntroReferral - Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Friday, June 6, 2025
IntroReferral - Submitted in House

Bill Text

Introduced in House June 6, 2025
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