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 of Bill HRES 487

The bill "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that fatherhood is essential to the development of all children" (H.Res. 487) was introduced in the 119th Congress on June 6, 2025. The bill emphasizes that increased father involvement in the home is linked to economic prosperity, educational excellence, and improved social mobility for children of all racial and ethnic backgrounds. The text highlights the significance of fatherhood in the development of children and aims to promote greater engagement of fathers in family life for the benefit of children across various groups. For more details, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hres487/BILLS-119hres487ih.pdf.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 487

Bill HRES 487 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 6, 2025. Bill HRES 487 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 6, 2025. Bill HRES 487's most recent activity was 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. as of June 6, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 487

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Families

Alternate Title(s) of Bill 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.