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Supporting Fatherhood: Key to Child Development and Family Prosperity

This resolution emphasizes that active fatherhood is essential for children's development, educational success, and a better future. It highlights the need to support fatherhood through programs and policies that help fathers become more involved in family life, potentially reducing social problems and improving the economic situation of many families.
Key points
Affirms the importance of fatherhood for children's development and future success.
Supports programs to help incarcerated individuals gain skills for employment and return to their families.
Suggests researching the root causes of fatherlessness and crafting policies to encourage engaged fatherhood.
Proposes exploring tax incentives and programs to encourage fathers as foster parents and mentors.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1180
Sponsor: Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]
Process start date: 2022-06-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1180.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Affirms the importance of fatherhood for children's development and future success.
  • Supports programs to help incarcerated individuals gain skills for employment and return to their families.
  • Suggests researching the root causes of fatherlessness and crafting policies to encourage engaged fatherhood.
  • Proposes exploring tax incentives and programs to encourage fathers as foster parents and mentors.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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