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.

Summary

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.

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Timeline

1. 14 June 2013

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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2. 14 June 2013

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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3. 14 June 2013

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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Sponsors

• Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7] · D · Sponsor
• Randy Hultgren · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2] · R · Sponsor
• Vicky Hartzler · R · Sponsor
• Bill Johnson · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Huelskamp, Tim [R-KS-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Southerland, Steve II [R-FL-2] · R · Sponsor
• WALTER JONES · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4] · R · Sponsor
• Stevan Pearce · R · Sponsor
• Robert Latta · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Jeff Fortenberry · R · Cosponsor
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