United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 417 (105th)
Regarding the importance of fathers in the raising and development of their children.
Introduced
30 April 1998
Last action
9 June 1998 · Vote
Status
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sponsors
Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Turner, Jim [D-TX-2], Rep. Rogan, James E. [R-CA-27], Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6], Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8], Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4]
Subjects
Environment, Energy
Source updated
21 July 2025
Summary
States that the House of Representatives: (1) recognizes that the creation of a better America depends in large part on the active involvement of fathers in the raising and development of their children; (2) urges each father to accept his full share of responsibility for the lives of his children, and to be actively involved in raising them, and to encourage their academic, moral, and spiritual development; (3) encourages each father to devote time, energy, and resources to his children, recognizing that they need not only material support, but more importantly a secure, affectionate, family environment; and (4) expresses its support for a national summit on fatherhood.
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Timeline
30 April 1998
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Source: IntroReferral
30 April 1998
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
30 April 1998
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
15 May 1998
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
Source: Committee
4 June 1998
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
4 June 1998
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
9 June 1998
Passed
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
9 June 1998
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
9 June 1998
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll No. 212).
Source: Floor
9 June 1998
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4249-4253, H4293)
Source: Floor
9 June 1998
Vote
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Source: Floor
9 June 1998
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Source: Floor
9 June 1998
Floor
Mr. McIntosh moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Source: Floor
9 June 1998
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll No. 212).
Source: Floor
Votes
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Versions
- Engrossed in House · 9 June 1998 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 30 April 1998 · Download file
Documents
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Engrossed in House (PDF)
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 9 June 1998
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Introduced in House (text)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Turner, Jim [D-TX-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Rogan, James E. [R-CA-27] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] · R · Cosponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-resolution/417
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/105/hres/417
- us · 105-hres-417 · source updated 21 July 2025