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
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Status
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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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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6 official files
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 9 June 1998
Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 9 June 1998
Passed House amended
summary · EN · 9 June 1998
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 30 April 1998
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 30 April 1998
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 30 April 1998
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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