HRES 417 105th Congress House

Regarding the importance of fathers in the raising and development of their children.

Introduced: June 9, 1998 See on congress.gov

Families Child developmentConferencesFathersGovernment Operations and PoliticsParent and child

Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Agreed to (House)

Jun 9, 1998

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Jun 9, 1998

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jun 9, 1998

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).

Jun 9, 1998

Considered as unfinished business.

Jun 9, 1998

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.

Jun 9, 1998

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

Jun 9, 1998

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4249-4253, H4293)

Jun 9, 1998

Mr. McIntosh moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

Jun 4, 1998

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Jun 4, 1998

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

May 15, 1998

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.

Apr 30, 1998

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Apr 30, 1998

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Jun 9, 1998	House · vote #212	Suspend the rules and agree, as amended	Passed	415–0	See who voted →

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Latest action June 9, 1998

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

Bill text 2 versions

Engrossed in House Formatted Text PDF
Introduced in House Formatted Text PDF

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Early Childhood, Youth and Families Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Education and Workforce Committee
Education and Workforce Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 3

Aderholt, Robert B.

Alabama · Jun 9, 1998

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