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HRES 417 105th Congress House Families Child development Conferences Fathers Government Operations and Politics Parent and child

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

Introduced: April 30, 1998 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
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).
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
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 9, 1998 House · vote #212 Suspend the rules and agree, as amended Passed 4150 See who voted →
 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.

What's happening now June 9, 1998

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 2