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HRES 474 110th Congress House

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…

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Official title: 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.

Introduced: June 11, 2007 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jul 24, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
Jun 12, 2007
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 12, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 12, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 452). (text: CR H6251)
Jun 12, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6267)
Jun 12, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 474.
Jun 12, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6251-6254)
Jun 12, 2007
Mr. Hare moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jun 11, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jun 11, 2007
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 12, 2007 House · vote #452 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 420–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action July 24, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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, academic, and spiritual development.

Encourages active involvement of fathers in the rearing and development of their children, including the devotion of time, energy, and resources.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 1243 Identical bill Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, supporting responsible fa…
 Bill text 2 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 2 Republican 2
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Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Jun 11, 2007
 D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Jun 11, 2007
 R
Issa, Darrell
California · Jun 11, 2007
LAMPSON, NICK
· Jun 11, 2007
 D
Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Jun 11, 2007
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 474: 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.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-474/
MLA
"H. Res. 474: 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.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-474/.
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H. Res. 474, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-474/.
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[H. Res. 474: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-474/)
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