HRES 417 · 105th Congress · Families

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

Introduced 1998-04-30· Sponsored by Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.(1998-06-09)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1998-06-09
Roll #212
Yea 415Nay 0
Democrats
197 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
217 Yea·0 Nay
PassedHouse · 1998-06-09
Roll #212
Yea 415Nay 0
Democrats
197 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
217 Yea·0 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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Cosponsors (10)

4 Democrats6 Republicans