Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that fatherhood is essential to the development of all children, and that the increased involvement of fathers in the home will lead to economic prosperity, educational excellence, and improved social mobility for children across all racial and ethnic groups.

The bill "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that fatherhood is essential to the development of all children" (H.Res. 487) was introduced in the 119th Congress on June 6, 2025. The bill emphasizes that increased father involvement in the home is linked to economic prosperity, educational excellence, and improved social mobility for children of all racial and ethnic backgrounds. The text highlights the significance of fatherhood in the development of children and aims to promote greater engagement of fathers in family life for the benefit of children across various groups. For more details, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hres487/BILLS-119hres487ih.pdf.