HRES 517 United States House · 118th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of the third Sunday in June as "Father's Day".

This symbolic resolution (HRES 517) expresses congressional support for the existing tradition of observing the third Sunday in June as "Father's Day," which has been recognized since 1972. It acknowledges fathers' roles in families and society, citing statistics about fatherhood in the U.S. The resolution specifically urges support for policies like universal paid family leave, affordable childcare, and a permanent child tax credit - though these are framed as recommendations, not new laws. It does not create new legal requirements or change the Father's Day designation itself.

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Jun 2023

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Introduced Jun 15, 2023 Last action Jun 15, 2023

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Jun 15, 2023

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Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Jun 15, 2023

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