Introduction

The following resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives: “Expressing support for the designation of Sunday, June 15, 2025, as ‘‘Father’s Day’’. “

Resolution Text

Expressing support for the designation of Sunday, June 15, 2025, as ‘‘Father’s Day’’.

• Whereas Father’s Day recognizes and raises awareness of the importance of fathers in the United States;
• Whereas Father’s Day was established in 1966 by then-President Lyndon Johnson issuing a proclamation setting aside the third Sunday in June to honor fathers;
• Whereas Father’s Day has been celebrated annually since 1972, when then-President Richard Nixon signed a law making it a permanent national holiday;

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The Importance of Fathers in American Society

Fathers play a vital role in the lives of their children and families. They are just as likely as mothers to say that parenting is extremely important to their identity.

• 6 in 10 adult men in the United States are fathers;
• 29,000,000 of these fathers are also grandfathers;

The positive impacts of having an engaged father persist into adolescence and adulthood, resulting in higher intellectual functioning, better verbal skills, and higher academic achievement.

Supporting Fathers: Key Recommendations

The resolution urges support for the following policies to benefit fathers:

• Universal paid family and medical leave;
• Affordable, accessible, high-quality child care;
• A permanent, fully inclusive, monthly child tax credit;

“Now, therefore, be it Resolved,” the resolution states.

Conclusion

The House of Representatives recognizes the importance of fathers in American society and urges support for policies that benefit them.