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H.RES.66: Supporting responsible fatherhood and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father's Day.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 11, 2003
- Latest Major Action June 14, 2004
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (3 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) urges men to understand the level of responsibility fathering a child requires, especially in the encouragement of the moral, academic, and spiritual development of children; (2) encourages active involvement of fathers in the rearing and development of their children, including the devotion of time, energy, and resources to children, recognizing that they need not only material support, but even...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
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Mr. Osborne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 66.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Feb. 11, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by John Sullivan (R-Okla.) |