Dads Matter Act of 2025
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 4
- Latest action
- Oct 24, 2025
What it does
The Dads Matter Act of 2025 would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to launch a public awareness campaign within two years of enactment to promote father inclusion and engagement during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, highlighting their role in improving maternal and infant health outcomes. It would also mandate HHS to issue guidance to states within one year on how to encourage maternity care providers to train health practitioners in father-inclusive practices, including screening fathers for depression and supporting breastfeeding, safe sleep, and maternal mental health. The bill affects federal health agencies, state maternity care providers, and expectant…
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Where it stands
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Who is involved
Sponsors
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.