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Dads Matter Act of 2025

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US S 2131 · Senate Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
In committee
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Senate
Sponsors
5
Latest action
Jun 18, 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. The bill also directs 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 offering education on maternal warning signs, breastfeeding, safe sleep, and bonding. Additionally, the Comptroller General must conduct a study and report on…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jun 18, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jun 18, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

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Where it goes next

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