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Dads Matter Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5828| House 
| Updated: 10/24/2025
Eugene Simon Vindman

Eugene Simon Vindman

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The proposed legislation mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to implement a public awareness campaign within two years of enactment. This campaign will focus on increasing understanding of the vital role of fathers in improving overall health outcomes during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period for both mothers and babies. It aims to provide information about a father's role, counter narratives that minimize their importance, and promote awareness of their impact on maternal and infant well-being, including the benefits of father-to-infant skin-to-skin contact and their influence on maternal behavioral health . Additionally, the bill requires HHS to issue guidance to states within one year. This guidance will instruct states on how to encourage and incentivize maternity care providers and health care coverage entities to train practitioners, such as pediatricians and obstetricians, on the benefits of father inclusion. The guidance will detail how practitioners can offer peer support, provide fathers with comprehensive information on what to expect and how to advocate for their partners, and educate them on various aspects of maternal and infant care, including safe sleep and breastfeeding . Furthermore, the guidance will address screening fathers for depression and providing referrals for treatment, while also reaffirming a father's positive and valuable role regardless of race or ethnicity. Finally, the legislation mandates a study by the Government Accountability Office to assess the Act's effectiveness, with a report due within six years of enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10214
Dads Matter Act of 2024
Jun 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2131
Introduced in Senate
Oct 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10214
    Dads Matter Act of 2024


  • June 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2131
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Related Bills

  • S 119-2131: Dads Matter Act of 2025

Dads Matter Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5828| House 
| Updated: 10/24/2025
The proposed legislation mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to implement a public awareness campaign within two years of enactment. This campaign will focus on increasing understanding of the vital role of fathers in improving overall health outcomes during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period for both mothers and babies. It aims to provide information about a father's role, counter narratives that minimize their importance, and promote awareness of their impact on maternal and infant well-being, including the benefits of father-to-infant skin-to-skin contact and their influence on maternal behavioral health . Additionally, the bill requires HHS to issue guidance to states within one year. This guidance will instruct states on how to encourage and incentivize maternity care providers and health care coverage entities to train practitioners, such as pediatricians and obstetricians, on the benefits of father inclusion. The guidance will detail how practitioners can offer peer support, provide fathers with comprehensive information on what to expect and how to advocate for their partners, and educate them on various aspects of maternal and infant care, including safe sleep and breastfeeding . Furthermore, the guidance will address screening fathers for depression and providing referrals for treatment, while also reaffirming a father's positive and valuable role regardless of race or ethnicity. Finally, the legislation mandates a study by the Government Accountability Office to assess the Act's effectiveness, with a report due within six years of enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10214
Dads Matter Act of 2024
Jun 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2131
Introduced in Senate
Oct 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10214
    Dads Matter Act of 2024


  • June 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2131
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Eugene Simon Vindman

Eugene Simon Vindman

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-2131: Dads Matter Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted