Expressing support for the designation of Sunday, June 16, 2024, as "Father's Day".
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Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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AI Government Intelligence™House Resolution 1295 is a non-binding resolution expressing support for designating Sunday, June 16, 2024, as "Father's Day." The resolution was introduced in the 118th Congress and referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration. The bill does not contain substantive legislative provisions or appropriations and is categorized under the policy area of Families. The resolution ultimately failed or expired without further action.
H.Res.1295 aimed to formally recognize June 16, 2024, as Father's Day but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired without enactment.
- The resolution supports the designation of a specific date, June 16, 2024, as Father's Day.
- It was referred to two House committees for consideration but did not progress further.
- The bill contains no legislative text or funding provisions and is symbolic in nature.
["Families and individuals who observe Father's Day", 'Organizations and communities that promote family-related observances']
['No implementation or enforcement mechanisms are included, limiting practical impact.', 'No funding or appropriations are associated with the resolution.', 'As a symbolic resolution, it does not create legal obligations or rights.']
The resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress and referred to committees with jurisdiction over education, workforce, and tax matters. It falls within the broader context of congressional observances recognizing family-related occasions. The resolution did not advance beyond committee referral and was marked as failed or expired as of December 2025.
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["May encourage public awareness and celebration of Father's Day through formal congressional recognition.", 'Could influence future symbolic resolutions related to family observances.']
The resolution lacks substantive legislative text and funding, limiting oversight requirements. Its failure to advance beyond committee referral is consistent with many symbolic resolutions that do not carry binding authority or budgetary impact.
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