Provide federal funding and support services to help fathers improve their parenting skills and strengthen family relationships.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Dads Matter Act of 2025?
The Dads Matter Act of 2025 remains stalled in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce as of June 23, 2026, with no action taken since October 23, 2025. Committee members must choose to hold a vote to move this legislation forward, but most bills fail to receive such a vote. This lack of committee action is the standard way most federal proposals end.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Dads Matter Act of 2025 (H.R. 5828 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since October 2025
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 4522 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4522 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 10214 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 10214 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Eugene Vindman (D-VA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.