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Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1273

Honoring mothers, and recognizing the significance of motherhood and the impact mothers have on raising the next generation, on the occasion of Mother's Day.

Recognition of Mother's Day and Motherhood

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is not moving forward. There is no companion bill for this measure.

Legislative Progress

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Unlikely to pass

While the holiday is popular, the resolution includes partisan language regarding gender identity that will likely prevent it from gaining broad support or a floor vote.

Key Points

  • This resolution officially recognizes Mother's Day and the role mothers play in raising children. It highlights the sacrifices mothers make and their importance to the country and local communities.
  • The proposal criticizes the use of gender-neutral terms like birthing person or pregnant people. It argues that these terms take away from the importance of motherhood and the human experience.
  • The resolution states that mothers are women by definition. It pushes back against previous changes to House rules that removed the word mother from certain official documents.
  • This is a non-binding resolution. This means it expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives but does not create new laws, change regulations, or spend any taxpayer money.

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Milestones

1 milestone2 actions
May 11, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

May 11, 2026

Submitted in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Honoring mothers, and recognizing the significance of motherhood and the impact mothers have on raising the next generation, on the occasion of Mother's Day.

Bill NumberHRES 1273
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Cosponsors

(22)
R: 22

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