Supporting the designation of the month of July as American Families Month.
Sponsors
Michael Cloud
R-TX | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Cloud (for himself and Mr. Moore of Alabama) submitted …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This House resolution expresses support for designating July as "American Families Month" to promote awareness of traditional nuclear families. It's a symbolic statement of House values with no legal force or binding effect.
Who Benefits and How
Traditional marriage and family advocacy organizations benefit from symbolic Congressional support for their policy positions, though they receive no funding or tangible assistance. Religious conservative groups gain rhetorical backing for their emphasis on stable, married two-parent families as the ideal family structure.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No one bears direct costs or obligations from this resolution. It creates no requirements, imposes no regulations, and appropriates no funds. As a simple House resolution, it has no legal effect beyond expressing the opinion of the House of Representatives.
Key Provisions
- Recognizes that "stably married mothers and fathers provide the best outcomes for children"
- Acknowledges the role of nuclear families in U.S. prosperity
- Notes the "detrimental impacts" of declining marriage rates
- Calls for policies supporting nuclear families and removing barriers to family formation
- Supports designating July as American Families Month to promote strong, married families
Note: This is a non-binding resolution with purely symbolic value and no legislative force.
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
A non-binding House resolution supporting the designation of July as American Families Month to promote awareness of stable, married families.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Non-binding symbolic resolution to promote traditional family values and marriage; no enforcement mechanisms or appropriations"
Likely Beneficiaries
- Traditional marriage advocacy groups
- Religious conservative organizations
- Family policy research institutes
Likely Burden Bearers
- None - this is a non-binding resolution with no legal or financial requirements
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Stably married mothers and fathers (implied from context)
A proposed designation for the month of July to raise awareness about the importance and benefits of strong, stably married families
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