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.

H. Res. 402 is a ceremonial House resolution introduced in May 2025 that honors mothers on the occasion of Mother's Day. It traces the history of Mother's Day, affirms the importance and sacrifices of motherhood, and explicitly recognizes various forms of motherhood (including stepmothers, adopted mothers, and single mothers). The resolution rejects efforts to redefine motherhood using terms like “birthing person” or similar phrases, asserting that motherhood is fundamentally tied to women. It encourages Americans to observe Mother's Day and states that the House supports policies recognizing mothers as mothers. As a non-binding resolution, it expresses the sense of the House rather than creating new laws or funding.