HR 5828119th CongressIn Committee

Dads Matter Act of 2025

Introduced: Oct 24, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-Virginia)

Healthcare

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

The Dads Matter Act of 2025 mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to launch a public awareness campaign promoting father inclusion during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum to improve maternal and infant health outcomes, reduce mortality risks, and enhance child development through active paternal engagement in healthcare processes.

Key Points

1The legislation requires HHS to implement a nationwide campaign highlighting fathers' roles in prenatal care attendance, reducing maternal mortality risks, and improving breastfeeding success rates for better infant health.
2It directs HHS to issue state guidance for training healthcare providers on culturally competent strategies to include fathers, addressing paternal depression screening and overcoming community barriers to paternal involvement.
3The bill mandates a GAO study after six years to evaluate how father engagement initiatives impact maternal warning sign recognition, preterm birth reduction, and long-term child development outcomes.

Impact Areas

expectant and new fatherspregnant women and new mothersnewborn infants and childrenobstetricians and pediatric healthcare providersstate maternal health programs

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