HR5828Referred to Committee

Dads Matter Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-10-24
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Eugene Simon Vindman
Eugene Simon Vindman
Democrat · VA · Representative
Votes with party: 90.5% (603 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Veterans$4,000k

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Cosponsors (2)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2025-10-24

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Plain-English Summary

The legislation would expand health insurance coverage and paid leave benefits for fathers and non-birthing parents during and after childbirth, similar to protections already available to mothers. It aims to help new fathers and non-birthing parents bond with their children while recovering from the physical and emotional demands of becoming a parent, and would affect both private employers and federal employees. The bill recognizes that parental leave and healthcare access should support all parents, not just those who give birth.

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