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HRES 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.

119th Congress Introduced by Brian Babin and 21 co-sponsors

The resolution formally honors mothers and recognizes the importance of motherhood on Mother's Day without creating laws or new programs.

Submitted in House
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Bill Summary · HRES 1273

Bill overview

  • Bill: HRES 1273
  • Session: 119
  • 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.
  • Type: House resolution (expresses recognition and acknowledgment)
  • Action history:
    • 2026-05-11: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce
    • 2026-05-11: Submitted in House
  • Primary sponsors: A broad list of Republican members (see co-sponsors below)

Purpose and intent

  • The resolution aims to honor and recognize the importance of mothers and motherhood.
  • It acknowledges the role mothers play in raising the next generation.
  • It is framed to coincide with Mother's Day, signaling a ceremonial, commemorative purpose rather than creating new law or imposing new duties.

Key provisions and provisions likely included

  • Formal statements of appreciation for mothers and the influence of motherhood on families and society.
  • A declaration or resolution reflecting national recognition on Mother's Day.
  • Language expressing support for policies or programs that historically align with family well-being, childcare, parental involvement, or related themes (though any such policy references would be ceremonial unless accompanied by operative provisions elsewhere in the resolution).

Note: As a House resolution, the bill typically does not authorize spending, create new programs, or establish enforceable requirements. It primarily serves to express the sentiment of the House.

Who would be affected

  • The resolution would primarily affect:
    • Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, through formal acknowledgment.
    • The general public, particularly individuals observing Mother's Day, by providing a formal national acknowledgment.
  • No direct regulatory or budgetary impact is typically associated with such resolutions.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Referred to: House Committee on Education and Workforce
  • Purpose of referral: To consider and report the measure favorably, unfavorably, or without recommendation to the full House.
  • Timeline: Initiated and submitted in May 2026; subject to standard committee consideration and potential floor action, though the ultimate passage would depend on committee approval and House deliberations.
  • Since it is a non-binding resolution, passage requires a simple majority in the House and would not require Senate approval for any policy effect, though the Senate would need to consider its counterpart if any.

Notable context

  • The sponsors listed include multiple Republican representatives, highlighting cross-member support for recognizing mothers and the cultural significance of motherhood.
  • The resolution aligns with commemorative practices surrounding Mother's Day and reflects broad political or cultural emphasis on family and parental roles.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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