Supporting the designation of June as Family Month.

119th Congress Introduced by Rick Allen and 22 co-sponsors

Designates June as Family Month to emphasize the traditional nuclear family and the role of married mothers and fathers in childrearing.

Submitted in House

Bill Summary - H.Res.1338 (119th Congress)

Purpose and Intent

House Resolution H.Res.1338 seeks to designate June as “Family Month” and to rededicate the nation to the importance of the traditional nuclear family.

The resolution advocates recognizing the benefits of marriage and family for individuals and society, arguing for the central role of a married mother and father in promoting a healthy environment for children.

Key Provisions

Establishes June as Family Month in the United States, intended to emphasize the importance of traditional marriage and family structures.

Reiterates a stance that:

The traditional nuclear family is foundational to a healthy society.
Mothers and fathers play a crucial, irreplaceable role in child upbringing.
The best environment for children is a home with a married mother and father.

Includes the following specific elements:

The House “recognizes the benefit of marriage and family to men, women, children, and society.”
The House “no longer recognizes Pride Month” and replaces it with Family Month as the designated observance for June (a notable policy stance contrasting with Pride Month celebrations).
The House supports the designation of Family Month for the purpose of rededicating the nation to the importance of the traditional family unit.

Procedural note: The resolution is non-binding and serves as a statement of concurrent sentiment of the House, typically signaling priorities for Congress rather than creating enforceable policy.

Who/What Would Be Affected

Declares a symbolic observance (Family Month) in June, aimed at influencing public discourse, education, and cultural framing around the traditional family.

Affects symbolic recognition and messaging by the House, potentially shaping congressional messaging, events, and educational materials during June.

Implicitly critiques or reframes public observances in June, specifically referencing Pride Month and arguing for the priority or replacement of that observance with Family Month.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced and referred on June 3, 2026, to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

As a resolution, it does not alter laws, funding, or regulatory programs; it is a statement of opinion and intent to designate a month for observance.

If advanced, would rely on House approval and potentially Senate consideration; it would not itself enact changes in policy or funding.

Sponsor and Support

Primary sponsor: Representative Mary Miller (and numerous co-sponsors listed, including Brandon Gill, Barry Loudermilk, Harriet Hageman, and several others).

Co-sponsors come from a broad group of Members of Congress, indicating a cross-member support among certain caucus groups.

Potential Impact and Considerations

Public messaging: Could influence public discourse by elevating traditional marriage/family narratives during June and framing June as Family Month.

Cultural/policy debates: The resolution explicitly contrasts with Pride Month observances, signaling a political and cultural stance on family, marriage, and LGBT-inclusive celebrations.

Non-binding nature: As a resolution, it does not create enforceable policy, funding, or regulatory changes; its impact is primarily symbolic and communicative.

If you’d like, I can compare this resolution’s language to other family-related or observance-designating resolutions to highlight notable similarities or differences.