Dads Matter Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Dads Matter Act of 2025 aims to increase awareness of the importance of fathers’ involvement in pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. It directs the Department of Health and Human Services to launch a public awareness campaign and provide guidance to states on encouraging healthcare providers to include fathers in maternal care. The goal is to improve maternal and infant health outcomes by recognizing the positive impact of father engagement.
Key provisions
- Establish a public awareness campaign to promote father inclusion and engagement.
- Provide resources to counter narratives minimizing the role of fathers.
- Outline specific information to be included in the campaign regarding father’s impact on maternal and infant health.
- Direct the Secretary to issue guidance to states on incentivizing healthcare providers to incorporate father engagement into their practices.
- Require healthcare providers to offer support and education to fathers on pregnancy and parenting.
- Mandate screening for paternal depression and referrals for treatment.
- Address cultural beliefs related to fatherhood and family roles.
- Call for a GAO study to assess the Act’s effectiveness.
Who is affected
- Parents
- Healthcare Providers (Obstetricians, Gynecologists, Pediatricians, etc.)
- Managed Care Entities
- Hospitals and Healthcare Systems
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