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.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1273
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Families
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-05-11: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-21T18:21:00Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This House Resolution (H. Res. 1273) honors mothers and recognizes the importance of motherhood, particularly its role in raising the next generation, on the occasion of Mother's Day (May 10, 2026). It emphasizes the historical, cultural, and biological significance of mothers as women.
Key Provisions
- Historical context: Notes President Woodrow Wilson's 1914 proclamation establishing Mother's Day and its global celebration.
- Affirmation of motherhood: Highlights mothers' sacrifices, unique ability to bring life, nurturing traits, and inclusion of stepmothers, adopted mothers, and single mothers.
- Criticism of redefinitions: Opposes terms like "birthing person," "gestational parent," or "chest feeder," claiming they diminish motherhood; criticizes the 117th Congress for removing "mother" from House Rules.
- Resolved clauses:
- Supports policies recognizing mothers as mothers.
- Affirms Mother's Day commemorates motherhood and honors U.S. mothers.
- Recognizes mothers' sacrifices and contributions to family, community, states, and nation.
- Encourages Americans to celebrate Mother's Day by honoring women who bear and nurture children.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- None. As a congressional resolution, it is a non-binding expression of the House's sentiment and does not amend laws, create enforceable rules, or allocate funds.
Potential Impacts
- Citizens: Symbolic encouragement to celebrate Mother's Day, potentially influencing public discourse on gender roles and family values.
- Government agencies: No direct effects; referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce for consideration.
- International relations: Minimal; references global celebration of Mother's Day but focuses on U.S. context.
- Overall, limited to raising awareness and signaling congressional priorities on cultural issues.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Mothers and women: Directly honored, with emphasis on biological and traditional roles.
- Families and communities: Recognized for contributions to child-rearing and societal fabric.
- Political actors: Sponsors (primarily Republicans) and critics of gender-neutral language; indirectly references Democratic-led actions in prior Congress.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Political: Partisan tone in "Whereas" clauses critiques prior Congress and modern terminology, positioning it in debates over gender identity and language in policy.
- Legal/Constitutional: Non-binding nature avoids legal challenges; aligns with free speech protections for legislative expressions but could fuel cultural or policy disputes without enforceable outcomes.
- Cultural: Reinforces a traditional definition of "mother" as a woman, amid ongoing societal discussions on inclusivity in family terminology.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]
Cosponsors (24)
Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2], Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2], Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1], Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15], Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38], Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5], Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7], Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1], Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27], Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21], Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1], Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1], Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6], Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12], Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11], Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3], Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]
Recent Actions
- 2026-05-11: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 2026-05-11: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- 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. — issued 2026-05-11 — PDF (3 pages)