Bill · H.R. 7800· House(119-HR-7800)
White House Council on Fathers and Sons Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/4/2026
- Last activity
- 3/4/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Nathaniel Moran
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes the creation of the White House Council on Fathers and Sons within the Executive Office of the President. The Council is tasked with promoting the roles of fathers and sons in families and combating the rise in deaths of despair. It aims to facilitate a coordinated Federal response to issues specifically affecting men, boys, and men in the Federal workforce. Members of the Council will include various Cabinet secretaries and other high-level officials. The Council is also responsible for reviewing Federal programs and assisting in the development of new legislation or policy proposals.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would men be better off under this?+5
The bill establishes a dedicated council to address issues specific to fathers and sons.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+3
The bill aims to combat deaths of despair, which includes suicide, among fathers and sons.
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+3
The bill targets deaths of despair, which encompasses overdose risks.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Addressing "deaths of despair": The bill seeks to combat the rise in deaths of despair among fathers and sons (Section 3; Section 4(b)(1)(B)).
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Support for transitioning youth: The Council aims to foster mental, physical, spiritual, and economic prosperity for sons as they transition into manhood (Section 4(b)(1)(C)).
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Coordinated Federal response: The bill establishes a way for Federal agencies to coordinate responses to problems of special importance to fathers and sons (Section 4(b)(1)(D)).
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Program and policy review: The Council will review and recommend changes to Federal programs and policies to ensure they address the needs of men and boys (Section 4(b)(1)(D)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Men+5Good For Children+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Students+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+3Improves Opioid Crisis Response+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 3/4/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Derrick Van OrdenRepublican · Wisconsin