The Dads Matter Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to launch a public awareness campaign within two years to highlight the importance of father involvement during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. The bill requires the campaign to educate the public about how paternal engagement improves maternal health outcomes, reduces maternal mortality and morbidity, promotes breastfeeding success, and supports infant development and bonding. Additionally, the legislation requires HHS to issue guidance to states within one year on how to encourage maternity care providers and health insurers to train healthcare practitioners about the benefits of father inclusion, including information on screening fathers for depression and providing peer-to-father support programs sensitive to cultural differences. The bill mandates that the Government Accountability Office evaluate the law's effectiveness and report findings to Congress within six years, though it does not specify dedicated funding for these initiatives.
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