Bill > HRes1273

This Resolution officially honors mothers and the historical significance of Mother’s Day—a national holiday first established by presidential proclamation in 1914—while expressing formal support for policies that define mothers as biological women and recognize all maternal figures, including stepmothers, adoptive mothers, and single mothers. Providing context on the origins of the holiday and reacting against recent cultural and legislative shifts that have sometimes replaced traditional maternal language with gender-neutral terms like "birthing person" or "chest feeder," the measure emphasizes that mothers possess a unique, intrinsic capability to bring life into the world and raise the next generation. Ultimately, the text encourages the American public to celebrate Mother’s Day by showing love, reverence, and gratitude for the profound sacrifices and invaluable contributions that mothers make to their families, communities, and the nation as a whole.