; Whereas a father’s involvement in his newborn’s care in the first 6 months can mean both mother and baby sleep better; Whereas a mother’s income rises 7 percent for each month of leave their child’s father takes; Whereas policies that provide support to fathers ensure that families and children thrive while also benefiting fathers’ physical and mental health; Whereas universal paid family and medical leave will give fathers the freedom to care for themselves and their loved ones; Whereas affordable, accessible, high-quality child care with family sustaining wages for early educators will help fathers support their children’s healthy development; and Whereas a permanent, fully inclusive, monthly child tax credit will put consistent resources into the hands of fathers caring for children: Now, therefore, be it