CO HR1006

Recognizes the fourth Sunday of July as National Parents' Day, honoring the value of two-parent families as established by President Bill Clinton in 1994.

Acknowledges research indicating children in two-parent families demonstrate higher academic performance, better economic mobility, and lower rates of drug use, depression, and criminal activity.

Notes that 53% of births among women under 30 in the United States now occur outside of marriage and expresses concern about the disappearance of marriage in Middle America tracking with the decline of the middle class.

Directs Colorado to pursue policies that strengthen the quality and stability of married life and ensure public policies do not unintentionally penalize marriage.

Estimates that reducing family fragmentation by 1% would save U.S. taxpayers approximately $1.1 billion annually.