I propose that we celebrate “Family Day" by advancing legislation that finally offers real help for families. The proposed “Parents’ Tax Relief Act of 2005" (HR 3080, S 1305) is the most important piece of pro-family legislation to be introduced in decades. Initially sponsored by Lee Terry (R – NE) in the House and by Sam Brownback (R – KS) in the Senate, this new bill recognizes the value of the parental care of small children and would expand the child care choices of all new mothers and fathers. It affirms marriage as a public good and would restore recognition of the marital couple as an economic partnership.