The family is the bedrock of human civilization. It is the first institution created by God and the cornerstone upon which thriving societies are built. Strong families raise strong children, who grow into responsible citizens, courageous leaders, and the hard-working patriots our nation depends upon. Without strong families, America simply cannot survive.

However, over the past four years under the Biden administration, we’ve watched an aggressive cultural movement seek to dismantle the idea of a traditional family by redefining marriage and gender, and celebrating lifestyles that reject biblical truth. Our country has lost its moral clarity. Instead of promoting family values, the Biden White House prioritized an agenda of so-called “Pride”— pride in delusion, pride in immorality, and pride in self-gratification.

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Proverbs 16:18 says, “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”

Pride leads to destruction, and nowhere is that more clear than in the abandonment of the family. Pride in rebellion against God’s design for marriage, sex, and parenthood will only bring further harm to our country, our culture, and our children.

The consequence has become a national crisis. Fewer Americans are getting married. Young people are being told that children are a burden rather than a blessing. And now, alarming CDC reports show that American birth rates have reached record lows. We are witnessing a civilizational decline unfold before our very eyes.

For this reason, June should be recognized as Family Month, a time to celebrate, strengthen, and support the American family. While the Left uses June to glorify pride in sexual identity and gender confusion, we must reclaim this month to honor what truly sustains our nation: mothers and fathers raising children in loving homes.

President Donald Trump has made it clear that restoring a thriving family and supporting children is a top priority. His commitment to increasing the child tax credit, lowering the cost of living, and cutting taxes through the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” are just a few examples of how Trump supports families. 

Trump has also taken bold measures to give power back to parents when it comes to their children’s academics and has taken steps to dismantle the Department of Education. He recognizes that parents, not the government, have the fundamental right to direct the upbringing and education of their children. I have proudly supported these efforts from the most pro-family president in history and will continue to champion policies that empower parents and protect children.

Family Month would serve as a reminder to our nation of what has made America great in the first place. It would highlight the role families play in shaping our culture, instilling our shared values, and securing our future.

America is currently at a crossroads. We can either continue down a path of cultural decay or we can return to the timeless truths that have always sustained us. If we want to preserve our nation for future generations, we must reject pride and rebuild the family.

TRUMP WANTS MORE BABIES AND MARRIAGE. CAN THE GOVERNMENT DELIVER?

Let us make June a month that honors truth, celebrates parenthood, uplifts marriage, and raises up children who love God and America, because they are the future, and they are worth fighting for.

Now is the time to stand up, speak out, and fight for the American family because without them, there is no America.

Mary Miller represents the 15th District of Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives and currently serves as Chairwoman of the Congressional Family Caucus.