The bill, H.F. No. 1376, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives, proposes an appropriation for economic development. It allocates $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the state's general fund to the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development. These funds would be granted to Goodwill Easter Seals Minnesota and its partners to support the FATHER Project in Rochester, St. Cloud, St. Paul, Minneapolis, and surrounding areas. The FATHER Project aims to assist fathers in overcoming barriers that prevent them from economically and emotionally supporting their children, including challenges related to community reentry after incarceration.