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S.RES.181: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that on March 2nd, every child in America should be in the company of someone who will read to him or her.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Feb. 25, 1998
- Latest Major Action Feb. 26, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
92 (44 Democrats, 49 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the Senate that March 2, 1998, shall be known as Read Across America Day, in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday. Encourages reading with children on that day.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch without amendment. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 317.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Feb. 25, 1998 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles S. Robb (D-Va.) |