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S.2445: Book Stamp Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 2, 2002
- Latest Major Action Aug. 1, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
2 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Book Stamp Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a grant program (based on certain State allocations under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990) to promote child literacy and improve children's access to books at home and in early learning, child care, literacy and nutrition programs, by making books available through such programs.Requires State agencies to use such grants to enter into...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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| May 2, 2002 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) |