S.RES.268: A resolution designating May 20, 2002, as a day for Americans to recognize the importance of teaching children about current events in an accessible way to their development as both students and citizens.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about education
  • Introduced May 14, 2002
  • Latest Major Action May 17, 2002

Bill Summary

Designates May 20, 2002 (the 100th birthday of the Weekly Reader), as a day for Americans to recognize the importance of teaching children about current events in an accessible way to their development as both students and citizens.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 376.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
May 14, 2002

Introduced in the Senate by Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.)

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