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H.R.126: Book Stamp Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 7, 2003
- Latest Major Action Feb. 21, 2003
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
46 (41 Democrats, 6 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)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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Referred to House Government Reform
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Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
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| Jan. 7, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Rush Holt (D-N.J.) |