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H.RES.741: Expressing support for designation of October 8, 2009, as national Jumpstart's "Read for the Record Day".
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Sept. 14, 2009
- Latest Major Action Oct. 6, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
31 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Supports the designation of Read for the Record Day. Commends Jumpstart's Read for the Record, which is now in its fourth year. (Jumpstart is a national nonprofit early childhood education organization.) Encourages adults to come together with children of all ages to create the world's largest shared reading experience to show their support for early literacy and Jumpstart's year-long program working with preschool children in low-income...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 741.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Sept. 14, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Betsy Markey (D-Colo.) |