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S.RES.263: A resolution designating the week of September 23 through September 29, 2013, as "National Estuaries Week".
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced Sept. 26, 2013
- Latest Major Action Dec. 13, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (22 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the week of September 23 through September 29, 2013, as National Estuaries Week. Acknowledges the importance of estuaries to sustaining employment in the United States and the nation's economic well-being and prosperity.Expresses the intent of the Senate to continue working to understand, protect, and restore U.S. estuaries.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 13, 2013 |
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8813; text: CR S8821-8822)
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| Dec. 13, 2013 |
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8821-8822)
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| Sept. 26, 2013 |
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6962)
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| Sept. 26, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) |