A resolution designating March 2, 2017, as "Read Across America Day".

USA115^th CongressSRES-79| Senate

| Updated: 3/2/2017

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates March 2, 2017, as Read Across America Day. Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading. Honors the 20th anniversary of Read Across America Day. Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.

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Mar 2, 2017

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1583, S1585; text as passed Senate: CR S1583)

Mar 2, 2017

Introduced in Senate

Mar 2, 2017

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1583, S1585; text as passed Senate: CR S1583)

March 2, 2017
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1583, S1585; text as passed Senate: CR S1583)
March 2, 2017
Introduced in Senate
March 2, 2017
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1583, S1585; text as passed Senate: CR S1583)

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A resolution designating March 2, 2017, as "Read Across America Day".

USA115^th CongressSRES-79| Senate

| Updated: 3/2/2017

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates March 2, 2017, as Read Across America Day. Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading. Honors the 20th anniversary of Read Across America Day. Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.

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Timeline

Mar 2, 2017

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1583, S1585; text as passed Senate: CR S1583)

Mar 2, 2017

Introduced in Senate

Mar 2, 2017

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1583, S1585; text as passed Senate: CR S1583)

March 2, 2017
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1583, S1585; text as passed Senate: CR S1583)
March 2, 2017
Introduced in Senate
March 2, 2017
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1583, S1585; text as passed Senate: CR S1583)

Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (8)

Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Thad Cochran (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

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Art, artists, authorshipBooks and print mediaCommemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesElementary and secondary educationLanguage arts