Introduced in SenateOct 29, 2013
Designates October 2013 as National Work and Family Month.
Bill113th CongressFiled Oct 29, 2013Labor and Employment
S.Res. 276
A resolution designating October 2013 as "National Work and Family Month".
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 29, 2013)
Designates October 2013 as National Work and Family Month.
What just happenedOct 29, 2013
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7634; text as passed Senate: CR S7633)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
11 cosponsors10 D1 R
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- Agreed to SenateOct 29, 2013
- Oct 29, 2013Floor
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7634; text as passed Senate: CR S7633)
- Oct 29, 2013Floor17000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7634; text as passed Senate: CR S7633)
- Oct 29, 2013IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate
Passed Senate without amendmentOct 29, 201382
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Designates October 2013 as National Work and Family Month.
Recognizes the importance of work schedules that allow employees to spend time with their families to job productivity and to healthy families.
Urges public officials, employers, employees, and the general public to work together to achieve more balance between work and family.