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Passed at least one chamber
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 2, 2017)
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.
What just happenedMar 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)
Who’s behind it
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)
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)
Introduced in Senate
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.
(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.