Bill113th Congress

S.Res. 61

A resolution designating March 1, 2013, as "Read Across America Day".

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Introduced
Feb 27, 2013
Origin Chamber
Senate
Policy Area
Education
Latest Action
Feb 27, 2013

Sponsor

Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]

Democrat·RI
Bioguide ID: R000122
First Name: John
Middle Name: F.
Last Name: Reed
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Amendments
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Bill Details

Update Date
Mar 3, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Bill Type
SRES
Resolution Number
61
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Feb 27, 2013
Policy Area
Education
Is Law
No
Feb 27, 2013Floor

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S957; text as passed Senate: CR S947)

Source: Senate

Feb 27, 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 S957; text as passed Senate: CR S947)

Source: Library of Congress

Feb 27, 2013IntroReferral10000

Introduced in Senate

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in Senate· Feb 27, 20130

Designates March 1, 2013, as Read Across America Day.

Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading.

Honors the 16th anniversary of Read Across America Day.

Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.

Passed Senate without amendment· Feb 27, 201382

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates March 1, 2013, as Read Across America Day.

Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading.

Honors the 16th anniversary of Read Across America Day.

Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.

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

Agreed to Senate

Feb 27, 2013

A resolution designating March 1, 2013, as "Read Across America Day". — Informed