H.Res. 756 (112th): Expressing support for designation of the week of September 10, 2012, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.

Introduced:
Aug 02, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Jared Polis [D-CO2]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on August 2, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Aug 02, 2012
Referred to Committee Aug 02, 2012
Cosponsors
16 cosponsors (15D, 1R) (show)
Committees

House Education and the Workforce

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Last updated Aug 02, 2012.
4 pages

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8/2/2012--Introduced.
Expresses support for the designation of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. Encourages people across the United States to support programs to assist those in need of adult education and family literacy programs.
Requests that the President issue a proclamation recognizing the importance of adult education and family literacy programs, calling upon the federal government, states, localities, schools, libraries, nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, consumer advocates, institutions of higher education, labor unions, and businesses to support increased access to adult education and family literacy programs to ensure a literate society.

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