S.Res. 597 (112th): A resolution to permit the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.

Introduced:
Nov 15, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Patty Murray [D-WA]
Status:
Agreed To (Simple Resolution)

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Status

This simple resolution was agreed to on November 15, 2012. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.

Progress
Introduced Nov 15, 2012
Agreed To (Simple Resolution) Nov 15, 2012
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1R) (show)
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Last updated Nov 15, 2012.
2 pages

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11/15/2012--Passed Senate without amendment.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced.
The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate to:
(1) collect from another such individual, within Senate buildings, nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving persons in need or members of the Armed Forces and the families of those members during the holiday season, if the charitable purposes do not otherwise violate any rule or regulation of the Senate or of federal law; and
(2) work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of such donations.

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