S.Res. 61: A resolution designating March 1, 2013, as “Read Across America Day”.

Introduced:
Feb 27, 2013 (113th Congress, 2013–2015)
Sponsor:
Sen. John “Jack” Reed [D-RI]
Status:
Agreed To (Simple Resolution)

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Status

This simple resolution was agreed to on February 27, 2013. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.

Progress
Introduced Feb 27, 2013
Agreed To (Simple Resolution) Feb 27, 2013
Prognosis

100% chance of being agreed to.

98% of Senate simple resolutions that made it past committee in 2011–2013 were agreed to. [ methodology]

Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1R) (show)
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Last updated Feb 27, 2013.
2 pages

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2/27/2013--Passed Senate without amendment.
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.

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  • Title 20: EDUCATION
  • Chapter 70: STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
  • Subchapter I: IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF THE DISADVANTAGED
  • Section 6301: Statement of purpose