US HR741 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 33-0)
Status: Introduced on September 14 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-10-06 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 14 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-10-06 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Summary
Supports the designation of Read for the Record Day. Commends Jumpstart's Read for the Record, which is now in its fourth year. (Jumpstart is a national nonprofit early childhood education organization.) Encourages adults to come together with children of all ages to create the world's largest shared reading experience to show their support for early literacy and Jumpstart's year-long program working with preschool children in low-income communities.
Title
Expressing support for designation of October 8, 2009, as national Jumpstart's "Read for the Record Day".
Sponsors
| Rep. John Adler [D-NJ] | Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D-OR] | Rep. Lois Capps [D-CA] | Rep. Joe Courtney [D-CT] |
| Rep. Joseph Crowley [D-NY] | Rep. Kathleen Dahlkemper [D-PA] | Rep. Diana DeGette [D-CO] | Rep. Donna Edwards [D-MD] |
| Rep. Alan Grayson [D-FL] | Rep. Patrick Kennedy [D-RI] | Sen. Ben Lujan [D-NM] | Rep. Daniel Maffei [D-NY] |
| Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY] | Rep. Betsy Markey [D-CO] | Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] | Rep. Michael McMahon [D-NY] |
| Rep. George Miller [D-CA] | Rep. Walter Minnick [D-ID] | Rep. Gwen Moore [D-WI] | Rep. John Olver [D-MA] |
| Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI] | Rep. Jared Polis [D-CO] | Rep. Mike Quigley [D-IL] | Rep. Mark Schauer [D-MI] |
| Rep. Allyson Schwartz [D-PA] | Rep. Robert Scott [D-VA] | Rep. Carol Shea-Porter [D-NH] | Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ] |
| Rep. Harry Teague [D-NM] | Rep. Dina Titus [D-NV] | Rep. Paul Tonko [D-NY] | Rep. Paul Tonko [D-NY] |
| Sen. Peter Welch [D-VT] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-06 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | |
| 2009-10-06 | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10471) | |
| 2009-10-06 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 741. | |
| 2009-10-06 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10471-10473) | |
| 2009-10-06 | Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. | |
| 2009-09-14 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. |
Same As/Similar To
HR1541 (Related) 2010-10-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
SR593 (Related) 2010-09-21 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7299; text as passed Senate: CR S7299)
SR621 (Related) 2010-09-14 - Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7094)
SR593 (Related) 2010-09-21 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7299; text as passed Senate: CR S7299)
SR621 (Related) 2010-09-14 - Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7094)
Subjects
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Literacy and language arts
Preschool education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
