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S.Res. 382 · 112th Congress

A resolution designating March 2, 2012, as "Read Across America Day".

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JRD ReedSponsor
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  1. Senate Introduced Feb 29, 2012
  2. Senate Passed Feb 29, 2012

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

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Feb 29, 2012

Designates March 2, 2012, as Read Across America Day.

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

Honors the 15th anniversary of Read Across America Day.

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

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution designating March 2, 2012, as "Read Across America Day".

Latest action (Feb 29, 2012): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1143; text as passed Senate: CR S1143; text of measure as introduced: CR S1150)

Policy area: Education · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 29, 2012

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. Senate Introduced Feb 29, 2012
  2. Senate Passed Feb 29, 2012

No recorded floor vote found.