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S.Res. 596 · 112th Congress

A resolution permitting the solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for the relief of victims of…

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A resolution permitting the solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for the relief of victims of Superstorm Sandy.

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15 cosponsors · 12 D, 2 R, 1 I
  1. Senate Introduced Nov 14, 2012
  2. Senate Passed Nov 14, 2012

Authorizes a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate to: (1) solicit another such individual, within Senate buildings, for nonmonetary donations for the relief of victims of Superstorm Sandy during the 30-day period beginning on which the Senate agrees to this resolution; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of such…

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Nov 14, 2012

(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) solicit another such individual, within Senate buildings, for nonmonetary donations for the relief of victims of Superstorm Sandy during the 30-day period beginning on which the Senate agrees to this resolution; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of such donations.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution permitting the solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for the relief of victims of Superstorm Sandy.

Latest action (Nov 14, 2012): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6827; text as passed Senate: CR S6827; text of measure as introduced: CR S6806)

Policy area: Congress · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Nov 14, 2012

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  1. Senate Introduced Nov 14, 2012
  2. Senate Passed Nov 14, 2012

No recorded floor vote found.