S.Res. 696 · 115th Congress
A resolution permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for…
Full title
A resolution permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.
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- Senate Introduced Nov 15, 2018
- Senate Passed Nov 15, 2018
Authorizes a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate to: (1) collect nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving persons in need 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…
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Nov 15, 2018
Authorizes a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate to: (1) collect nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving persons in need 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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About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.
Latest action (Nov 15, 2018): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7062-7063; text: CR S7058)
Policy area: Congress · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Nov 15, 2018
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- Senate Introduced Nov 15, 2018
- Senate Passed Nov 15, 2018
No recorded floor vote found.