United States 111th Congress Status: Died

HRES 741 — Expressing support for designation of October 8, 2009, as national Jumpstart's "Read for the Record Day".

Last action — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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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.

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Action History

  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10471)

  3. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 741.

  4. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10471-10473)

  5. Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  6. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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What does HRES 741 do?
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.
What is the current status of HRES 741?
This bill died with 111th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 741?
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