United States 111th Congress Status: Died

HRES 836 — Expressing support for Teen Read Week.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Supports the goals and ideals of Teen Read Week. Recognizes that it is important for teens to be taught to read proficiently. Encourages teens to read for leisure and academic purposes.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

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

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 811). (text: CR 10/21/2009 H11538)

  4. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11631)

  5. At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Davis (CA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 836.

  7. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11538-11539)

  8. Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

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

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What does HRES 836 do?
Supports the goals and ideals of Teen Read Week. Recognizes that it is important for teens to be taught to read proficiently. Encourages teens to read for leisure and academic purposes.
What is the current status of HRES 836?
This bill died with 111th Congress. It reached “In Committee” 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.
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