United States 111th Congress Status: Died

SRES 69 — A resolution designating March 2009 as "National Reading Month" and authorizing the collection of nonmonetary book donations in Senate office buildings during the period beginning March 9, 2009 and ending March 27, 2009 from Senators and officers and employees of the Senate to assist elementary school students in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Last action — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2874; text as passed Senate: CR S2874; text of measure as introduced: CR S2913)

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  5. Died in session

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Summary

Designates March 2009 as National Reading Month. Authorizes Senators or Senate officers or employees to: (1) solicit other Senators or Senate officers or employees within Senate buildings for nonmonetary book donations from March 9-March 27, 2009, to assist elementary school students in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area; and (2) work with nonprofit organizations to deliver such donations.

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Action History

  1. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2874; text as passed Senate: CR S2874; text of measure as introduced: CR S2913)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 69 do?
Designates March 2009 as National Reading Month. Authorizes Senators or Senate officers or employees to: (1) solicit other Senators or Senate officers or employees within Senate buildings for nonmonetary book donations from March 9-March 27, 2009, to assist elementary school students in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area; and (2) work with nonprofit organizations to deliver such donations.
What is the current status of SRES 69?
This bill died with 111th Congress. It reached “Passed House” 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 SRES 69?
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