United States 111th Congress Status: Died

SRES 296 — A resolution designating October 2009 as "National Work and Family Month".

Last action — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S10440)

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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.

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Summary

Designates October 2009 as National Work and Family Month. Recognizes the importance of work schedules that allow employees to spend time with their families to job productivity and to healthy families. Urges public officials, employers, employees, and the general public to work together to achieve more balance between work and family.

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Action History

  1. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S10440)

  2. Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10440)

  3. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9988-9989)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 296 do?
Designates October 2009 as National Work and Family Month. Recognizes the importance of work schedules that allow employees to spend time with their families to job productivity and to healthy families. Urges public officials, employers, employees, and the general public to work together to achieve more balance between work and family.
What is the current status of SRES 296?
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 SRES 296?
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