A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2011, as the "National Day on Writing".
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SRES 298 — A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2011, as the "National Day on Writing".
Last action — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6693; text as passed Senate: CR S6693)
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Summary
Expresses the Senate's support for the designation of October 20, 2011, as the National Day on Writing. Encourages participation in the National Gallery of Writing, which is maintained by the National Council of Teachers of English and contains examples of writing by individuals throughout our country. Encourages educational institutions, businesses, community and civic associations, and other organizations to celebrate the writing of their members through individual submissions to the Gallery.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6693; text as passed Senate: CR S6693)
Sponsors
- Casey, Robert P., Jr. · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Casey, Robert P., Jr. Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
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Not signed on (546)
546 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SRES 298 do?
- Expresses the Senate's support for the designation of October 20, 2011, as the National Day on Writing. Encourages participation in the National Gallery of Writing, which is maintained by the National Council of Teachers of English and contains examples of writing by individuals throughout our country. Encourages educational institutions, businesses, community and civic associations, and other organizations to celebrate the writing of their members through individual submissions to the Gallery.
- Who sponsors SRES 298?
- SRES 298 is sponsored by Casey, Robert P., Jr. (Democratic).
- What is the current status of SRES 298?
- This bill died with 112th 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.
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