United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 I cosponsors

SRES 577 — A resolution permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.

Last action — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

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Summary

Authorizes a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate to: (1) collect from another such individual, within Senate buildings, nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving persons in need or members of the Armed Forces and their families during the holiday season; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization for delivery of such donations.

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Action History

  1. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  2. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6106)

  3. Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5921)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Charitable contributions Congressional officers and employees Congressional operations and organization Members of Congress Military personnel and dependents Senate Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations Congress
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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 577 do?
Authorizes a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate to: (1) collect from another such individual, within Senate buildings, nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving persons in need or members of the Armed Forces and their families during the holiday season; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization for delivery of such donations.
Who sponsors SRES 577?
SRES 577 is sponsored by Bernard Sanders (I).
What is the current status of SRES 577?
This bill died with 113th 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 577?
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