Skip to main content
HRES 549 108th Congress House Commemorations Arts, Culture, Religion Authors and authorship Books Congress Congressional tributes Education Elementary and secondary education Families Parent and child Reading Special days

Encouraging the President of the United States to designate a "Read Across America Day".

Introduced: March 2, 2004 Introduced by: Pelosi, Nancy Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Sign in to write a letter Sign in to watch
This resolution expired with the 108th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Mar 15, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
Mar 2, 2004
Introduced in House
Mar 2, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
 Ask about this bill AI · grounded in the bill text

Have a question about what this bill does? Ask in plain English; the answer is drawn from the bill's actual text and official record, and it'll tell you when something isn't in the text rather than guess.

AI answers can be imperfect; always confirm against the full bill text.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Encourages the President to designate a Read Across America Day. Honors Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, for his success in encouraging children to read. Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day. Requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

What's happening now March 15, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
Cite this page click to expand
APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 549: Encouraging the President of the United States to designate a "Read Across America Day".. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-549/
MLA
"H. Res. 549: Encouraging the President of the United States to designate a "Read Across America Day".." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-549/.
Bluebook (legal)
H. Res. 549, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-549/.
Markdown link
[H. Res. 549: Encouraging the President of the United States to designate a "Read Across America Day".](https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-549/)
Report a problem