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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
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Mar 15, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
Mar 2, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Mar 2, 2004
Introduced in House
 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.

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