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A resolution designating March 2, 2004, as "Read Across America Day".

Introduced: February 27, 2004 Introduced by: Collins, Susan M. Republican · Maine See on congress.gov

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Agreed to (Senate)

Mar 1, 2004

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S1936)

Mar 1, 2004

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text as passed Senate: CR S1936)

Mar 1, 2004

Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1936)

Mar 1, 2004

Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1936)

Feb 27, 2004

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1896)

Feb 27, 2004

Introduced in Senate

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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates March 2, 2004 as 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 1, 2004

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S1936)

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Introduced in Senate Formatted Text PDF

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Judiciary Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 1

Reed, Jack

Rhode Island · Feb 27, 2004

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 306: A resolution designating March 2, 2004, as "Read Across America Day".. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-SRES-306/

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