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A resolution designating March 2, 2007, as "Read Across America Day".

Introduced: February 28, 2007 Introduced by: Reed, Jack Democratic · Rhode Island See on congress.gov
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Feb 28, 2007
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2434; text as passed Senate: CR S2434; text of measure as introduced: CR S2378)
Feb 28, 2007
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2434; text as passed Senate: CR S2434; text of measure as introduced: CR S2378)
Feb 28, 2007
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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

Designates March 2, 2007, as Read Across America Day.

Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading.

Honors the 10th anniversary of Read Across America Day.

Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.

What's happening now February 28, 2007

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2434; text as passed Senate: CR S2434; text of measure as introduced: CR S2378)