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A resolution designating October 2012 as "National Work and Family Month".

Introduced: July 30, 2012 Introduced by: Merkley, Jeff Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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Jul 30, 2012
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5688-5689; text as passed Senate: CR S5688-5689; text of measure as introduced: CR S5660)
Jul 30, 2012
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5688-5689; text as passed Senate: CR S5688-5689; text of measure as introduced: CR S5660)
Jul 30, 2012
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Designates October 2012 as National Work and Family Month.

Recognizes the importance of work schedules that allow employees to spend time with their families to job productivity and to healthy families.

Urges public officials, employers, employees, and the general public to work together to achieve more balance between work and family.

What's happening now July 30, 2012

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5688-5689; text as passed Senate: CR S5688-5689; text of measure as introduced: CR S5660)