SRES 439 113th Congress Senate Science, Technology, Communications Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies Commemorative events and holidays Electric power generation and transmission Emergency communications systems Pipelines Public utilities and utility rates Water use and supply

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

Introduced: May 6, 2014 Introduced by: Blumenthal, Richard Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov

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May 6, 2014

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2740; text as passed Senate: CR S2721-2722)

May 6, 2014

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2740; text as passed Senate: CR S2721-2722)

May 6, 2014

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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

Expresses support for the goals of National Safe Digging Month.

Encourages homeowners and excavators to call 811 (the toll-free, nationwide number to call to obtain information on the location of underground utility lines) before digging.

What's happening now May 6, 2014

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2740; text as passed Senate: CR S2721-2722)

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Thune, John

South Dakota · May 6, 2014

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