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A resolution designating March 2, 2015, as "Read Across America Day".

Introduced: February 26, 2015 Introduced by: Collins, Susan M. Republican · Maine See on congress.gov
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Feb 26, 2015
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1184; text as passed Senate: CR S1171)
Feb 26, 2015
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1184; text as passed Senate: CR S1171)
Feb 26, 2015
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, 2015, as Read Across America Day.

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

Honors the 18th 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 26, 2015

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1184; text as passed Senate: CR S1171)