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A resolution designating July 29, 2017, as "Paralympic and Adaptive Sport Day".

Introduced: August 3, 2017 See on congress.gov

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Aug 3, 2017

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882, S4894; text: CR S4882)

Aug 3, 2017

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4882, S4894; text: CR S4882)

Aug 3, 2017

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

Designates July 29, 2017, as Paralympic and Adaptive Sport Day.

Supports the inclusive goals, ideals, and values of the International Paralympic Movement.

Acknowledges the contributions and sacrifices of members of the Armed Forces who sustained a traumatic injury and impairment while serving the United States.

Promotes a more inclusive society for all individuals with impairments through paralympic and adaptive sports.

What's happening now August 3, 2017

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882, S4894; text: CR S4882)

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Cosponsors 2

Bennet, Michael F.

Colorado · Aug 3, 2017

Klobuchar, Amy

Minnesota · Aug 3, 2017

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APA

U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 247: A resolution designating July 29, 2017, as "Paralympic and Adaptive Sport Day".. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-247/

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"S. Res. 247: A resolution designating July 29, 2017, as "Paralympic and Adaptive Sport Day".." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-247/.

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S. Res. 247, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-247/.

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