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A resolution designating March 2, 2018, as "Read Across America Day".

Introduced: March 1, 2018 Introduced by: Collins, Susan M. Republican · Maine See on congress.gov
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Mar 1, 2018
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration CR S1321; text: CR S1319)
Mar 1, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration CR S1321; text: CR S1319)
Mar 1, 2018
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, 2018, as Read Across America Day.

Honors all authors for their successes in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading.

Honors the 21st anniversary of Read Across America Day.

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

What's happening now March 1, 2018

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration CR S1321; text: CR S1319)