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A resolution designating March 2, 2020, as "Read Across America Day".

Introduced: February 27, 2020 Introduced by: Collins, Susan M. Republican · Maine See on congress.gov
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Feb 27, 2020
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1236; text: CR S1228)
Feb 27, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S1236; text: CR S1228)
Feb 27, 2020
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution designates March 2, 2020, as Read Across America Day.

The resolution (1) honors all authors for their successes in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading; (2) honors the 23rd anniversary of Read Across America Day; and (3) encourages parents, educators, and communities to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.

What's happening now February 27, 2020

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1236; text: CR S1228)