Bill Sponsor
House Simple Resolution 158
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Encouraging people in the United States to recognize Friday, March 1, 2019, as Read Across America Day.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 28, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 28, 2019
Latest Action
Feb 28, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
158
Congress
116
Policy Area
Education
Education
Primary focus of measure is elementary, secondary, or higher education including special education and matters of academic performance, school administration, teaching, educational costs, and student aid.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Illinois
Democrat
California
House Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This resolution honors all authors for their successes in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading, and honors the 22nd anniversary of Read Across America Day.

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

Text (1)
February 28, 2019
Actions (2)
02/28/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
02/28/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:47:41 PM