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S.Res.304 / 106th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the development of educational programs on veterans' contributions to the country and the designation of the week of November 5, 2000, as "National Veterans Awareness Week" for the presentation of such educational programs.

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 9, 2000

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Secretary of Education should work with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Veterans Day National Committee, and veterans service organizations to encourage, prepare, and disseminate educational materials and activities for elementary and secondary school students aimed at increasing awareness of the contributions of veterans; and (2) the week that includes Veterans Day should be designated as National Veterans Awareness Week.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] · D–DE

Committees

  • Judiciary Committee
60 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Star Print ordered on the resolution.

  2. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amendment to the Title and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9208; text as passed Senate: CR S9208)

  3. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amendment to the Title and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9208; text as passed Senate: CR S9208)

  4. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 822.

  5. Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and an amendment to the title and with a preamble. Without written report.

  6. Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and an amendment to the title and with a preamble. Without written report.

  7. Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  8. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3737)

  9. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3737-3738)

  10. Introduced in Senate

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