A resolution to permit the collection of donations in Senate buildings to be sent to United States military personnel on active duty overseas participating in or in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and the war on terrorism.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13645; text as passed Senate: CR S13645; text of measure as introduced: CR S13641)
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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Oct 31, 2007
Authorizes a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate to: (1) collect from another such individual, within Senate buildings, nonmonetary donations to be sent to U.S. military personnel on active duty overseas participating in or in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and the war on terrorism; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of such donations.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13645; text as passed Senate: CR S13645; text of measure as introduced: CR S13641)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13645; text as passed Senate: CR S13645; text of measure as introduced: CR S13641)
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