A joint resolution designating May 1988 as "Older Americans Month".

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Introduced

31 March 1988

Last action

2 May 1988 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.

Sponsors

Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID], Sen. Hecht, Chic [R-NV], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD], Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN], Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT], Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR], Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL], Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND], Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Stennis, John C. [D-MS], Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA]

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Summary

Directs the President to designate the month of May 1988 as Older Americans Month.

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Timeline

31 March 1988
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
31 March 1988
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
20 April 1988
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 618.
Source: Calendars
20 April 1988
Discharge
Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Discharge
20 April 1988
Committee
Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
21 April 1988
Passed
Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
21 April 1988
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
25 April 1988
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Source: IntroReferral
25 April 1988
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
2 May 1988
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/287
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