A joint resolution to designate March 29, 1988, as "Education Day U.S.A.".

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Introduced

24 February 1988

Last action

6 April 1988 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 100-279.

Sponsors

Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18], Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10], Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL], Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3], Rep. Harris, Claude [D-AL-7], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Clarke, James McC. [D-NC-11], Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Hayes, James A. [D-LA-7], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5], Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Stratton, Samuel S. [D-NY-23], Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Grant, Bill [R-FL-2], Rep. Skaggs, David E. [D-CO-2], Rep. Nowak, Henry [D-NY-33], Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO], Rep. Brennan, Joseph E. [D-ME-1], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Erdreich, Ben [D-AL-6], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Jenkins, Edgar L. [D-GA-9], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19]

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Summary

Designates March 29, 1988, the birthday of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, as Education Day, U.S.A. Calls on heads of state of the world to join the President of the United States in this tribute by signing an international scroll of honor.

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Timeline

24 February 1988
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Source: IntroReferral
24 February 1988
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
24 February 1988
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
7 March 1988
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.
Source: Committee
17 March 1988
Passed
Passed House by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
17 March 1988
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
17 March 1988
Floor
Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
17 March 1988
Discharge
House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Discharge
17 March 1988
Committee
House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
17 March 1988
Committee
Subcommittee on Census and Population Discharged.
Source: Committee
21 March 1988
Introduced
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
25 March 1988
Passed
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
25 March 1988
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
25 March 1988
Discharge
Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Discharge
25 March 1988
Committee
Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
28 March 1988
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
29 March 1988
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
29 March 1988
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
29 March 1988
Floor
Measure Signed in Senate.
Source: Floor
6 April 1988
Became law
Became Public Law No: 100-279.
Source: President
6 April 1988
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
6 April 1988
President
Signed by President.
Source: President

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Legal framework · A joint resolution to designate March 29, 1988, as "Education Day U.S.A.". · H.J.Res. 470 (100th) · US

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/house-joint-resolution/470
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