A joint resolution designating June 26 through July 2, 1988, as "National Safety Belt Use Week".

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Introduced

3 March 1988

Last action

30 June 1988 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 100-359.

Sponsors

Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Shuster, Bud [R-PA-9], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Brennan, Joseph E. [D-ME-1], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Pursell, Carl D. [R-MI-2], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15], Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5], Rep. Harris, Claude [D-AL-7], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Madigan, Edward R. [R-IL-15], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5], Rep. Hayes, James A. [D-LA-7], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1], Rep. Kolbe, Jim [R-AZ-8], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11], Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO], Rep. Chapman, Jim [D-TX-1], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Darden, George (Buddy) [D-GA-7], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-22]

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Summary

Designates the week of June 26 through July 2, 1988, as National Safety Belt Use Week. Authorizes and requests the President to: (1) urge the people to wear safety belts and use child safety seats; and (2) encourage State and local governments and concerned organizations and officials to promote greater use of these safety devices.

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Timeline

3 March 1988
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Source: IntroReferral
3 March 1988
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
3 March 1988
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
11 March 1988
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.
Source: Committee
21 June 1988
Passed
Passed House by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
21 June 1988
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
21 June 1988
Floor
Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
21 June 1988
Discharge
House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Discharge
21 June 1988
Committee
House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
22 June 1988
Introduced
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
23 June 1988
Passed
Passed Senate in lieu of S.J.RES. 270 without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
23 June 1988
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S.J.RES. 270 without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
23 June 1988
Discharge
Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Discharge
23 June 1988
Committee
Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
27 June 1988
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
28 June 1988
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
28 June 1988
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
30 June 1988
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
30 June 1988
Became law
Became Public Law No: 100-359.
Source: President
30 June 1988
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw

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