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H.Res. 146 (111th)

Designating March 2, 2009, as "Read Across America Day".

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Introduced

10 February 2009

Last action

22 April 2009 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

Sponsors

Rep. Markey, Betsy [D-CO-4], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Boccieri, John A. [D-OH-16], Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large], Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM], Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2], Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18], Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI], Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7], Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7], Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43], Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7]

Subjects

Education

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23 March 2026

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Summary

Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading. Honors the 12th anniversary of Read Across America Day, which occurs on March 2, 2009. Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.

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Timeline

  1. 10 February 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 February 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 February 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 March 2009

    Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Polis (CO) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

    Source: Floor

  5. 3 March 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 146.

    Source: Floor

  6. 3 March 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2895-2897)

    Source: Floor

  7. 3 March 2009

    Floor

    Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  8. 5 March 2009

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  9. 5 March 2009

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 98). (text: CR 3/03/2009 H2896)

    Source: Floor

  10. 5 March 2009

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 98).(text: CR 3/03/2009 H2896)

    Source: Floor

  11. 5 March 2009

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2995-2996)

    Source: Floor

  12. 22 April 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

    Source: Committee

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

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