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S.Res. 296 (111th)

A resolution designating October 2009 as "National Work and Family Month".

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

30 September 2009

Last action

14 October 2009 · Committee

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S10440)

Sponsors

Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR], Mike Crapo, Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI], Susan Collins, Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]

Subjects

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Source updated

10 August 2026

Summary

Designates October 2009 as National Work and Family Month. Recognizes the importance of work schedules that allow employees to spend time with their families to job productivity and to healthy families. Urges public officials, employers, employees, and the general public to work together to achieve more balance between work and family.

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Timeline

  1. 30 September 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9988-9989)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 September 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 October 2009

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S10440)

    Source: Floor

  4. 14 October 2009

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S10440)

    Source: Floor

  5. 14 October 2009

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10440)

    Source: Discharge

  6. 14 October 2009

    Committee

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10440)

    Source: Committee

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