A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week.
Latest action · Apr 16, 2013 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2696; text as passed Senate: CR S2688)
Progress
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- IntroducedApr 16, 2013
- Agreed to in SenateApr 16, 2013
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Supports the designation of the week of May 5-May 11, 2013, as Public Service Recognition Week. Commends government employees for their contributions and their dedication to and spirit for public service.
Honors government employees who have given their lives in service to their country.
Calls upon a new generation to consider a career in public service as an honorable profession. Encourages efforts to promote public service careers at all levels of government.
Cosponsors 6
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Apr 16, 2013.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MD | Benjamin L. Cardin | Original | Apr 16, 2013 |
| D-HI | Brian Schatz | Original | Apr 16, 2013 |
| D-MI | Carl Levin | Original | Apr 16, 2013 |
| D-DE | Christopher A. Coons | Original | Apr 16, 2013 |
| D-AK | Mark Begich | Original | Apr 16, 2013 |
| D-DE | Thomas R. Carper | Original | Apr 16, 2013 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Apr 16, 2013Introduced in Senate
- Apr 16, 2013Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2696; text as passed Senate: CR S2688)
- Apr 16, 2013Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2696; text as passed Senate: CR S2688)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 397 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week. | Related bill | Mar 25, 2014 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Government Operations and Politics.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Apr 16, 2013Agreed to Senate
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