A resolution expressing support for designation of the third Saturday in October 2016 as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of and educate individuals on the importance of adoption of animals, to create a humane environment for any pet, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States.
Latest action · Sep 29, 2016 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6256-6257; text as passed Senate: CR S6275)
Progress
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- IntroducedSep 29, 2016
- Agreed to in SenateSep 29, 2016
Summary
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Supports the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year .
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Sep 29, 2016.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-MS | Roger F. Wicker | Original | Sep 29, 2016 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 29, 2016Introduced in Senate
- Sep 29, 2016Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6256-6257; text as passed Senate: CR S6275)
- Sep 29, 2016Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6256-6257; text as passed Senate: CR S6275)
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Animals.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Sep 29, 2016Agreed to Senate
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