SRES 61 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution designating March 3, 2023, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".

This symbolic Senate resolution designates March 3, 2023, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day" to honor the value of speech and debate programs in schools. It does not create new laws or affect specific groups, but encourages educational institutions, businesses, and communities to recognize these programs. The resolution highlights how speech and debate education develops communication, critical thinking, and civic skills in students. It formally affirms the importance of these programs without imposing any requirements or funding changes.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
House Passage
President
Introduced Feb 14, 2023 Last action Feb 14, 2023
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Feb 14, 2023
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S401-402; text: CR S400)
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Feb 14, 2023
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S401-402; text: CR S400)
upper
Feb 14, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 16 co-sponsors

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