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Bill113th CongressFiled Sep 26, 2013Environmental Protection
S.Res. 263

A resolution designating the week of September 23 through September 29, 2013, as "National Estuaries Week".

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (Dec 13, 2013)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates the week of September 23 through September 29, 2013, as National Estuaries Week.

Acknowledges the importance of estuaries to sustaining employment in the United States and the nation's economic well-being and prosperity.

Expresses the intent of the Senate to continue working to understand, protect, and restore U.S. estuaries.

What just happenedDec 13, 2013

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8813; text: CR S8821-8822)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI](D-RI)Sponsor
25 cosponsors22 D2 R1 I
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  • Agreed to SenateDec 13, 2013
  • Introduced in SenateSep 26, 2013
  1. Dec 13, 2013Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8813; text: CR S8821-8822)

  2. Dec 13, 2013Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8813; text: CR S8821-8822)

  3. Dec 13, 2013Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8821-8822)

  4. Sep 26, 2013IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6962)

  5. Sep 26, 2013IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentDec 13, 201382

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates the week of September 23 through September 29, 2013, as National Estuaries Week.

Acknowledges the importance of estuaries to sustaining employment in the United States and the nation's economic well-being and prosperity.

Expresses the intent of the Senate to continue working to understand, protect, and restore U.S. estuaries.

Introduced in SenateSep 26, 2013

Designates the week of September 23 through September 29, 2013, as National Estuaries Week.

Acknowledges the importance of estuaries to sustaining employment in the United States and the nation's economic well-being and prosperity.

Expresses the intent of the Senate to continue working to understand, protect, and restore U.S. estuaries.

A resolution designating the week of September 23 through September 29, 2013, as "National… — Informed