SRES 530 United States Senate · 117th Congress

A resolution designating March 4, 2022, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".

This resolution designates March 4, 2022, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day" to recognize the value of speech and debate programs in schools. It does not create new laws or allocate funds but encourages schools, communities, and individuals to celebrate these educational activities. The resolution highlights how speech and debate develop critical skills like communication, critical thinking, and civic engagement for students. It is a symbolic gesture with no direct impact on policy or affected populations.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2022
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2022
House Passage
President
Introduced Mar 2, 2022 Last action Mar 2, 2022
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Mar 2, 2022
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S959; text: CR S953)
upper
Mar 2, 2022
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 S959; text: CR S953)
upper
Mar 2, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors

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