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S.Res. 597Senate112th Congress (2011-2013)Passed Congress

A resolution to permit the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.

Sponsored by Patty MurraySen. Patty Murray (D-WA)
Introduced November 15, 2012

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6871; text as passed Senate: CR S6871; text of measure as introduced: CR S6858)

November 15, 2012

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6871; text as passed Senate: CR S6871; text of measure as introduced: CR S6858)

November 15, 2012

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Mary L. Landrieu
Sen. Mary L. LandrieuD-LA · Nov 15, 2012

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 597, which was submitted earlier today. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed…

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Agreed to SenateIssued November 15, 2012

III

112th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 597

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

November 15, 2012

Mrs. Murray (for herself and Mr. Burr) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

To permit the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.

1.

Collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings

(a)

In general

Notwithstanding any other provision of the rules or regulations of the Senate—

(1)

a Senator, officer of the Senate, or employee of the Senate may collect from another Senator, officer of the Senate, or employee of the Senate within Senate buildings nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving persons in need or members of the Armed Forces and the families of those members during the holiday season, if the charitable purposes do not otherwise violate any rule or regulation of the Senate or of Federal law; and

(2)

a Senator, officer of the Senate, or employee of the Senate may work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of donations described under paragraph (1).

(b)

Expiration

The authority provided by this resolution shall expire at the end of the second session of the 112th Congress.