A resolution expressing support for the designation of January 28, 2012, as “National Data Privacy Day”.
Latest action (30 Jan 2012): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
What this bill does
S.Res. 358 is a simple resolution introduced in the 112th Congress by Senator John "Jay" Rockefeller (D-WV). Its stated purpose, as reflected in its title, is to express the Senate's support for designating January 28, 2012, as "National Data Privacy Day." The full text of the resolution has not been published in the materials available here, so the specific findings, language, or details the resolution contains beyond this stated purpose are not known.
As a simple resolution, this measure does not create law, impose requirements, or carry the force of a statute. It is a statement of the Senate's position and does not directly affect individuals, businesses, or government agencies in a binding way. Its primary effect is symbolic, signaling congressional recognition of an issue—in this case, data privacy—on a specific date.
Regarding process: S.Res. 358 was introduced on January 30, 2012, and on the same day was considered and agreed to by the Senate without amendment, along with a preamble, by unanimous consent. Because it is a simple resolution, this action completed the legislative process; it did not require House action or presidential signature, and no further steps remain.
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Official summary
This simple resolution was agreed to on January 30, 2012. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.
Timeline
30 Jan 2012
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 358 do?
- S.Res. 358 is a simple resolution introduced in the 112th Congress by Senator John "Jay" Rockefeller (D-WV). Its stated purpose, as reflected in its title, is to express the Senate's support for designating January 28, 2012, as "National Data Privacy Day." The full text of the resolution has not been published in the materials available here, so the specific findings, language, or details the resolution contains beyond this stated purpose are not known. As a simple resolution, this measure does not create law, impose requirements, or carry the force of a statute. It is a statement of the Senate's position and does not directly affect individuals, businesses, or government agencies in a binding way. Its primary effect is symbolic, signaling congressional recognition of an issue—in this case, data privacy—on a specific date. Regarding process: S.Res. 358 was introduced on January 30, 2012, and on the same day was considered and agreed to by the Senate without amendment, along with a preamble, by unanimous consent. Because it is a simple resolution, this action completed the legislative process; it did not require House action or presidential signature, and no further steps remain.
- Has S.Res. 358 become law?
- Yes. S.Res. 358 has been enacted. Status last updated 30 Jan 2012.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 358?
- S.Res. 358 was sponsored by Sen. John “Jay” Rockefeller [D-WV, 1985-2014] (Democrat-WV), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 358?
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (30 Jan 2012).
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