A resolution expressing support for the designation of January 28, 2014, as “National Data Privacy Day”.
Latest action (27 Jan 2014): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
What this bill does
S.Res. 337 is a simple Senate resolution expressing support for designating January 28, 2014, as "National Data Privacy Day." As a simple resolution, it is a statement of the Senate's position rather than a law; it does not create new legal requirements, funding, or regulations. The full text of the resolution, including any specific findings or reasoning included in its preamble, has not been made available in the material provided, so the details beyond its stated purpose cannot be summarized here.
Because this is a symbolic measure, it does not directly regulate individuals, businesses, or government agencies. Its effect is limited to formally putting the Senate on record as supporting recognition of data privacy issues on the specified date. It does not by itself change any privacy laws or impose obligations on companies, government bodies, or the public.
The resolution was introduced by Senator John "Jay" Rockefeller (D-WV) on January 27, 2014, and was submitted, considered, and agreed to that same day by unanimous consent, with a preamble and without amendment. For a simple resolution, this action completes the legislative process — no further votes, presidential signature, or additional steps are required or possible.
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Official summary
This simple resolution was agreed to on January 27, 2014. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.
Timeline
27 Jan 2014
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 337 do?
- S.Res. 337 is a simple Senate resolution expressing support for designating January 28, 2014, as "National Data Privacy Day." As a simple resolution, it is a statement of the Senate's position rather than a law; it does not create new legal requirements, funding, or regulations. The full text of the resolution, including any specific findings or reasoning included in its preamble, has not been made available in the material provided, so the details beyond its stated purpose cannot be summarized here. Because this is a symbolic measure, it does not directly regulate individuals, businesses, or government agencies. Its effect is limited to formally putting the Senate on record as supporting recognition of data privacy issues on the specified date. It does not by itself change any privacy laws or impose obligations on companies, government bodies, or the public. The resolution was introduced by Senator John "Jay" Rockefeller (D-WV) on January 27, 2014, and was submitted, considered, and agreed to that same day by unanimous consent, with a preamble and without amendment. For a simple resolution, this action completes the legislative process — no further votes, presidential signature, or additional steps are required or possible.
- Has S.Res. 337 become law?
- Yes. S.Res. 337 has been enacted. Status last updated 27 Jan 2014.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 337?
- S.Res. 337 was sponsored by Sen. John “Jay” Rockefeller [D-WV, 1985-2014] (Democrat-WV), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 337?
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (27 Jan 2014).
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