A resolution recognizing May 3, 2018, as the 30th anniversary of the National Day of Prayer established under the Act entitled "An act to provide for setting aside the first Thursday in May as the date on which the National Day of Prayer is celebrated", approved May 5, 1988, which was signed by President Ronald Reagan on May 5, 1988.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 Jan 2019): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8059-8060)
What this bill does
This Senate resolution, S.Res. 744, recognizes May 3, 2018, as the 30th anniversary of the National Day of Prayer. This day was established by a 1988 law, which set aside the first Thursday in May for prayer and meditation.
The resolution would express support for the continued annual recognition of the National Day of Prayer. It also encourages people to reaffirm the importance of prayer in the nation's heritage and the role faith has played in U.S. history.
This resolution was introduced in the Senate in January 2019 during the 115th Congress. It was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary but did not receive a vote before the session ended.
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Official summary
Recognizes the 30th anniversary of the National Day of Prayer.
Timeline
2 Jan 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8059-8060)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 744 do?
- This Senate resolution, S.Res. 744, recognizes May 3, 2018, as the 30th anniversary of the National Day of Prayer. This day was established by a 1988 law, which set aside the first Thursday in May for prayer and meditation. The resolution would express support for the continued annual recognition of the National Day of Prayer. It also encourages people to reaffirm the importance of prayer in the nation's heritage and the role faith has played in U.S. history. This resolution was introduced in the Senate in January 2019 during the 115th Congress. It was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary but did not receive a vote before the session ended.
- Has S.Res. 744 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 744. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 744?
- S.Res. 744 was sponsored by Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] (R-OK), with 13 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 744?
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8059-8060) (2 Jan 2019).
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