Senate Resolution
S.Res. 61
A resolution designating March 3, 2023, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".
Primary Sponsor
Chuck Grassley
Senator
Cosponsors
16
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Summary
This resolution designates March 3, 2023, as National Speech and Debate Education Day. It recognizes the importance of speech and debate programs in developing critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills in students.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S401-402; text: CR S400)
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This resolution designates March 3, 2023, as National Speech and Debate Education Day. It recognizes the importance of speech and debate programs in developing critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills in students.
- Bill Number
- 61
- Sponsor
- Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
- Introduced
- 10/28/2025
- Status
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou
- Policy Area
- Education
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- Title
- A resolution designating March 3, 2023, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".
- Bill Number
- 61
- Sponsor
- Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
- Status
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou
- Introduced
- 10/28/2025
- Summary
- This resolution designates March 3, 2023, as National Speech and Debate Education Day. It recognizes the importance of speech and debate programs in developing critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills in students.
Data from Congress.gov
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