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111th Congress (2009-2010)
S.RES.691.ATS
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SRES 691 ATS
November 30, 2010
Mr. REID (for himself and Mr. MCCONNELL) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
- Resolved,
SECTION 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, or employee of the Senate may collect from another Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate within Senate buildings nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving those in need or members of the Armed Services and their families 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, or employee of the Senate may work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of donations described in paragraph (1).
- (b) Expiration- The authority provided by this resolution shall expire at the end of the 2nd session of the 111th Congress.