Bill · S.Res. 286· Senate(119-SRES-286)
A resolution recognizing the life, achievements, and public service of former First Lady Barbara Pierce Bush on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
- Introduced
- 6/17/2025
- Last activity
- 6/17/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3442; text: CR S3441-3442)
- Sponsored by
- John Cornyn
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This Senate resolution recognizes the life, achievements, and public service of former First Lady Barbara Pierce Bush. It marks the occasion of her 100th birthday. The resolution honors her various roles, including serving as Second Lady and First Lady of the United States. It highlights her dedication to public literacy and her support for her husband and sons during their political careers. Finally, it celebrates her legacy as a model citizen and public servant.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The subject's work in literacy aimed to combat the cycle of poverty.
Would women be better off under this?+1
The resolution honors the unique historical achievements of a prominent woman.
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+1
The resolution notes her compassion toward AIDS patients during a hostile period.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Promotion of Literacy: Barbara Bush championed public literacy to combat the cycle of poverty in the United States and played a significant role in the passage of the National Literacy Act of 1991. (Whereas clauses regarding her time as Second Lady and First Lady; Resolved section 3).
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Support for AIDS Patients: She showed immense compassion to AIDS patients during a time when public opinion was hostile towards them. (Whereas clause regarding her time as First Lady).
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Establishment of Literacy Foundation: She established the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy in 1989. (Whereas clause regarding her time as First Lady).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For L G B T Q Community+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Students+1Good For Women+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+1
- 6/17/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3442; text: CR S3441-3442)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Ted CruzRepublican · Texas