A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to issue a proclamation designating Sunday, September 14, 1975, as "National Saint Elizabeth Seton Day".
Public Law 94-95 · S.J.Res. 125 · 94th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Gerald Ford (R) on Sep 11, 1975 · Commemorations
Sponsor: Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-MA)
Cosponsors (10): Sen. Charles Mathias, Sen. John Beall,
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation designating Sunday, September 14, 1975, as "National Saint Elizabeth Seton Day."
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 10 actions.
- Sep 11, 1975Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 94-95.
- Sep 10, 1975PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Sep 9, 1975FloorFloor · Measure passed House in lieu of H.J.Res. 597.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
- Sep 8, 1975FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.