A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to proclaim June 11,1978, as "American University Press Day" to commemorate the centennial of university press publishing in America.
Public Law 95-294 · S.J.Res. 140 · 95th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Jun 14, 1978 · Commemorations
Sponsor: Sen. Charles Mathias (R-MD)
Cosponsors: None
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 designate July 11, 1978, as "American University Press 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.
- Jun 14, 1978Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public Law 95-294.
- PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- Jun 13, 1978PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Jun 9, 1978FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.
- Jun 8, 1978FloorFloor · 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.