[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[S. Res. 67 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 67

             Designating March 2007 as ``Go Direct Month''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            February 1, 2007

Mrs. Dole submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
                               agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
             Designating March 2007 as ``Go Direct Month''.

Whereas the Department of the Treasury issued 57,000 checks worth approximately 
        $54,000,000 that were endorsed illegally in 2006;
Whereas the Department of the Treasury receives approximately 1,500,000 
        inquiries each year regarding problems with paper checks;
Whereas the use of direct deposit has resulted in more than $6,000,000,000 in 
        savings for the Federal Government since 1986;
Whereas more than 12,000,000 social security and other Federal benefit 
        recipients have yet to sign up for direct deposit;
Whereas the United States would generate approximately $120,000,000 in annual 
        savings if all Federal beneficiaries used direct deposit;
Whereas the use of direct deposit is a more secure, reliable, and cost effective 
        method of payment than paper checks because the use of direct deposit--

    (1) helps protect against identity theft and fraud;

    (2) provides easier access to funds during emergencies and natural 
disasters; and

    (3) provides citizens of the United States with more control over their 
money;

Whereas the Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve Banks have 
        launched ``Go Direct'', a national campaign organized to encourage the 
        people of the United States to use direct deposit for the receipt of 
        social security and other Federal benefits; and
Whereas, by working with financial institutions, advocacy groups, and community 
        organizations, the sponsors of ``Go Direct'' are educating the people of 
        the United States about the advantages of using direct deposit and 
        assisting people during the enrollment process: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of ``Go Direct'';
            (2) designates March 2007 as ``Go Direct Month'';
            (3) commends Federal, State, and local governments, and the 
        private sector, for promoting March as ``Go Direct Month''; and
            (4) encourages the people of the United States to--
                    (A) participate in events and awareness initiatives 
                held during the month of March;
                    (B) become informed about the convenience and 
                safety of direct deposit; and
                    (C) consider signing up for direct deposit of 
                social security or other Federal benefits.
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