Topic

Athletes

Bills 1,256 First seen 107th Most recent 119th

1,256 bills on this subject

Filed across 13 Congresses, from the 107th to the 119th, and most in the 111th at 157. A subject is a heading the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, and a bill usually carries several, so these are the bills that touch this subject rather than the bills only about it.

Bills by Congress 107th to 119th
157 bills in the 111th Congress. Showing 1–30, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HCONRES 140 Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to honor Wilton "Wilt" Chamberlain. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. June 3, 2009
HCONRES 123 Recognizing the historical and national significance of the many contributions of John William Heisman to the sport of football. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. July 22, 2009
HCONRES 91 Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arthur "Jack" Johnson for the 1913 racially motivated conviction of Johnson, which diminished his athletic, cultural, and historic significance, and tarnished his reputation. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. April 27, 2009
HCONRES 79 Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to honor Wilton "Wilt" Chamberlain. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. March 24, 2009
HR 5220 Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. May 20, 2010
HR 5190 Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. May 27, 2010
HR 2648 To authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Muhammad Ali in recognition of his contributions to the Nation. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. June 2, 2009
HR 1244 To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Tiger Woods, in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship, and in breaking barriers with grace and dignity by showing that golf is a sport for all people. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. March 2, 2009
HR 1243 To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Arnold Palmer in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship in golf. Became Public Law No: 111-65. September 30, 2009
HR 523 Professional Boxing Amendments Act of 2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. January 15, 2009
HR 187 Baseball Diplomacy Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. February 9, 2009
HRES 1767 Commending the Wisconsin Badger football team for an outstanding season and 2011 Rose Bowl bid. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. December 17, 2010
HRES 1761 Congratulating Auburn University quarterback and College Park, Georgia, native Cameron Newton on winning the 2010 Heisman Trophy for being the most outstanding college football player in the United States. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. December 15, 2010
HRES 1760 Congratulating the San Francisco Giants on winning the 2010 World Series Championship. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. December 14, 2010
HRES 1747 Congratulating the Colorado Rapids soccer club for winning the 2010 Major League Soccer Championship. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. December 1, 2010
HRES 1730 Commending Bobby Thomson. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. November 18, 2010
HRES 1704 Honoring the 2500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. December 8, 2010
HRES 1703 Congratulating the Warner Robins Little League softball team from Warner Robins, Georgia, on winning the 2010 Little League Softball World Series. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. September 29, 2010
HRES 1671 Congratulating the Seattle Storm for their remarkable season and winning the 2010 Women's National Basketball Association Championship. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. September 28, 2010
HRES 1657 Congratulating Ichiro Suzuki, outfielder for the Seattle Mariners, for becoming the first player in the history of Major League Baseball with at least 200 base hits in 10 consecutive seasons. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. September 23, 2010
HRES 1546 Congratulating the Washington Stealth for winning the National Lacrosse League Championship. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 30, 2010
HRES 1533 Congratulating the Augusta State University Jaguars men's golf team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division I Golf Championship. Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. October 13, 2010
HRES 1527 Congratulating the United States Men's National Soccer Team for its inspiring performance in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 30, 2010
HRES 1491 Congratulating the University of South Carolina Gamecocks on winning the 2010 NCAA Division I College World Series. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 20, 2010
HRES 1480 Commending the University of Southern California Trojan men's tennis team for its victory in the 2010 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men's Tennis Championship. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 14, 2010
HRES 1479 Supporting the United States Paralympics, honoring the Paralympic athletes, and for other purposes. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 30, 2010
HRES 1461 Supporting Olympic Day on June 23, 2010, and congratulating Team USA and World Fit participants. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. December 22, 2010
HRES 1456 Congratulating the University of Dayton men's basketball team for winning the 2010 National Invitation Tournament basketball championship. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 26, 2010
HRES 1450 Congratulating the Texas A&M University Aggies for winning the men's and women's NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championship. Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. September 13, 2010
HRES 1439 Congratulating the Chicago Blackhawks on winning the 2010 Stanley Cup Championship. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 29, 2010

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