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Bills 352 First seen 107th Most recent 110th

352 bills on this subject

Filed across 4 Congresses, from the 107th to the 110th, and most in the 109th at 124. 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 110th
103 bills in the 108th Congress. Showing 61–90, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HR 1209 To extend the authority for the construction of a memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr., in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. September 24, 2003
HR 1174 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 Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. March 28, 2003
HR 1017 To authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. in recognition of his outstanding and enduring contributions to the Nation. Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. March 14, 2003
HR 1016 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 1 Dollar Coin Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. March 28, 2003
HR 1015 Thurgood Marshall Commemorative Coin Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. March 28, 2003
HR 1012 Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site Act Became Public Law No: 108-192. December 19, 2003
HR 692 Racial Equity and Fair Treatment Act of 2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources. March 3, 2003
HR 601 To direct the Architect of the Capitol to enter into a contract to revise the statue commemorating women's suffrage located in the rotunda of the United States Capitol to include a likeness of Sojourner Truth. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. February 5, 2003
HR 40 Commission to Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1146) June 16, 2004
HRES 826 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Pasqualine J. Gibbons of Denver, Colorado, an African American woman who valiantly served her country in the Army Air Corps during World War II, was unfairly passed over for promotion and should have held the grade of technical sergeant, rather than private first class, upon her discharge from the service on January 2, 1946. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. October 6, 2004
HRES 509 Honoring and recognizing the achievements of Thurgood Marshall and encouraging Congress to award him the Congressional Gold Medal. Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. March 1, 2004
HRES 386 Honoring the life and accomplishments of Althea Gibson, a pioneer who left an indelible mark on sports, breaking the color barrier in the sport of tennis in the 1950s and helping pave the way for future generations of black athletes. Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization. October 20, 2003
HRES 381 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating the Fisk Jubilee Singers. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. September 30, 2003
HRES 224 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should provide adequate funding to protect the integrity of the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site. Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands. May 12, 2003
HRES 116 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that A. Philip Randolph should be recognized for his lifelong leadership and work to end discrimination and secure equal employment and labor opportunities for all Americans. Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. March 17, 2003
HRES 115 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Sugar Ray Robinson should be recognized for his athletic achievements and commitment to young people. Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization. March 5, 2003
HRES 114 Honoring the life of Betty Shabazz. Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization. March 11, 2003
HRES 101 Urging the President to present posthumously a Presidential Citizens Medal to Frederick Douglass in recognition of his achievements in civil rights and service to the nation. Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization. March 5, 2003
S 2600 A bill to direct the Architect of the Capitol to enter into a contract to revise the statue commemorating women's suffrage located in the rotunda of the United States Capitol to include a likeness of Sojourner Truth. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR 6/25/2004 S7479) June 24, 2004
S 2594 Faircare Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR 6/25/2004 S7455-7461) June 24, 2004
S 2179 A bill to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Reverend Oliver L. Brown. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. March 9, 2004
S 2146 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Commemorative Coin Act of 2004 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. February 27, 2004
S 1764 A bill to designate the building located at 493 Auburn Avenue, N.E., in Atlanta, Georgia, as the "John Lewis Civil Rights Institute". Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. October 21, 2003
S 1590 A bill to redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service, located at 315 Empire Boulevard in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York, as the "James E. Davis Post Office Building". Became Public Law No: 108-141. December 1, 2003
S 1521 Edward H. McDaniel American Legion Post No. 22 Land Conveyance Act Senate agreed to the amendment of the House to the title of the bill by by Unanimous Consent. December 7, 2004
S 1465 A bill to authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of Congress honoring Wilma G. Rudolph, in recognition of her enduring contributions to humanity and women's athletics in the United States and the world. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9975) July 25, 2003
S 1368 A bill to authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King , Jr. (posthumously) and his widow Coretta Scott King in recognition of their contributions to the Nation on behalf of the civil rights movement. Became Public Law No: 108-368. October 25, 2004
S 1292 SEARCH Act of 2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and the Census. July 1, 2004
S 1266 A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Dr. Dorothy Height, in recognition of her many contributions to the Nation. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. June 13, 2003
S 1157 National Museum of African American History and Culture Act Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. June 24, 2003

Subjects are the headings the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, not labels written here, so the wording is theirs. Bills are listed newest first by their latest action. A bill carries several subjects, so it appears under each of them. Records come from Congress.gov.