Topic

Commemorations

Bills 8,086 First seen 107th Most recent 110th

8,086 bills on this subject

Filed across 4 Congresses, from the 107th to the 110th, and most in the 110th at 2,420. 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
1,602 bills in the 107th Congress. Showing 301–330, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HCONRES 2 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued in honor of the United States Masters Swimming program. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. January 3, 2001
HJRES 125 Posthumously proclaiming soldiers of Asian descent who fought in the Civil War to be honorary citizens of the United States. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. November 14, 2002
HJRES 117 Approving the location of the commemorative work in the District of Columbia honoring former President John Adams. Became Public Law No: 107-315. December 2, 2002
HJRES 113 Recognizing the contributions of Patsy Takemoto Mink. Became Public Law No: 107-255. October 29, 2002
HJRES 108 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to guarantee the right to use and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the national motto. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. August 20, 2002
HJRES 107 To commend Sail Boston for its continuing advancement of the maritime heritage of nations, its commemoration of the nautical history of the United States, and its promotion, encouragement, and support of young cadets through training. Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. July 26, 2002
HJRES 104 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the Pledge of Allegiance. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. July 18, 2002
HJRES 103 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the Pledge of Allegiance. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. July 18, 2002
HJRES 102 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to guarantee the right to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. July 18, 2002
HJRES 100 Authorizing special awards to World War I and World War II veterans of the United States Navy Armed Guard. Executive Comment Requested from DOD. July 16, 2002
HJRES 95 Providing for the designation of a Medal of Honor Flag and for presentation of that flag to recipients of the Medal of Honor. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. June 25, 2002
HJRES 94 Honoring the members of the Massachusetts Air National Guard's 102nd Fighter Wing for their extraordinary performance, leadership, and dedication to duty in support of Operation Noble Eagle and in providing combat air patrols during and immediately following the terrorist attacks on the Nation on September 11, 2001. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. June 18, 2002
HJRES 89 Posthumously proclaiming Andrei Dmitrievich Sakharov to be an honorary citizen of the United States. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims. May 6, 2002
HJRES 83 Congratulating the United States Military Academy at West Point on its bicentennial anniversary, and commending its outstanding contributions to the Nation. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. March 11, 2002
HJRES 82 Recognizing the 91st birthday of Ronald Reagan. Became Public Law No: 107-143. February 14, 2002
HJRES 71 Amending title 36, United States Code, to designate September 11 as Patriot Day. Became Public Law No: 107-89. December 18, 2001
HJRES 61 Expressing the sense of the Senate and House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001. Laid on the table. See S.J. Res. 22 for further action. September 13, 2001
HJRES 60 Honoring Maureen Reagan on the occasion of her death and expressing condolences to her family, including her husband Dennis Revell and her daughter Rita Revell. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. December 5, 2001
HJRES 54 Students' Rights Resolution of 2001 Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. August 10, 2001
HJRES 42 Memorializing fallen firefighters by lowering the American flag to half-staff in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service in Emittsburg, Maryland. Became Public Law No: 107-51. October 16, 2001
HJRES 36 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 92. July 19, 2001
HJRES 15 Designating the square dance as the national folk dance of the United States. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization. February 13, 2001
HJRES 11 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the act of desecration of the flag of the United States and to set criminal penalties for that. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. February 12, 2001
HJRES 7 Recognizing the 90th birthday of Ronald Reagan. Became Public Law No: 107-1. February 15, 2001
HJRES 6 Recognizing Commodore John Barry as the first flag officer of the United States Navy. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. October 8, 2002
HR 5766 To create Federal advertising procurement opportunities for minority business concerns, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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. November 22, 2002
HR 5755 To authorize the establishment of a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to honor James Madison in recognition of his distinguished career in public service. Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands. November 19, 2002
HR 5748 Public Lands Forever Wild Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry. November 22, 2002
HR 5725 World Trade Center National Memorial Act Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands. November 19, 2002
HR 5717 To name the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Sunnyside, Queens, New York, as the "Thomas P. Noonan, Jr., Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic". Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. November 25, 2002

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