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 811–840, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HRES 610 Honoring Chief Charles Moose of the Montgomery County, Maryland, Police Department, and the local and Federal law enforcement officers who worked tirelessly to bring an end to the sniper shootings. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. November 13, 2002
HRES 599 Congratulating the Anaheim Angels for winning the 2002 World Series. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. November 15, 2002
HRES 598 Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Paul D. Wellstone, a Senator from the State of Minnesota. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. November 12, 2002
HRES 597 Congratulating the Anaheim Angels for winning the 2002 World Series championship. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. November 12, 2002
HRES 596 Recognizing Senator Henry Jackson, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the introduction of the Jackson-Vanik Amendment, and reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to combat human rights violations worldwide. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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. October 31, 2002
HRES 595 Mourning the death of Dr. Stephen E. Ambrose. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. October 24, 2002
HRES 593 Commemorating the 90th birthday of former First Lady Lady Bird Johnson. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1891) October 17, 2002
HRES 592 To recognize and appreciate the historical significance and the heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commend the PanCretan Association of America. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. October 16, 2002
HRES 591 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the National Park Service should form a committee for the purpose of establishing guidelines to launch a national design competition. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. November 15, 2002
HRES 589 Condemning the recent violent bombing in Indonesia and urging renewed effort for the international war on terrorism. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1896) October 17, 2002
HRES 588 To commend former President Jimmy Carter for being awarded the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize and for his lifetime of dedication to peace. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. October 15, 2002
HRES 584 Supporting the goals and ideas of a National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. November 12, 2002
HRES 583 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in remembrance of the victims of the Holocaust. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1839) October 11, 2002
HRES 582 Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of "National Runaway Prevention Month". Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. November 15, 2002
HRES 581 Recognizing the importance and accomplishments of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund. Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. November 25, 2002
HRES 576 Honoring the life of Dr. Roberto Cruz. Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. November 25, 2002
HRES 575 Honoring Erika Harold, Miss America 2003. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. October 8, 2002
HRES 572 Honoring the 225th anniversary of the signing of the Articles of Confederation. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. October 10, 2002
HRES 571 Honoring the life of David O. "Doc" Cooke, the "Mayor of the Pentagon". Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. October 10, 2002
HRES 569 Expressing support for the President's 2002 National Drug Control Strategy to reduce illegal drug use in the United States. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. October 7, 2002
HRES 567 Recognizing the importance of surface transportation infrastructure to interstate and international commerce and the traveling public and the contributions of the trucking, rail, intercity bus, and passenger transit industries to the economic well being of the United States. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. October 7, 2002
HRES 566 Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Patsy T. Mink, a Representative from Hawaii. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. October 1, 2002
HRES 565 Honoring Ernie Harwell. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1724) October 2, 2002
HRES 564 Recognizing the accomplishments of Ignacy Jan Paderewski as a musician, composer, statesman, and philanthropist and recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the return of his remains to Poland. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. September 30, 2002
HRES 563 Expressing the sense of the House regarding the importance of bone marrow donation, honoring the National Marrow Donor Program for its work in increasing bone marrow donations, and supporting National Marrow Awareness Month, and for other purposes. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. October 8, 2002
HRES 562 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a postage stamp should be issued in commemoration of Diwali, a festival celebrated by people of Indian origin. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1680-1681) September 30, 2002
HRES 561 Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic-serving institutions. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. October 1, 2002
HRES 558 Congratulating the Russian Federation and the citizens of Volgograd on the 60th anniversary of the Russian victory at Stalingrad. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. September 25, 2002
HRES 556 Recognizing the "Code Adam" child safety program, commending retail business establishments that have implemented programs to protect children from abduction, and urging retail business establishments that have not implemented such program to consider doing so. Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. October 8, 2002
HRES 555 Recognizing the continued importance of the trans-Atlantic relationship, promoting stronger relations with Europe by reaffirming the need for a continued and meaningful dialogue between the United States and Europe, and congratulating the Honorable Benjamin A. Gilman for his efforts to promote a strong trans-Atlantic dialogue. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. September 25, 2002

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