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 841–870, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HRES 554 Honoring Paul Espinosa for an exceptional career in film and for contributing to a greater appreciation of Hispanic-Americans both past and present. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. September 25, 2002
HRES 549 Expressing appreciation for the Prime Minister of Great Britain for his loyal support and leadership in the war on terrorism and reaffirming the strong relationship between the people of the United States and Great Britain. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. October 8, 2002
HRES 548 Congratulating Lance Armstrong for winning the 2002 Tour de France. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. September 24, 2002
HRES 542 Congratulating the Bryan Packers American Legion baseball team from West Point, Mississippi, for their outstanding performance in winning the 2002 American Legion World Series. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. October 10, 2002
HRES 541 Recognizing the Reserve Forces Policy Board on its 50th anniversary. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. October 4, 2002
HRES 538 Honoring Johnny Unitas and extending condolences to his family on his passing. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 0 (Roll no. 426). (text: CR H6859-6860) October 1, 2002
HRES 536 Commending the staffs of members of Congress, the Capitol Police, the Office of the Attending Physician and his health care staff, and other members of the Capitol Hill community for their courage and professionalism during the days and weeks following the release of anthrax in Senator Daschle's office. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. October 16, 2002
HRES 535 Recognizing Tiger Woods for 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 Government Reform. September 18, 2002
HRES 534 Congratulating Arnold Palmer for his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship in golf. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. September 18, 2002
HRES 533 Welcoming Madame Chen Wu Sue-jen, the first lady of Taiwan, to Washington, D.C. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 24, 2002
HRES 532 Commending the Los Angeles Sparks basketball team for winning the 2002 Women's National Basketball Association championship. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. October 10, 2002
HRES 530 Congratulating the players, management, staff, and fans of the Oakland Athletics organization for setting the Major League Baseball record for the longest winning streak by an American League baseball team. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. October 1, 2002
HRES 529 Congratulating Martin Strel of the Republic of Slovenia for his historic athletic achievement as the first person to swim the length of the Mississippi River. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. September 17, 2002
HRES 523 Recognizing the contributions of historically Black colleges and universities. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 399). (text: CR 9/18/2002 H6307) September 19, 2002
HRES 522 Expressing gratitude for the foreign guest laborers, known as Braceros, who worked in the United States during the period from 1942 to 1964. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. October 1, 2002
HRES 520 Congratulating Bosnia and Herzegovina on the 10th anniversary of its independence. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. September 10, 2002
HRES 518 Recognizing National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week and the importance and accomplishments of historically Black colleges and universities. Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. November 14, 2002
HRES 516 Congratulating the Valley Sports American Little League baseball team from Louisville, Kentucky, for their outstanding performance in the Little League World Series. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 9, 2002
HRES 512 Honoring the Indian American Friendship Council. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. July 26, 2002
HRES 499 Condemning attempts to boycott Israeli scientific institutions and scholars. Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. October 3, 2002
HRES 494 Honoring the United States Youth Soccer National Championships at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Germantown, Maryland. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. July 18, 2002
HRES 492 Expressing gratitude for the 10-month-long World Trade Center cleanup and recovery efforts at the Fresh Kills Landfill on Staten Island, New York, following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 - 0 (Roll no. 325). (text: CR H5034) July 22, 2002
HRES 490 Concerning the formation of the African Union. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. July 17, 2002
HRES 487 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that General Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., should be recognized as a courageous warrior, an extraordinary officer, and a great American hero. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. August 1, 2002
HRES 485 Recognizing the importance of sports in fostering the leadership ability and success of women. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. July 15, 2002
HRES 484 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to epilepsy. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. July 15, 2002
HRES 482 Honoring Ted Williams and extending the condolences of the House of Representatives on his death. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 16, 2002
HRES 471 To recognize the significant contributions of Paul Ecke, Jr. to the poinsettia industry, and for other purposes. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 22, 2002
HRES 468 Transatlantic Security and NATO Enhancement Resolution of 2002 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. October 7, 2002
HRES 466 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in schools is constitutional, that the Congress deplores the decision of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and that the House of Representatives encourages every American to start their day by reciting the Pledge. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. June 26, 2002

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.