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 931–960, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HRES 280 Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. November 7, 2001
HRES 276 Praising Joseph Vincent Paterno for his steadfast commitment to academics, service, and citizenship, and congratulating Joseph Vincent Paterno for his many coaching accomplishments, including his 324th career coaching victory. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. November 13, 2001
HRES 275 Honoring the continuing service and commitment of the members of the National Guard and Reserve units activated in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. January 28, 2002
HRES 269 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to honor the life and achievements of 19th Century Italian-American inventor Antonio Meucci, and his work in the invention of the telephone. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 11, 2002
HRES 266 Congratulating Barry Bonds on his spectacular, record-breaking season for the San Francisco Giants and Major League Baseball. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization. October 31, 2001
HRES 262 Congratulating Barry Bonds for setting the record of 73 home runs in a single season. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization. October 31, 2001
HRES 261 Recognizing the historical significance of the Aquia sandstone quarries of Government Island in Stafford County, Virginia, for their contributions to the construction of the Capital of the United States. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 30, 2002
HRES 260 Waiving clause 5(a) of rule XII of the rules of the House of Representatives to permit introduction and consideration of a bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to designate September 11 as United We Stand Remembrance Day. Referred to the House Committee on Rules. October 10, 2001
HRES 259 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the establishment of a National Day of Appreciation for Emergency Response and Rescue Workers. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization. October 15, 2001
HRES 254 Supporting the goals of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization. October 15, 2001
HRES 253 Recommending the integration of the Slovak Republic into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. October 7, 2002
HRES 251 Recognizing the League of United Latin American Citizens for sponsoring LULAC Senior Citizens Week in California, and commending the League for providing more than 70 years of service to Hispanic Americans of all ages. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization. November 28, 2001
HRES 247 Honoring Cal Ripken, Jr., for an outstanding career, congratulating him on his retirement, and thanking him for his contributions to baseball, to the State of Maryland, and to the Nation. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization. November 28, 2001
HRES 243 Honoring Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, the rescue workers, and the residents of New York, New York, for their valiant efforts in responding to the terrorist attack. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization. September 26, 2001
HRES 239 Terrorist Victims Flag Memorial Resolution of 2001 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 15, 2001
HRES 235 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the goals of the Words Can Heal Campaign. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. November 13, 2001
HRES 234 Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Floyd Spence, a Representative from South Carolina. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 5, 2001
HRES 231 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Child's Day ought to be established. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization. August 13, 2001
HRES 228 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the 55th anniversary of the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce, California, and its outstanding leadership for Lynwood business owners. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1034) June 13, 2002
HRES 227 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the 80th Anniversary of the city of Lynwood, California, and its role as a flourishing, multi-cultural city in Los Angeles County. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization. August 13, 2001
HRES 226 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a Children's Vision Awareness Day. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization. August 13, 2001
HRES 225 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating the Fisk Jubilee Singers. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1539-1540) August 3, 2001
HRES 224 Honoring the New Jersey State Law Enforcement Officers Association. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. November 1, 2001
HRES 222 Congratulating Ukraine on the tenth anniversary of re-establishment of its independence. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. August 2, 2001
HRES 215 Honoring the Colorado Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims. August 6, 2001
HRES 212 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia, and Related Intolerance presents a unique opportunity to address global discrimination. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 30, 2001
HRES 208 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a postage stamp should be issued in honor of Zora Neale Hurston. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. July 25, 2001
HRES 202 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the establishment of a Summer Emergency Blood Donor Season to encourage eligible donors in the United States to donate blood. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. September 5, 2001
HRES 201 Honoring four firefighters who lost their lives fighting the Thirtymile Fire in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 23, 2001
HRES 200 Relating to the transfer of Slobodan Milosevic, and other alleged war criminals, to the International Criminal Tribunal for Yugoslavia, and for other purposes. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote. August 2, 2001

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