Topic

Commemorations

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 151–180, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HCONRES 272 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the crash of American Airlines Flight 587. Message on Senate action sent to the House. December 11, 2001
HCONRES 271 Expressing the sense of the Congress that public awareness and education about the importance of health care coverage is of the utmost priority and that a National Importance of Health Care Coverage Month should be established to promote these goals. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. May 8, 2002
HCONRES 270 Expressing the sense of Congress that Americans should take time during Native American Heritage Month to recognize the many accomplishments and contributions made by native peoples. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. November 28, 2001
HCONRES 266 Honoring veterans by requesting that television and radio stations provide a moment of silence or a public service announcement on November 11 at 11 a.m. each year. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. November 8, 2001
HCONRES 265 Expressing appreciation to Turkey for offering to provide special forces in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. November 7, 2001
HCONRES 264 Expressing the sense of Congress to welcome the Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on the occasion of his visit to the United States, and to affirm that India is a valued friend and partner and an important ally in the campaign against international terrorism. Message on Senate action sent to the House. November 13, 2001
HCONRES 259 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the relief efforts undertaken by charitable organizations and the people of the United States in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. December 12, 2001
HCONRES 257 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the men and women of the United States Postal Service have done an outstanding job of collecting, processing, sorting, and delivering the mail during this time of national emergency. Committee on Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation and Federal Services. November 16, 2001
HCONRES 255 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the 30th anniversary of the enactment of the Clean Water Act. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. February 27, 2002
HCONRES 254 Encouraging the people of the United States to celebrate the 300th anniversary of William Penn's Charter of Privileges, the 250th anniversary of the Liberty Bell, and the 225th anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. November 14, 2001
HCONRES 252 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a series of postage stamps should be issued in recognition of the recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. October 23, 2001
HCONRES 250 Honoring the United States Capitol Police for their commitment to security at the Capitol. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. October 16, 2001
HCONRES 247 Recognizing and honoring the service of the men and women who volunteer their time to participate in funeral honor guards at the interment or memorialization of deceased veterans of the uniformed services of the United States at national cemeteries across the country. Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. October 31, 2001
HCONRES 245 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued to honor coal miners. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. October 9, 2001
HCONRES 244 Authorizing the printing of a revised edition of the publication entitled "Our Flag". Message on Senate action sent to the House. December 10, 2001
HCONRES 243 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor should be presented to the public safety officers who have perished and select other public safety officers who deserve special recognition for outstanding valor above and beyond the call of duty in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. Message on Senate action sent to the House. April 19, 2002
HCONRES 242 Recognizing Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's success in promoting democracy and its continuing contribution to United States national interests. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. December 6, 2001
HCONRES 241 Expressing the sense of the Congress that trained service dogs should be recognized for their service in the rescue and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization. October 15, 2001
HCONRES 236 Expressing the sense of the Congress in support of the "National Wash America Campaign". Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. September 24, 2001
HCONRES 235 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the establishment of a National Day of Remembrance. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization. September 26, 2001
HCONRES 233 Expressing the profound sorrow of the Congress for the death and injuries suffered by first responders as they endeavored to save innocent people in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. October 31, 2001
HCONRES 232 Expressing the sense of the Congress in honoring the crew and passengers of United Airlines Flight 93. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. December 6, 2001
HCONRES 230 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the establishment of a National Day of Remembrance. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization. September 24, 2001
HCONRES 226 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued in honor of Melvin Jones. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. September 13, 2001
HCONRES 225 Expressing the sense of the Congress that, as a symbol of solidarity following the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, every United States citizen is encouraged to display the flag of the United States. Message on Senate action sent to the House. September 14, 2001
HCONRES 224 Expressing the sense of the Congress that, as a symbol of solidarity following the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, every United States citizen is encouraged to display the flag of the United States. For Further Action See H.Con.Res.225. September 28, 2001
HCONRES 223 Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a prayer vigil in memory of those who lost their lives in the events of September 11, 2001. Message on Senate action sent to the House. September 13, 2001
HCONRES 218 Honoring Robert Hautman for winning the 2001-2002 Federal Duck Stamp Contest. Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans. September 7, 2001
HCONRES 217 Recognizing the historic significance of the fiftieth anniversary of the alliance between Australia and the United States under the ANZUS Treaty, paying tribute to the United States-Australia relationship, reaffirming the importance of economic and security cooperation between the United States and Australia, and welcoming the state visit by Australian Prime Minister John Howard. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. October 17, 2001
HCONRES 216 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative stamp should be issued honoring Felix Octavius Carr Darley. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. September 5, 2001

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.