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 181–210, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HCONRES 215 Expressing the sense of Congress that a series of postage stamps should be issued to commemorate each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the territories of Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1518) August 3, 2001
HCONRES 212 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of William C. Velasquez, the national Hispanic civic leader. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1523) August 3, 2001
HCONRES 211 Commending Daw Aung San Suu Kyi on the 10th anniversary of her receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the Government of Burma. Message on Senate action sent to the House. January 23, 2002
HCONRES 210 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the establishment of a Disability Arts Month. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization. August 13, 2001
HCONRES 207 Recognizing the important contributions of the Youth For Life: Remembering Walter Payton initiative and encouraging participation in this nationwide effort to educate young people about organ and tissue donation. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. August 10, 2001
HCONRES 205 Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating Langston Hughes, a great American literary figure. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. July 30, 2001
HCONRES 204 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the establishment of National Character Counts Week. Message on Senate action sent to the House. October 12, 2001
HCONRES 203 Congratulating Ukraine on the tenth anniversary of re-establishment of its independence. Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe. August 13, 2001
HCONRES 199 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the national nutrition program for the elderly, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of its establishment. Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education. December 3, 2001
HCONRES 198 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding civil unrest in Jamaica. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. August 13, 2001
HCONRES 197 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the establishment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization. July 30, 2001
HCONRES 192 Recognizing the many contributions of Timothy John Lynch, Sr., to the East Bay, California, community. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization. July 30, 2001
HCONRES 191 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the importance of parents and children eating dinner together as a family. Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. December 3, 2001
HCONRES 190 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. July 31, 2001
HCONRES 189 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding inflammatory bowel disease. Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote. September 5, 2002
HCONRES 187 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of Harold Washington, the 42d mayor of Chicago. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. July 18, 2001
HCONRES 186 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the establishment of a Parents Week to recognize and support parents who actively participate in the lives of their children. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization. July 23, 2001
HCONRES 184 Providing for a National Day of Reconciliation. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. October 24, 2001
HCONRES 183 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United States Congressional Philharmonic Society and its mission of promoting musical excellence throughout the educational system and encouraging people of all ages to commit to the love and expression of musical performance. Message on Senate action sent to the House. September 13, 2002
HCONRES 182 Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1313-1314) July 11, 2001
HCONRES 179 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the establishment of a National Health Center Week to raise awareness of health services provided by community, migrant, public housing, and homeless health centers. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. August 3, 2001
HCONRES 178 Concerning persecution of Montagnard peoples in Vietnam. Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent. July 25, 2001
HCONRES 177 Expressing the sense of the Congress that all workers deserve fair treatment and safe working conditions, and honoring Dolores Huerta for her commitment to the improvement of working conditions for children, women, and farm worker families. Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. August 10, 2001
HCONRES 174 Authorizing the Rotunda of the Capitol to be used on July 26, 2001, for a ceremony to present Congressional Gold Medals to the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers. Message on Senate action sent to the House. July 12, 2001
HCONRES 173 International Human Rights Equality Resolution Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights. August 8, 2001
HCONRES 172 Recognizing and honoring the Young Men's Christian Association on the occasion of its 150th anniversary in the United States. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. June 27, 2001
HCONRES 171 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding graduated driver's license programs. Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. June 22, 2001
HCONRES 169 Directing the Architect of the Capitol to enter into a contract for the design and construction of a monument to commemorate the contributions of minority women to women's suffrage and to the participation of women in public life, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. June 20, 2001
HCONRES 168 Expressing the sense of Congress in support of victims of torture. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. July 11, 2001
HCONRES 167 Recognizing the International Olympic Committee for its work to bring about understanding of individuals and different cultures, for its focus on protecting the civil rights of its participants, for its rules of intolerance against discriminatory acts, and for its goal of promoting world peace through sports. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. June 20, 2001

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