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 211–240, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HCONRES 166 Recognizing the invaluable contribution of Native American Veterans and honoring their service to the Nation. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Procurement. January 28, 2002
HCONRES 163 Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressing the sense of Congress that history be regarded as a means of understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. June 20, 2001
HCONRES 161 Honoring the 19 United States servicemen who died in the terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers military housing compound in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, on June 25, 1996. Message on Senate action sent to the House. July 15, 2002
HCONRES 160 Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should continue to honor its commitment to the United States aviators who lost their lives flying for France during World War I by appropriating sufficient funds to restore the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial. Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe. August 8, 2001
HCONRES 158 Recognizing the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and its residents for their dedication to building a community that respects ecological integrity, promotes social well-being, and creates economic vitality. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization. June 19, 2001
HCONRES 157 Recognizing and honoring Joseph Henry for his significant and distinguished role in the development and advancement of science and electricity. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. November 28, 2001
HCONRES 156 Congratulating John R. Kopicki, the Fannie E. Rippel Foundation, and the Schering-Plough Corporation, for receipt of certain awards. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. June 18, 2001
HCONRES 154 Honoring the continued commitment of the Army National Guard combat units deployed in support of Army operations in Bosnia, recognizing the sacrifices made by the members of those units while away from their jobs and families during those deployments, recognizing the important role of all National Guard and Reserve personnel at home and abroad to the national security of the United States, and acknowledging, honoring, and expressing appreciation for the critical support by employers of the Guard and Reserve. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. June 20, 2001
HCONRES 153 Commending the Council for Chemical Research for publishing a new study, entitled "Measuring Up: Research & Development Counts in the Chemical Industry". Referred to the House Committee on Science. June 7, 2001
HCONRES 151 Expressing continuing sympathy for the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck the Republic of India on January 26, 2001, and support for ongoing aid efforts. Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia. August 8, 2001
HCONRES 150 Expressing the sense of Congress that Erik Weihenmayer's achievement of becoming the first blind person to climb Mount Everest demonstrates the abilities and potential of all blind people and other individuals with disabilities. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3831) July 10, 2001
HCONRES 149 Permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to present posthumously a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Charles M. Schulz. Message on Senate action sent to the House. June 7, 2001
HCONRES 147 Supporting the efforts and activities of individuals, organizations, institutions, and other entities to honor fatherhood on Father's Day. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization. June 6, 2001
HCONRES 143 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Paul Leroy Robeson. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. May 24, 2001
HCONRES 140 Congratulating the University of Minnesota and its faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the University of Minnesota, for outstanding teaching, research, and service to Minnesota, the Nation, and the world. Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. August 10, 2001
HCONRES 139 Welcoming His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, on his visit to the United States and commemorating the 1700th anniversary of the acceptance of Christianity in Armenia. Message on Senate action sent to the House. May 26, 2001
HCONRES 138 Supporting the goals and ideas of National Community Residential Care Month. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization. May 21, 2001
HCONRES 137 Honoring the 129 sailors and civilians lost aboard the U.S.S. Thresher on April 10, 1963, and urging the Secretary of the Army to erect a memorial to this tragedy in Arlington National Cemetery. Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. June 5, 2001
HCONRES 135 Expressing the sense of the Congress welcoming President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan to the United States. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. May 17, 2001
HCONRES 133 Expressing the sense of Congress relating to remarks by the President of Syria concerning Israel. Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia. June 11, 2001
HCONRES 131 Congratulating the Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the tenth anniversary of the reestablishment of their full independence. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. August 2, 2001
HCONRES 130 Authorizing printing of the book entitled "Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in Congress". Message on Senate action sent to the House. November 13, 2001
HCONRES 129 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the establishment of Million Mom March Day. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization. May 18, 2001
HCONRES 127 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring Roy Campanella, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. May 3, 2001
HCONRES 125 Recognizing the founding of the Alliance for Reform and Democracy in Asia, and for other purposes. Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights. May 21, 2001
HCONRES 124 Promoting national unity and family renewal. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization. May 18, 2001
HCONRES 121 Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Government should conduct a policy review of its relations with the People's Republic of China. Referred to the Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific. May 21, 2001
HCONRES 118 Urging the return of portraits painted by Dina Babbitt during her internment at Auschwitz that are now in the possession of the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum. Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe. May 21, 2001
HCONRES 117 Expressing sympathy to the family, friends, and co-workers of Veronica "Roni" Bowers and Charity Bowers. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. May 2, 2001
HCONRES 116 Recommending the integration of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Received in the Senate. October 8, 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.