Topic

Commemorations

Bills 8,010 First seen 107th Most recent 110th

8,010 bills on this subject

Filed across 4 Congresses, from the 107th to the 110th, and most in the 110th at 2,412. 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
2,100 bills in the 109th Congress. Showing 31–60, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HCONRES 439 Calling on the President to order the flag to be flown at half-staff upon the death of any member of the Armed Forces dying from an injury or illness incurred in the line of duty. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. June 28, 2006
HCONRES 436 Congratulating Donald Andrew Hall for his selection by the Librarian of Congress as the 14th Poet Laureate of the United States and for his great accomplishments in prose and essays focusing on New England rural living, baseball, and how work conveys meaning to ordinary life. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. June 27, 2006
HCONRES 435 Congratulating Israel's Magen David Adom Society for achieving full membership in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Federation, and for other purposes. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. July 19, 2006
HCONRES 434 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Varian Fry, 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. June 22, 2006
HCONRES 433 Supporting the goals and ideals of National HIV Testing Day, and for other purposes. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. June 23, 2006
HCONRES 431 Calling on the President to proclaim 2007 as the "National Year of the Bible". Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. June 21, 2006
HCONRES 430 Recognizing the accomplishments of the American Council of Young Political Leaders for providing 40 years of international exchange programs, increasing international dialogue, and enhancing global understanding, and commemorating its 40th anniversary. Message on Senate action sent to the House. December 7, 2006
HCONRES 428 Expressing the sense of Congress in support of United States diplomatic personnel stationed at the United States Interests Section in Havana, Cuba. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. June 13, 2006
HCONRES 427 Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Message on Senate action sent to the House. July 12, 2006
HCONRES 426 Recognizing the Food and Drug Administration of the Department of Health and Human Services on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the Food and Drugs Act for the important service it provides to the Nation. Message on Senate action sent to the House. June 29, 2006
HCONRES 422 Supporting the goals and ideals of the Vigil for Lost Promise day. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. June 7, 2006
HCONRES 421 Expressing the sense of Congress and support for Greater Opportunities for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (GO-STEM) programs. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. June 14, 2006
HCONRES 420 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to promote public awareness of, and additional research relating to, Crohn's Disease. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. May 25, 2006
HCONRES 419 Recognizing and supporting the efforts of the State of New York to develop the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor, New York, and for other purposes. Message on Senate action sent to the House. December 7, 2006
HCONRES 416 Honoring the members of the Armed Forces serving as health care professionals in Iraq and Afghanistan, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. May 24, 2006
HCONRES 414 Recognizing and honoring the life achievements of Katherine Dunham for being one of the world's most respected dancers, a teacher, mentor, choreographer, author, actress, and humanitarian. Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education. July 14, 2006
HCONRES 413 Expressing appreciation for the life and service of Lloyd Bentsen and expressing sympathy to his family. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. May 23, 2006
HCONRES 412 Commemorating the thirty-ninth anniversary of the reunification of the city of Jerusalem. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. May 22, 2006
HCONRES 411 Commemorating the anniversary of, commending, and reaffirming the national motto of the United States on the 50th anniversary of its formal adoption. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. May 22, 2006
HCONRES 409 Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the ascension to the throne of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 22, 2006
HCONRES 408 Commending the Government of Canada for its renewed commitment to the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508. June 29, 2006
HCONRES 407 Condemning the decision by the city of St. Denis, France, to name a street in honor of Mumia Abu-Jamal, the convicted murderer of Philadelphia Police Officer Danny Faulkner. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. May 19, 2006
HCONRES 403 Expressing the sense of Congress with regard to the importance of Women's Health Week, which promotes awareness of diseases that affect women and which encourages women to take preventive measures to ensure good health. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. June 5, 2006
HCONRES 401 Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month, and for other purposes. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. May 15, 2006
HCONRES 399 Recognizing the 30th Anniversary of the victory of United States winemakers at the 1976 Paris Wine Tasting. Message on Senate action sent to the House. August 3, 2006
HCONRES 398 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Fish and Wildlife Service should incorporate consideration of global warming and sea-level rise into the comprehensive conservation plans for coastal national wildlife refuges, and for other purposes. Executive Comment Requested from Interior. May 8, 2006
HCONRES 395 Supporting the goals and ideas of a National Child Care Worthy Wage Day. Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. May 24, 2006
HCONRES 394 Supporting the goals and ideals of the Day of Silence with respect to discrimination and harassment faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals in schools. Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. May 24, 2006
HCONRES 393 Honoring the African Americans who have served in the Armed Forces. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. May 18, 2006
HCONRES 392 Recognizing the 58th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. May 3, 2006

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