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
2,116 bills in the 109th Congress. Showing 871–900, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HRES 959 Recognizing and supporting the success of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 in increasing adoption and the efforts the Act has spurred including National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month, and encouraging adoption throughout the year. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 19, 2006
HRES 956 Congratulating the Department of Agronomy in the College of Agriculture at Kansas State University for 100 years of excellent service to Kansas agriculture. Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development, and Research. August 3, 2006
HRES 953 Commending the Republic of Cyprus and thanking the Cypriot people for their support and assistance in the evacuation of Americans fleeing Lebanon. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. July 26, 2006
HRES 949 Commending the people and Government of Romania, on the occasion of the visit of Romanian President Traian Basescu to the United States, for the strong relationship between Romania and the United States. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. July 26, 2006
HRES 948 Recognizing the dedication of the employees at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Stennis Space Center who, during and after Hurricane Katrina's assault on Mississippi, provided shelter and medical care to storm evacuees and logistical support for storm recovery efforts, while effectively maintaining critical facilities at the Center. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 26, 2006
HRES 944 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families and communities. Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education. September 28, 2006
HRES 943 Recognizing Robert Bosch Corporation and its 100 years of commitment and leadership in the United States manufacturing industry. Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. August 1, 2006
HRES 942 Recognizing the centennial anniversary on August 5, 2006, of the Iranian constitution of 1906. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 20, 2006
HRES 941 Honoring the service of Gerard Latortue, Haiti's Interim Prime Minister. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. July 24, 2006
HRES 940 Recognizing the 185th anniversary of the independence of Peru on July 28, 2006. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 25, 2006
HRES 938 Requesting that the President focus appropriate attention on neighborhood crime prevention and community policing, and coordinate certain Federal efforts to participate in "National Night Out", which occurs the first Tuesday of August each year, including by supporting local efforts and community watch groups and by supporting local officials, to promote community safety and help provide homeland security. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. July 20, 2006
HRES 937 To congratulate Fort Collins, Colorado, on being named the best place to live in the United States for 2006. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. July 20, 2006
HRES 936 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky, located in Warren County, can be proud of being a part of the history of the production of an American Icon, the Corvette, for 25 years. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. July 20, 2006
HRES 935 Acknowledging the progress yet to be made in the rebuilding after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. July 21, 2006
HRES 934 Supporting the goals and ideals of Plan Ahead with an Advance Directive Week. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. December 7, 2006
HRES 933 Commending agents, attorneys, and employees of the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Justice. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1479) July 21, 2006
HRES 931 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that on August 27, 2006, people of goodwill throughout the United States should remember the victims of Hurricane Katrina, both living and dead, and pledge to work toward the repair, rebuilding, and resettlement of the Gulf Coast of the United States. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. July 20, 2006
HRES 930 Recognizing and honoring York for his role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. July 20, 2006
HRES 929 To congratulate Fort Collins, Colorado, on being named the best place to live in the United States for 2006. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. July 19, 2006
HRES 928 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week should be established. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 26, 2006
HRES 927 Commending William W. Wilkins, Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, for his commitment and dedication to public service, the judicial system, and the rule of law, as he enters his 25th year of service as a member of the Federal judiciary. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. July 19, 2006
HRES 926 Condemning the kidnapping of Israeli soldiers by Hamas and Hezbollah, affirming the right of Israel to conduct operations to secure the kidnapped soldiers, urging all parties to protect innocent life and civilian infrastructure, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. July 19, 2006
HRES 922 Condemning cross-border terrorism against Israel by Hamas and Hezbollah and the complicity in these acts of terrorist aggression by Syria and Iran. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. July 18, 2006
HRES 921 Condemning the recent attacks against the State of Israel, holding terrorists and their state-sponsors accountable for such attacks, supporting Israel's right to defend itself, and for other purposes. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 8, 4 Present (Roll no. 391). (text: CR 7/19/2006 H5451-5452) July 20, 2006
HRES 919 Honoring Retired Lieutenant Commander Wesley Anthony Brown for his historic achievement as the first African American graduate of the United States Naval Academy and paying tribute on the occasion of July 4 to Wesley Anthony Brown and other residents of the Nation's capital who have served in the armed forces and have continued to pay taxes, both without representation in Congress. Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Government Reform, 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. July 17, 2006
HRES 915 Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the families and friends of the victims of the July 11, 2006, terrorist bombings in Mumbai, India, and sympathy to the people of India. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. July 17, 2006
HRES 913 Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the victims, their families and friends, and the people of India for the loss suffered during the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, on July 11, 2006. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. July 12, 2006
HRES 912 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Life Insurance Awareness Month. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 6, 2006
HRES 911 Condemning in the strongest possible terms the July 11, 2006, terrorist attacks in India and expressing condolences to the families of the victims and sympathy to the people of India. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. July 19, 2006
HRES 908 Congratulating Italy on winning the 2006 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 18, 2006

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