Commemorations Bills in the 109th Congress

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 931–960, newest first. Every Congress

Bill	Title	Status	Latest action
HRES 840	Celebrating the remarkable life and accomplishments of Floyd Patterson.	Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.	May 24, 2006
HRES 837	Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Works Week.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.	May 25, 2006
HRES 834	Congratulating Kim Burke-Ables for her exceptional dedication to the students of Benjamin Banneker Academic High School in Washington, D.C. and her excellence as a teacher resulting in her selection as the 2006 District of Columbia Teacher of the Year, in recognition of her work.	Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.	May 23, 2006
HRES 833	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with regard to the importance of National Women's Health Week, which promotes awareness of diseases that affect women and which encourages women to take preventive measures to ensure good health.	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	June 6, 2006
HRES 831	To support the goals of an annual National Time-Out Day to promote patient safety and optimal outcomes in the operating room.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.	June 5, 2006
HRES 828	Commending the people of Mongolia, on the 800th anniversary of Mongolian statehood, for building strong, democratic institutions, and expressing the support of the House of Representatives for efforts by the United States to continue to strengthen its partnership with that country.	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	June 7, 2006
HRES 827	Honoring the life and accomplishments of Damu Amiri Imara Smith.	Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.	May 19, 2006
HRES 826	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Youth Sports Week should be established.	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	June 19, 2006
HRES 825	To support the goals of an annual National Time-Out Day to promote patient safety and optimal outcomes in the operating room.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.	June 5, 2006
HRES 824	Recognizing the effects of harmful algal blooms, including Red Tide, on the environment, and for other purposes.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.	June 2, 2006
HRES 823	Commending the outstanding efforts by members of faith-based and community organizations in response to Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.	Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.	May 19, 2006
HRES 820	Expressing support for the celebration of "Human Rights Day" and "Human Rights Week".	Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 18, 2006
HRES 813	Honoring Reverend John Deron Johnson, pastor of Phillips Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles, California, for his long history of work, commitment, and love for the Church and the South Los Angeles community, and extending the appreciation of the House of Representatives on the occasion of the Anniversary Celebration held in his honor.	Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.	May 11, 2006
HRES 812	Expressing gratitude to Mrs. Deloris Jordan and the James Jordan Foundation for improving the lives of inner city youth in the United States and initiating a public-private collaborative to establish a women and children's hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, and supporting the current Nairobi Women's Hospital for its dedication and commitment to the residents of Nairobi.	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	May 10, 2006
HRES 808	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the goals of National One-Stop Month.	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	May 22, 2006
HRES 800	Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of National Internet Safety Month.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.	May 15, 2006
HRES 799	Congratulating the people of Ukraine for conducting free, fair, and transparent parliamentary elections on March 26, 2006, and commending their commitment to democracy and reform.	Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.	May 25, 2006
HRES 798	Recognizing and celebrating students who overcome immeasurable adversity to excel academically.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.	May 24, 2006
HRES 795	Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Dahab and Northern Sinai, Egypt, on April 24 and 26, 2006.	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	May 18, 2006
HRES 794	Recognizing the 17th anniversary of the massacre in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	June 12, 2006
HRES 793	Affirming that statements of national unity, including the National Anthem, should be recited or sung in English.	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	May 2, 2006
HRES 792	Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the independence of Guyana and extending best wishes to Guyana for peace and further progress, development, and prosperity.	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	June 12, 2006
HRES 791	Recognizing the establishment of Hunters for the Hungry programs across the United States and the contributions of those programs efforts to decrease hunger and help feed those in need.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.	May 9, 2006
HRES 790	Recognizing the African American Spiritual as a national treasure.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.	May 24, 2006
HRES 788	Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	May 16, 2006
HRES 787	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all workers deserve fair treatment and safe working conditions, and honoring Dolores Huerta for her commitment to the improvement of working conditions for farm worker families and the rights of women and children.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.	May 24, 2006
HRES 785	Honoring the lives and achievements of Christopher and Dana Reeve.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.	May 15, 2006
HRES 781	Congratulating charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the United States for their ongoing contributions to education, and for other purposes.	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	May 3, 2006
HRES 779	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the designation of a National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week, and for other purposes.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.	May 24, 2006
HRES 777	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives, in recognition of the contributions of the Haitian people to the history and culture of the United States, by establishing "Haitian-American Heritage Month".	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E626)	April 26, 2006

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