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 91–120, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HCONRES 331 Honoring the sacrifice and courage of the 16 coal miners killed in various mine disasters in West Virginia, and recognizing the rescue crews for their outstanding efforts in the aftermath of the tragedies. Message on Senate action sent to the House. February 10, 2006
HCONRES 327 Congratulating President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf for becoming the first democratically-elected female President of the Republic of Liberia and the first female African head of state. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. December 18, 2005
HCONRES 325 Congratulating Oprah Winfrey for her 20 years of exemplary work and service to the people of the United States and the world. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. December 17, 2005
HCONRES 323 Honoring the Hispanic Americans who have served in the Armed Forces, such as Captain Felix Sosa-Camejo, United States Army. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. January 19, 2006
HCONRES 322 Expressing the appreciation of Congress for the contributions of the United Service Organizations, Incorporated (the USO), to the morale and welfare of the members of the Armed Forces and their families. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. February 15, 2006
HCONRES 320 Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Dr. Pham Hong Son and other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience, and other purposes. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. April 6, 2006
HCONRES 319 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the successful and substantial contributions of the amendments to the patent and trademark laws that were enacted in 1980 (Public Law 96-517; commonly known as the "Bayh-Dole Act"), on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of its enactment. Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 162. April 5, 2006
HCONRES 317 Requesting the President to issue a proclamation annually calling upon the people of the United States to observe Global Family Day, One Day of Peace and Sharing, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. November 13, 2006
HCONRES 316 Raising awareness and encouraging prevention of stalking by establishing January 2006 as "National Stalking Awareness Month". Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. February 16, 2006
HCONRES 315 Urging the President to issue a proclamation for the observance of an American Jewish History Month. Message on Senate action sent to the House. February 14, 2006
HCONRES 314 Recognizing the artistic excellence and community value of a national service organization for the performing arts and how this community improves diplomacy through global cultural exchange by the celebration of humanity's transcendent power to imagine and create across geographic, political and cultural borders. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. December 8, 2005
HCONRES 313 Commending the people of the Republic of Liberia for holding peaceful national elections in 2005 and congratulating President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf on her victory and becoming the first female president of any African country. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. December 8, 2005
HCONRES 309 Commending Armed Forces medical personnel for their outstanding care of combat casualties. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H977) March 15, 2006
HCONRES 304 Expressing support for tax incentives for charitable gifts of conservation easements. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. November 17, 2005
HCONRES 300 Paying tribute to Shirley Horn in recognition of her many achievements and contributions to the world of jazz and American culture. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. February 16, 2006
HCONRES 298 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Lung Cancer Awareness Month and expressing the sense of the Congress that the Federal commitment to lung cancer research and earlier detection must be significantly increased. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. November 22, 2005
HCONRES 297 Honoring the life and expressing the deepest condolences of Congress on the passing of Edward Roybal, former United States Congressman. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. November 15, 2005
HCONRES 293 Supporting the observance of a Campaign to End AIDS Advocacy Day, and for other purposes. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. November 22, 2005
HCONRES 292 Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the late Rosa Parks. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. November 7, 2005
HCONRES 291 Honoring the service of American Indians in the Armed Forces. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. November 30, 2005
HCONRES 290 Honoring the goals and ideals of National Nurse Practitioners Week. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. November 22, 2005
HCONRES 289 Supporting the goal and mission of America Recycles Day. Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent. November 16, 2005
HCONRES 288 Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 and reaffirming support for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act so that all children with disabilities have access to a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. November 16, 2005
HCONRES 287 Honoring the memory of the members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have given their lives in service to the United States in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. December 1, 2005
HCONRES 286 Authorizing the remains of Rosa Parks to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. October 28, 2005
HCONRES 283 Honoring the heroic service and sacrifice of the 6,500 glider pilots of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. November 10, 2005
HCONRES 281 Congratulating the Chicago White Sox on winning the 2005 World Series. Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. January 27, 2006
HCONRES 280 Mourning the horrific loss of life caused by the floods and mudslides that occurred in October 2005 in Central America and Mexico and expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should do everything possible to assist the affected people and communities. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. December 12, 2005
HCONRES 277 Designating the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as America's National Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks. October 31, 2005
HCONRES 273 Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Montgomery bus boycott. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. December 12, 2005

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