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 1,201–1,230, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HRES 262 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Agriculture should investigate and find alternative actions with regard to the unilateral temporary termination of the participation of retail food stores in the electronic benefits transfer system (EBT) under the Food Stamp Act of 1977. Executive Comment Requested from USDA. May 24, 2005
HRES 259 Condemning the existence of racially restrictive covenants in housing documents and urging States to adopt legislation similar to that which was enacted in California to address the issue. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. June 6, 2005
HRES 256 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in remembrance of the members of the Armed Forces who perished in the April 24, 1980, rescue attempt of the American hostages being held in Iran and commending all special operations forces personnel currently in service. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. June 21, 2005
HRES 252 Supporting the goals of National Arson Awareness Week. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. April 28, 2005
HRES 251 Congratulating all of the individuals and organizations on the 15th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope that have helped make Hubble one of the most important astronomical instruments in history. Referred to the House Committee on Science. April 28, 2005
HRES 250 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Hepatitis B Awareness Week. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. May 5, 2005
HRES 249 Celebrating the recent discovery of the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker in Eastern Arkansas. Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans. May 4, 2005
HRES 247 Commending the Southern California Association of Governments for Forty Years of Planning and Advocacy in Transportation, Air Quality, and Growth Management. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. April 27, 2005
HRES 246 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Drug Court Month, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. April 27, 2005
HRES 245 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. May 3, 2006
HRES 244 Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Salton Sea. Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans. May 3, 2005
HRES 243 Recognizing the Coast Guard, the Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the National Safe Boating Council for their efforts to promote National Safe Boating Week. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. May 23, 2005
HRES 238 Commending the University of Minnesota women's ice hockey team for winning the 2004-2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Ice Hockey Championship, and for other purposes. Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. May 17, 2005
HRES 237 Congratulating the University of Denver Pioneers for winning the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship. Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. May 17, 2005
HRES 233 Recognizing the 60th anniversary of Victory in Europe (V-E) Day during World War II. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. May 4, 2005
HRES 231 Recognizing and celebrating the life and accomplishments of the great African American jockey Jimmy "Wink" Winkfield and the significant contributions and excellence of other African American jockeys and trainers in the sport of horse racing and the history of the Kentucky Derby. Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent. May 5, 2005
HRES 228 Honoring the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to American society over the past three decades. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. May 3, 2005
HRES 227 Recognizing and honoring the contributions of Indian Americans to economic innovation and society generally. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 26, 2005
HRES 226 Honoring the life and legacy of Robert "Fighting Bob" La Follette, Sr. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. April 21, 2005
HRES 225 India-Pakistan Peace Resolution Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. April 26, 2005
HRES 223 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a postage stamp should be issued in commemoration of Diwali, a festival celebrated by people of Indian origin. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. April 20, 2005
HRES 222 Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. April 19, 2005
HRES 221 Honoring the life of John Hainkel. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. April 19, 2005
HRES 220 Recognizing America's Blood Centers and its member organizations for their commitment to providing over half the Nation with a safe and adequate volunteer donor blood supply, and for other purposes. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. October 25, 2005
HRES 218 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, 2005
HRES 216 To honor the late playwright Arthur Miller and the University of Michigan for its intention of building a theatre in his name. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. May 3, 2005
HRES 212 Honoring military children during "National Month of the Military Child". Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. April 13, 2005
HRES 210 Supporting the goals of World Intellectual Property Day, and recognizing the importance of intellectual property in the United States and worldwide. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 28, 2005
HRES 208 Recognizing the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Jonas Salk, the University of Michigan, and Dr. Thomas Frances, Jr., on the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery and the declaration that the Salk vaccine was potent, virtually eliminating the disease and its harmful effects. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. April 20, 2005
HRES 207 Recognizing the 100th anniversary of FarmHouse Fraternity, Inc. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 21, 2005

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