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 121–150, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HCONRES 271 Honoring the life and accomplishments of Judge Constance Baker Motley and recognizing her as a symbol of hope and inspiration for all men and women. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. February 6, 2006
HCONRES 270 Expressing the sense of the Congress to honor those in Pakistan who lost their lives as a result of the earthquake that affected South Asia on October 8, 2005. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. October 20, 2005
HCONRES 269 Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the White House Fellows Program. Message on Senate action sent to the House. November 16, 2005
HCONRES 265 Expressing appreciation for the contribution of Chinese art and culture and recognizing the Festival of China at the Kennedy Center. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. October 7, 2005
HCONRES 264 Recognizing veterans who served in the Armed Forces during World War II and supporting the goals and ideals of National World War II Veterans Recognition Week. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. October 7, 2005
HCONRES 262 Supporting the observance of National Latino AIDS Awareness Day on October 15th, 2005, and for other purposes. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. October 17, 2005
HCONRES 261 Paying tribute to the Africa-America Institute (AAI) for its more than 50 years of dedicated service toward nurturing and unleashing the productive capacities of knowledgeable, capable, and effective African leaders through education. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. October 6, 2005
HCONRES 260 Concurrent resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council's promulgation of Noestra Aetate, the declaration on the relation of the Roman Catholic Church to non-Christian religions, and the historic role of Nostra Aetate in fostering mutual interreligious respect and dialogue. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12710-12711) November 10, 2005
HCONRES 259 Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to raising awareness and enhancing the state of computer security in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Committee Hearings Held. October 14, 2005
HCONRES 256 Commending the people of Mongolia for building strong, democratic institutions, and expressing the support of the Congress for efforts by the United States to continue to strengthen its partnership with that country. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. September 29, 2005
HCONRES 255 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States flag flown over the United States Capitol should be lowered to half-mast one day each month in honor of the brave men and women from the United States who have lost their lives in military conflicts. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. September 28, 2005
HCONRES 254 Honoring the Autism Society of America on the occasion of its 40th anniversary. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. October 7, 2005
HCONRES 250 Supporting the goals and ideals of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. October 7, 2005
HCONRES 249 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. September 22, 2005
HCONRES 248 Honoring the life and work of Simon Wiesenthal and reaffirming the commitment of Congress to the fight against anti-Semitism and intolerance in all forms, in all forums, and in all nations. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. October 17, 2005
HCONRES 246 Paying tribute to John Harold Johnson in recognition of his many achievements and contributions. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. September 20, 2005
HCONRES 243 Expressing the sense of Congress that Billerica, Massachusetts, should be recognized as "America's Yankee Doodle Town". Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. September 14, 2005
HCONRES 242 Providing for acceptance of a statue of Po'Pay, presented by the State of New Mexico, for placement in National Statuary Hall, and for other purposes. Message on Senate action sent to the House. September 21, 2005
HCONRES 241 Providing for acceptance of a statue of Po'Pay, presented by the State of New Mexico, for placement in National Statuary Hall, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. September 13, 2005
HCONRES 240 Supporting the goals and ideals of a national day of prayer and remembrance for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and encouraging all Americans to observe that day. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. September 15, 2005
HCONRES 238 Honoring the victims of the Cambodian genocide that took place from April 1975 to January 1979. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. January 27, 2006
HCONRES 232 Congratulating Ray Lane for his induction into the Michigan Association of Broadcasters' Hall of Fame. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. July 29, 2005
HCONRES 228 Supporting the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. August 5, 2005
HCONRES 227 Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Korean independence movement and recognizing Korean National Liberation Day. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. July 28, 2005
HCONRES 223 Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of Helen Hayes. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. July 27, 2005
HCONRES 222 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. November 13, 2006
HCONRES 220 Expressing the sense of the Congress on the fourth anniversary of the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001. Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. July 28, 2005
HCONRES 218 Recognizing the centennial of sustained immigration from the Philippines to the United States and acknowledging the contributions of our Filipino-American community to our country over the last century. Message on Senate action sent to the House. December 15, 2005
HCONRES 216 Expressing the sense of the Congress that, as Congress observes the 40th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and encourages all Americans to do the same, it will advance the legacy of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by ensuring the continued effectiveness of the Act to protect the voting rights of all Americans. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. July 27, 2005
HCONRES 211 Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring victims of HIV/AIDS and recognizing the struggle to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS in the United States and throughout the world. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. July 20, 2005

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