Topic

Commemorations

Bills 8,010 First seen 107th Most recent 110th

8,010 bills on this subject

Filed across 4 Congresses, from the 107th to the 110th, and most in the 110th at 2,412. 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
2,412 bills in the 110th Congress. Showing 31–60, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HCONRES 375 To honor the goal of the International Year of Astronomy, and for other purposes. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. July 10, 2008
HCONRES 374 Concurrent resolution supporting Christian, Jewish, and Muslim interfaith dialogue that promotes peace, understanding, unity, and religious freedom. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. October 2, 2008
HCONRES 373 Authorizing Frank Woodruff Buckles to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon his death. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. June 18, 2008
HCONRES 372 Supporting the goals and ideals of Black Music Month and to honor the outstanding contributions that African American singers and musicians have made to the United States. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. June 24, 2008
HCONRES 370 Expressing support for designation of September 2008 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. June 27, 2008
HCONRES 369 Honoring the men and women of the Drug Enforcement Administration on the occasion of its 35th anniversary. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. July 15, 2008
HCONRES 368 Recognizing May 2, 2008, as the 88th anniversary of the first National Negro League baseball game. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. June 4, 2008
HCONRES 367 Expressing support for designation of the period beginning on June 9, 2008, and ending on June 13, 2008, as "National Health Information Technology Week". Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. June 3, 2008
HCONRES 365 Honoring the life of Robert Mondavi. Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 857. June 27, 2008
HCONRES 364 Recognizing the Significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. July 24, 2008
HCONRES 363 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and for other purposes. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. May 22, 2008
HCONRES 361 Commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of thousands during the Holocaust and remembering her legacy of courage, selflessness, and hope. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. July 31, 2008
HCONRES 360 Recognizing the important social and economic contributions and accomplishments of the New Deal to our Nation on the 75th anniversary of legislation establishing the initial New Deal social and public works programs. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. October 2, 2008
HCONRES 359 Expressing the sense of Congress on naming an aircraft carrier as the U.S.S. Barry M. Goldwater. Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces. June 23, 2008
HCONRES 356 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued to honor law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. May 20, 2008
HCONRES 354 Recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great Society, politician, educator, and civil rights enforcer. Message on Senate action sent to the House. May 21, 2008
HCONRES 353 Recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great Society, politician, educator, and civil rights enforcer. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. May 16, 2008
HCONRES 352 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month, and for other purposes. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. May 16, 2008
HCONRES 351 Honoring the 225th Anniversary of the Continental Congress meeting in Nassau Hall, Princeton, New Jersey, in 1783. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. October 2, 2008
HCONRES 349 Honoring past and current members of the Armed Forces of the United States and their families by encouraging every American to wear a red poppy on Memorial Day as a sign of admiration and thanks to those individuals who died to preserve freedom and democracy in the United States. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. May 23, 2008
HCONRES 348 Urging the President to designate a National Airborne Day in recognition of persons who are serving or have served in the airborne forces of the Armed Services. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. May 13, 2008
HCONRES 345 Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Antarctic Treaty. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. May 7, 2008
HCONRES 343 Congratulating the Surety and Fidelity Association of America on its 100th anniversary. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. May 7, 2008
HCONRES 341 Celebrating 75 years of effective State-based alcohol regulation and recognizing State lawmakers, regulators, law enforcement officers, the public health community and industry members for creating a workable, legal, and successful system of alcoholic beverage regulation, distribution, and sale. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. May 5, 2008
HCONRES 338 Recognizing the Honorable Yvonne Brathwaite Burke for her distinguished career in public service. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. April 29, 2008
HCONRES 337 Honoring Seeds of Peace for its 15th anniversary as an organization promoting understanding, reconciliation, acceptance, coexistence, and peace in the Middle East, South Asia, and other regions of conflict. Message on Senate action sent to the House. June 20, 2008
HCONRES 336 Honoring the sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. June 11, 2008
HCONRES 335 Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Message on Senate action sent to the House. June 23, 2008
HCONRES 334 Supporting the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation Month. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. May 22, 2008
HCONRES 332 Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. June 11, 2008

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