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
2,420 bills in the 110th Congress. Showing 841–870, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HRES 1315 Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 10, 2008
HRES 1314 Remembering the 75th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine (Holodomor) of 1932-1933 and extending the deepest sympathies of the House of Representative to the victims, survivors, and families of this tragedy, and for other purposes. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. September 23, 2008
HRES 1313 Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the first American woman in space, Dr. Sally K. Ride, and honoring her contributions to the space program and to science education. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 10, 2008
HRES 1312 Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Space Foundation. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 9, 2008
HRES 1311 Expressing support for the designation of National GEAR UP Day. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 22, 2008
HRES 1309 Recognizing and honoring the 44th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and those who worked to achieve this goal. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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. June 26, 2008
HRES 1306 Recognizing the dedication and honorable service of members of the National Guard who are serving or have served in Operation Jump Start. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. July 16, 2008
HRES 1305 Supporting the designation of National Tourette Syndrome Day. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. June 25, 2008
HRES 1302 Honoring the life and mourning the death of John Berthoud, Ph.D. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. June 24, 2008
HRES 1296 Supporting the designation of a National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of children's charities and youth-serving organizations across the United States and recognizing their efforts on behalf of children and youth as a positive investment for the future of our Nation. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 24, 2008
HRES 1295 Recognizing and commemorating the efforts and contributions of outstanding female veterans of the Armed Forces, and the vital roles women play today as service members in the defense of the Nation. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. July 16, 2008
HRES 1294 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 26, 2008
HRES 1293 Commemorating the 44th anniversary of the deaths of civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner in Philadelphia, Mississippi, while working in the name of American democracy to register voters and secure civil rights during the summer of 1964, which has became known as "Freedom Summer". Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 23, 2008
HRES 1291 Expressing gratitude for the contributions of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversary. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 26, 2008
HRES 1290 Joining the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in observance of World Refugee Day and calling on the United States Government, international organizations, and aid groups to take immediate steps to secure urgently needed humanitarian relief for the more than 2,000,000 people displaced by genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. June 20, 2008
HRES 1288 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 31, 2008
HRES 1287 Commending the Honor Flight Network, its volunteers, and donors, for enabling World War II veterans to travel to our Nation's capital to see the World War II Memorial created in their honor. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 22, 2008
HRES 1286 Recognizing and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the National Black Arts Festival. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 23, 2008
HRES 1283 Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims and their families following the tornado that hit Little Sioux, Iowa, on June 11, 2008. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 24, 2008
HRES 1280 Honoring and recognizing the life, achievements, and contributions of John Henderson McConnell. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. June 17, 2008
HRES 1279 Recognizing the Special Olympics' 40th anniversary. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 30, 2008
HRES 1275 Honoring the life of Timothy John Russert, Jr., public servant, political analyst, and author. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 17, 2008
HRES 1274 Commending Sonora Smart Dodd for her contribution in recognizing the importance of Father's Day and recognizing the important role fathers play in our families. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. June 12, 2008
HRES 1272 Honoring and recognizing Alice Mary Robertson who, while a Member of Congress, became the first woman to preside over the floor of the House of Representatives. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. October 2, 2008
HRES 1271 Recognizing National Homeownership Month and the importance of homeownership in the United States. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 26, 2008
HRES 1270 Commending the efforts of those who sought to block an international arms transfer destined for Zimbabwe, where the government has unleashed a campaign of violence and intimidation against members of the political opposition, and for other purposes. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 18, 2008
HRES 1269 Honoring the 110th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the Philippines. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. June 12, 2008
HRES 1267 Congratulating the Mount Olive College Trojans for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men's Baseball National Championship. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. June 11, 2008
HRES 1266 Congratulating Albania and Croatia on being invited to begin accession talks with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and expressing support for continuing to enlarge the alliance. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 30, 2008
HRES 1261 Congratulating East High School in Denver, Colorado, on winning the 2008 "We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution" national competition. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 15, 2008

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