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 961–990, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HRES 1109 Honoring the memory of Dith Pran by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and remember the victims of genocides that have taken place around the globe. On motion to table the motion to recosider the vote Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 - 186 (Roll no. 254). May 6, 2008
HRES 1106 Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to devote new resources to research into the causes and treatment of autism and to improve training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. May 21, 2008
HRES 1105 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting Earth Hour 2008, and for other purposes. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. April 15, 2008
HRES 1104 Congratulating California Secretary of State Debra Bowen and Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, recipients of the 2008 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. April 14, 2008
HRES 1101 Honoring and commending The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., for hosting the 2008 Science Olympiad National Tournament. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. April 10, 2008
HRES 1100 Congratulating the University of Iowa Hawkeyes Wrestling Team on Winning the 2008 NCAA Division I National Wrestling Championships. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 30, 2008
HRES 1099 Honoring the life of Arbella Perkins Ewings. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. April 10, 2008
HRES 1098 Supporting the goals and ideals of the Year of the American Veteran. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 26, 2008
HRES 1097 Expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2008, as National Child Abuse Prevention Month to provide attention to the tragic circumstances that face some of our Nation's children on a daily basis and to underscore our commitment to preventing child abuse and neglect so that all children can live in safety and security. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 202). (text: CR 04/14/2008 H2241) April 16, 2008
HRES 1096 Commending the University of Kansas Jayhawks for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I basketball championship. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 30, 2008
HRES 1095 Recognizing and honoring the 40th anniversary of congressional passage of title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (the Fair Housing Act) and the 20th anniversary of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 15, 2008
HRES 1094 Expressing support for designation of April as "National Donate Life Month" and expressing gratitude to all Americans who have communicated their intent to be organ and tissue donors. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. April 9, 2008
HRES 1091 Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Charlton Heston and extending its deepest sympathies to the family of Charlton Heston for the loss of such a great generous man, husband, and father. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. May 7, 2008
HRES 1090 Honoring the esteemed former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 15, 2008
HRES 1089 Calling on the government of Vietnam to release from prison, end the detention without trial, and cease the harassment and house arrest of the people who signed the Manifesto on Freedom and Democracy for Vietnam, and expressing the sense of Congress that the President should encourage Vietnam to release such people from prison and to direct the Secretary of State to establish a Countries of Particular Concern list to condemn countries like Vietnam, which engage in "particularly severe violations" of human rights. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2167) April 10, 2008
HRES 1088 Recognizing and commending the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service as a vital American cultural ambassador to the world. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 15, 2008
HRES 1086 Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. May 8, 2008
HRES 1085 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. April 8, 2008
HRES 1082 Recognizing the plumbing industry and supporting the goals and ideals of "National Plumbing Industry Week". Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 9, 2008
HRES 1081 Recognizing of the week of April 7, 2008, to April 13, 2008, as "National Public Health Week". Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. April 8, 2008
HRES 1080 Honoring the extraordinary service and exceptional sacrifice of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known as the Screaming Eagles. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 14, 2008
HRES 1079 Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month 2008, and for other purposes. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 29, 2008
HRES 1076 Calling upon the courts to uphold the fundamental and constitutional right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. June 3, 2008
HRES 1074 Honoring the 60th anniversary of the commencement of the carving of the Crazy Horse Memorial. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. May 21, 2008
HRES 1073 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the Nation during Public Service Recognition Week, May 5 through 11, 2008. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 29, 2008
HRES 1067 Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the crossing of the North Pole by the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) and its significance in the history of both our Nation and the world. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 - 0 (Roll no. 486). (text: CR H6419) July 14, 2008
HRES 1064 Recognizing Gordon "Gordie" Howe on the occasion of his 80th birthday, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. April 1, 2008
HRES 1063 Marking the 225th anniversary of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, which ended the Revolutionary War with the Kingdom of Great Britain and recognized the independence of the United States of America, and acknowledging the shared values and close friendship between the peoples and governments of the United States and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 394). (text: CR H5139) June 10, 2008
HRES 1062 Expressing support for National Facial Protection Month. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. April 1, 2008
HRES 1061 Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging people of the United States to pause and remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and for other purposes. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 1, 2008

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