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 1,441–1,470, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HRES 223 Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. May 14, 2007
HRES 222 Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Good Friday Agreement, signed on April 10, 1998, as a blueprint for a lasting peace in Northern Ireland, and for other purposes. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 1 (Roll no. 141). (text: CR H2455-2456) March 13, 2007
HRES 221 Honoring the life, legacy, and contributions of Fannie Lou Townsend Hamer on the 30th anniversary of her death for her dedication to freedom and justice. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. March 19, 2007
HRES 217 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the 50th anniversary of the flooding of Celilo Falls. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 17, 2007
HRES 216 Commending the Juniata College volleyball team for winning the NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Championship. Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. June 5, 2007
HRES 212 Recognizing and honoring the 70th Anniversary of the founding of the National Association for College Admission Counseling. Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. June 5, 2007
HRES 211 Recognizing and supporting the long distance runs that will take place in the People's Republic of China in 2007 and the United States in 2008 to promote friendship between the peoples of China and the United States. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. March 5, 2007
HRES 210 Commending the Appalachian State University football team for winning the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I-AA Football Championship. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 11, 2007
HRES 209 Supporting the goals and ideals of Anti-Slavery Day. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. March 1, 2007
HRES 208 Resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the founding of Operation Smile. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. July 16, 2007
HRES 206 Honoring the life, legacy, and contributions of Fannie Lou Townsend Hamer on the 30th anniversary of her death for her dedication to freedom and justice. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. March 19, 2007
HRES 205 Recognizing the 15th anniversary of the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program, a program funded by the Government of the United States to provide an opportunity for high school students from the countries of the former Soviet Union to study and live in the United States in order to promote democratic values and institutions in Eurasia, and supporting the mission, goals, and accomplishments of the FLEX program. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. February 28, 2007
HRES 204 Expressing support for the first annual America Saves Week. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. February 28, 2007
HRES 198 Recognizing the significance of Black History Month. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. March 12, 2007
HRES 197 Commending Vice President Al Gore on his well-deserved recognition for the Academy Award-winning documentary, "An Inconvenient Truth". Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. February 27, 2007
HRES 196 Supporting the goals and ideals of World Water Day. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 17, 2007
HRES 189 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" should be established. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 25, 2007
HRES 186 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clean Beaches Week and recognizing the considerable value of American beaches and their role in American culture. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 27, 2007
HRES 183 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating the Fisk Jubilee Singers. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E393) February 17, 2007
HRES 182 Commending and congratulating Virginia State University on the occasion of its 125th anniversary. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. March 6, 2007
HRES 180 Honoring the life and achievements of Leo T. McCarthy and expressing profound sorrow on his death. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. March 6, 2007
HRES 179 Expressing support for a National Foster Parents Day. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 23, 2007
HRES 178 Commending the Consortia of Administrators for Native American Rehabilitation for the many contributions it has made in Indian country through collaborative working relationships, State rehabilitation agencies, tribal health and social service programs, Capacity Building Projects, Federal service agencies, the United States Department of Education, and the United States Department of Labor. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. February 16, 2007
HRES 175 Honoring the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy for 175 years of ministry, service, and efforts toward helping individuals, especially women and children, overcome challenges that keep them from living full and dignified lives. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. February 16, 2007
HRES 171 Honoring the Marquis de Lafayette on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of his birth. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. May 22, 2007
HRES 162 Recognizing the contributions of the Negro Baseball Leagues and their players. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. March 6, 2007
HRES 159 Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Charlie Norwood, a Representative of the State of Georgia. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. February 14, 2007
HRES 158 Encouraging the people of the United States, particularly the youth of the United States, to observe the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade and remember the life and legacy of William Wilberforce, a member of the British House of Commons who devoted his life to the suppression and abolition of the institution of slavery, and to work for the protection of human rights throughout the world. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. May 1, 2007
HRES 156 Honoring and thanking John Thomas Caulfield for a life-long professional commitment to public service and for his years of dedicated service on behalf of the United States Capitol Police, the Capitol Police Board, and the Congress. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. February 12, 2007
HRES 154 Recognizing the rich and resounding impact 50 years of Memphis-originating soul music has offered to American music history. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. June 18, 2007

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