Topic

Commemorations

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 1,861–1,890, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
SCONRES 91 A concurrent resolution honoring Army Specialist Monica L. Brown, of Lake Jackson, Texas, extending gratitude to her and her family, and pledging continuing support for the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. June 20, 2008
SCONRES 90 A concurrent resolution honoring the members of the United States Air Force who were killed in the June 25, 1996, terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers United States military housing compound near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5634) June 12, 2008
SCONRES 89 A concurrent resolution authorizing Frank Woodruff Buckles to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon his death. Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5529) June 11, 2008
SCONRES 87 A concurrent resolution congratulating the Republic of Latvia on the 90th anniversary of its declaration of independence. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. September 17, 2008
SCONRES 85 A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to honor Frank W. Buckles, the last surviving United States veteran of the First World War. Held at the desk. May 22, 2008
SCONRES 84 A concurrent resolution honoring the memory of Robert Mondavi. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 27, 2008
SCONRES 83 A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month. Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4627) May 21, 2008
SCONRES 81 A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week. Held at the desk. May 8, 2008
SCONRES 80 A concurrent resolution 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 Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3907) May 7, 2008
SCONRES 79 A concurrent resolution congratulating and saluting Focus: HOPE on its 40th anniversary and for its remarkable commitment and contributions to Detroit, the State of Michigan, and the United States. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. May 21, 2008
SCONRES 77 A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month 2008. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. April 28, 2008
SCONRES 74 A concurrent resolution honoring the Prime Minister of Ireland, Bertie Ahern, for his service to the people of Ireland and to the world and welcoming the Prime Minister to the United States. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. April 29, 2008
SCONRES 73 A concurrent resolution expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. April 9, 2008
SCONRES 72 A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. May 8, 2008
SCONRES 71 A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 15, 2008
SCONRES 69 A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a national day of remembrance for Harriet Tubman. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1711-1712) March 6, 2008
SCONRES 66 A concurrent resolution commemorating the 175th anniversary of the commencement of the special relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Thailand. Message on Senate action sent to the House. March 11, 2008
SCONRES 65 A concurrent resolution celebrating the birth of Abraham Lincoln and recognizing the prominence the Declaration of Independence played in the development of Abraham Lincoln's beliefs. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S743) February 6, 2008
SCONRES 64 A concurrent resolution commending the Alaska Army National Guard for its service to the State of Alaska and the citizens of the United States. Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S16018) December 19, 2007
SCONRES 63 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need for additional research into the chronic neurological condition hydrocephalus, and for other purposes. Held at the desk. January 28, 2008
SCONRES 58 A concurrent resolution welcoming First Minister Dr. Ian Paisley and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness of Northern Ireland to the United States. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. December 6, 2007
SCONRES 57 A concurrent resolution honoring professional surveyors and recognizing their contributions to society. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14705) December 3, 2007
SCONRES 55 A concurrent resolution commemorating the centennial anniversary of the sailing of the Navy's "Great White Fleet", launched by President Theodore Roosevelt on December 16, 1907, from Hampton Roads, Virginia, and returning there on February 22, 1909. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. December 4, 2007
SCONRES 54 A concurrent resolution supporting the designation of a week as "National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Awareness Week". Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. December 10, 2007
SCONRES 53 A concurrent resolution condemning the kidnapping and hostage-taking of 3 United States citizens for over 4 years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), and demanding their immediate and unconditional release. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. December 19, 2007
SCONRES 51 A concurrent resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after school programs. Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. November 14, 2007
SCONRES 50 A concurrent resolution commending NASA Langley Research Center in Virginia on the celebration of its 90th anniversary on October 26 and 27, 2007. Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13101) October 18, 2007
SCONRES 47 A concurrent resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force as an independent military service. Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11667-11668) September 18, 2007
SCONRES 46 A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11603) September 17, 2007
SCONRES 45 A concurrent resolution commending the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation for its work in aiding children and families affected by child abuse, and designating November 2007 as National Courage Month. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. November 13, 2007

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