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 1,891–1,920, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
SCONRES 44 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Rosa Louise McCauley Parks. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security. October 19, 2007
SCONRES 42 A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, treatment, and eventual cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, supporting the designation of a National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week, and for other purposes. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. July 25, 2007
SCONRES 41 A concurrent resolution commending the 1st Brigade Combat Team/34th Infantry Division of the Minnesota National Guard upon its completion of the longest continuous deployment of any United States military unit during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. August 14, 2007
SCONRES 40 A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of observing the National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness on January 11 of each year to raise awareness of and opposition to human trafficking. Held at the desk. June 25, 2007
SCONRES 39 A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a world day of remembrance for road crash victims. Received in the House. October 5, 2007
SCONRES 36 A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Driver Safety Week. Held at the desk. October 16, 2007
SCONRES 32 A concurrent resolution honoring the 50th anniversary of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. June 5, 2007
SCONRES 29 A concurrent resolution encouraging the recognition of the Negro Baseball Leagues and their players on May 20th of each year. Held at the desk. May 14, 2007
SCONRES 28 A concurrent resolution congratulating the City of Chicago for being chosen to represent the United States in the international competition to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and encouraging the International Olympic Committee to select Chicago as the site of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. May 10, 2007
SCONRES 27 A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Purple Heart Recognition Day". Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. August 14, 2007
SCONRES 26 A concurrent resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and commending recipients of the Purple Heart for their courageous demonstrations of gallantry and heroism on behalf of the United States. Held at the desk. August 1, 2007
SCONRES 22 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that a commemorative postage stamp be issued to promote public awareness of Down syndrome. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security. June 6, 2007
SCONRES 18 A concurrent resolution honoring the life of Ernest Gallo. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2977) March 9, 2007
SCONRES 15 A concurrent resolution authorizing the Rotunda of the Capitol to be used on March 29, 2007, for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Tuskegee Airmen. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. March 6, 2007
SCONRES 14 A concurrent resolution commemorating the 85th anniversary of the founding of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, a leading association for the 1,300,000 United States citizens of Greek ancestry and Philhellenes in the United States. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. March 19, 2007
SCONRES 12 A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Medal of Honor and to celebrate and honor the recipients of the Medal of Honor on the anniversary of the first award of that medal in 1863. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. September 25, 2007
SCONRES 10 A concurrent resolution honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 98th anniversary. Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677) June 13, 2007
SCONRES 9 A concurrent resolution celebrating the contributions of the architectural profession during "National Architecture Week". Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1652-1653) February 6, 2007
SCONRES 6 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the National Museum of Wildlife Art, located in Jackson, Wyoming, should be designated as the "National Museum of Wildlife Art of the United States". Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530) June 11, 2008
SCONRES 5 A concurrent resolution honoring the life of Percy Lavon Julian, a pioneer in the field of organic chemistry and the first and only African-American chemist to be inducted into the National Academy of Sciences. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1463) January 31, 2007
SCONRES 1 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that an artistic tribute to commemorate the speech given by President Ronald Reagan at the Brandenburg Gate on June 12, 1987, should be placed within the United States Capitol. Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S189-190) January 4, 2007
SJRES 40 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the act of desecration of the flag of the United States and to set criminal penalties for that act. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. June 12, 2008
SJRES 29 A joint resolution expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2008) March 12, 2008
SJRES 4 A joint resolution to acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the United States Government regarding Indian tribes and offer an apology to all Native Peoples on behalf of the United States. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 202. June 18, 2007
SRES 728 A resolution designating January 2009 as "National Mentoring Month". Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S10958) December 11, 2008
SRES 727 A resolution honoring the victims of the bombing of Pan Am flight 103 on the twentieth anniversary of the tragedy. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10837-10838; text as passed Senate: CR S10837-10838; text of measure as introduced: CR S10835) December 9, 2008
SRES 726 A resolution designating December 13, 2008, as "Wreaths Across America Day". Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10837; text as passed Senate: CR S10837; text of measure as introduced: CR S10835) December 9, 2008
SRES 725 A resolution acknowledging the accomplishments and goals of the Youth Impact Program. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10837; text as passed Senate: CR S10837; text of measure as introduced: CR S10834-10835) December 9, 2008
SRES 724 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the horrific terrorist attacks and siege in Mumbai, India, beginning on November 26, 2008, and concluding on November 29, 2008. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10836-10837; text as passed Senate: CR S10836-10837; text of measure as introduced: CR S10834) December 9, 2008
SRES 722 A resolution recognizing January 2, 2009 as "National Advertising Specialty Day". Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10816) December 8, 2008

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