Topic

Commemorations

Bills 8,010 First seen 107th Most recent 110th

8,010 bills on this subject

Filed across 4 Congresses, from the 107th to the 110th, and most in the 110th at 2,412. 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
2,412 bills in the 110th Congress. Showing 181–210, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HCONRES 126 Supporting the goals and ideals of the Day of Silence with respect to discrimination and harassment faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals in schools. Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. July 9, 2007
HCONRES 125 Recognizing the health benefits of eating seafood as part of a balanced diet, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Seafood Month. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. April 24, 2007
HCONRES 124 Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service. Message on Senate action sent to the House. May 9, 2007
HCONRES 122 Supporting the goal and mission of America Recycles Day. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. November 14, 2007
HCONRES 120 Expressing the sense of Congress that the Federal government and the people of the United States should honor the spirit of volunteerism and personal growth promoted by the Congressional Award Program. Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities. July 9, 2007
HCONRES 118 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. Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677) June 13, 2007
HCONRES 117 Commemorating the 400th Anniversary of the settlement of Jamestown. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. May 9, 2007
HCONRES 116 Expressing the sense of Congress that the National Museum of Wildlife Art, located in Jackson, Wyoming, shall 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
HCONRES 114 Encouraging recognition of February 13th of each year for the founding for the Negro Leagues in Kansas City, Missouri. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. April 17, 2007
HCONRES 112 Supporting the goals and ideas of a National Child Care Worthy Wage Day. Message on Senate action sent to the House. May 2, 2008
HCONRES 111 Expressing the sense of Congress that Lionel Hampton should be honored for his contributions to American music. Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities. June 27, 2007
HCONRES 108 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Rosa Louise McCauley Parks. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. March 29, 2007
HCONRES 106 Expressing the sense of Congress that a site in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the 40 members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives in the air crash at Bakers Creek, Australia, on June 14, 1943. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H375-376) April 23, 2007
HCONRES 105 Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Suffragists Day to promote awareness of the importance of the women suffragists who worked for the right of women to vote in the United States. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. May 9, 2007
HCONRES 102 Supporting the goals and ideals of observing the National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness each year to raise awareness of and opposition to human trafficking. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. March 30, 2007
HCONRES 101 Expressing the sense of Congress that the bicentennial of the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, which banned the slave trade in the British Empire, allowed for the search and seizure of ships suspected of transporting enslaved people, and provided compensation for the freedom of slaves, should be commemorated. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E305) June 15, 2007
HCONRES 95 Honoring the career and research accomplishments of Frances E. Allen, the 2006 recipient of the A.M. Turing Award. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. May 2, 2007
HCONRES 93 Honoring the heroic service and sacrifice of the glider pilots of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. April 3, 2007
HCONRES 92 Recognizing and commending Dr. Robert Meaders and all of the volunteers and contributors of Operation Helmet for their efforts in sending out 35,000 helmet upgrade kits to members of the United States Armed Forces deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. April 3, 2007
HCONRES 91 Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of traumatic brain injury and support for the designation of a National Brain Injury Awareness Month. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. March 14, 2007
HCONRES 90 Recognizing the dedication and honorable service of members of the Armed Forces who are serving or have served as military nurses. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. April 3, 2007
HCONRES 89 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Varian Fry, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. March 9, 2007
HCONRES 88 Honoring the life of Ernest Gallo. Message on Senate action sent to the House. April 19, 2007
HCONRES 87 Supporting the goals and ideals of a world day of remembrance for road crash victims. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. July 17, 2007
HCONRES 86 Expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate month should be recognized as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to enhance public awareness of mental illness, especially within minority communities. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. March 9, 2007
HCONRES 85 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. March 9, 2007
HCONRES 84 Encouraging recognition of February 13th of each year for the founding for the Negro Leagues in Kansas City, Missouri. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. March 7, 2007
HCONRES 82 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the USS New Jersey and all those who served aboard her. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. March 6, 2007
HCONRES 78 Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Tuskegee Airmen. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E486) March 8, 2007
HCONRES 76 Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the International Geophysical Year (IGY) and its past contributions to space research, and looking forward to future accomplishments. Message on Senate action sent to the House. June 21, 2007

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