Topic

Commemorations

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 211–240, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HCONRES 74 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need for additional research into the chronic neurological condition hydrocephalus, and for other purposes. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. February 28, 2007
HCONRES 73 Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should resume normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan (the Republic of China), and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. February 16, 2007
HCONRES 72 Recognizing and honoring America's labor movement, supporting the designation of a National Labor History Month, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. February 16, 2007
HCONRES 71 Commemorating the 85th Anniversary of the founding of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), a leading association for the Nation's 1.3 million American citizens of Greek ancestry, and Philhellenes. Message on Senate action sent to the House. May 15, 2007
HCONRES 70 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Celiac Awareness Month, and for other purposes. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. February 27, 2007
HCONRES 69 Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of Luis A. Ferre. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. February 16, 2007
HCONRES 68 Honoring the life and accomplishments of Gian Carlo Menotti and recognizing the success of the Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, South Carolina, which he founded. Message on Senate action sent to the House. May 11, 2007
HCONRES 66 Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. Message on Senate action sent to the House. March 26, 2007
HCONRES 62 Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Children and Families Day, in order to encourage adults in the United States to support and listen to children and to help children throughout the Nation achieve their hopes and dreams, and for other purposes. Message on Senate action sent to the House. May 17, 2007
HCONRES 61 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States flag flown over the United States Capitol should be lowered to half-mast one day each month in honor of the brave men and women from the United States who have lost their lives in military conflicts. Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. October 2, 2008
HCONRES 60 Expressing support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day, and for other purposes. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. November 6, 2007
HCONRES 59 Expressing the sense of Congress that Zora Neale Hurston should be recognized for her achievements as a novelist and anthropologist, and for her contributions to the Harlem Renaissance movement. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. February 6, 2007
HCONRES 58 Expressing the sense of Congress that Madame C. J. Walker should be recognized for her achievements in business, her inventions, and her commitment to the African-American community. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. February 6, 2007
HCONRES 57 Recognizing the contributions of the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in educating the people of the United States about the African-American migration experience, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. February 6, 2007
HCONRES 56 Expressing the sense of Congress that Arthur Schomburg should be recognized for his leadership and contributions in documenting, recording, and researching the historical contributions to society of peoples of African descent and for his efforts to combat racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. March 19, 2007
HCONRES 53 Celebrating the contributions of the architectural profession during National Architecture Week. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. February 5, 2007
HCONRES 52 Supporting the goals and ideals of American Heart Month. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. March 1, 2007
HCONRES 51 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Wear Red Day. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. February 2, 2007
HCONRES 49 Concurrent resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and commending recipients of the Purple Heart for their courage and sacrifice on behalf of the United States. Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. August 3, 2007
HCONRES 48 Recognizing the efforts and contributions of the members of the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives program under the Civil Affairs and Military Government Sections of the United States Armed Forces during and following World War II who were responsible for the preservation, protection, and restitution of artistic and cultural treasures in countries occupied by the Allied armies. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. January 31, 2007
HCONRES 47 Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Medal of Honor Day to celebrate and honor the recipients of the Medal of Honor. Message on Senate action sent to the House. March 2, 2007
HCONRES 44 Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 98th anniversary. Message on Senate action sent to the House. March 26, 2007
HCONRES 42 Honoring the heroic service and sacrifice of the glider pilots of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. March 21, 2007
HCONRES 39 Honoring women's health advocate Cynthia Boles Dailard. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. January 19, 2007
HCONRES 35 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1311) February 7, 2007
HCONRES 34 Honoring the life of Percy Lavon Julian, a pioneer in the field of organic chemistry research and development and the first and only African American chemist to be inducted into the National Academy of Sciences. Message on Senate action sent to the House. February 5, 2007
HCONRES 32 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. Message on Senate action sent to the House. June 25, 2008
HCONRES 31 Honoring the Mare Island Original 21ers for their efforts to remedy racial discrimination in employment at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. January 18, 2007
HCONRES 30 Raising awareness and encouraging prevention of stalking by establishing January 2007 as "National Stalking Awareness Month". Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. February 2, 2007
HCONRES 28 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to promote public awareness of Down syndrome. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. January 10, 2007

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