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 241–270, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HCONRES 27 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that James Brown, also known as the "God Father of Soul", should be recognized for his contributions to American music as one of the greatest and most influential entertainers of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s as an American cultural icon. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. January 10, 2007
HCONRES 26 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. January 10, 2007
HCONRES 24 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should grant a pardon to Marcus Mosiah Garvey to clear his name and affirm his innocence of crimes for which he was unjustly prosecuted and convicted. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E561-563) March 15, 2007
HCONRES 20 Calling on the Government of the United Kingdom to immediately establish a full, independent, and public judicial inquiry into the murder of Northern Ireland defense attorney Patrick Finucane, as recommended by Judge Peter Cory as part of the Weston Park Agreement, in order to move forward on the Northern Ireland peace process. Message on Senate action sent to the House. March 19, 2007
HCONRES 18 Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of George Thomas "Mickey" Leland. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. January 5, 2007
HCONRES 17 Expressing the sense of Congress that the people of the United States should grieve for the loss of life that defined the Third Reich and celebrate the continued education efforts for tolerance and justice, reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the fight against intolerance and prejudice in any form, and honoring the legacy of transparent procedure, government accountability, the rule of law, the pursuit of justice, and the struggle for universal freedom and human rights. Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight. February 5, 2007
HCONRES 16 Congratulating Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller for becoming the first democratically-elected female Prime Minister of Jamaica and the first female Jamaican head of state. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. February 5, 2007
HCONRES 9 Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring former Representative Shirley Chisholm, 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. January 4, 2007
HCONRES 8 Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring victims of HIV/AIDS and recognizing the struggle to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS in the United States and throughout the world. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. January 4, 2007
HCONRES 5 Expressing support for the designation and goals of "Hire a Veteran Week" and encouraging the President to issue a proclamation supporting those goals. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. January 31, 2007
HCONRES 3 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue commemorative postage stamps honoring Americans who have distinguished themselves by their service in the armed forces of the United States. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. January 4, 2007
HJRES 90 Commending the Barter Theatre on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1170) June 9, 2008
HJRES 77 Expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. March 12, 2008
HJRES 70 Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23, 2008, and commemorating the historic contributions of its veterans and continuing contributions of its soldiers to the vital national security interests and homeland defense missions of the United States. Became Public Law No: 110-203. April 23, 2008
HJRES 68 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. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. December 11, 2007
HJRES 62 Native American Heritage Day Act of 2008 Became Public Law No: 110-370. October 8, 2008
HJRES 58 Expressing support for designation of the month of October 2007 as "Country Music Month" and to honor country music for its long history of supporting America's armed forces and its tremendous impact on national patriotism. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. November 1, 2007
HJRES 52 Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. Became Public Law No: 110-92. September 29, 2007
HJRES 50 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the contribution of the USO to the morale and welfare of the members of the Armed Forces and their families. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. September 18, 2007
HJRES 15 Recognizing the contributions of the Christmas tree industry to the United States economy. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. December 19, 2007
HJRES 12 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. February 2, 2007
HJRES 9 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. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. February 2, 2007
HJRES 3 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. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. January 4, 2007
HR 7286 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 46-02 21st Street in Long Island City, New York, as the "Geraldine Ferraro Post Office Building". Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. November 19, 2008
HR 7257 5-Star Generals Commemorative Coin Act Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. October 3, 2008
HR 7243 To designate the Liberty Memorial at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Memorial. Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands. October 7, 2008
HR 7111 To amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the Honor and Remember Flag created by Honor and Remember, Inc., as an official symbol to recognize and honor members of the Armed Forces who died in the line of duty, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. September 26, 2008
HR 7108 To name the front circle drive in front of the Oscar G. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility in Iron Mountain, Michigan, as "Sergeant First Class James D. Priestap Drive". Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. September 25, 2008
HR 7031 To designate a portion of the Rappahannock River in the State of Virginia as the "John W. Warner Rapids". Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. September 23, 2008
HR 6996 To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the "William C. Tallent Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic". Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. September 23, 2008

Subjects are the headings the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, not labels written here, so the wording is theirs. Bills are listed newest first by their latest action. A bill carries several subjects, so it appears under each of them. Records come from Congress.gov.