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
8,010 bills across every Congress on file. Showing 4,741–4,770, newest first.
Bill Title Congress Latest action
HCONRES 192 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued as a testimonial to the Nation's tireless commitment to reuniting America's missing children with their families, and to honor the memories of those children who were victims of abduction and murder. 108th May 22, 2003
HCONRES 189 Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the International Geophysical Year (IGY) and supporting an International Geophysical Year-2 (IGY-2) in 2007-08. 108th March 25, 2004
HCONRES 188 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service in honor of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. 108th May 21, 2003
HCONRES 187 Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring Hattie McDaniel, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. 108th May 21, 2003
HCONRES 185 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued as a testimonial to the Nation's tireless commitment to reuniting America's missing children with their families, and to honor the memories of those children who were victims of abduction and murder. 108th May 21, 2003
HCONRES 184 Expressing the sense of Congress that Congress should participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for the people of the United States. 108th May 23, 2003
HCONRES 183 Supporting National Funeral Service Education Week. 108th June 2, 2003
HCONRES 182 Recognizing that the United States draws its strength from its incredible diversity of racial and ethnic groups, recognizing that the Asian Pacific American community is a thriving and integral part of American society and culture, supporting the goals and ideals of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and recognizing the contributions of Asian Pacific Americans to the United States. 108th June 2, 2003
HCONRES 178 Expressing support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day, and for other purposes. 108th May 21, 2003
HCONRES 177 Recognizing and commending the members of the United States Armed Forces and their leaders, and the allies of the United States and their armed forces, who participated in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq and recognizing the continuing dedication of military families and employers and defense civilians and contractors and the countless communities and patriotic organizations that lent their support to the Armed Forces during those operations. 108th June 5, 2003
HCONRES 176 Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Planning Week, recognizing the significant impact of sound financial planning on achieving life's goals, and honoring American families and the financial planning profession for their adherence and dedication to the financial planning process. 108th November 5, 2003
HCONRES 173 Recognizing the historic significance of the 55th anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel and reaffirming the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Israel. 108th May 9, 2003
HCONRES 172 Supporting the 20th Annual National Tourism Week. 108th June 3, 2003
HCONRES 171 Expressing the thanks of Congress to the people of Qatar for their cooperation in supporting United States Armed Forces and the armed forces of coalition countries during the recent military action in Iraq and welcoming His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifah Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, to the United States. 108th May 8, 2003
HCONRES 170 Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Community Residential Care Month". 108th June 2, 2003
HCONRES 168 Commending the Expedition-Six crew of the International Space Station, Commander Ken Bowersox, Flight Engineer Nikolai Budarin, and NASA ISS Science Officer Don Pettit, for their contributions in furthering scientific discovery for the world, and welcoming them back home to Earth. 108th May 8, 2003
HCONRES 167 Welcoming the Prime Minister of Singapore, His Excellency Goh Chok Tong, on the occasion of his visit to the United States, expressing gratitude to the Government of Singapore for its strong cooperation with the United States in the campaign against terrorism, and reaffirming the commitment of Congress to the continued expansion of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Singapore. 108th May 7, 2003
HCONRES 166 Expressing the sense of Congress in support of Buckle Up America Week. 108th May 20, 2003
HCONRES 164 Expressing the sense of Congress that there should be established a National Truck Safety Month to raise public awareness about the contributions, responsibilities, and needs of truck drivers to make the Nation's highways safer. 108th May 8, 2003
HCONRES 163 Recognizing the historical significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo. 108th May 7, 2003
HCONRES 162 Honoring the city of Dayton, Ohio, and its many partners, for hosting "Inventing Flight: The Centennial Celebration", a celebration of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first flight. 108th June 10, 2003
HCONRES 161 Recognizing the outstanding efforts of the individuals and communities who volunteered or donated items to the North Platte Canteen in North Platte, Nebraska, during World War II from December 25, 1941, to April 1, 1946. 108th September 28, 2004
HCONRES 159 Declaring Emporia, Kansas, to be the founding city of the Veterans Day holiday and recognizing the contributions of Alvin J. King and Representative Ed Rees to the enactment into law of the observance of Veterans Day. 108th November 3, 2003
HCONRES 158 Recognizing the importance of inheritance rights of women in Africa. 108th April 30, 2003
HCONRES 156 Extending congratulations to the United States Capitol Police on the occasion of its 175th anniversary and expressing gratitude to the men and women of the United States Capitol Police and their families for their devotion to duty and service in safeguarding the freedoms of the American people. 108th May 1, 2003
HCONRES 155 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the establishment of a National Librarians Week. 108th May 13, 2003
HCONRES 154 Concerning the transition to democracy in the Republic of Burundi. 108th June 12, 2003
HCONRES 153 Honoring the 129 sailors and civilians lost aboard the U.S.S. Thresher on April 10, 1963, and urging the Secretary of the Army to erect a memorial to this tragedy in Arlington National Cemetery. 108th April 28, 2003
HCONRES 152 Expressing the appreciation of the Nation to the members of the Armed Forces serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and encouraging communities across the Nation to prepare appropriate homecoming ceremonies to welcome the members of the Armed Forces returning from those operations and to recognize their contributions to homeland security and expansion of freedoms around the globe and to prepare days of remembrance to commemorate the brave service and selfless sacrifice of the members of the Armed Forces who do not return. 108th April 11, 2003
HCONRES 151 Extending the thanks of Congress and a grateful nation to the Iraqis Mohammed and Iman for their brave actions against oppression and tyranny in providing to United States forces, at great risk to themselves, information essential for the rescue of Private First Class Jessica Lynch, United States Army, on April 1, 2003. 108th April 11, 2003

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