Topic

Commerce

Bills 15,713 First seen 107th Most recent 119th

15,713 bills on this subject

Filed across 13 Congresses, from the 107th to the 119th, and most in the 109th at 3,252. 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 119th
3,252 bills in the 109th Congress. Showing 1–30, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HCONRES 486 Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of Turkmenistan should take immediate steps to improve its respect for human rights and democratic practices, in keeping with its international commitments and obligations. Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. September 27, 2006
HCONRES 460 Expressing the sense of Congress that American oil companies should build additional refining capacity on existing refinery campuses. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. August 1, 2006
HCONRES 441 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the regrettable votes cast by certain Caribbean countries for a resumption of commercial whaling at the 58th annual International Whaling Commission meeting in St. Kitts in June 2006. Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. June 29, 2006
HCONRES 429 Recognizing the low presence of minorities in the financial services industry and minorities and women in upper level positions of management, and expressing the sense of the Congress that active measures should be taken to increase the demographic diversity of the financial services industry. Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. July 24, 2006
HCONRES 410 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the enactment of legislation that provides access to comprehensive health care for all Americans. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. June 5, 2006
HCONRES 405 Opposing any agreement between the Government of the United States and the Government of Nigeria to deploy United States Armed Forces to Nigeria. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. May 17, 2006
HCONRES 399 Recognizing the 30th Anniversary of the victory of United States winemakers at the 1976 Paris Wine Tasting. Message on Senate action sent to the House. August 3, 2006
HCONRES 380 Expressing the sense of Congress that United States intellectual property rights must be protected globally. Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. April 5, 2006
HCONRES 372 Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Interstate Highway System. Message on Senate action sent to the House. June 19, 2006
HCONRES 367 Honoring and praising the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution on the 100th anniversary of being granted its Congressional Charter. Message on Senate action sent to the House. June 26, 2006
HCONRES 357 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. Message on Senate action sent to the House. May 25, 2006
HCONRES 331 Honoring the sacrifice and courage of the 16 coal miners killed in various mine disasters in West Virginia, and recognizing the rescue crews for their outstanding efforts in the aftermath of the tragedies. Message on Senate action sent to the House. February 10, 2006
HCONRES 327 Congratulating President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf for becoming the first democratically-elected female President of the Republic of Liberia and the first female African head of state. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. December 18, 2005
HCONRES 319 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the successful and substantial contributions of the amendments to the patent and trademark laws that were enacted in 1980 (Public Law 96-517; commonly known as the "Bayh-Dole Act"), on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of its enactment. Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 162. April 5, 2006
HCONRES 311 Urging Japan to honor its commitments under the 1986 Market-Oriented Sector-Selective (MOSS) Agreement on Medical Equipment and Pharmaceuticals, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. December 7, 2005
HCONRES 310 Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to unilateral altering, by the European Union, of the standards for imports of certain wood products. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. November 18, 2005
HCONRES 303 Urging the United States Trade Representative to take action to ensure that the People's Republic of China complies with its obligations to protect intellectual property rights, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. November 17, 2005
HCONRES 295 Providing that any agreement relating trade and investment that is negotiated by the executive branch with other countries must comply with certain minimum standards. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. November 10, 2005
HCONRES 284 Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the 2005 presidential and parliamentary elections in Egypt. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. January 27, 2006
HCONRES 279 Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the 2005 presidential and parliamentary elections in Egypt. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. October 26, 2005
HCONRES 275 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the education curriculum in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. January 27, 2006
HCONRES 268 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding oversight of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. November 17, 2005
HCONRES 257 Expressing the sense of the Congress with regard to a moratorium on the payment of principal or interest on certain mortgage loans, small business loans, and consumer loans for residents of a Federal disaster area. Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit. January 4, 2006
HCONRES 246 Paying tribute to John Harold Johnson in recognition of his many achievements and contributions. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. September 20, 2005
HCONRES 230 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Russian Federation must protect intellectual property rights. Message on Senate action sent to the House. December 22, 2005
HCONRES 229 Supporting the goal of the United States establishing a responsible energy policy toward the Gulf of Guinea region in Western Africa that encourages local content development and greater governmental transparency. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1711) July 29, 2005
HCONRES 155 Urging the Government of the Republic of Albania to ensure that the parliamentary elections to be held on July 3, 2005, are conducted in accordance with international standards for free and fair elections. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. June 28, 2005
HCONRES 120 Expressing the sense of the Congress with regard to the world's freshwater resources. Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. April 29, 2005
HCONRES 118 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 Government Reform. March 17, 2005
HCONRES 100 Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should establish an international education policy to foster mutual understanding among nations, promote a world free of terrorism, further United States foreign policy and national security, enhance United States leadership in the world, and for other purposes. Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. April 18, 2005

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