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21,204 bills on this subject

Filed across 13 Congresses, from the 107th to the 119th, and most in the 108th at 4,401. 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
4,401 bills in the 108th Congress. Showing 2,731–2,760, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HRES 182 Commending Private First Class Jessica Lynch, United States Army, the special operations forces who on April 1, 2003, rescued her from captivity by Iraqi forces, and all United States and coalition forces in Iraq. Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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 8, 2003
HRES 181 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1036) to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages resulting from the misuse of their products by others. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 9, 2003
HRES 180 Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week" and honoring the service of correctional officers and employees. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. May 20, 2003
HRES 178 Honoring the life and work of former Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Matthew J. Ryan and offering the deepest condolences of the United States House of Representatives to his wife and family on his death. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. May 13, 2003
HRES 177 Commending the people of the Republic of Kenya for conducting free and fair elections, for the peaceful and orderly transfer of power in their government, and for the continued success of democracy in their nation since that transition. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 23, 2003
HRES 176 Honoring the San Fernando Cathedral and the city of San Antonio on the occasion of the completion of the cathedral's renovation. Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization. April 16, 2003
HRES 175 Recognizing the United States Air Force's Air Force News Agency on the occasion of its 25th anniversary and honoring the Air Force personnel who have served the Nation while assigned to that agency. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. April 3, 2003
HRES 173 Recognizing the achievements and contributions of the National Wildlife Refuge System on the occasion of its centennial anniversary and expressing strong support for the continued success of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 29, 2003
HRES 172 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1559) making emergency wartime supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 3, 2003
HRES 171 Commending the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs for winning the NCAA 2003 National Collegiate Women's Ice Hockey Championship. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 17, 2003
HRES 170 Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the sinking of the U.S.S. Thresher. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 9, 2003
HRES 169 Honoring the life and faithful service of former Congressman Lucien E. Blackwell of Pennsylvania. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. April 1, 2003
HRES 168 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 743) to amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional safeguards for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries with representative payees, to enhance program protections, and for other purposes. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 2, 2003
HRES 167 Recognizing and honoring the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States and urging the establishment and observation of a paid legal public holiday in honor of Native Americans. Executive Comment Requested from Interior. April 1, 2003
HRES 166 Commending the people of the Republic of Kenya for conducting free and fair elections, for the peaceful and orderly transfer of power in their government, and for the continued success of democracy in their nation since that transition. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. March 27, 2003
HRES 165 Expressing support for a renewed effort to find a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement to the Cyprus problem. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 129). (text as passed House: CR 4/09/2003 H3009-3010) April 10, 2003
HRES 163 Providing amounts from the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for continuing expenses of standing and select committees of the House from April 1, 2003, through April 11, 2003. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. March 26, 2003
HRES 161 Recognizing the achievements of Operation Respect and the "Don't laugh At Me" programs. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. April 29, 2003
HRES 160 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1104) to prevent child abduction, and for other purposes. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. March 26, 2003
HRES 159 Expressing profound sorrow on the occasion of the death of Irma Rangel. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 2, 2003
HRES 156 Recognizing the goals and objectives of the Intelligent Transportation Systems Caucus. Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines. March 21, 2003
HRES 155 Concerning the formation of the African Union. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. March 20, 2003
HRES 154 Commending the Prime Minister of Great Britain for his stalwart leadership and unwavering support of the United States in the effort to disarm Saddam Hussein of weapons of mass destruction and free the Iraqi people of the scourge of brutal dictatorship. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. April 3, 2003
HRES 152 Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. Laid on the table. March 27, 2003
HRES 151 Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 95) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2004 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2003 and 2005 through 2013. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. March 20, 2003
HRES 150 Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the members of the Armed Forces of the United States called upon to engage in possible military action in Iraq. Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force. April 11, 2003
HRES 148 Providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Eighth Congress. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. May 8, 2003
HRES 147 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 975) to amend title 11 of the United States Code, and for other purposes. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. March 19, 2003
HRES 146 Providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Eighth Congress. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. March 17, 2003
HRES 145 Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Small Business in the One Hundred Eighth Congress. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. March 17, 2003

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.