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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
4,285 bills in the 109th Congress. Showing 2,281–2,310, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HRES 613 Congratulating the people of Iraq on the three national elections conducted in Iraq in 2005. Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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. December 15, 2005
HRES 612 Expressing the commitment of the House of Representatives to achieving victory in Iraq. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. December 16, 2005
HRES 610 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4437) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws, to enhance border security, and for other purposes. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. December 15, 2005
HRES 609 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of providing fair and up-to-date teaching in United States secondary schools of the developments of modern day Russia. Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. March 27, 2006
HRES 607 Congratulating the University of Maryland Terrapins women's field hockey team on winning the 2005 National College Athletic Association Championship. Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. March 27, 2006
HRES 606 Congratulating the University of Maryland Terrapins men's soccer team, the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association Champions. Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. March 27, 2006
HRES 605 Recognizing the life of Preston Robert Tisch and his outstanding contributions to New York City, the New York Giants Football Club, the National Football League, and the United States. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 6, 2006
HRES 604 Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the paid Fire Department of New York on Staten Island, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. December 14, 2005
HRES 602 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2830) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the pension funding rules, and for other purposes. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. December 15, 2005
HRES 599 Establishing the Task Force on Ocean Policy. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 103 - 327 (Roll no. 631). (text: CR H11561-11562) December 14, 2005
HRES 598 Condemning actions by the Government of Syria that have hindered the investigation of the assassination of former Prime Minister of Lebanon Rafik Hariri conducted by the United Nations International Independent Investigation Commission (UNIIIC), expressing support for extending the UNIIIC's investigative mandate, and stating concern about similar assassination attempts apparently aimed at destabilizing Lebanon's security and undermining Lebanon's sovereignty. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. December 16, 2005
HRES 597 Recognizing and congratulating Don Ho on his career in music. Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education. March 27, 2006
HRES 596 Waiving points of order against the further conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3010) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. December 14, 2005
HRES 595 Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3199) to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. December 14, 2005
HRES 594 Honoring the 50th anniversary of the Honorable John D. Dingell's service in the House of Representatives. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. December 13, 2005
HRES 593 Directing the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Attorney General, and requesting the President, to provide certain information to the House of Representatives relating to extraordinary rendition of certain foreign persons. Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 145. February 10, 2006
HRES 592 Commemorating the life, achievements, and contributions of Alan Reich. Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. March 27, 2006
HRES 591 Raising a question of the privileges of the House. On motion to table the measure Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 - 188 (Roll no. 622). December 8, 2005
HRES 590 Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. December 7, 2005
HRES 589 Creating a select committee to oversee and, where necessary, investigate and maximize the necessarily significant appropriations expended to win the War on Terror, especially within the operational theaters of Afghanistan and Iraq. Referred to the House Committee on Rules. December 7, 2005
HRES 588 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4297) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201(b) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. December 8, 2005
HRES 587 Congratulating Tony Stewart on winning the 2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Championship. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. December 14, 2005
HRES 586 Commemorating the life, achievements, and contributions of Alan Reich. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. December 19, 2005
HRES 585 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3861) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide extended and additional protection to Medicare beneficiaries who enroll for the Medicare prescription drug benefit during 2006. Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Ms. Herseth. Petition No: 109-10. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/109/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis10.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.) December 16, 2005
HRES 584 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 752) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices under the Medicare Program. Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Boswell. Petition No: 109-9. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/109/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis9.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.) December 16, 2005
HRES 583 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4340) to implement the United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. December 7, 2005
HRES 582 Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Clerk. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. December 6, 2005
HRES 581 To inform the Senate of the election of the Clerk. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. December 6, 2005
HRES 580 Electing an officer of the House of Representatives. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. December 6, 2005
HRES 574 Congratulating the Los Angeles Galaxy on their victory in the 2005 Major League Soccer championship. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. December 13, 2005

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.