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Bills 21,204 First seen 107th Most recent 119th

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 2,371–2,400, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HRES 481 Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 3893) to expedite the construction of new refining capacity in the United States, to provide reliable and affordable energy for the American people, and for other purposes. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. October 7, 2005
HRES 480 Permitting individuals to be admitted to the Hall of the House in order to obtain footage of the House in session for inclusion in the orientation film to be shown to visitors at the Capitol Visitor Center. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. October 7, 2005
HRES 479 Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution that began on October 23, 1956 and reaffirming the friendship between the people and governments of the United States and Hungary. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. December 6, 2005
HRES 478 Commending Myron H. Thompson, United States District Judge for the Middle District of Alabama, for his commitment and dedication to public service, the judicial system, equal access to justice, and the community. Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. October 17, 2005
HRES 477 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the crisis of Hurricane Katrina should not be used to weaken, waive, or roll back Federal public health, environmental, and environmental justice laws and regulations, and for other purposes. Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials. October 7, 2005
HRES 476 Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Brooklyn Dodgers victory over the New York Yankees in the World Series. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. September 29, 2005
HRES 474 Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2360) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. October 6, 2005
HRES 472 Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. October 7, 2005
HRES 470 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3824) to amend and reauthorize the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide greater results conserving and recovering listed species, and for other purposes. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 29, 2005
HRES 469 Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 68) making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes; for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and addressing a motion to proceed under section 2908 of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 29, 2005
HRES 468 Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, H. Res. 468 is laid on the table. June 29, 2006
HRES 467 Requesting that the President transmit to the House of Representatives information in his possession relating to contracts for services or construction related to Hurricane Katrina recovery that relate to wages and benefits to be paid to workers. Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 107. October 28, 2005
HRES 465 Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. September 27, 2005
HRES 463 Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the reapportionment of airport screeners. Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 108. October 28, 2005
HRES 462 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3402) to authorize appropriations for the Department of Justice for fiscal years 2006 through 2009, and for other purposes. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 28, 2005
HRES 460 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3764) to establish a National Independent Inquiry Commission on Disaster Preparedness and Response to examine and evaluate the Federal Government's response to Hurricane Katrina and assess its ability to respond to future large-scale disasters. Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Ms. Slaughter. Petition No: 109-4. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/109/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis4.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.) December 6, 2005
HRES 459 Recognizing the achievements and contributions of the Waterfowl Population Survey Program of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans. September 26, 2005
HRES 458 Remembering and commemorating the lives and work of Maryknoll Sisters Maura Clarke and Ita Ford, Ursuline Sister Dorothy Kazel, and Cleveland Lay Mission Team Member Jean Donovan, who were executed by members of the armed forces of El Salvador on December 2, 1980. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. December 14, 2005
HRES 456 Expressing support for the memorandum of understanding signed by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement on August 15, 2005, to end the conflict in Aceh, a province in Sumatra, Indonesia. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. December 18, 2005
HRES 455 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2123) to reauthorize the Head Start Act to improve the school readiness of disadvantaged children, and for other purposes. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 22, 2005
HRES 454 Providing for the concurrence by the House with an amendment in the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 3768. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 21, 2005
HRES 453 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to a court decision relating to the Pledge of Allegiance. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. October 17, 2005
HRES 452 Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the American Academy of Pediatrics and supporting the mission and goals of the organization. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. October 7, 2005
HRES 451 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 250) to establish an interagency committee to coordinate Federal manufacturing research and development efforts in manufacturing, strengthen existing programs to assist manufacturing innovation and education, and expand outreach programs for small and medium-sized manufacturers, and for other purposes. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 21, 2005
HRES 450 Recognizing Space Shuttle Commander Eileen Collins, Mission Specialist Wendy Lawrence, and the contributions of all other women who have worked with NASA following the successful mission of Space Shuttle Discovery on STS-114. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 20, 2005
HRES 449 To create a select committee to monitor and investigate the awarding and carrying out of contracts related to the relief and reconstruction efforts in response to Hurricane Katrina. Referred to the House Committee on Rules. September 15, 2005
HRES 448 Recognizing the suffering of both Israelis and Palestinians and acknowledging the sacrifices made in the interest of peace by the Israeli settlers who left the Gaza Strip voluntarily, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. September 15, 2005
HRES 447 Permitting the use of the frank for mailings which include solicitations for charities responding to a major disaster which is the subject of a Presidential declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, 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 15, 2005
HRES 446 Recognizing Space Shuttle Commander Eileen Collins, Mission Specialist Wendy Lawrence, and the contributions of all other women who have worked with NASA in preparing for the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on STS-114. Referred to the House Committee on Science. September 15, 2005
HRES 445 Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 15, 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.