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21,202 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
3,089 bills in the 110th Congress. Showing 2,911–2,940, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
SCONRES 21 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. Message on Senate action sent to the House. May 17, 2007
SCONRES 20 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that no funds should be cut off or reduced for American Troops in the field which would result in undermining their safety or their ability to complete their assigned mission. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. March 16, 2007
SCONRES 17 A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Capitol grounds for Live Earth Concert. Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2976-2977) March 9, 2007
SCONRES 15 A concurrent resolution authorizing the Rotunda of the Capitol to be used on March 29, 2007, for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Tuskegee Airmen. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. March 6, 2007
SCONRES 13 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the President should not initiate military action against Iran without first obtaining authorization from Congress. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2113) February 15, 2007
SCONRES 12 A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Medal of Honor and to celebrate and honor the recipients of the Medal of Honor on the anniversary of the first award of that medal in 1863. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. September 25, 2007
SCONRES 7 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on Iraq. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1464-1465) January 31, 2007
SCONRES 1 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that an artistic tribute to commemorate the speech given by President Ronald Reagan at the Brandenburg Gate on June 12, 1987, should be placed within the United States Capitol. Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S189-190) January 4, 2007
SJRES 45 Great Lakes--St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact Became Public Law No: 110-342. October 3, 2008
SJRES 44 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule set forth as requirements contained in the August 17, 2007, letter to State Health Officials from the Director of the Center for Medicaid and State Operations in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the State Health Official Letter 08-003, dated May 7, 2008, from such Center. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6943) July 17, 2008
SJRES 42 A joint resolution relating to the approval of the proposed agreement for nuclear cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation. Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8454-8455) September 11, 2008
SJRES 41 A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 110-444. August 1, 2008
SJRES 40 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the act of desecration of the flag of the United States and to set criminal penalties for that act. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. June 12, 2008
SJRES 38 A joint resolution waiving certain provisions of the Trade Act of 1974 relating to the appointment of a Deputy United States Trade Representative. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 824. June 18, 2008
SJRES 30 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to optional State plan case management services under the Medicaid program. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008 S2163) March 13, 2008
SJRES 29 A joint resolution expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2008) March 12, 2008
SJRES 28 A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. Held at the desk. May 19, 2008
SJRES 27 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line item veto. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. December 11, 2007
SJRES 24 A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. November 13, 2007
SJRES 23 A joint resolution clarifying that the use of force against Iran is not authorized by the Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against Iraq, any resolution previously adopted, or any other provision of law. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. November 1, 2007
SJRES 22 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Medicare coverage for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13201-13202) October 22, 2007
SJRES 21 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13099) October 18, 2007
SJRES 20 A joint resolution to disapprove a final rule of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to the importation of cattle and beef. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. October 3, 2007
SJRES 19 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 per centum of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. October 1, 2007
SJRES 18 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to a cost limit for providers operated by units of government and other provisions under the Medicaid program. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11418) September 11, 2007
SJRES 16 A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/03/2007. Report No. 110-146. August 29, 2007
SJRES 15 United States Policy in Iraq Resolution of 2007 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6962-6963) May 25, 2007
SJRES 14 A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales no longer holds the confidence of the Senate and of the American people. Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 38. Record Vote Number: 207. (consideration: CR S7441; text: CR S7441) June 11, 2007
SJRES 9 United States Policy in Iraq Resolution of 2007 Returned to the Calendar., pursuant to the order of March 15, 2007, having failed to achieve the required 60 votes in the affirmative. Calendar No. 72. (consideration: CR S3287) March 15, 2007
SJRES 3 A joint resolution to specify an expiration date for the authorization of use of military force under the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 and to authorize the continuing presence of United States forces in Iraq after that date for certain military operations and activities. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2217) February 17, 2007

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.