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Congressional tributes

Bills 12,414 First seen 107th Most recent 119th

12,414 bills on this subject

Filed across 13 Congresses, from the 107th to the 119th, and most in the 111th at 1,513. 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
1,513 bills in the 111th Congress. Showing 31–60, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HCONRES 269 Congratulating the outstanding professional public servants, both past and present, of the Natural Resources Conservation Service on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research. June 18, 2010
HCONRES 267 Congratulating the Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 20th anniversary of their declarations on the restoration of independence from the Soviet Union. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. December 8, 2010
HCONRES 260 Recognizing the 62nd anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel, and reaffirming unequivocal support for the alliance and friendship between the United States and Israel. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. April 13, 2010
HCONRES 259 Recognizing the 500th anniversary of the birth of Italian architect Andrea Palladio. Message on Senate action sent to the House. December 7, 2010
HCONRES 258 Congratulating the Commandant of the Coast Guard and the Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy and its staff for 100 years of operation of the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, and for other purposes. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. July 28, 2010
HCONRES 255 Commemorating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and honoring the founder of Earth Day, the late Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin. Message on Senate action sent to the House. April 26, 2010
HCONRES 253 Recognizing Doris "Granny D" Haddock, who inspired millions of people through remarkable acts of political activism, and extending the condolences of Congress on the death of Doris "Granny D" Haddock. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. March 16, 2010
HCONRES 252 Recognizing the life of Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died on February 23, 2010, in the custody of the Government of Cuba, and calling for a continued focus on the promotion of internationally recognized human rights, listed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in Cuba. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. March 11, 2010
HCONRES 251 Recognizing the life of Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died on February 23, 2010, in the custody of the Government of Cuba, and calling for a continued focus on the promotion of internationally recognized human rights, listed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in Cuba. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. March 11, 2010
HCONRES 250 Congratulating the people of Iraq on their resolve to vote in a national parliamentary election on March 7, 2010, in the face of adversity. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. March 9, 2010
HCONRES 249 Commemorating the 45th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the role that it played in ensuring the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Message on Senate action sent to the House. March 17, 2010
HCONRES 246 Supporting the goals and ideals of World Glaucoma Day. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. March 3, 2010
HCONRES 242 Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 101st anniversary. Message on Senate action sent to the House. June 18, 2010
HCONRES 241 Congratulating Silver Dollar City and Herschend Family Entertainment Company on the 50th anniversary of the opening of Silver Dollar City, a turn-of-the-century theme park that celebrates the spirit, ingenuity, and artistry of early America. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. February 25, 2010
HCONRES 239 Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots. Message on Senate action sent to the House. March 5, 2010
HCONRES 238 Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. March 1, 2010
HCONRES 237 Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. February 22, 2010
HCONRES 232 Expressing the sense of Congress that a site in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the 14 members of the Army's 24th Infantry Division who have received the Medal of Honor. Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness. February 18, 2010
HCONRES 230 Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the Colorado National Guard. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. February 18, 2010
HCONRES 227 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Urban Crimes Awareness Week. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. March 1, 2010
HCONRES 222 Recognizing the leadership and historical contributions of Dr. Hector Garcia to the Hispanic community and his remarkable efforts to combat racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States of America. Message on Senate action sent to the House. April 22, 2010
HCONRES 219 Recognizing and commending the leadership and thousands of volunteers involved with Bugles Across America for their commitment and sacrifice to ensure veterans are laid to rest with the honor and ceremony they earned through selfless service to the people of the United States in the Armed Forces. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. December 8, 2009
HCONRES 218 Expressing sympathy for the 57 civilians who were killed in the southern Philippines on November 23, 2009. Message on Senate action sent to the House. December 19, 2009
HCONRES 213 Expressing the sense of Congress for and solidarity with the people of El Salvador as they persevere through the aftermath of torrential rains which caused devastating flooding and deadly mudslides. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. December 9, 2009
HCONRES 212 Expressing the sense of Congress on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of historic events in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia, and reaffirming the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. November 20, 2009
HCONRES 211 Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the East Bay Regional Park District in California, and for other purposes. Message on Senate action sent to the House. May 26, 2010
HCONRES 209 Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Iranian hostage crisis, during which 52 United States citizens were held hostage for 444 days from November 4, 1979, to January 20, 1981, and for other purposes. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. November 9, 2009
HCONRES 207 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the victory of the United States in The Cold War and the Fall of the Berlin Wall. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. November 3, 2009
HCONRES 206 Commending the soldiers and civilian personnel stationed at Fort Gordon and their families for their service and dedication to the United States and recognizing the contributions of Fort Gordon to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and its role as a pivotal communications training installation. Message on Senate action sent to the House. December 23, 2009
HCONRES 205 Recognizing and honoring America's labor movement, supporting the designation of a National Labor History Month, and for other purposes. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. December 8, 2009

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.