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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
791 bills in the 112th Congress. Showing 211–240, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HRES 780 Supporting the goals and ideals of the Olympic movement. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1632) September 21, 2012
HRES 777 Commemorating the 70th anniversary and commending the brave men of the 17th Bombardment Group (Medium) who became known as the "Doolittle Tokyo Raiders" for outstanding heroism, valor, skill, and service to the United States in conducting the bombing of Tokyo on April 18, 1942. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. October 5, 2012
HRES 776 Recognizing and commemorating the importance of Federal law enforcement officers to United States national security and counter-terrorism efforts. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. September 19, 2012
HRES 775 Condemning the shooting that killed six innocent people at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, on August 5, 2012. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 13, 2012
HRES 774 Expressing the sense of the House of Representative that the Boys & Girls Clubs of America should be commended for their unique role in improving outcomes for millions of youth and thousands of communities. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. September 19, 2012
HRES 769 Expressing support for Lunchtime Music on the Mall in Washington, DC, and honoring the public service of the performers and sponsors. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. August 2, 2012
HRES 757 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of Congress should support and promote the respectful and dignified disposal of worn and tattered American flags. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. August 2, 2012
HRES 754 Expressing support for the designation of the third week in October as National School Bus Safety Week. Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. August 1, 2012
HRES 740 Expressing support for the designation of March 13 as "K-9 Veterans Day", in order to recognize the service and improve the treatment of military working dogs. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. August 24, 2012
HRES 734 Recognizing the importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving the lives of women and children, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. July 18, 2012
HRES 728 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 Foreign Affairs. July 12, 2012
HRES 725 Expressing support for dancing as a form of valuable exercise and artistic expression and for the designation of July 28, 2012, as National Dance Day. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. July 13, 2012
HRES 720 Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the Rock Island Arsenal and the men and women who currently and have previously worked on Arsenal Island. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. July 19, 2012
HRES 716 Expressing support for designation of August 1, 2012, as "National Eagle Scout Day". Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. June 28, 2012
HRES 710 Congratulating Ichiro Suzuki, outfielder for the Seattle Mariners, for becoming the third fastest player in the history of Major League Baseball to amass 2,500 hits. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. June 27, 2012
HRES 709 Welcoming His Holiness, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the worldwide spiritual and administrative head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, to Washington, DC, and recognizing his commitment to world peace, justice, nonviolence, human rights, religious freedom, and democracy. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. June 27, 2012
HRES 704 Commending Rotary International and others for their efforts to prevent and eradicate polio. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. June 26, 2012
HRES 703 Congratulating the Miami Heat on their 2012 National Basketball Association Championship. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. June 26, 2012
HRES 702 Recognizing Major League Baseball as an important part of the cultural history of American society, celebrating the 2012 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, and honoring Kansas City, Missouri, as the host city of the 83rd All-Star Game. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. June 25, 2012
HRES 701 Recognizing the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to both baseball and the Nation. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. June 25, 2012
HRES 699 Congratulating the University of Washington Huskies Men's Crew Team on winning the 110th Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships (IRAs). Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. June 21, 2012
HRES 696 Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Guadalcanal campaign during World War II. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. July 10, 2012
HRES 693 Expressing support for designation of June as "National Family Reunification Month". Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. June 19, 2012
HRES 692 Recognizing the 30th Anniversary of the United States Air Force Space Command headquartered at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. July 10, 2012
HRES 690 Recognizing the Proclamation of the Refugee Congress. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. June 19, 2012
HRES 689 Honoring Catholic sisters for their contributions to the United States. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. June 18, 2012
HRES 685 Recognizing the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ensuing 200 years of peace and cooperation between the United States and Canada. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. July 10, 2012
HRES 682 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the Federal workforce. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. June 7, 2012
HRES 681 Expressing support for designation of the Thursday before Thanksgiving as Children's Grief Awareness Day. Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. June 7, 2012
HRES 678 Congratulating the United States Chamber of Commerce on its 100th anniversary. Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. June 8, 2012

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