Topic

Congressional tributes

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
12,414 bills across every Congress on file. Showing 5,101–5,130, newest first.
Bill Title Congress Latest action
HRES 667 Expressing support for dancing as a form of valuable exercise and artistic expression, and for the designation of July 26, 2014, as National Dance Day. 113th July 18, 2014
HRES 665 Condemning the murder of Israeli and Palestinian children in Israel and the ongoing and escalating violence in that country. 113th July 25, 2014
HRES 662 Expressing support for designation of October 2014 as "National Principals Month". 113th July 9, 2014
HRES 653 Recognizing the 45th anniversary of Stonewall. 113th July 21, 2014
HRES 651 Expressing support for the network of experienced and accredited wildlife rehabilitation centers across the United States and honoring their important work in protecting native wildlife. 113th June 26, 2014
HRES 650 Congratulating the American Motorcyclist Association on their 90th Anniversary. 113th June 25, 2014
HRES 640 Supporting the goals and ideals of "Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week". 113th June 23, 2014
HRES 638 Commemorating President Gerald R. Ford and the invaluable impact of his service to the United States in honor of the 40th anniversary of his Presidency. 113th June 23, 2014
HRES 637 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of the Navy should name an appropriate Navy ship in honor of Marine Corps General Clifton B. Cates of Tiptonville, Tennessee. 113th June 23, 2014
HRES 634 Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the victims of the devastating landslide on March 22, 2014, extending the thanks of those who took quick action to provide aid and comfort to the victims of the landslide, commending the resiliency of the affected communities for their strength, and committing to provide the necessary resources and to stand by the people of the affected communities. 113th June 20, 2014
HRES 630 Recognizing the benefits and importance of music making as an essential form of creative expression and expressing support for designating the Summer Solstice, June 21, 2014, as Make Music Day. 113th June 18, 2014
HRES 625 Honoring Greyhound Lines, Inc., of Dallas, TX on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. 113th June 13, 2014
HRES 623 Recognizing the importance of dyslexia and other specific learning disabilities and promoting research, education, and awareness. 113th June 12, 2014
HRES 618 Expressing support for Lunchtime Music on the Mall in Washington, DC, to benefit the District of Columbia, regional residents, and visitors and recognizing the public service of the performers and sponsors. 113th June 10, 2014
HRES 617 Condemning the abduction of female students by armed militants from the terrorist group known as Boko Haram in northeastern provinces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. 113th June 12, 2014
HRES 613 Commemorating the centennial of Webster University. 113th June 9, 2014
HRES 611 Honoring the life of Jeanne Sobelson Manford for her fierce advocacy on behalf of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community as they and their allies celebrate Pride month during the month of June, reflect on the progress made towards equality, and remember activists like Jeanne who spent their lives fighting for their rights. 113th July 21, 2014
HRES 609 Expressing condolences and support for assistance to the victims of the historic flooding in the Western Balkans. 113th June 10, 2014
HRES 608 Condemning the senseless rampage and mass shooting that took place in Isla Vista, California, on Friday, May 23, 2014. 113th June 10, 2014
HRES 605 Recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the Nation's history. 113th May 29, 2014
HRES 602 Recognizing the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan. 113th June 10, 2014
HRES 600 Urging the Government of Afghanistan, following a successful first round of the presidential election on April 5, 2014, to pursue a transparent, credible, and inclusive run-off presidential election on June 14, 2014, while ensuring the safety of voters, candidates, poll workers, and election observers. 113th June 9, 2014
HRES 599 Urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to respect the freedom of assembly, expression, and religion and all fundamental human rights and the rule of law for all its citizens and to stop censoring discussion of the 1989 Tiananmen Square demonstrations and their violent suppression. 113th May 28, 2014
HRES 597 Urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to respect the freedom of assembly, expression, and religion and all fundamental human rights and the rule of law for all its citizens and to stop censoring discussion of the 1989 Tiananmen Square demonstrations and their violent suppression. 113th May 23, 2014
HRES 596 Recognizing the Khmer and Lao/Hmong Freedom Fighters of Cambodia and Laos for supporting and defending the United States Armed Forces during the conflict in Southeast Asia and for their continued support and defense of the United States. 113th June 10, 2014
HRES 591 Commending the Government of Afghanistan for certifying the results of the national election held on April 5, 2014, and urging the Government of Afghanistan to continue to pursue a "transparent, credible, and inclusive" run-off presidential election on June 14, 2014, while ensuring the safety of voters and candidates. 113th May 21, 2014
HRES 587 Expressing support for internal rebuilding, resettlement, accountability, and reconciliation within Sri Lanka so that Sri Lankans from all ethnic and religious communities may benefit from the end of the country's 26-year civil war. 113th July 21, 2014
HRES 586 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. 113th May 23, 2014
HRES 584 Expressing support for the designation of May 11, 2014, through May 17, 2014, as Food Allergy Awareness Week. 113th May 16, 2014
HRES 583 Honoring the vital role of small business and the passion of entrepreneurs in the United States during "National Small Business Week", beginning on May 12, through May 16, 2014. 113th May 13, 2014

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.