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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
12,414 bills across every Congress on file. Showing 6,511–6,540, newest first.
Bill Title Congress Latest action
HCONRES 138 Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas. 111th October 15, 2009
HCONRES 129 Congratulating the Sailors of the United States Submarine Force upon the completion of 1,000 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrols. 111th December 3, 2009
HCONRES 123 Recognizing the historical and national significance of the many contributions of John William Heisman to the sport of football. 111th July 22, 2009
HCONRES 115 Supporting the awareness of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Resolution. 111th May 4, 2009
HCONRES 111 Recognizing the 61st anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel. 111th May 5, 2009
HCONRES 109 Honoring the 20th anniversary of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in the Nation's Capital and its transition to the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure on June 6, 2009, and for other purposes. 111th June 9, 2009
HCONRES 104 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. 111th May 1, 2009
HCONRES 103 Supporting the goals and ideals of Malaria Awareness Day. 111th May 21, 2009
HCONRES 101 Providing for the acceptance of a statue of Ronald Wilson Reagan from the people of California for placement in the United States Capitol. 111th April 24, 2009
HCONRES 96 Recognizing the importance of autism awareness, supporting efforts to increase funding for research into the causes and treatment of autism and to improve training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism. 111th May 14, 2009
HCONRES 91 Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arthur "Jack" Johnson for the 1913 racially motivated conviction of Johnson, which diminished his athletic, cultural, and historic significance, and tarnished his reputation. 111th April 27, 2009
HCONRES 89 Supporting the goals and objectives of the Prague Conference on Holocaust Era Assets. 111th July 6, 2009
HCONRES 87 Observing the 15th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide and calling on all responsible nations to uphold the principles of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. 111th March 30, 2009
HCONRES 86 Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a bust of Sojourner Truth. 111th April 24, 2009
HCONRES 83 Expressing the sense of Congress that a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier of the Navy, either the aircraft carrier designated as CVN-79 or the aircraft carrier designated as CVN-80, should be named the U.S.S. Barry M. Goldwater. 111th April 27, 2009
HCONRES 81 Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts in Hawai`i. 111th May 14, 2009
HCONRES 77 Recognizing and honoring the signing by President Abraham Lincoln of the legislation authorizing the establishment of collegiate programs at Gallaudet University. 111th April 20, 2009
HCONRES 69 Honoring the 100th anniversary of Fort McCoy in Sparta, Wisconsin. 111th March 31, 2009
HCONRES 68 Expressing the sense of Congress that Clifton "Chuck" Sutton should be recognized for his contributions as a community leader, activist, business executive, and a role model to young African-Americans. 111th February 26, 2009
HCONRES 67 Expressing the sense of Congress that Lena Horne should be recognized as one of the most popular performers of the 1940s and 1950s and for her outspoken opposition to racial and social injustice. 111th February 26, 2009
HCONRES 66 Expressing the sense of Congress that Lionel Hampton should be honored for his contributions to American music. 111th May 14, 2009
HCONRES 65 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that James Brown, also known as the "Godfather of Soul", should be recognized for his contributions to American music as one of the greatest and most influential entertainers of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s as an American cultural icon. 111th May 14, 2009
HCONRES 64 Urging the President to designate 2009 as the "Year of the Military Family". 111th March 12, 2009
HCONRES 60 Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes. 111th March 31, 2009
HCONRES 56 Expressing support for Children's Dental Health Month and honoring the memory of Deamonte Driver. 111th February 24, 2009
HCONRES 53 Recognizing the achievement of parity among African Americans in computer science. 111th March 30, 2009
HCONRES 52 Honoring and remembering the life of Lawrence "Larry" King. 111th March 30, 2009
HCONRES 50 Honoring and saluting Motown Records of Detroit, Michigan, on its 50th anniversary. 111th February 12, 2009
HCONRES 46 Honoring the life of Betty Shabazz. 111th February 10, 2009
HCONRES 43 Expressing the sense of Congress that Arthur Schomburg should be recognized for his leadership and contributions in documenting, recording, and researching the historical contributions to society of peoples of African descent and for his efforts to combat racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States. 111th September 14, 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.