Topic

Football

Bills 120 First seen 107th Most recent 110th

120 bills on this subject

Filed across 4 Congresses, from the 107th to the 110th, and most in the 110th at 51. 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 110th
51 bills in the 110th Congress. Showing 1–30, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HR 7330 College Football Playoff Act of 2008 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. December 10, 2008
HR 2309 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3916 Milgen Road in Columbus, Georgia, as the "Frank G. Lumpkin, Jr. Post Office Building". Became Public Law No: 110-70. August 9, 2007
HRES 1413 Acknowledging the accomplishments and goals of the Youth Impact Program. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 26, 2008
HRES 1120 Supports the establishment of an NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Championship playoff system in the interest of fairness and to bring parity to all NCAA teams. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. April 17, 2008
HRES 1033 Honoring Mr. Myron Cope for his 35 years of service to southwest Pennsylvania and as the voice of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. March 10, 2008
HRES 1032 Recognizing former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre on the occasion of his retirement from the National Football League, and honoring him for his years of commitment to the city of Green Bay and the State of Wisconsin, and his extensive charitable activities in Wisconsin and his home State of Mississippi. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. March 10, 2008
HRES 960 Congratulating the National Football League champion New York Giants for winning Super Bowl XLII and completing one of the most remarkable postseason runs in professional sports history. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. February 13, 2008
HRES 948 Congratulating the University of Kansas ("KU") football team for winning the 2008 FedEx Orange Bowl and having the most successful year in program history. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. March 11, 2008
HRES 938 Commending the West Virginia University Mountaineer football team for exemplifying the pride, determination, and spirit of the Mountain State and overcoming adversity with skill, commitment, and teamwork to win the 2008 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. January 28, 2008
HRES 933 Commending the Louisiana State University Tigers football team for winning the 2007 Bowl Championship Series national championship game. Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. February 28, 2008
HRES 929 Commending the Appalachian State University Mountaineers for winning the 2007 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA) title. Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. February 28, 2008
HRES 927 Commending the Florida Atlantic University Owls for their historic win in the 2007 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. February 28, 2008
HRES 905 Commending the Valdosta State University Blazers on winning the NCAA Division II National Championship. Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. February 28, 2008
HRES 901 Congratulating University of Florida Quarterback Timothy "Tim" Tebow for winning the Heisman Trophy and honoring both his athletic and academic achievements. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 29, 2008
HRES 890 Congratulating the Carroll College Fighting Saints football team for winning the 2007 NAIA National Championship. Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. February 28, 2008
HRES 697 Commending Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre for establishing a National Football League record for most career touchdown passes, and for other purposes. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. October 9, 2007
HRES 362 Honoring the life of Coach Edward "Eddie" Robinson. Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. July 9, 2007
HRES 255 Congratulating the Florida A&M University "Marching 100" Band for all of its accomplishments, including its performance in the Super Bowl XLI halftime show. Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. July 9, 2007
HRES 225 Congratulating Tony Dungy, a native of Jackson, Michigan, for leading the Indianapolis Colts to victory in Super Bowl XLI. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. March 7, 2007
HRES 210 Commending the Appalachian State University football team for winning the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I-AA Football Championship. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 11, 2007
HRES 130 Congratulating the National Football League champion Indianapolis Colts for winning Super Bowl XLI and for bringing the City of Indianapolis and the State of Indiana their first Lombardi Trophy. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. February 7, 2007
HRES 126 Commending the University of Southern California Trojan football team for its victory in the 2007 Rose Bowl. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. February 27, 2007
HRES 103 Congratulating the Mount Union College Purple Raiders for winning the 2006 NCAA Division III Football National Championship. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. February 27, 2007
HRES 90 Congratulating Lovie Smith of the Chicago Bears and Tony Dungy of the Indianapolis Colts on becoming the first African-American head coaches of National Football League teams to qualify for the Super Bowl. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. January 30, 2007
HRES 82 Commending the University of Louisville Cardinals football team for their victory in the 2007 Orange Bowl. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. January 29, 2007
HRES 62 Congratulating the Grand Valley State University Lakers for winning the 2006 NCAA Division II Football National Championship. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 41). (text: CR 1/17/2007 H580) January 18, 2007
HRES 53 Recognizing the life of Lamar Hunt and his outstanding contributions to the Kansas City Chiefs, the National Football League, and the United States. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. May 21, 2007
HRES 44 To commend the University of Florida Gators for winning the Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. January 9, 2007
HRES 43 Commending the Boise State University Broncos football team for winning the 2007 Fiesta Bowl and completing an undefeated season. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. January 16, 2007
HRES 39 Commending the University of Florida Gators for their victory in the 2006 Bowl Championship Series (BCS) and for winning the national college football championship. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. January 16, 2007

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