Topic

Holidays

Bills 89 First seen 107th Most recent 110th

89 bills on this subject

Filed across 4 Congresses, from the 107th to the 110th, and most in the 109th at 27. 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
27 bills in the 109th Congress. Showing 1–27, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HCONRES 44 Recognizing the historical significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. June 8, 2005
HJRES 96 Recognizing the contributions of the Christmas tree industry to the United States economy. Received in the Senate. November 15, 2006
HJRES 94 Recognizing the contributions of the Christmas tree industry to the United States economy and urging the Secretary of Agriculture to establish programs to raise awareness of the importance of the Christmas tree industry. Executive Comment Requested from USDA. September 12, 2006
HJRES 17 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President by the popular vote of the citizens of the United States. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. March 2, 2005
HR 6200 Paper Ballot Act of 2006 Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, 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. September 27, 2006
HR 3557 Voter Outreach and Turnout Expansion Act of 2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. October 12, 2005
HR 3072 To revive the system of parole for Federal prisoners, and for other purposes. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. August 23, 2005
HR 2601 Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007 Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 172. July 22, 2005
HR 533 Voting Opportunity and Technology Enhancement Rights Act of 2005 Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. February 2, 2005
HR 63 Democracy Day Act of 2005 Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. January 4, 2005
HR 43 Washington-Lincoln Recognition Act of 2005 Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. January 4, 2005
HRES 1006 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 International Relations. September 13, 2006
HRES 630 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the holiday symbols and traditions of all Americans being observed this winter should be protected, for those who celebrate these holidays. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. December 16, 2005
HRES 615 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Hanukkah, Ramadan, and Kwanzaa should be protected. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. December 15, 2005
HRES 579 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for those who celebrate Christmas. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. December 15, 2005
HRES 548 Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. November 10, 2005
HRES 472 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. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. October 7, 2005
HRES 465 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 International Relations. September 27, 2005
HRES 350 Expressing appreciation to the people and Government of Canada for their long history of friendship and cooperation with the people and Government of the United States and congratulating Canada as it celebrates "Canada Day". Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. June 30, 2005
HRES 262 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Agriculture should investigate and find alternative actions with regard to the unilateral temporary termination of the participation of retail food stores in the electronic benefits transfer system (EBT) under the Food Stamp Act of 1977. Executive Comment Requested from USDA. May 24, 2005
HRES 223 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a postage stamp should be issued in commemoration of Diwali, a festival celebrated by people of Indian origin. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. April 20, 2005
HRES 127 Urging the establishment and observation of a legal public holiday in honor of Cesar E. Chavez. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. March 1, 2005
HRES 76 Recognizing and honoring the achievements and contributions of Native Americans of the United States and urging the establishment and observation of a paid legal public holiday in honor of Native Americans. Referred to the House Committee on Resources. February 9, 2005
HRES 58 Recognizing the holiday of Diwali. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. February 1, 2005
S 1130 Democracy Day Act of 2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. May 26, 2005
S 17 Voting Opportunity and Technology Enhancement Rights Act of 2005 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7999) July 20, 2006
SJRES 41 A joint resolution recognizing the contributions of the Christmas tree industry to the United States economy and urging the Secretary of Agriculture to establish programs to raise awareness of the importance of the Christmas tree industry. Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10747-10748) September 29, 2006

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