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1,753 bills on this subject

Filed across 4 Congresses, from the 107th to the 110th, and most in the 107th at 533. 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
400 bills in the 108th Congress. Showing 391–419, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
SCONRES 23 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2004 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2003 and for fiscal years 2005 through 2013. Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8849) June 27, 2003
SCONRES 11 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the Republic of Korea's continuing unlawful bailouts of Hynix Semiconductor Inc., and calling on the Republic of Korea, the Secretary of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative, and the President to take actions to end the bailouts. Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2979) February 27, 2003
SJRES 42 A joint resolution to make a correction in the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 4818. Message on Senate action sent to the House. November 24, 2004
SJRES 39 A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 582. June 24, 2004
SJRES 36 A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4707) April 29, 2004
SJRES 25 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line item veto. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15192) November 19, 2003
SJRES 14 A joint resolution expressing support for freedom in Hong Kong. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8864-8865) June 27, 2003
SJRES 5 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. January 23, 2003
SJRES 2 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget and protect Social Security surpluses. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. January 7, 2003
SJRES 1 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims. Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. April 20, 2004
SRES 479 A resolution establishing a special committee administered by the Committee on Governmental Affairs to conduct an investigation involving Halliburton Company and war profiteering, and other related matters. Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11802-11804) November 20, 2004
SRES 465 A resolution to instruct conferees to the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies appropriations bill, 2005 or on a consolidated appropriations measure that includes the substance of that act. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11229; text as passed Senate: CR S11229; text of measure as introduced: CR S11310) October 11, 2004
SRES 453 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should prepare a comprehensive strategy for advancing and entering into international negotiations on a binding agreement that would swiftly reduce global mercury use and pollution to levels sufficient to protect public health and the environment. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10748-10749) October 7, 2004
SRES 449 A resolution encouraging the protection of the rights of refugees. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR 10/7/2004 S10584-10585) October 6, 2004
SRES 442 A resolution apologizing to the victims of lynching and their descendants for the Senate's failure to enact anti-lynching legislation. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9956) September 29, 2004
SRES 441 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that October 17, 1984, the date of the restoration by the Federal Government of Federal recognition to the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, should be memorialized. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11507) November 18, 2004
SRES 402 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the 50th anniversary of the food aid programs established under the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7899-7900; text as passed Senate: CR S7900; text of measure as introduced: CR S7898-7899) July 9, 2004
SRES 387 A resolution commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. December 8, 2004
SRES 385 A resolution recognizing and honoring the 40th anniversary of congressional passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7113-7114; text as passed Senate: CR S7114; text of measure as introduced: CR S7111) June 21, 2004
SRES 360 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that legislative information shall be publicly available through the Internet. Ordered placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 753. September 30, 2004
SRES 358 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that no later than December 31, 2006, legislation should be enacted to provide every individual in the United States with the opportunity to purchase health insurance coverage that is the same as, or is better than, the health insurance coverage available to members of Congress, at the same or lower rates. Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR C5376) May 12, 2004
SRES 345 A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate that Congress should expand the supports and services available to grandparents and other relatives who are raising children when their biological parents have died or can no longer take care of them. Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4504) April 28, 2004
SRES 300 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on project earmarking in surface transportation Acts. Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1020) February 11, 2004
SRES 275 A resolution to affirm the Defense of Marriage Act. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S16031) November 25, 2003
SRES 248 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the individual Indian money account trust fund lawsuit. Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11584) November 19, 2004
SRES 183 A resolution commemorating 50 years of adjudication under the McCarran Amendment of rights to the use of water. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-271. October 15, 2003
SRES 153 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that changes to athletics policies issued under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 would contradict the spirit of athletic equality and the intent to prohibit sex discrimination in education programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance. Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7054-7055) May 22, 2003
SRES 71 A resolution expressing the support for the Pledge of Allegiance. Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 0. Record Vote Number: 39. (text: CR 3/5/2003 S3204; wrong version inadvertently printed on 3/4/2003 CR S3076) March 4, 2003
SRES 54 A resolution to provide Internet access to certain Congressional documents, including certain Congressional Research Service publications, certain Senate gift reports, and Senate and Joint Committee documents. Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2224) February 11, 2003

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.