Topic

Minorities

Bills 4,228 First seen 107th Most recent 110th

4,228 bills on this subject

Filed across 4 Congresses, from the 107th to the 110th, and most in the 109th at 1,128. 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
1,100 bills in the 108th Congress. Showing 631–660, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HRES 402 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the urgent need for freedom, democratic reform, and international monitoring of elections, human rights, and religious liberty in the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. May 6, 2004
HRES 389 Honoring the young victims of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing, recognizing the historical significance of the tragic event, and commending the efforts of law enforcement personnel to bring the perpetrators of this crime to justice on the occasion of its 40th anniversary. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. October 6, 2004
HRES 386 Honoring the life and accomplishments of Althea Gibson, a pioneer who left an indelible mark on sports, breaking the color barrier in the sport of tennis in the 1950s and helping pave the way for future generations of black athletes. Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization. October 20, 2003
HRES 381 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating the Fisk Jubilee Singers. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. September 30, 2003
HRES 380 Honoring Ericka Dunlap, Miss America 2004. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. September 25, 2003
HRES 367 Urging that elections, pursuant to the terms of the Good Friday Agreement, be held in Northern Ireland in 2003 and reaffirming support for the continued implementation of the Good Friday Agreement as the framework for the peaceful settlement of the conflict in Northern Ireland. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. September 15, 2003
HRES 354 Encouraging nonprofit organizations to increase the number of women and minorities on their governing boards and encouraging Americans to enrich their lives and serve their communities by volunteering to serve on the governing boards of nonprofit organizations. Referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources. September 16, 2003
HRES 352 Remembering and honoring the March on Washington of August 28, 1963. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 16, 2003
HRES 272 Expressing concern for the status of the Assyrian people in post-war Iraq. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. June 12, 2003
HRES 258 Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 222) to approve the settlement of the water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe in Apache County, Arizona, and for other purposes, and for consideration of the bill (S. 273) to provide for the expeditious completion of the acquisition of land owned by the State of Wyoming within the boundaries of Grand Teton National Park, and for other purposes. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 5, 2003
HRES 250 Condemning the terrorist bombings in Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and Israel, urging strengthened efforts in the fight against terrorism, and calling upon the Palestinian Authority to take effective action against terrorism. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. May 22, 2003
HRES 241 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a "Haitian-American Heritage Month". Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization. June 2, 2003
HRES 234 Condemning bigotry and violence against Arab-Americans, Muslim-Americans, South Asian-Americans, and Sikh-Americans. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. October 7, 2003
HRES 224 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should provide adequate funding to protect the integrity of the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site. Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands. May 12, 2003
HRES 214 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that small and minority-owned businesses in the United States should be involved in rebuilding Iraq. Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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. May 1, 2003
HRES 195 Congratulating Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs for hitting 500 major league home runs. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 2, 2003
HRES 167 Recognizing and honoring the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States and urging the establishment and observation of a paid legal public holiday in honor of Native Americans. Executive Comment Requested from Interior. April 1, 2003
HRES 162 Expressing support for a National Week of Reflection and Tolerance. Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization. April 2, 2003
HRES 159 Expressing profound sorrow on the occasion of the death of Irma Rangel. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 2, 2003
HRES 117 Commending the Latino and immigrant workers who participated in the completion of the Pentagon renovation project, referred to as the Phoenix Project. Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. March 17, 2003
HRES 116 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that A. Philip Randolph should be recognized for his lifelong leadership and work to end discrimination and secure equal employment and labor opportunities for all Americans. Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. March 17, 2003
HRES 115 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Sugar Ray Robinson should be recognized for his athletic achievements and commitment to young people. Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization. March 5, 2003
HRES 114 Honoring the life of Betty Shabazz. Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization. March 11, 2003
HRES 101 Urging the President to present posthumously a Presidential Citizens Medal to Frederick Douglass in recognition of his achievements in civil rights and service to the nation. Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization. March 5, 2003
HRES 86 Recognizing the contributions of historically Black colleges and universities. Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. March 10, 2003
HRES 84 Calling for the immediate intervention in the conflict in Burma, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. February 13, 2003
HRES 82 Recognizing National Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the importance and accomplishments of historically Black colleges and universities. Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. March 10, 2003
HRES 28 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should declare its support for the independence of Kosova. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. October 7, 2004
HRES 11 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should declare its support for the independence of Kosova after it develops and consolidates democratic self-government. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. January 7, 2003
S 3021 Family Entertainment and Copyright Act of 2004 Message on Senate action sent to the House. November 24, 2004

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.