Topic

Minorities

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 1,051–1,080, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
SCONRES 92 A concurrent resolution congratulating and saluting Focus: Hope on the occasion of its 35th anniversary and for its remarkable commitment and contributions to Detroit, the State of Michigan, and for the United States. Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization. March 9, 2004
SCONRES 82 A concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of Ralph Bunche as one of the great leaders of the United States, the first African-American Nobel Peace Prize winner, an accomplished scholar, a distinguished diplomat, and a tireless campaigner of civil rights for people throughout the world. Held at the desk. November 25, 2003
SCONRES 78 A concurrent resolution condemning the repression of the Iranian Baha'i community and calling for the emancipation of Iranian Baha'is. Held at the desk. December 7, 2004
SCONRES 69 A concurrent resolution providing that any agreement relating to trade and investment that is negotiated by the executive branch with other countries must comply with certain minimum standards. Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11577-11578) September 16, 2003
SCONRES 54 A concurrent resolution commending Medgar Wiley Evers and his widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams for their lives and accomplishments, designating a Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance, and for other purposes. Held at the desk. June 12, 2003
SCONRES 51 A concurrent resolution commending Medgar Wiley Evers and his widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams for their lives and accomplishments, designating a Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7556) June 9, 2003
SCONRES 44 A concurrent resolution recognizing the contributions of Asian Pacific Americans to our Nation. Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization. June 12, 2003
SCONRES 39 A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of St. Tammany Day on May 1, 2003, as a national day of recognition for Tamanend and the values he represented. Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization. May 13, 2003
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 15 A concurrent resolution commemorating the 140th anniversary of the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation. Held at the desk. May 5, 2003
SCONRES 7 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the sharp escalation of anti-Semitic violence within many participating States of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) is of profound concern and efforts should be undertaken to prevent future occurrences. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. June 2, 2003
SCONRES 6 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of Daniel "Chappie" James, the Nation's first African-American four-star general. Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2497) February 13, 2003
SJRES 41 A joint resolution commemorating the opening of the National Museum of the American Indian. Became Public Law No: 108-322. October 5, 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 37 A joint resolution to acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the United States Government regarding Indian Tribes and offer an apology to all Native Peoples on behalf of the United States. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 638. July 15, 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
SRES 475 A resolution to condemn human rights abuses in Laos. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11554-11555; text as passed Senate: CR S11554-11555; text of measure as introduced: CR 11/20/2004 S11649) November 19, 2004
SRES 468 A resolution designating November 7, 2004, as "National Native American Veterans Day" to honor the service of Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces and the contribution of Native Americans to the defense of the United States. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11311) October 11, 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 460 A resolution 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. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11012-11017; text as passed Senate: CR S11016; text of measure as introduced: CR S11108-11109) October 10, 2004
SRES 447 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President of the United States should exercise his Constitutional Authority to pardon posthumously John Arthur "Jack" Johnson for Mr. Johnson's racially-motivated 1913 conviction that diminished his athletic, cultural, and historic significance, and unduly tarnished his reputation. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10417-10419; text as passed Senate: CR S10418-10419; text of measure as introduced: CR S10445) October 5, 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 439 A resolution recognizing the contributions of Wisconsin Native Americans to the opening of the National Museum of the American Indian. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9863; text as passed Senate: CR S9863; text of measure as introduced: CR S9818) September 28, 2004
SRES 423 A resolution commending Inez Sitter for her service to the United States. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11507-11508) November 18, 2004
SRES 422 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should designate the week beginning September 12, 2004, as "National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week". Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9323) September 15, 2004
SRES 420 A resolution recommending expenditures for an appropriate visitors center at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site to commemorate the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S10460) October 5, 2004
SRES 386 A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of June 21, 1964, the day civil rights organizers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner gave their lives in the struggle to guarantee the right to vote for every citizen of the United States, and encouraging all Americans to observe the anniversary of the deaths of the 3 men by committing themselves to ensuring equal rights, equal opportunities, and equal justice for all people. 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 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 384 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the development of self-government in Kosovo. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7056-7057) June 18, 2004

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