Minorities Bills in the 109th Congress

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

1,128 bills in the 109th Congress. Showing 631–660, newest first. Every Congress

Bill	Title	Status	Latest action
HRES 969	Urging the Secretary of Defense to immediately institute a zero-tolerance policy with regard to racial and ethnic extremism in the military.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.	August 17, 2006
HRES 940	Recognizing the 185th anniversary of the independence of Peru on July 28, 2006.	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	September 25, 2006
HRES 928	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week should be established.	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	July 26, 2006
HRES 919	Honoring Retired Lieutenant Commander Wesley Anthony Brown for his historic achievement as the first African American graduate of the United States Naval Academy and paying tribute on the occasion of July 4 to Wesley Anthony Brown and other residents of the Nation's capital who have served in the armed forces and have continued to pay taxes, both without representation in Congress.	Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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.	July 17, 2006
HRES 884	Honoring the town of Nicodemus, Kansas, for its contribution to American history.	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5653)	July 24, 2006
HRES 875	Congratulating Spelman College on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	September 6, 2006
HRES 867	Honoring the life and accomplishments of James Cameron.	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	June 20, 2006
HRES 858	Condemning the recent vote by the British National Association of Teachers in Further and Higher Education (NATFHE) to boycott Israeli academia.	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	June 9, 2006
HRES 848	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the creation of refugee populations in the Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf region as a result of human rights violations.	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E973)	May 26, 2006
HRES 829	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Shadow Wolves should be preserved and fostered as one unit, located on the Tohono O'odham lands.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.	May 23, 2006
HRES 827	Honoring the life and accomplishments of Damu Amiri Imara Smith.	Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.	May 19, 2006
HRES 790	Recognizing the African American Spiritual as a national treasure.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.	May 24, 2006
HRES 777	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives, in recognition of the contributions of the Haitian people to the history and culture of the United States, by establishing "Haitian-American Heritage Month".	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E626)	April 26, 2006
HRES 736	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that legal action in Afghanistan against citizens who have already converted or plan to convert to other religions is deplorable and unjust.	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	March 29, 2006
HRES 732	Congratulating the Public Broadcasting Service as it celebrates the 15th anniversary season of the nationally televised broadcast program, Public Broadcasting Service's To The Contrary, with Bonnie Erbe.	Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.	March 16, 2006
HRES 723	Calling on the President to take immediate steps to help improve the security situation in Darfur, Sudan, with a specific emphasis on civilian protection.	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	September 26, 2006
HRES 721	Supporting the goals and ideals of a Salvadoran-American Day (El Dia del Salvadoreno) in recognition of all Salvadoran-Americans for their hard work, dedication, and contribution to the stability and well-being of the United States.	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	July 18, 2006
HRES 677	Recognizing the creation of the NASCAR-Historically Black Colleges and Universities Consortium.	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	February 28, 2006
HRES 668	Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Texas Western's 1966 NCAA Basketball Championship and recognizing the groundbreaking impact of the title game victory on diversity in sports and civil rights in America.	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	February 28, 2006
HRES 656	Expressing the sense of the House that the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of Indian Health Service, should maintain the current operating hours of the Wagner Service Unit until the Secretary submits to Congress a new report that accurately describes the current conditions at the Wagner Service Unit.	Executive Comment Requested from HHS.	February 16, 2006
HRES 634	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on reaching an agreement on the future status of Kosovo.	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	December 17, 2005
HRES 631	Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	December 18, 2005
HRES 530	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the actions of the Gretna Police Department, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Department and all officers under their command who closed to foot traffic the Greater New Orleans Bridge in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and prevented hundreds of citizens from evacuating the City of New Orleans, and recognizing that at all times and especially during a time of national crisis, that all citizens should be treated in a lawful manner and with dignity and respect.	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	February 6, 2006
HRES 512	Honoring the life and accomplishments of Rosa Parks and expressing condolences on her passing.	Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.	October 26, 2005
HRES 497	Recognizing and honoring the life and achievements of Constance Baker Motley, a judge for the United States District Court, Southern District of New York.	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	February 6, 2006
HRES 482	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to honor sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski.	Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.	October 6, 2005
HRES 477	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the crisis of Hurricane Katrina should not be used to weaken, waive, or roll back Federal public health, environmental, and environmental justice laws and regulations, and for other purposes.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.	October 7, 2005
HRES 473	Condemning the racist remarks of William Bennett.	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	October 17, 2005
HRES 415	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Socialist Republic of Vietnam needs to do more to resolve claims for confiscated real and personal property, and for other purposes.	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	September 19, 2006
HRES 413	Expressing the concern of House of Representatives regarding the amount of United States foreign assistance provided to Egypt over the past 25 years without meaningful political reforms by the Government of Egypt, and for other purposes.	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	July 28, 2005

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.