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
1,128 bills in the 109th Congress. Showing 661–690, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HRES 411 Urging the Republic of Turkey to comply with all European Union standards and criteria prior to its accession to the European Union. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. July 28, 2005
HRES 367 Condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination against Iranian-Americans. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. August 23, 2005
HRES 362 Commending the Philadelphia Coalition for its principled, open, and integrated approach to eradicating racism and intolerance, and for its determination to confront the past and work toward the future. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. August 23, 2005
HRES 348 Congratulating the people of Lebanon on successfully conducting democratic parliamentary elections in May and June 2005. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. June 30, 2005
HRES 347 Condemning the Government of Mexico for printing and distributing blatantly racist postage stamps and urging Mexican President Vincente Fox to immediately cease printing and distributing the postage stamps and recall from circulation those postage stamps currently on the market. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5630-5631, H5633) July 11, 2005
HRES 316 Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 7. September 15, 2005
HRES 282 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding manifestations of anti-Semitism by United Nations member states and urging action against anti-Semitism by United Nations officials, United Nations member states, and the Government of the United States, and for other purposes. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 7, 2005
HRES 274 Recognizing Miguel Contreras, on the occasion of his death, for his tireless work on behalf of immigrants and working people. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. May 11, 2005
HRES 259 Condemning the existence of racially restrictive covenants in housing documents and urging States to adopt legislation similar to that which was enacted in California to address the issue. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. June 6, 2005
HRES 257 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Pasqualine J. Lawson of Denver, Colorado, an African American woman who valiantly served her country in the Army Air Corps during World War II and serving as a hospital neuropsychiatric team member, was unfairly passed over for promotion and should have held the grade of technical sergeant, rather than private first class, upon her discharge from the service on January 2, 1946. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. June 28, 2005
HRES 231 Recognizing and celebrating the life and accomplishments of the great African American jockey Jimmy "Wink" Winkfield and the significant contributions and excellence of other African American jockeys and trainers in the sport of horse racing and the history of the Kentucky Derby. Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent. May 5, 2005
HRES 204 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Pasqualine J. Gibbons of Denver, Colorado, an African American woman who valiantly served her country in the Army Air Corps during World War II, was unfairly passed over for promotion and should have held the grade of technical sergeant, rather than private first class, upon her discharge from the service on January 2, 1946. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. May 6, 2005
HRES 199 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the massacre at Srebrenica in July 1995. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 27, 2005
HRES 196 Recognizing the anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment and encouraging the American people to educate and instill pride and purpose into their communities and to observe the anniversary annually with appropriate programs and activities. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. December 7, 2005
HRES 187 Expressing support for a National Week of Reflection and Tolerance. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. April 5, 2005
HRES 185 Honoring Johnnie Cochran, Jr. for his service to the Nation, and expressing condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and admirers on his death. Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent. May 5, 2005
HRES 179 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. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2052) October 7, 2005
HRES 178 Honoring the life of Betty Shabazz. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. March 17, 2005
HRES 177 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Sugar Ray Robinson should be recognized for his athletic achievements and commitment to young people. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2033) October 6, 2005
HRES 172 Expressing the condemnation of the House of Representatives on the one year anniversary of ethnic violence in Kosovo that occurred on March 17 and 18, 2004, and expressing condolences to the families of individuals who were killed or injured. Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats. April 7, 2005
HRES 166 Urging Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarch. Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations. April 7, 2005
HRES 149 Honoring the life and contributions of the late Dr. John B. Tsu for his dedication and service to the United States of America through many high-level boards and commissions and for his service on behalf of the Asian Pacific American community. Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. April 18, 2005
HRES 79 Recognizing the public service of Archbishop Patrick Flores. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. February 9, 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 39 Commending countries and organizations for marking the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and urging a strengthening of the fight against racism, intolerance, bigotry, prejudice, discrimination, and anti-Semitism. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. January 25, 2005
HRES 31 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a portrait of Dilip Singh Saund should be displayed in an appropriate place in the United States Capitol or in a House Office Building. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. January 4, 2005
HRES 24 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should declare its support for the independence of Kosova. Referred to the Subcommittee on International Terrorism and Nonproliferation. March 17, 2005
HRES 21 Honoring Shirley Chisholm for her service to the Nation and expressing condolences to her family, friends, and supporters on her death. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. January 4, 2005
S 4122 Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2006 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11749-11789) December 8, 2006
S 4113 A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to clarify that territories and Indian tribes are eligible to receive grants for confronting the use of methamphetamine. Message on Senate action sent to the House. December 8, 2006

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.