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
1,128 bills in the 109th Congress. Showing 1,051–1,080, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
S 21 Homeland Security Grant Enhancement Act of 2005 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 112. May 24, 2005
S 15 Quality Education for All Act Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S546-547) January 26, 2005
S 12 Targeting Terrorists More Effectively Act of 2005 Star Print ordered on on the bill. March 1, 2005
S 10 Energy Policy Act of 2005 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 121. June 9, 2005
S 6 MORE Act Star Print ordered on on the bill. March 7, 2005
S 4 Healthy America Act of 2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9160-9182) July 27, 2005
S 3 Protecting America in the War on Terror Act of 2005 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3263-3265) April 6, 2005
SCONRES 99 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the policy of the United States at the 58th Annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5721-5722) June 12, 2006
SCONRES 98 A concurrent resolution commemorating the 39th anniversary of the reunification of the city of Jerusalem. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5672) June 8, 2006
SCONRES 95 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress with regard to the importance of Women's Health Week, which promotes awareness of diseases that affect women and which encourages women to take preventive measures to ensure good health. Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4808) May 18, 2006
SCONRES 83 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. Held at the desk. March 28, 2006
SCONRES 68 A resolution designating May 20, 2006, as "Negro Leaguers Recognition Day." Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13454) December 12, 2005
SCONRES 62 A concurrent resolution directing the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Rosa Parks for placement in the Capitol. Message on Senate action sent to the House. November 16, 2005
SCONRES 61 A concurrent resolution authorizing the remains of Rosa Parks to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. October 28, 2005
SCONRES 60 A concurrent resolution designating the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as America's National Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 24, 2006
SCONRES 57 A concurrent resolution recognizing the contributions of African-American basketball teams and players for their achievements, dedication, and contributions to the sport of basketball and the Nation. Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR 10/7/2005 S11239) October 6, 2005
SCONRES 42 A concurrent resolution recognizing the historical significance of the Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of Congress that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6664) June 15, 2005
SCONRES 33 A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the policy of the United States at the 57th Annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5231) May 16, 2005
SCONRES 18 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2006 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2005 and 2007 through 2010. See also H. Con. Res. 95. April 4, 2005
SCONRES 17 A concurrent resolution calling on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to assess the potential effectiveness of and requirements for a NATO-enforced no-fly zone in the Darfur region of Sudan. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2497) March 10, 2005
SCONRES 12 A concurrent resolution providing that any agreement relating to trade and investment that is negotiated by the executive branch with another country must comply with certain minimum standards. Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1432-1434) February 15, 2005
SCONRES 11 A concurrent resolution honoring the Tuskegee Airmen for their bravery in fighting for our freedom in World War II, and for their contribution in creating an integrated United States Air Force. Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1142) February 8, 2005
SCONRES 3 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the murder of Emmett Till. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S369-370) January 24, 2005
SJRES 38 A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. May 26, 2006
SJRES 15 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. Star Print ordered on the joint resolution. August 31, 2005
SRES 624 A resolution to honor the memory of Arnold "Red" Auerbach. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11348-11349) December 6, 2006
SRES 608 A resolution recognizing the contributions of Hispanic Serving Institutions, and the 20 years of educational endeavors provided by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11100) November 16, 2006
SRES 601 A resolution recognizing the efforts and contributions of outstanding Hispanic scientists in the United States. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11099) November 16, 2006
SRES 597 A resolution designating the period beginning on October 8, 2006, and ending on October 14, 2006, as "National Hispanic Media Week", in honor of the Hispanic media of the United States. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11098) November 16, 2006
SRES 578 A resolution recognizing that the occurrence of prostate cancer in African American men has reached epidemic proportions and urging Federal agencies to address that health crisis by designating funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how that disease affects African American men. Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9906-9907) September 21, 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.