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
1,054 bills in the 110th Congress. Showing 631–660, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HRES 221 Honoring the life, legacy, and contributions of Fannie Lou Townsend Hamer on the 30th anniversary of her death for her dedication to freedom and justice. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. March 19, 2007
HRES 217 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the 50th anniversary of the flooding of Celilo Falls. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 17, 2007
HRES 206 Honoring the life, legacy, and contributions of Fannie Lou Townsend Hamer on the 30th anniversary of her death for her dedication to freedom and justice. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. March 19, 2007
HRES 198 Recognizing the significance of Black History Month. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. March 12, 2007
HRES 194 Apologizing for the enslavement and racial segregation of African-Americans. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 29, 2008
HRES 185 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. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 1, 2008
HRES 183 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating the Fisk Jubilee Singers. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E393) February 17, 2007
HRES 182 Commending and congratulating Virginia State University on the occasion of its 125th anniversary. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. March 6, 2007
HRES 178 Commending the Consortia of Administrators for Native American Rehabilitation for the many contributions it has made in Indian country through collaborative working relationships, State rehabilitation agencies, tribal health and social service programs, Capacity Building Projects, Federal service agencies, the United States Department of Education, and the United States Department of Labor. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. February 16, 2007
HRES 162 Recognizing the contributions of the Negro Baseball Leagues and their players. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. March 6, 2007
HRES 152 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should transmit to Congress detailed reports on the situation in Iraq to facilitate greater congressional oversight, work with the international community to create an international peacekeeping force and reconstruction program for Iraq, and seek to convene a peace conference in a neutral location to encourage Iraq's ethnic and religious factions to achieve the important goals of national reconciliation, security, and governance for Iraq. Committee Hearings Held. March 20, 2007
HRES 150 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Commander of Multinational Forces-Iraq and all United States personnel under his command should receive from Congress the full support necessary to carry out the United States mission in Iraq. Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. February 8, 2007
HRES 145 Recognizing the public service of Archbishop Patrick Flores. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. February 8, 2007
HRES 144 Honoring the life and accomplishments of Arva "Marie" Johnson, a pioneer in the United States Capitol Police Department when she became the first African-American female to wear the uniform of the United States Capitol Police Department. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. February 8, 2007
HRES 135 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. September 26, 2008
HRES 132 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 House Committee on the Judiciary. February 6, 2007
HRES 120 Recognizing the African American spiritual as a national treasure. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. February 7, 2007
HRES 118 Condemning the existence of racially restrictive covenants in housing documents and urging States adopt legislation similar to that which was enacted in California to address the issue. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. March 1, 2007
HRES 114 Expressing support for a National Week of Reflection and Tolerance. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. January 30, 2007
HRES 106 Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 21. October 10, 2007
HRES 90 Congratulating Lovie Smith of the Chicago Bears and Tony Dungy of the Indianapolis Colts on becoming the first African-American head coaches of National Football League teams to qualify for the Super Bowl. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. January 30, 2007
HRES 77 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the Committee on Indian Affairs. Referred to the House Committee on Rules. January 18, 2007
HRES 61 Observing the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging the people of the United States to observe the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and for other purposes. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. January 16, 2007
HRES 36 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 Europe. February 5, 2007
S 3734 Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Fish Springs Ranch Settlement Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. December 11, 2008
S 3724 Elko Indian Colony Expansion Act of 2008 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10815-10816) December 8, 2008
S 3708 Health Professions and Primary Care Reinvestment Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. November 19, 2008
S 3689 Economic Recovery Act of 2008 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10607) November 19, 2008
S 3669 Harmonizing America's Energy, Economy, Environment, and National Security Act of 2008 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10330-10335) October 1, 2008
S 3651 Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10070-10073) September 29, 2008

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