Social Welfare Bills in the 109th Congress

10,682 bills on this subject

Filed across 13 Congresses, from the 107th to the 119th, and most in the 110th at 2,400. 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 119th

2,269 bills in the 109th Congress. Showing 1–30, newest first. Every Congress

Bill	Title	Status	Latest action
HCONRES 490	Supporting the observance of World Stroke Awareness Day, and for other purposes.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.	October 2, 2006
HCONRES 486	Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of Turkmenistan should take immediate steps to improve its respect for human rights and democratic practices, in keeping with its international commitments and obligations.	Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.	September 27, 2006
HCONRES 466	Observing the one year anniversary of the date on which the Gulf Coast region was struck by Hurricane Katrina, acknowledging the significant deficiencies that still exist in the ability of cities in the Gulf Coast region to provide necessary social services and subsistence to their residents or to attract the return of many displaced residents, and reaffirming the commitment of Congress to assist in rebuilding the Gulf Coast region, improving the quality of life for all its residents, and ending poverty in America.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.	July 31, 2006
HCONRES 463	Expressing the sense of Congress regarding textbook equity.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.	September 28, 2006
HCONRES 447	Expressing the sense of the Congress that States should have the flexibility to design welfare programs that make sense in their communities with an overall goal of helping children and reducing poverty by promoting and supporting work.	Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.	July 13, 2006
HCONRES 438	Expressing the sense of the Congress that continuation of the welfare reforms provided for in the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 should remain a priority.	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.	July 19, 2006
HCONRES 435	Congratulating Israel's Magen David Adom Society for achieving full membership in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Federation, and for other purposes.	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	July 19, 2006
HCONRES 408	Commending the Government of Canada for its renewed commitment to the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan.	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508.	June 29, 2006
HCONRES 406	Expressing the sense of Congress that the needs of children affected by major disasters are unique and should be given special consideration in conducting disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities, and for other purposes.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.	May 18, 2006
HCONRES 397	Honoring 2006 Olympic team member Joey Cheek and recognizing the need to work with international partners to help bring an end to the ongoing genocide in Darfur region of Sudan and the suffering of children in Chad.	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	May 2, 2006
HCONRES 383	Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Arbor Day Foundation and National Arbor Day.	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.	May 1, 2006
HCONRES 376	Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 through 2011.	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	May 18, 2006
HCONRES 375	Expressing the sense of Congress to support the decision of the United States Court of Federal Claims to award public safety officer death benefits to the family of Christopher Nicholas Kangas, a 14-year old volunteer apprentice firefighter who died as a result of serious injuries sustained en route to assist in fighting a fire.	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	March 30, 2006
HCONRES 373	Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 through 2011.	Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.	March 30, 2006
HCONRES 368	Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to honoring the goals and ideals of Alex's Lemonade Stand Days, June 9 through 11, 2006.	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.	June 13, 2006
HCONRES 337	Encouraging all Americans to increase their charitable giving, with the goal of increasing the annual amount of charitable giving in the United States by one percent.	Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.	February 8, 2006
HCONRES 331	Honoring the sacrifice and courage of the 16 coal miners killed in various mine disasters in West Virginia, and recognizing the rescue crews for their outstanding efforts in the aftermath of the tragedies.	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	February 10, 2006
HCONRES 322	Expressing the appreciation of Congress for the contributions of the United Service Organizations, Incorporated (the USO), to the morale and welfare of the members of the Armed Forces and their families.	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.	February 15, 2006
HCONRES 317	Requesting the President to issue a proclamation annually calling upon the people of the United States to observe Global Family Day, One Day of Peace and Sharing, and for other purposes.	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	November 13, 2006
HCONRES 295	Providing that any agreement relating trade and investment that is negotiated by the executive branch with other countries must comply with certain minimum standards.	Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.	November 10, 2005
HCONRES 293	Supporting the observance of a Campaign to End AIDS Advocacy Day, and for other purposes.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.	November 22, 2005
HCONRES 282	Expressing the sense of the Congress that the tax give away since 2001 to the wealthiest 5 percent of Americans should be repealed and those monies instead invested in vital programs to relieve the growing burden on the working poor and to alleviate poverty in America.	Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.	October 27, 2005
HCONRES 280	Mourning the horrific loss of life caused by the floods and mudslides that occurred in October 2005 in Central America and Mexico and expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should do everything possible to assist the affected people and communities.	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	December 12, 2005
HCONRES 278	Expressing the sense of Congress that Congress should raise awareness about the importance of social worker and case worker safety.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.	November 17, 2005
HCONRES 234	Affirming the obligation and leadership of the United States to improve the lives of the 37,162,000 Americans living in poverty and the 15,600,000 of those who live in extreme poverty.	Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.	September 7, 2005
HCONRES 233	Affirming the obligation and leadership of the United States to improve the lives of the 35,900,000 Americans living in poverty and an additional 15,300,000 Americans living in extreme poverty.	Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.	September 6, 2005
HCONRES 231	Recognizing the benefits and importance of Federally-qualified health centers and the Medicaid prospective payment system for such centers.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.	August 5, 2005
HCONRES 229	Supporting the goal of the United States establishing a responsible energy policy toward the Gulf of Guinea region in Western Africa that encourages local content development and greater governmental transparency.	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1711)	July 29, 2005
HCONRES 228	Supporting the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.	August 5, 2005
HCONRES 215	Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the importance of Medicaid in the health care system of our Nation.	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.	July 21, 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.