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HRES 803
Recognizing National Emancipation Day, marking the 150th anniversary of the end of slavery in areas of rebellion, and the signifi...
112th Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. October 2, 2012
HRES 791
Recognizing the extraordinary history and heritage of the State of New Mexico, and honoring and commending the State of New Mexic...
112th Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. September 19, 2012
HRES 701
Recognizing the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions...
112th Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. June 25, 2012
HRES 685
Recognizing the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ensuing 200 years of peace and cooperation between the United States...
112th Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. July 10, 2012
HRES 683
Expressing the regret of the House of Representatives for the passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the United S...
112th Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 18, 2012
HRES 617
Recognizing the enduring cultural and historical significance of emancipation in the Nation's capital on the 150th anniversary of...
112th Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. April 16, 2012
HRES 573
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.
112th Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. March 6, 2012
HRES 567
Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.
112th Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. February 29, 2012
HRES 562
Directing the Office of the Historian to compile oral histories from current and former Members of the House of Representatives i...
112th Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. March 1, 2012
HRES 517
To commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Mill Springs and the significance of this battle during the Civil War.
112th Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. January 18, 2012
HRES 434
Celebrating the 10-year commemoration of the Underground Railroad Memorial, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detro...
112th Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. October 25, 2011
HRES 388
Acknowledging the contributions and sacrifices of the young men who served as colonists on behalf of the United States in the Fed...
112th Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. September 6, 2011
HRES 367
Urging the people of the United States to observe October of each year as Italian and Italian American Heritage Month.
112th Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. July 22, 2011
HRES 323
Observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.
112th Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. June 22, 2011
HRES 322
Recognizing the National Center for the American Revolution for its role in telling the story of the American Revolution and its...
112th Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. June 22, 2011
HRES 304
Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution
112th Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. June 14, 2011
HRES 289
Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
112th Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. June 1, 2011
HRES 282
Expressing the regret of the House of Representatives for the passage of discriminatory laws against the Chinese in the United St...
112th Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. July 11, 2011
HRES 253
Affirming the rich spiritual and religious history of our Nation's founding and subsequent history and expressing support for des...
112th Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. May 5, 2011
HRES 238
Urging the people of the United States to observe National Scots, Scots-Irish Heritage Month.
112th Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. May 2, 2011
HRES 207
Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the start of the American Civil War.
112th Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. April 6, 2011
HRES 182
Recognizing the historical significance of the Triangle Fire in the struggle to improve worker safety standards and protections o...
112th Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. March 17, 2011
HRES 165
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.
112th Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. March 11, 2011
HRES 130
Expressing support for designation of the fourth Friday of March as "Cesar E. Chavez Day".
112th Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. March 1, 2011
HRES 99
Recognizing the significance of the 65th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt an...
112th Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. February 28, 2011
HRES 36
Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.
112th Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. January 12, 2011
S 3623
National Heritage Area Authorizations Extension Act of 2012
112th Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. September 22, 2012
S 3567
National Women's History Museum Commission Act of 2012
112th Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. September 19, 2012
S 3517
Panama-Pacific International Exposition and Panama Canal Commemorative Coins Act
112th Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. August 2, 2012
S 3399
National Park Service Study Act of 2012
112th Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. July 18, 2012
S 3301
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013
112th Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 429. June 14, 2012
S 3254
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013
112th Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 829, papers are returned to the Senate. December 12, 2012
S 3078
World War II Memorial Prayer Act of 2012
112th Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-578. June 27, 2012
S 2203
African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act
112th Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. March 19, 2012
S 1870
National Women's History Museum and Federal Facilities Consolidation and Efficiency Act of 2011
112th Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7453-7454) November 15, 2011
S 1867
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
112th See also H.R. 1540. December 1, 2011
S 1624
Currency Efficiency Act of 2011
112th Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. September 23, 2011
S 1572
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
112th See also H.R. 2112. October 17, 2011
S 1254
Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
112th Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 81. June 22, 2011
S 1253
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
112th Senate Committee on Armed Services. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-80, pt. 2. July 13, 2011