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bill_id	congress	bill_type	bill_number	title	policy_area	introduced_date ▲	latest_action_date	latest_action_text	origin_chamber	sponsor_name	sponsor_state	sponsor_party	sponsor_bioguide_id	cosponsor_count	summary_text	update_date
105-sres-313	105	sres	313	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the brutal killing of Mr. Matthew Shepard.	Commemorations	1998-10-21	1998-10-21	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12936)	Senate	Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY]	WY	R	T000162	1	Condemns the actions which occurred in Laramie, Wyoming, whereby Matthew Shepard was physically beaten, tortured, tied to a wooden fence, and left for dead, resulting in his death. Urges each Member of Congress and every U.S. citizen to join in denouncing and encouraging others to denounce this outrageous murder. Pledges to: (1) join in efforts to bring an end to such crimes and to encourage all Americans to dedicate themselves to ending violence in the United States; and (2) fight the sort of prejudice and intolerance that leads to the murder of innocent people.	2016-10-26T06:32:19Z
105-s-2646	105	s	2646	A bill to authorize the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs, and for other purposes.	Commemorations	1998-10-20	1998-10-20	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.	Senate	Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]	AZ	R	M000303	0	Authorizes the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor disabled American veterans who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Prohibits Federal funds from being used to pay any expense of the establishment of the memorial.	2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
105-sres-311	105	sres	311	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of the Interior should the establishment of a memorial to Thomas Paine on the National Park Service property in Constitution Gardens within the 1700 block of Constitution Avenue, N.W., in the District of Columbia, and that the memorial should specifically include the structure known as the "Canal House".	Commemorations	1998-10-20	1998-10-20	Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.	Senate	Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]	NY	R	D000018	0	Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of the Interior should support the establishment of a memorial to Thomas Paine at a specified location in the District of Columbia that specifically includes the structure known as the "Canal House," as previously authorized by specified Federal law.	2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
105-hr-4847	105	hr	4847	To authorize the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor veterans who became disabled while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States.	Commemorations	1998-10-16	1998-10-16	Referred to the House Committee on Resources.	House	Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3]	TX	R	J000174	1	Authorizes the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor veterans who became disabled while serving in the U.S. armed forces. Prohibits Federal funds from being used to pay any expense of the establishment of the memorial.	2025-01-02T17:51:47Z
105-sres-308	105	sres	308	A resolution commending the crew members of the United States Navy destroyers of DesRon 61 for their heroism, intrepidity, and skill in action in the only naval surface engagement occurring inside Tokyo Bay during World War II.	Commemorations	1998-10-15	1998-10-15	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12620-12621)	Senate	Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]	CT	D	D000388	2	Commends the members of the crews of the U.S. Navy destroyers of DesRon 61 who participated in the July 22, 1945, surface naval engagement in Tokyo Bay for their heroism, intrepidity, and skill in battle that contributed to the defeat of Japanese forces in World War II.	2025-04-07T15:24:18Z
105-hres-597	105	hres	597	Expressing the sense of the House with respect to the brutal killing of Mr. Matthew Shepard.	Commemorations	1998-10-14	1998-10-15	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	House	Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large]	WY	R	C000962	1	Condemns the actions which occurred in Laramie, Wyoming, whereby Matthew Shepard was physically beaten, tortured, tied to a wooden fence, and left for dead, resulting in his death. Urges each Member of Congress and every U.S. citizen to join in denouncing and encouraging others to denounce this outrageous murder. Pledges to: (1) join in efforts to bring an end to such crimes and to encourage all Americans to dedicate themselves to ending violence in the United States; and (2) fight the sort of prejudice and intolerance that leads to the murder of innocent people.	2025-04-07T15:23:55Z
105-hr-4817	105	hr	4817	To provide a location in Arlington, Virginia, for construction of a memorial to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Air Force.	Commemorations	1998-10-12	1998-10-12	Referred to House Resources	House	Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22]	NY	R	S000675	1	Authorizes the Air Force Memorial Foundation to construct a memorial within the Arlington Naval Annex in Arlington, Virginia, to honor individuals who served in the U.S. Air Force and its predecessors. Requires the Secretary of Defense to provide a suitable memorial site and to reimburse the Foundation for expenses incurred. Provides that, upon commencement of memorial construction, no person may construct any monument, memorial, or other structure within a specified area of Arlington County, Virginia, which generally surrounds the Iwo Jima Memorial.	2025-06-06T14:17:56Z
105-hr-4787	105	hr	4787	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at 7748 South Cottage Grove Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, as the "John H. Sengstacke Post Office Building".	Commemorations	1998-10-10	1998-10-10	Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.	House	Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]	IL	D	R000515	15	Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 7748 South Cottage Grove Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, as the John H. Sengstacke Post Office Building.	2025-02-04T16:54:13Z
105-hr-4768	105	hr	4768	To designate the United States Courthouse located at 40 Centre Street in New York, New York, as the "Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse".	Commemorations	1998-10-09	1998-10-09	Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.	House	Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17]	NY	D	E000179	0	Designates the U.S. Courthouse located at 40 Centre Street in New York, New York, as the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse.	2025-01-02T17:51:48Z
105-hr-4774	105	hr	4774	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at 410 North 6th Street in Garden City, Kansas, as the "Clifford R. Hope Post Office".	Commemorations	1998-10-09	1998-10-10	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2038)	House	Rep. Moran, Jerry [R-KS-1]	KS	R	M000934	3	Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 410 North 6th Street in Garden City, Kansas, as the Clifford R. Hope Post Office.	2025-02-04T16:54:13Z
105-hres-590	105	hres	590	Recognizing and honoring Hunter Scott for his efforts to honor the memory of the captain and crew of the U.S.S. INDIANAPOLIS and for the outstanding example he has set for the young people of the United States.	Commemorations	1998-10-09	1998-10-16	Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.	House	Rep. Scarborough, Joe [R-FL-1]	FL	R	S000106	5	Honors Hunter Scott for his efforts to honor the memory of the captain and crew of the U.S.S. INDIANAPOLIS and for the outstanding example he has set for the young people of the United States.	2025-04-07T15:24:01Z
105-sconres-127	105	sconres	127	A concurrent resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and for other purposes.	Commemorations	1998-10-09	1998-10-09	Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]	IL	D	D000563	1	Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the National Microbiological Institute and the creation of the Institute that became the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Reaffirms support of the NIAID and its commitment to advance knowledge and improve health.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sres-296	105	sres	296	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, on completion of construction of a World War II Memorial in Area I of the District of Columbia and its environs, Congress should provide funding for the maintenance, security, and custodial and long-term care of the memorial by the National Park Service.	Commemorations	1998-10-09	1998-10-09	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12249-12250)	Senate	Sen. Kerrey, J. Robert [D-NE]	NE	D	K000146	0	Expresses the sense of the Senate that, on completion of construction of a World War II Memorial in Area I of the District of Columbia and its environs, the Congress should provide funding for the maintenance, security, and custodial and long-term care of the memorial by the National Park Service.	2016-10-26T06:32:16Z
105-hjres-132	105	hjres	132	Commending the veterans of service in the Army who fought in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II, and for other purposes.	Commemorations	1998-10-08	1998-10-08	Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.	House	Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]	NJ	R	S000522	0	Commends the Army veterans who fought in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II.	2025-01-02T17:44:59Z
105-hr-4752	105	hr	4752	To prohibit the construction of any monument, memorial, or other structure at the site of the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, until such time as an environmental impact statement is prepared for the construction.	Commemorations	1998-10-08	1998-10-08	Referred to the House Committee on Resources.	House	Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22]	NY	R	S000675	0	Prohibits construction of any monument, memorial, or other structure at the site of the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, until such time as an environmental impact statement is prepared and made available for the construction. Allows any person to bring a civil action in the appropriate U.S. district court against any person (including the United States) to enforce this Act.	2025-01-02T17:51:48Z
105-hconres-335	105	hconres	335	Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and for other purposes.	Commemorations	1998-10-07	1998-10-16	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.	House	Rep. Northup, Anne M. [R-KY-3]	KY	R	N000143	2	Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the National Microbiological Institute, now known as the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Reaffirms support of the NIAID and its commitment to advance knowledge and improve health.	2025-01-02T17:43:53Z
105-sres-286	105	sres	286	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa should be commended for their accomplishments.	Commemorations	1998-10-05	1998-10-05	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11513)	Senate	Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL]	FL	R	M000019	0	Commends Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa for their record achievement, for reinvigorating the game of baseball, for their decency, and for giving our children sports heroes worthy of that status.	2025-04-07T15:31:17Z
105-hres-568	105	hres	568	Recognizing and congratulating Cal Ripken, Jr.	Commemorations	1998-10-02	1998-10-08	Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.	House	Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3]	MD	D	C000141	1	Congratulates Cal Ripken, Jr., of the Baltimore Orioles for breaking Lou Gehrig's consecutive-games-played streak, establishing a new record of 2,632 games, and playing baseball with unparalleled grace, endurance, and skill, as Ripken said, "the only way I know."	2025-02-04T16:54:13Z
105-hr-4661	105	hr	4661	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at Tall Timbers Village Square, United States Route 19 South, in Thomasville, Georgia, as the "Lieutenant Henry O. Flipper Station".	Commemorations	1998-10-01	1998-10-13	Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.	House	Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]	GA	D	B000490	0	Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at Tall Timbers Village Square, U.S. Route 19 South, in Thomasville, Georgia, as the Lieutenant Henry O. Flipper Station.	2025-02-04T16:54:13Z
105-hr-4668	105	hr	4668	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at 30 North 7th Street in Terre Haute, Indiana, as the "John T. Myers Federal Building".	Commemorations	1998-10-01	1998-10-08	Rereferred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.	House	Rep. Pease, Edward A. [R-IN-7]	IN	R	P000171	9	Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 30 North 7th Street in Terre Haute, Indiana, as the John T. Myers Federal Building.	2025-02-04T16:54:13Z
105-s-2531	105	s	2531	A bill to designate a portion of Interstate Route 70 in Missouri as "Mark McGwire Interstate Route 70".	Commemorations	1998-09-29	1998-10-21	Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.	Senate	Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO]	MO	R	B000611	3	Designates a portion of Interstate Route 70 in Missouri as Mark McGwire Interstate Route 70.	2025-04-07T15:23:27Z
105-s-2523	105	s	2523	A bill to designate the Federal building located at 300 East 8th Street in Austin, Texas, as the "J.J. 'Jake' Pickle Federal Building".	Commemorations	1998-09-28	1998-10-02	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 688.	Senate	Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX]	TX	R	G000365	1	Designates the Federal building located at 300 East 8th Street in Austin, Texas, as the J.J. "Jake" Pickle Federal Building.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
105-s-2524	105	s	2524	A bill to clarify without substantive change laws related to Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations and to improve the United States Code.	Commemorations	1998-09-28	1998-11-03	Became Public Law No: 105-354.	Senate	Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]	UT	R	H000338	0	Amends title 36, United States Code to: (1) codify specified Federal laws related to Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations; and (2) make technical corrections to, or repeal, certain Federal laws.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-hjres-130	105	hjres	130	Designating Monday, January 3, 2000, as the day for the observance of the New Year's Day holiday in that year.	Commemorations	1998-09-25	1998-10-15	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2185)	House	Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-11]	GA	R	L000321	1	Deems the New Year's Day holiday in the year 2000 to occur on January 3, 2000, in order to provide the public and technology professionals with an additional day, prior to the start of the workweek, to begin repairs on failed computer systems caused by the Year 2000 computer problem.	2025-02-04T16:54:13Z
105-hres-555	105	hres	555	Recognizing the suffering and hardship endured by American civilian prisoners of war during World War II.	Commemorations	1998-09-25	1998-09-28	Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.	House	Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18]	NY	D	L000480	1	Expresses the recognition of the House of Representatives of the suffering and hardship endured by American civilian prisoners of war during World War II, and extends its sympathies to these brave men and women and their families.	2025-02-04T16:54:13Z
105-hr-4624	105	hr	4624	Leif Ericsson Millennium Commemorative Coin Act	Commemorations	1998-09-24	1998-09-24	Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.	House	Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-1]	IA	R	L000169	0	Leif Ericsson Millennium Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue one-dollar silver coins, in conjunction with the simultaneous minting and issuance of commemorative coins by the Republic of Iceland, in commemoration of the millennium of the discovery of the New World by Leif Ericsson. Mandates that all coin surcharges be paid to the Leifur Eiriksson Foundation for the purpose of funding student exchanges between the United States and Iceland.	2025-08-21T16:12:06Z
105-hr-4625	105	hr	4625	To designate the United States court house located at West 920 Riverside in Spokane, Washington, as the "Thomas S. Foley United States Court House".	Commemorations	1998-09-24	1998-10-05	Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Economic Development.	House	Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]	WA	D	M000404	2	Designates the U.S. courthouse located at West 920 Riverside in Spokane, Washington, as the Thomas S. Foley United States Court House.	2025-01-02T17:51:31Z
105-hr-4613	105	hr	4613	To authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Mrs. Yaffa Eliach in recognition of her outstanding and enduring contributions toward scholarship about the Holocaust, and for other purposes.	Commemorations	1998-09-23	1998-09-23	Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.	House	Rep. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY-9]	NY	D	S000148	0	Authorizes the President to present, on behalf of the Congress, a gold medal to Yaffa Eliach in recognition of her outstanding and enduring contributions toward scholarship about the Holocaust. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates.	2025-01-02T17:51:27Z
105-hr-4616	105	hr	4616	To designate the United States Post Office located at 3813 Main Street in East Chicago, Indiana, as the "Corporal Harold Gomez Post Office".	Commemorations	1998-09-23	1998-10-13	Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.	House	Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1]	IN	D	V000108	9	Designates the U.S. Post Office located at 3813 Main Street in East Chicago, Indiana, as the Corporal Harold Gomez Post Office.	2025-04-07T15:24:01Z
105-s-2510	105	s	2510	Library of Congress Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act of 1998	Commemorations	1998-09-22	1998-09-22	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.	Senate	Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]	AK	R	S000888	60	Library of Congress Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act of 1998 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue five-dollar gold coins and one-dollar silver coins emblematic of the Library of Congress. Authorizes the Secretary to mint and issue $10 bimetallic coins of gold and platinum in lieu of the gold coins. Requires payment of coin sale surcharges to the Library of Congress Trust Fund Board to support Library activities.	2025-08-21T16:12:11Z
105-sconres-119	105	sconres	119	A concurrent resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the American Red Cross Blood Services.	Commemorations	1998-09-22	1998-10-10	Held at the desk.	Senate	Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]	TN	R	F000439	11	Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the American Red Cross Blood Services and the impact of their efforts on modern medicine.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sconres-120	105	sconres	120	A concurrent resolution to redesignate the United States Capitol Police headquarters building located at 119 D Street, Northeast, Washington, D.C., as the "Eney, Chestnut, Gibson Memorial Building".	Commemorations	1998-09-22	1998-10-15	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	Senate	Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD]	MD	D	S000064	3	Designates the U.S. Capitol Police headquarters building located at 119 D Street, Northeast, Washington, D.C., as the Eney, Chestnut, Gibson Memorial Building.	2025-04-07T15:23:27Z
105-hconres-327	105	hconres	327	To redesignate the United States Capitol Police headquarters building located at 119 D Street, Northeast, Washington, D.C., as the "Eney, Chestnut, Gibson Memorial Building".	Commemorations	1998-09-18	1998-10-01	Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Economic Development.	House	Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]	MD	D	H000874	0	Designates the U.S. Capitol Police headquarters building located at 119 D Street, Northeast, Washington, D.C., as the Eney, Chestnut, Gibson Memorial Building.	2025-01-02T17:43:46Z
105-hr-4595	105	hr	4595	To redesignate a Federal building located in Washington, D.C., as the "Sidney R. Yates Federal Building".	Commemorations	1998-09-17	1998-10-21	See H.R.4328.	House	Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16]	OH	R	R000141	28	Designates the Federal building located at 201 14th Street, SW. in Washington, D.C., and known as the Auditors Main Building, as the Sidney R. Yates Federal Building.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
105-s-2495	105	s	2495	Kate Mullany National Historic Site Act	Commemorations	1998-09-17	1998-09-18	Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.	Senate	Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]	NY	D	M001054	1	Kate Mullany National Historic Site Act - Establishes the Kate Mullany National Historic Site in New York State, consisting of the Kate Mullany House (Troy, New York), home of the first women's labor union, to interpret the connection between immigration and the industrialization of the Nation, including the history of Irish immigration, women's history, and worker history. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to develop and submit to specified congressional committees a general management plan for the Site. Authorizes appropriations.	2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
105-sconres-118	105	sconres	118	A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Capitol Rotunda on September 23, 1998, for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Nelson Mandela.	Commemorations	1998-09-16	1998-09-16	Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Senate	Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]	NY	R	D000018	0	Allows use of the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on September 23, 1998, for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.	2025-01-14T17:21:40Z
105-sres-278	105	sres	278	A resolution designating the 30th day of April of 1999, as "Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans", and for other purposes.	Commemorations	1998-09-16	1998-10-09	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.	Senate	Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]	UT	R	H000338	22	Designates April 30, 1999, as Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-hr-4573	105	hr	4573	To amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to extend the legislative authority for the Black Patriots Foundation to establish a commemorative work.	Commemorations	1998-09-15	1998-09-21	Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.	House	Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]	NJ	D	P000149	2	Amends the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to extend, until October 27, 2003, the authority of the Blacks Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia or its environs.	2025-01-02T17:51:28Z
105-hres-536	105	hres	536	Congratulating Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs for tying the current major league record for home runs in one season.	Commemorations	1998-09-15	1998-09-15	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	House	Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4]	IL	D	G000535	16	Congratulates Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs for his amazing accomplishments and thanks him for a summer of unsurpassed baseball excitement.	2025-04-07T15:24:01Z
105-hconres-326	105	hconres	326	Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on September 23, 1998, for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.	Commemorations	1998-09-14	1998-09-23	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Houghton, Amo [R-NY-31]	NY	R	H000814	0	Allows use of the rotunda of the Capitol on September 23, 1998, for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.	2025-01-02T17:43:43Z
105-hr-4562	105	hr	4562	Fallen Timbers Battlefield, Fort Meigs, and Fort Miamis National Historical Site Act	Commemorations	1998-09-14	1998-09-21	Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.	House	Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]	OH	D	K000009	1	Fallen Timbers Battlefield, Fort Meigs, and Fort Miamis National Historical Site Act - Establishes the Fallen Timbers Battlefield, Fort Meigs, and Fort Miamis National Historical Site in Ohio. Authorizes the Governor of Ohio to designate, from a specified list of candidates, a management entity, which shall draw up a management plan for approval by the Secretary of the Interior. Prohibits the Secretary or any other Federal agency from making a limitation on fishing, hunting, or trapping a condition of the determination of eligibility for, or receipt of, assistance under this Act.	2025-08-21T16:13:50Z
105-hres-534	105	hres	534	Congratulating Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs for tying the current major league record for home runs in one season.	Commemorations	1998-09-14	1998-09-14	Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.	House	Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4]	IL	D	G000535	0	Congratulates Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs for his amazing accomplishments and thanks him for a summer of unsurpassed baseball excitement.	2025-02-04T16:54:13Z
105-s-2466	105	s	2466	A bill to authorize the minting and issuance of a commemorative coin in honor of the founding of Biloxi, Mississippi.	Commemorations	1998-09-14	1998-09-14	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.	Senate	Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS]	MS	R	C000567	1	Instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue the following coins emblematic of the landing of Pierre LeMoyne Sieur D'Iberville on the shores of present day Biloxi, Mississippi, on February 13, 1699: (1) ten-dollar gold coins; (2) one-dollar silver coins; and (3) half dollar clad coins. Mandates payment of surcharges collected from coin sales to: (1) the Biloxi Tricentennial Commission, Inc., for planning and implementing the 1999 Tricentennial Celebration in Biloxi, Mississippi; and (2) the Biloxi First, Inc., upon Commission dissolution, for educational projects directly related to local history instruction for Biloxi public school students.	2025-01-14T18:20:21Z
105-s-2468	105	s	2468	Dante Fascell Biscayne National Park Visitor Center Designation Act	Commemorations	1998-09-14	1998-10-29	Became Public Law No: 105-307.	Senate	Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL]	FL	D	G000352	1	Dante Fascell Biscayne National Park Visitor Center Designation Act - Designates the Biscayne National Park visitor center located on the shore of Biscayne Bay on Convoy Point as the Dante Fascell Visitor Center.	2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
105-hres-527	105	hres	527	Honoring the centennial of the founding of DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois.	Commemorations	1998-09-10	1998-09-10	Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.	House	Rep. Blagojevich, Rod R. [D-IL-5]	IL	D	B000518	0	Congratulates the students, alumni, faculty, and staff of DePaul University on the occasion of the centennial anniversary of the founding of DePaul University in Illinois.	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
105-sres-275	105	sres	275	A resolution expressing the sense the Senate that October 11, 1998, should be designated as "National Children's Day".	Commemorations	1998-09-10	1998-09-10	Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL]	FL	D	G000352	3	Expresses the sense of the Senate that October 11, 1998, should be designated as National Children's Day.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-hr-4529	105	hr	4529	To codify without substantive change laws related to Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations and to improve the United States Code.	Commemorations	1998-09-09	1998-09-09	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	House	Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6]	IL	R	H001022	0	Amends title 36, United States Code to: (1) codify specified Federal laws related to Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations; and (2) make technical corrections to, or repeal, certain Federal laws.	2025-04-07T15:23:55Z
105-hres-520	105	hres	520	Congratulating Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals for breaking the Major League Baseball single-season home run record.	Commemorations	1998-09-09	1998-09-15	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	House	Rep. Talent, Jim [R-MO-2]	MO	R	T000024	1	Congratulates and commends St. Louis Cardinal Mark McGwire for setting a new Major League Baseball single-season home run record.	2025-04-07T15:24:01Z
105-hres-524	105	hres	524	Congratulating the Toms River East American Little League team of Toms River, New Jersey, for winning the Little League World Series.	Commemorations	1998-09-09	1998-09-14	Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.	House	Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3]	NJ	R	S000097	1	Congratulates the Toms Rivers East American Little League team and its loyal fans on winning the 52nd annual Little League World Series championship.	2025-02-04T16:54:13Z
105-sres-273	105	sres	273	A resolution recognizing the historic home run record set by Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals on September 8, 1998.	Commemorations	1998-09-09	1998-09-09	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10082-10084)	Senate	Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO]	MO	R	B000611	9	Recognizes and congratulates St. Louis Cardinal Mark McGwire for setting a new Major League Baseball single-season home run record.	2025-04-07T13:47:40Z
105-sres-274	105	sres	274	A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the Louisville Festival of Faiths should be commended and should serve as model for similar festivals in other communities throughout the United States.	Commemorations	1998-09-09	1998-10-09	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.	Senate	Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY]	KY	D	F000268	7	Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Louisville Festival of Faiths should be commended for its concept and its achievements to date, and should serve as a model for similar festivals in other communities throughout the United States.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-s-2444	105	s	2444	A bill to redesignate the Federal building located at 10301 South Compton Avenue, in Los Angeles, California, and known as the Watts Finance Office, as the "Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building".	Commemorations	1998-09-08	1998-09-08	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]	CA	D	B000711	0	Designates the Federal building located at 10301 South Compton Avenue in Los Angeles, California, as the Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
105-sres-271	105	sres	271	A resolution designating October 16, 1998, as "National Mammography Day".	Commemorations	1998-09-03	1998-10-09	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12251-12252)	Senate	Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]	DE	D	B000444	53	Designates October 16, 1998, as National Mammography Day.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sres-268	105	sres	268	A resolution congratulating the Toms River East American Little League team of Toms River, New Jersey, for winning the Little League World Series.	Commemorations	1998-09-01	1998-09-01	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S9751-9753)	Senate	Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]	NJ	D	L000123	1	Congratulates the Toms Rivers East American Little League team and its loyal fans on winning the 52nd annual Little League World Series championship.	2025-04-07T13:47:40Z
105-s-2427	105	s	2427	A bill to amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to extend the legislative authority for the Black Patriots Foundation to establish a commemorative work.	Commemorations	1998-08-31	1998-11-02	Became Public Law No: 105-345.	Senate	Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]	CO	R	C000077	0	Amends the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to extend, until October 27, 2000, the authority of the Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia or its environs.	2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
105-hr-4448	105	hr	4448	Buffalo Coin Act of 1998	Commemorations	1998-08-06	1998-08-07	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1606)	House	Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42]	CA	D	B000918	27	Buffalo Coin Act of 1998 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue half-dollar coins based on the original five-cent coin designed by James Earle Fraser and minted from 1913 to 1938. Mandates that: (1) each coin have a profile representation of a Native American on the obverse side and a representation of a buffalo on the reverse side; (2) coin design be selected by the Secretary and reviewed by the Citizens Commemorative Coin Advisory Committee; and (3) a $3 sales surcharge be imposed per coin and distributed to the National Museum of the American Indian to commemorate its tenth anniversary and to supplement its endowment and educational outreach funds.	2025-08-21T16:11:33Z
105-hr-4516	105	hr	4516	To designate the United States Postal Service building located at 11550 Livingston Road, in Oxon Hill, Maryland, as the "Jacob Joseph Chestnut Post Office Building".	Commemorations	1998-08-06	1998-10-10	Received in the Senate.	House	Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4]	MD	D	W000784	7	Designates the U.S. Postal Service building located at 11550 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, Maryland, as the Jacob Joseph Chestnut Post Office Building.	2025-04-07T15:24:01Z
105-hconres-319	105	hconres	319	Honoring the accomplishments of members of the United States Air Force and other Americans working under Air Force leadership who contributed to the development of supersonic flight technology.	Commemorations	1998-08-05	1998-09-15	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.	House	Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3]	OH	D	H000074	0	Honors the accomplishments of members of the U.S. Air Force and other Americans working under Air Force leadership who contributed to the development of supersonic flight technology.	2025-06-06T14:17:56Z
105-hr-4398	105	hr	4398	Women's Progress Commemoration Act	Commemorations	1998-08-04	1998-08-10	Executive Comment Requested from Interior.	House	Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]	NY	D	S000480	10	Women's Progress Commemoration Act - Establishes the Women's Progress Commemoration Commission, which shall report to the Secretary of the Interior on: (1) sites of historical significance to the women's movement; and (2) recommended actions, under the National Historic Preservation Act and other law, to rehabilitate and preserve them, and provide to the public interpretive and educational materials and activities. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary, after receipt of the Commission's report, to report to the Congress on actions taken to preserve the sites identified.	2025-08-21T16:15:00Z
105-s-2398	105	s	2398	Sportsmen's Memorial Act of 1998	Commemorations	1998-07-31	1998-08-01	Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.	Senate	Sen. Thompson, Fred [R-TN]	TN	R	T000457	0	Sportsmen's Memorial Act of 1998 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to permit the Sportsmen's Wildlife Foundation to establish in the District of Columbia or its environs a memorial to honor sportsmen. Prohibits the use of Federal funds in establishing the memorial.	2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
105-s-2404	105	s	2404	A bill to establish designations for United States Postal Service buildings located in Coconut Grove, Opa Locka, Carol City, and Miami, Florida.	Commemorations	1998-07-31	1998-09-25	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 648.	Senate	Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL]	FL	R	M000019	1	Designates the U.S. Postal Service buildings located at: (1) 3191 Grand Avenue in Coconut Grove, Florida, as the William R. "Billy" Rolle Post Office Building; (2) 550 Fisherman Street in Opa Locka, Florida, as the Helen Miller Post Office Building; (3) 18690 N.W. 37th Avenue in Carol City, Florida, as the Essie Silva Post Office Building; (4) 500 North West 2d Avenue in Miami, Florida, as the Athalie Range Post Office Building; and (5) 995 North West 119th Street in Miami, Florida, as the Garth Reeves, Sr. Post Office Building.	2025-01-14T19:03:55Z
105-sres-264	105	sres	264	A resolution to designate October 8, 1998 as "the Day of Concern About Young People and Gun Violence".	Commemorations	1998-07-31	1998-10-12	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.	Senate	Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]	WA	D	M001111	56	Designates October 8, 1998, as the Day of National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sres-265	105	sres	265	A resolution commending the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program on its 50th Anniversary and expressing the sense of the Senate regarding continuation of the program into the 21st century.	Commemorations	1998-07-31	1998-07-31	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9627-9628)	Senate	Sen. Warner, John [R-VA]	VA	R	W000154	0	Commends the personnel of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, and congratulates them for providing 50 years of exemplary service to the Nation. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Program should be continued into the next millennium to: (1) provide exemplary technical accomplishment in, and oversight of, naval nuclear propulsion plants; and (2) continue to be a model of technical excellence.	2016-10-26T06:32:11Z
105-sres-266	105	sres	266	A resolution honoring the centennial of the founding of DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois.	Commemorations	1998-07-31	1998-07-31	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9628-9629)	Senate	Sen. Moseley-Braun, Carol [D-IL]	IL	D	M001025	1	Honors the centennial of the founding of DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois.	2017-07-14T01:41:54Z
105-s-2374	105	s	2374	A bill to provide additional funding for repair of the Korean War Veterans Memorial.	Commemorations	1998-07-30	1998-07-31	Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.	Senate	Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD]	MD	D	S000064	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to expend from any available funds an additional $2 million for repair of the Korean War Veterans Memorial. Requires any funds received by the Secretary as a result of any claim against a contractor in connection with Memorial construction to be deposited in the general Treasury fund.	2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
105-sres-260	105	sres	260	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that October 11, 1998, should be designated as "National Children's Day".	Commemorations	1998-07-30	1998-10-09	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12250-12251)	Senate	Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL]	FL	D	G000352	52	Expresses the sense of the Senate that October 11, 1998, should be designated as National Children's Day.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-s-2370	105	s	2370	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at Tall Timbers Village Square, United States Highway 19 South, in Thomasville, Georgia, as the "Lieutenant Henry O. Flipper Station".	Commemorations	1998-07-29	1998-09-25	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 647.	Senate	Sen. Cleland, Max [D-GA]	GA	D	C001034	1	Designates the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at Tall Timbers Village Square, U.S. Highway 19 South, in Thomasville, Georgia, as the Lieutenant Henry O. Flipper Station.	2025-04-07T15:24:01Z
105-sres-259	105	sres	259	A resolution designating the week beginning September 20, 1998, as "National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week", and for other purposes.	Commemorations	1998-07-29	1998-09-22	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.	Senate	Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC]	SC	R	T000254	15	Designates the week beginning September 20, 1998, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-hr-4341	105	hr	4341	Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Study Act of 1998	Commemorations	1998-07-28	1998-07-31	Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.	House	Rep. Schaffer, Bob [R-CO-4]	CO	R	S000112	2	Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Study Act of 1998 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to submit a resource study of the Sand Creek Massacre site in Colorado to specified congressional committees. Requires the Secretary to act through the Director of the National Park Service and consult with the State of Colorado and the tribes of the Cheyenne and Arapaho of Oklahoma, the Northern Cheyenne, and the Northern Arapaho (the Tribes). Requires the study to: (1) identify the location and extent of the massacre area and the suitability and feasibility of designating the site as a unit of the National Park System; and (2) include cost estimates for any necessary acquisition, development, operation and maintenance, and identification of alternatives for the management and protection of the area. Directs the Secretary to record and incorporate into the resource study oral histories of the Sand Creek Massacre that have been passed down to descendants of its survivors within the Tribes, to the extent practical. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-08-21T16:11:10Z
105-sconres-113	105	sconres	113	A concurrent resolution to rename the Document Door of the Capitol as the Chestnut-Gibson Memorial Door.	Commemorations	1998-07-28	1998-07-28	Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Senate	Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]	CO	R	C000077	0	Renames the Document Door of the U.S. Capitol, located on the first floor of the East Front, as the Chestnut-Gibson Memorial Door in honor of Officer Jacob Joseph Chestnut and Detective John Michael Gibson.	2025-01-14T17:21:40Z
105-hconres-310	105	hconres	310	Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a memorial service for Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police, and for other purposes.	Commemorations	1998-07-27	1998-07-27	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6]	GA	R	G000225	14	Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a memorial service for Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the U.S. Capitol Police. Directs the Architect of the Capitol to place a plaque in honor of the memory of Officers Gibson and Chestnut at an appropriate site in the U.S. Capitol, with the approval of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Directs the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives to make arrangements for funeral services for Officers Gibson and Chestnut, including payments for travel expenses of immediate family members, and for expenses incurred by Members of the House of Representatives in attending such services. Directs the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to pay survivor's gratuities to the widows of Officers Gibson and Chestnut. Expresses the sense of the Congress that there should be established under law a U.S. Capitol Police Memorial Fund for the surviving spouses and children of members of the U.S. Capitol Police who are slain in the line of duty.	2025-01-02T17:43:43Z
105-hconres-311	105	hconres	311	Honoring the memory of Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police for their selfless acts of heroism at the United States Capitol on July 24, 1998.	Commemorations	1998-07-27	1998-07-27	Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9041)	House	Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6]	GA	R	G000225	15	Declares that the Congress honors the memory of Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the U.S. Capitol Police for the selfless acts of heroism they displayed on July 24, 1998, in sacrificing their lives in the line of duty so that others might live. Provides that, when the House of Representatives adjourns on this date and when the Senate adjourns or recesses on this date, they shall do so out of respect for the memory of Officers Gibson and Chestnut.	2025-01-02T17:43:37Z
105-hr-4338	105	hr	4338	To designate the United States courthouse building located at 402 North Walnut Street and Prospect Avenue in Harrison, Arkansas, as the "Judge J. Smith Henley Federal Building".	Commemorations	1998-07-27	1998-08-10	Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Economic Development.	House	Rep. Hutchinson, Asa [R-AR-3]	AR	R	H001014	0	Designates the U.S. courthouse building at 402 North Walnut Street and Prospect Avenue in Harrison, Arkansas, as the Judge J. Smith Henley Federal Building.	2025-01-02T17:51:00Z
105-sconres-110	105	sconres	110	A concurrent resolution honoring the memory of Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police for their selfless acts of heroism at the United States Capitol on July 24, 1998.	Commemorations	1998-07-27	1998-09-10	See also H.CON.RES. 311.	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	99	Declares that the Congress honors the memory of Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the U.S. Capitol Police for the selfless acts of heroism they displayed on July 24, 1998, in sacrificing their lives in the line of duty so that others might live. Provides that, when the Senate and the House of Representatives adjourn on this date, they shall do so out of respect for the memory of Officers Gibson and Chestnut.	2025-01-02T17:52:01Z
105-sconres-111	105	sconres	111	A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a memorial service for Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police, and for other purposes.	Commemorations	1998-07-27	1998-09-10	See also H.CON.RES. 310.	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	99	Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a memorial service for Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the U.S. Capitol Police. Directs the Architect of the Capitol to place a plaque in honor of the memory of Officers Gibson and Chestnut at an appropriate site in the U.S. Capitol, with the approval of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Directs the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives to make arrangements for funeral services for Officers Gibson and Chestnut, including payments for travel expenses of immediate family members, and for expenses incurred by Members of the House of Representatives in attending such services. Directs the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to pay survivor's gratuities to the widows of Officers Gibson and Chestnut. Expresses the sense of the Congress that there should be established under law a U.S. Capitol Police Memorial Fund for the surviving spouses and children of members of the U.S. Capitol Police who are slain in the line of duty.	2025-01-02T17:52:01Z
105-sconres-112	105	sconres	112	A concurrent resolution to authorize the printing of the eulogies of the Senate and the House of Representatives for Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut.	Commemorations	1998-07-27	1998-07-27	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	Senate	Sen. Warner, John [R-VA]	VA	R	W000154	2	Authorizes the printing of the eulogies of the Senate and the House of Representatives for Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut.	2025-01-02T17:52:02Z
105-s-2353	105	s	2353	A bill to redesignate the legal public holiday of "Washington's Birthday" as "Presidents' Day" in honor of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin Roosevelt and in recognition of the importance of the institution of the Presidency and the contributions that Presidents have made to the development of our Nation and the principles of freedom and democracy.	Commemorations	1998-07-24	1998-10-13	Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.	Senate	Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]	IL	D	D000563	12	Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should issue a proclamation declaring the week that begins on the Sunday before Presidents' Day of each year, as United States Presidential History Week. Redesignates the legal public holiday of Washington's Birthday as Presidents' Day in honor of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin Roosevelt and in recognition of the importance of the institution of the Presidency and the contributions that Presidents have made to our nation's development and the principles of freedom and democracy.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sres-257	105	sres	257	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that October 15, 1998, should be designated as "National Inhalant Abuse Awareness Day".	Commemorations	1998-07-22	1998-10-09	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12251)	Senate	Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK]	AK	R	M001085	64	Expresses the sense of the Senate that October 15, 1998, should be designated as National Inhalant Abuse Awareness Day, to be observed with appropriate activities. Requests the President to issue a proclamation designating such Day.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-hr-4284	105	hr	4284	To authorize the Government of India to establish a memorial to honor Mahatma Gandhi in the District of Columbia.	Commemorations	1998-07-21	1998-10-26	Became Public Law No: 105-284.	House	Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8]	FL	R	M000350	1	Authorizes the Government of India to establish a memorial to honor Mahatma Gandhi, in accordance with the Commemorative Works Act, on Federal land in the District of Columbia. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior or any other Federal agency head to enter into cooperative agreements with the Government of India to maintain features associated with the memorial, but without any expense by the U.S. Government.	2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
105-hconres-302	105	hconres	302	Recognizing the importance of children and families in the United States and expressing support for the goals of National KidsDay and National Family Month.	Commemorations	1998-07-20	1998-10-09	Received in the Senate.	House	Rep. McHale, Paul [D-PA-15]	PA	D	M000466	44	Recognizes the importance of children and families to the future of the United States. Expresses support for the goals of National KidsDay and National Family Month, as established by KidsPeace. Encourages the people of the United States to participate in local and national activities and celebrations recognizing National KidsDay and National Family Month.	2025-04-07T15:24:01Z
105-hconres-298	105	hconres	298	Expressing deepest condolences to the State and people of Florida for the losses suffered as a result of the wild land fires occurring in June and July 1998, expressing support to the State and people of Florida as they overcome the effects of the fires, and commending the heroic efforts of firefighters from across the Nation in battling the fires.	Commemorations	1998-07-16	1998-07-24	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3]	FL	D	B000911	24	Expresses: (1) the condolences of the Congress to the State and the people of Florida for the losses suffered as a result of the wild land fires occurring in June and July 1998; and (2) support to the State and the people of Florida as they overcome the effects of the fires. Commends: (1) the heroic efforts of the firefighters from across the Nation in battling the fires; and (2) the many Federal, State, and local government agencies that have contributed vital support functions in response to the fires.	2025-04-07T15:23:27Z
105-hr-4261	105	hr	4261	To designate the Federal building located at 709 West 9th Street in Juneau, Alaska, as the "Hurff A. Saunders Federal Building".	Commemorations	1998-07-16	1998-07-30	For Further Action See S.2032.	House	Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]	AK	R	Y000033	0	Designates the Federal building at 709 West 9th Street in Juneau, Alaska, as the Hurff A. Saunders Federal Building.	2025-01-02T17:50:59Z
105-s-2310	105	s	2310	A bill to designate the United States Post Office located at 297 Larkfield Road in East Northport, New York, as the "Jerome Anthony Ambro, Jr. Post Office Building".	Commemorations	1998-07-15	1998-09-25	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 646.	Senate	Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]	NY	D	M001054	1	Designates the United States Post Office located at 297 Larkfield Road in East Northport, New York, as the Jerome Anthony Ambro, Jr. Post Office Building.	2025-01-14T19:03:55Z
105-hr-4199	105	hr	4199	Laurie Beechman Ovarian Cancer Commemorative Coin Act	Commemorations	1998-07-14	1998-07-31	Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.	House	Rep. Fox, Jon D. [R-PA-13]	PA	R	F000332	5	Laurie Beechman Ovarian Cancer Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $1 dollar coins emblematic of Laurie Beechman, her struggle against ovarian cancer, and her many accomplishments throughout her life. Requires prompt payment of all surcharges from coin sales to Gilda's Club, Incorporated, for purposes relating to the battle against ovarian cancer.	2025-08-21T16:13:21Z
105-hr-4205	105	hr	4205	To designate the United States Post Office located at 520 West Ponce De Leon Avenue in Decatur, Georgia, as the "Margie Pitts Hames Post Office".	Commemorations	1998-07-14	1998-07-20	Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.	House	Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4]	GA	D	M000523	2	Designates the U.S. Post Office located at 520 West Ponce De Leon Avenue in Decatur, Georgia, as the Margie Pitts Hames Post Office.	2025-02-04T16:54:13Z
105-hr-4206	105	hr	4206	Kate Mullany National Historic Site Act	Commemorations	1998-07-14	1998-07-30	Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.	House	Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-21]	NY	D	M000590	85	Kate Mullany National Historic Site Act - Establishes the Kate Mullany National Historic Site in New York State. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to develop and submit to specified congressional committees a general management plan for the Site. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-08-21T16:12:26Z
105-hr-4211	105	hr	4211	To establish the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, in association with the Tuskegee University, in the State of Alabama, and for other purposes.	Commemorations	1998-07-14	1998-08-06	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.	House	Rep. Riley, Bob [R-AL-3]	AL	R	R000258	28	Establishes the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site in Alabama as a unit of the National Park System. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, with the full participation of Tuskegee University, to develop and submit to specified congressional committees a general management plan for the Site. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-04-07T15:23:30Z
105-s-2285	105	s	2285	Women's Progress Commemoration Act	Commemorations	1998-07-10	1998-10-31	Became Public Law No: 105-341.	Senate	Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]	CT	D	D000388	19	Women's Progress Commemoration Act - Establishes the Women's Progress Commemoration Commission to, in cooperation with the Secretary of the Interior and other appropriate Federal, State, and local public and private entities, prepare and submit to the Secretary a report that: (1) identifies sites of historical significance to the women's movement; and (2) recommends actions, under the National Historic Preservation Act and other law, to rehabilitate and preserve the sites and provide to the public interpretive and educational materials and activities at the sites. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary, after receipt of the Commission's report, to report to the Congress on the actions that have been taken to preserve the sites identified in the Commission's report as being of historical significance.	2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
105-s-2264	105	s	2264	A bill to revise, codify, and enact without substantive change certain general and permanent laws, related to patriotic and national observances, ceremonies, and organizations, as title 36, United States Code, "Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations".	Commemorations	1998-07-06	1998-07-06	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]	UT	R	H000338	0	Revises, codifies, and enacts specified Federal laws as title 36, United States Code, "Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations." Makes technical, conforming, and consolidating changes to existing law.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sres-255	105	sres	255	A resolution to commend the Library of Congress for 200 years of outstanding service to Congress and the Nation, and to encourage activities to commemorate the bicentennial anniversary of the Library of Congress.	Commemorations	1998-06-26	1998-06-26	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7334)	Senate	Sen. Warner, John [R-VA]	VA	R	W000154	3	Commends the Library of Congress on 200 years of service to the Congress and the Nation, and encourages the American public to participate in activities to commemorate the Library's bicentennial.	2016-10-26T06:32:10Z
105-hr-4163	105	hr	4163	To direct the Secretary of the Interior to install a plaque commemorating the Dred Scott decision at the entrance to the Old Court House in the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial.	Commemorations	1998-06-25	1998-07-06	Executive Comment Requested from Interior.	House	Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1]	MO	D	C000488	0	Requires the Secretary of the Interior to install a plaque commemorating the Supreme Court decision in the case Dred Scott v. John Sanford, 60 U.S. 393 (1857), at the entrance to the Old Courthouse located in the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in Saint Louis, Missouri.	2025-01-02T17:50:42Z
105-hr-4182	105	hr	4182	To establish the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site in the State of Arkansas, and for other purposes.	Commemorations	1998-06-25	1998-08-06	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.	House	Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2]	AR	D	S000672	8	Establishes the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, Arkansas, as a unit of the National Park System. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, within two years after funds are made available, to: (1) prepare a general management plan for the Site; and (2) prepare and transmit to specified congressional committees a National Historic Landmark Theme Study on the history of desegregation in public education. Requires the Secretary, on the basis of the study, to identify possible new national historic landmarks appropriate to this theme and prepare a list in order of importance or merit of the most appropriate sites for national historic landmark designation. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-04-07T15:23:30Z
105-s-2232	105	s	2232	A bill to establish the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site in the State of Arkansas, and for other purposes.	Commemorations	1998-06-25	1998-11-06	Became Public Law No: 105-356.	Senate	Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR]	AR	D	B001057	1	Establishes the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, Arkansas, as a unit of the National Park System. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, within three years after funds are made available, to: (1) prepare a general management plan for the Site; and (2) prepare and transmit to specified congressional committees a National Historic Landmark Theme Study on the history of desegregation in public education. Requires the Secretary, on the basis of the study, to identify possible new national historic landmarks appropriate to this theme and prepare a list in order of importance or merit of the most appropriate sites for national historic landmark designation. Authorizes appropriations.	2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
105-sconres-106	105	sconres	106	A concurrent resolution to commend the Library of Congress for 200 years of outstanding service to Congress and the Nation, and to encourage activities to commemorate the bicentennial annversary of the Library of Congress.	Commemorations	1998-06-25	1998-07-14	Held at the desk.	Senate	Sen. Warner, John [R-VA]	VA	R	W000154	2	Commends the Library of Congress on 200 years of service to the Congress and the Nation, and encourages the American public to participate in activities to commemorate the Library's bicentennial.	2025-01-02T17:52:01Z
105-hres-494	105	hres	494	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States has enjoyed the loyalty of the United States citizens of Guam, and that the United States recognizes the centennial anniversary of the Spanish-American War as an opportune time for Congress to reaffirm its commitment to increase self-government consistent with self-determination for the people of Guam.	Commemorations	1998-06-24	1998-10-13	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	House	Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large]	GU	D	U000014	56	Recognizes 100 years of Guam's loyalty and service to the United States. Declares that the House of Representatives will use the centennial anniversary of the 1898 Spanish-American War to reaffirm its commitment to the U.S. citizens of Guam for increased self-government, consistent with self-determination for the people of Guam.	2025-04-07T15:34:03Z
105-sres-254	105	sres	254	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States has enjoyed the loyalty of the United States citizens of Guam, and that the United States recognizes the centennial anniversary of the Spanish-American War as an opportune time for Congress to reaffirm its commitment to increase self-government consistent with self-determination for the people of Guam.	Commemorations	1998-06-24	1998-06-24	Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.	Senate	Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]	HI	D	A000069	0	Recognizes 100 years of Guam's loyalty and service to the United States. Declares that the Senate will use the centennial anniversary of the 1898 Spanish-American War to reaffirm its commitment to the U.S. citizens of Guam for increased self-government, consistent with self-determination for the people of Guam.	2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
105-s-2205	105	s	2205	Lewis and Clark Expedition Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act	Commemorations	1998-06-23	1998-06-23	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.	Senate	Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]	ND	D	D000432	43	Lewis and Clark Expedition Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue one-dollar and half-dollar coins emblematic of the expedition of Lewis and Clark. Allocates surcharges from coin sales between the National Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Council and the National Park Service for activities associated with the bicentennial commemoration of the expedition.	2025-08-21T16:11:38Z
105-hconres-294	105	hconres	294	Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the integration of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.	Commemorations	1998-06-22	1998-07-30	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.	House	Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]	CA	D	W000187	37	Commends the armed forces for their efforts, leadership, and success in providing equality of treatment and opportunity for their military and civilian personnel without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin.	2025-06-06T14:17:56Z
105-hr-4090	105	hr	4090	Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act of 1998	Commemorations	1998-06-19	1998-09-10	Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	House	Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8]	FL	R	M000350	18	Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act of 1998 - Authorizes the President to award, and present in the name of the Congress, a Medal of Valor to a public safety officer who is cited by the Attorney General, on the advice of the Medal of Valor Review Board (established by this Act), for extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty. Establishes a permanent Medal of Valor Review Board to select candidates as recipients of the Medal from among those applications received by the National Medal Office (established by this Act). Authorizes appropriations. Establishes within the Department of Justice a National Medal Office to staff the Review Board and to establish criteria and procedures for the submission of recommendations of nominees for the Medal. Repeals provisions of the Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 establishing the President's Award for Outstanding Public Safety Service and the Secretary of Commerce's Award for Distinguished Public Safety Service. Directs the Attorney General to: (1) consult with the Institute of Heraldry within the Department of Defense regarding the design and artistry of the Medal of Valor; and (2) consider suggestions received by the Department of Justice regarding the design of the medal, including those made by persons not employed by the Department.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sconres-104	105	sconres	104	A concurrent resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the integration of the Armed Forces.	Commemorations	1998-06-19	1998-06-22	Held at the desk.	Senate	Sen. Moseley-Braun, Carol [D-IL]	IL	D	M001025	1	Commends the U.S. armed forces for its efforts, leadership, and success in providing equality of treatment and opportunity. Recognizes the commemoration by the Department of Defense on July 24, 1998, of the 50th anniversary of the integration of the armed forces.	2025-01-02T17:52:01Z

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