legislation
Data license: Public Domain (U.S. Government data) · Data source: Federal Register API & Regulations.gov API
566 rows where congress = 106 and policy_area = "Commemorations" sorted by introduced_date descending
This data as json, CSV (advanced)
Suggested facets: origin_chamber, sponsor_party, introduced_date (date), latest_action_date (date), update_date (date)
| 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 | url |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106-s-3281 | 106 | s | 3281 | A bill to designate the United States Post Office located at 60 Third Avenue in Long Branch, New Jersey, as the Pat King Post Office Building. | Commemorations | 2000-12-15 | 2000-12-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | T000317 | 0 | Designates the U.S. Post Office located at 60 Third Avenue in Long Branch, New Jersey, as the Pat King Post Office Building. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 106-hr-5655 | 106 | hr | 5655 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 620 Jacaranda Street in Lanai City, Hawaii, as the "Goro Hokama Post Office Building". | Commemorations | 2000-12-13 | 2000-12-15 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2229) | House | Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2] | HI | D | M000797 | 0 | Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 620 Jacaranda Street in Lanai City, Hawaii, as the Goro Hokama Post Office Building. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 106-hres-671 | 106 | hres | 671 | Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Julian C. Dixon, a Representative from the State of California. | Commemorations | 2000-12-08 | 2000-12-08 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13] | CA | D | S000810 | 0 | Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Julian C. Dixon, a Representative from the State of California. Resolves that a committee of Members of the House, together with such Members of the Senate as may be joined, be appointed to attend the funeral. | 2025-01-02T17:08:30Z | |
| 106-hconres-445 | 106 | hconres | 445 | In honor of Henry B. Gonzalez. | Commemorations | 2000-12-07 | 2000-12-15 | Received in the Senate. | House | Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24] | TX | D | F000392 | 45 | Expresses the condolences of Congress on the death of the Honorable Henry Barbosa Gonzalez on November 28, 2000. | 2025-04-07T13:46:30Z | |
| 106-hr-5627 | 106 | hr | 5627 | To designate the national aviation center located at 5020 South Meridian Avenue in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as the "Glenn English Customs National Aviation Center". | Commemorations | 2000-11-03 | 2000-11-03 | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. | House | Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-6] | OK | R | L000491 | 0 | Designates the national aviation center operated by the U.S. Customs Service at 5020 South Meridian Avenue in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as the Glenn English Customs National Aviation Center. | 2025-01-02T17:15:40Z | |
| 106-hres-654 | 106 | hres | 654 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the contributions of Tiger Woods and the Tiger Woods Foundation. | Commemorations | 2000-10-25 | 2000-10-30 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service. | House | Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-42] | CA | D | B001234 | 43 | Honors and recognizes the achievements made by Tiger Woods and the contributions of the Tiger Woods Foundation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship and by showing that golf is a sport for all people. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 106-hconres-434 | 106 | hconres | 434 | Commending the men and women who fought the year 2000 wildfires for their heroic efforts in protecting human lives and safety and limiting property losses. | Commemorations | 2000-10-24 | 2000-10-31 | Received in the Senate. | House | Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2] | OR | R | W000791 | 8 | Commends the men and women who fought wildfires on public lands during the 2000 wildfire season. Mourns the loss of life of the 16 persons who died while defending the fire lines. | 2025-01-02T17:07:49Z | |
| 106-hconres-435 | 106 | hconres | 435 | Recognizing and honoring Ernesto Antonio "Tito" Puente Jr. | Commemorations | 2000-10-24 | 2000-10-24 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. | House | Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27] | TX | D | O000107 | 16 | Recognizes and honors Ernesto "Tito" Puente Jr. as one of the greatest American musicians. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 106-sconres-154 | 106 | sconres | 154 | A concurrent resolution to acknowledge and salute the contributions of coin collectors. | Commemorations | 2000-10-23 | 2000-10-30 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 8 | Salutes the ongoing generosity, loyalty, and significant role that coin collectors have played in supporting the Nation's meritorious charitable organizations, foundations, institutions, and programs. | 2025-01-02T17:15:49Z | |
| 106-hr-5519 | 106 | hr | 5519 | To name the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic located in Menominee, Michigan, as the "Fred W. Matz Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic". | Commemorations | 2000-10-19 | 2000-12-07 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1] | MI | D | S001045 | 0 | Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Menominee, Michigan, as the Fred W. Matz Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic. | 2025-01-02T17:15:29Z | |
| 106-hr-5520 | 106 | hr | 5520 | To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility located in Iron Mountain, Michigan, as the "Oscar G. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility". | Commemorations | 2000-10-19 | 2000-12-07 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1] | MI | D | S001045 | 15 | Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility in Iron Mountain, Michigan, as the Oscar G. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility. | 2025-01-02T17:15:29Z | |
| 106-hres-643 | 106 | hres | 643 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with regard to Sam Boyden, who admirably notified transportation safety officials of a serious threat to American consumers. | Commemorations | 2000-10-19 | 2000-10-19 | Referred to the House Committee on Commerce. | House | Rep. Luther, Bill [D-MN-6] | MN | D | L000521 | 7 | Recognizes Sam Boyden for his actions in identifying and notifying the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the threat posed to the public by tread separation in certain Firestone tires. | 2025-01-02T17:08:31Z | |
| 106-hr-5489 | 106 | hr | 5489 | Law Enforcement Officers Flag Memorial Act of 2000 | Commemorations | 2000-10-18 | 2000-10-25 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. | House | Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29] | TX | D | G000410 | 0 | Law Enforcement Officers Flag Memorial Act of 2000 - Allows the family of a deceased law enforcement officer to request, and the Attorney General to provide to such family, a U.S. flag flown over the Capitol in honor of the officer, to be supplied by the Architect of the Capitol. Directs that the family pay the cost of such flag, including shipping.. | 2025-08-20T14:19:49Z | |
| 106-hres-642 | 106 | hres | 642 | To honor Drs. Eric R. Kandel and Paul Greengard for being awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for 2000, and for other purposes. | Commemorations | 2000-10-18 | 2000-10-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Commerce. | House | Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] | TX | D | J000126 | 2 | Recognizes and honors Drs. Eric R. Kandel and Paul Greengard for their cumulative achievements in advancing scientific understanding in the field of neuroscience.Expresses support for: (1) the ongoing efforts of the National Institutes of Health to fund and assist researchers in developing treatments for mental illnesses and neurological disorders; and (2) efforts to promote mental health for all people in the United States through advances in science and overcoming societal attitudes, fears, and misunderstandings concerning mental illness. | 2025-01-02T17:08:31Z | |
| 106-hres-631 | 106 | hres | 631 | Honoring the members of the crew of the guided missile destroyer U.S.S. COLE (DDG-67) who were killed or wounded in the terrorist bombing attack on that vessel in Aden, Yemen, on October 12, 2000, expressing the sympathies of the House of Representatives to the families of those crew members, commending the ship's crew for their heroic damage control efforts, and condemning the bombing of that ship. | Commemorations | 2000-10-17 | 2000-10-18 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Spence, Floyd [R-SC-2] | SC | R | S000718 | 4 | Honors the members of the crew of the U.S.S. COLE who died or were wounded as a result of the terrorist attack on such ship in Aden, Yemen on October 12, 2000. Extends sympathy to their families. Commends the ship's crew for their heroic damage control efforts. Condemns the attack as an unprovoked and cowardly act of terrorism. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 106-s-3194 | 106 | s | 3194 | A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 431 George Street in Millersville, Pennsylvania, as the "Robert S. Walker Post Office". | Commemorations | 2000-10-12 | 2000-11-22 | Became Public Law No: 106-535. | Senate | Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA] | PA | R | S000059 | 1 | Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 431 North George Street in Millersville, Pennsylvania, as the Robert S. Walker Post Office. | 2025-04-07T13:46:57Z | |
| 106-hjres-112 | 106 | hjres | 112 | Memorializing fallen firefighters by lowering the American flag to half-staff in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service in Emittsburg, Maryland. | Commemorations | 2000-10-11 | 2000-10-17 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. | House | Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large] | DE | R | C000243 | 2 | Requires the American flags on all Federal office buildings to be lowered to half-staff each year in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service in Emittsburg, Maryland. | 2025-01-02T17:08:39Z | |
| 106-s-3183 | 106 | s | 3183 | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Commemorative Coin Act | Commemorations | 2000-10-11 | 2000-10-11 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] | LA | D | L000550 | 10 | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue a maximum of 500,000 $1 coins in commemoration of the human rights legacy and leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr..Mandates that the proceeds from sales surcharges be paid promptly to the Library of Congress to purchase and maintain historical documents and other materials associated with the life and legacy of Dr. King. | 2025-08-20T14:16:57Z | |
| 106-hr-5431 | 106 | hr | 5431 | To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3319 North Cicero Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, as the "Roman Pucinski Post Office". | Commemorations | 2000-10-10 | 2000-10-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service. | House | Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4] | IL | D | G000535 | 0 | Redesignates, as the Roman Pucinski Post Office, the U.S. Postal Service facility at 3319 N. Cicero Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, which is currently known as the Irving Park Post Office. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 106-hres-618 | 106 | hres | 618 | Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Bruce F. Vento, a Representative from the State of Minnesota. | Commemorations | 2000-10-10 | 2000-10-10 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] | MN | D | O000006 | 0 | Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Representative Bruce F. Vento of Minnesota. | 2025-01-02T17:08:29Z | |
| 106-hres-619 | 106 | hres | 619 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating the Pulitzer Prize winning author Edna Ferber. | Commemorations | 2000-10-10 | 2000-10-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service. | House | Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8] | WI | R | G000545 | 0 | Calls for the Citizen's Advisory Committee to recommend and the U.S. Postal Service to issue a postage stamp commemorating the Pulitzer Prize winning author Edna Ferber. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 106-s-3181 | 106 | s | 3181 | National Moment of Remembrance Act | Commemorations | 2000-10-10 | 2000-12-28 | Became Public Law No: 106-579. | Senate | Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE] | NE | R | H001028 | 21 | National Moment of Remembrance Act - Establishes a White House Commission on the National Moment of Remembrance to provide national coordination for, and encourage national, State, local, and tribal participation in, the commemoration of Memorial Day and the National Moment of Remembrance.Establishes as an agency of the Commission the Moment of Remembrance Alliance to assist the Commission, including by: (1) planning, organizing, and implementing an annual White House Conference on the National Moment of Remembrance and other similar events; (2) promoting the observance of Memorial Day and the National Moment of Remembrance; and 3) establishing incentives for Federal, State, and local governments and private entities to sponsor and participate in programs initiated by the Commission or the Alliance.Requires the Director of the Committee Management Secretariat Staff of the General Services Administration to appoint an individual as Executive Director and White House Liaison to: (1) serve as a liaison between the Commission and the President; (2) serve as chief of staff of the Commission; and (3) coordinate the Commission's and the President's efforts on all matters relating to this Act, including matters relating to the National Moment of Remembrance. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 106-hconres-419 | 106 | hconres | 419 | Expressing the sense of Congress on the propriety and need for expeditious construction of the National World War II Memorial at the Rainbow Pool on the National Mall in the Nation's Capitol. | Commemorations | 2000-10-06 | 2000-10-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands. | House | Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] | AZ | R | S001044 | 6 | Calls for expeditious construction of the National World War II Memorial at the Rainbow Pool site on the National Mall. | 2025-01-02T17:07:49Z | |
| 106-hr-5418 | 106 | hr | 5418 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 431 North George Street in Millersville, Pennsylvania, as the "Robert S. Walker Post Office". | Commemorations | 2000-10-06 | 2000-10-06 | Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. | House | Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16] | PA | R | P000373 | 20 | Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 431 North George Street in Millersville, Pennsylvania, as the Robert S. Walker Post Office. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 106-sconres-145 | 106 | sconres | 145 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on the propriety and need for expeditious construction of the National World War II Memorial at the Rainbow Pool on the National Mall in the Nation's Capitol. | Commemorations | 2000-10-06 | 2000-10-17 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] | VA | R | W000154 | 3 | Calls for expeditious construction of the National World War II Memorial at the Rainbow Pool site on the National Mall. | 2025-01-02T17:15:49Z | |
| 106-hr-5391 | 106 | hr | 5391 | National Moment of Remembrance Act | Commemorations | 2000-10-05 | 2000-10-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service. | House | Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-45] | CA | R | R000409 | 0 | National Moment of Remembrance Act - Establishes a White House Commission on the National Moment of Remembrance to provide national coordination for, and encourage national, State, local, and tribal participation in, the commemoration of Memorial Day and the National Moment of Remembrance.Requires the Director of the Committee Management Secretariat of the General Services Administration to appoint an individual as Executive Director and White House Liaison to: (1) serve as a liaison between the Commission and the President; and (2) coordinate the Commission's and the President's efforts on all matters relating to this Act, including matters relating to the National Moment of Remembrance.Establishes as an agency of the Commission the Moment of Remembrance Alliance to assist the Commission, including by: (1) planning, organizing, and implementing an annual White House Conference on the National Moment of Remembrance and other similar events; (2) promoting the observance of Memorial Day and the National Moment of Remembrance; and (3) establishing incentives for Federal, State, and local governments and private entities to sponsor and participate in programs initiated by the Commission or the Alliance. | 2025-08-20T14:18:50Z | |
| 106-hr-5397 | 106 | hr | 5397 | Veterans Commemoration Act of 2000 | Commemorations | 2000-10-05 | 2000-10-13 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy. | House | Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1] | WA | D | I000026 | 227 | Veterans Commemoration Act of 2000 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue a maximum of 500,000 $1 coins to commemorate the service of veterans of the United States armed forces.Mandates that the proceeds from sale surcharges be paid promptly to the Disabled American Veterans to fund the transportation of veterans to and from hospitals administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. | 2025-08-20T14:19:05Z | |
| 106-s-3163 | 106 | s | 3163 | A bill to designate the calendar decade beginning on January 1, 2001, as the "Decade of Pain Control and Research" | Commemorations | 2000-10-05 | 2000-10-05 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 0 | Designates the decade beginning January 1, 2001, as the Decade of Pain Control and Research. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 106-sconres-144 | 106 | sconres | 144 | A concurrent resolution commemorating the 200th anniversary of the first meeting of Congress in Washington, DC. | Commemorations | 2000-10-05 | 2000-10-06 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 1 | Designates November 17, 2000, as a day of national observance for the 200th anniversary of the first meeting of Congress in Washington, D.C. | 2025-01-02T17:15:49Z | |
| 106-hr-5388 | 106 | hr | 5388 | To designate a building proposed to be located within the boundaries of the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, as the "Herbert H. Bateman Educational and Administrative Center". | Commemorations | 2000-10-04 | 2000-11-09 | Became Public Law No: 106-480. | House | Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] | AK | R | Y000033 | 11 | Designates a building proposed to be located within the boundaries of the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, on Assateague Island, Virginia, as the Herbert H. Bateman Education And Administrative Center. | 2025-04-07T13:47:14Z | |
| 106-hconres-416 | 106 | hconres | 416 | Recognizing the historical significance of the 20th anniversary of the workers' strikes in Poland that led to the creation of the independent trade union Solidarnosc, and for other purposes. | Commemorations | 2000-10-03 | 2000-10-03 | Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3] | PA | D | B000644 | 38 | Recognizes the historical significance of the 20th anniversary of the workers' strikes in Poland that led to the creation of the independent trade union Solidarnosc. Honors the Polish leaders who risked and lost their lives attempting to restore democracy in their country. | 2025-01-02T17:07:47Z | |
| 106-hr-5370 | 106 | hr | 5370 | To authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Peter F. Drucker, the father of modern management, in recognition of his accomplishments as a journalist, a writer, an economist, and a philosopher. | Commemorations | 2000-10-03 | 2000-10-13 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy. | House | Rep. Radanovich, George [R-CA-19] | CA | R | R000004 | 0 | Authorizes the President to present a congressional gold medal to Peter F. Drucker in recognition of his accomplishments as a journalist, a writer, an economist, and a philosopher.Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates. Requires deposit of sale proceeds in the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. | 2025-01-02T17:15:14Z | |
| 106-s-3155 | 106 | s | 3155 | A bill to authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Oskar Schindler and Varian Fry in recognition of their contributions to the Nation and humanity. | Commemorations | 2000-10-03 | 2000-10-03 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9749-9750) | Senate | Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | L000123 | 1 | Authorizes the President to award, posthumously, congressional gold medals to Oskar Schindler and Varian Fry in recognition of their contributions to the nation. | 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z | |
| 106-hconres-415 | 106 | hconres | 415 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a National Children's Memorial Day. | Commemorations | 2000-10-02 | 2000-10-19 | Received in the Senate. | House | Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-11] | MI | R | K000288 | 2 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that a National Children's Memorial Day should be established. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 106-hr-5354 | 106 | hr | 5354 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7 Commercial Street in Newport, Rhode Island, as the "Bruce F. Cotta Post Office Building". | Commemorations | 2000-10-02 | 2000-10-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service. | House | Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1] | RI | D | K000113 | 0 | Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 7 Commercial Street in Newport, Rhode Island, as the Bruce F. Cotta Post Office Building. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 106-hr-5355 | 106 | hr | 5355 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 127 Social Street in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, as the "Alphonse F. Auclair Post Office Building". | Commemorations | 2000-10-02 | 2000-10-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service. | House | Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1] | RI | D | K000113 | 0 | Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 127 Social Street in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, as the Alphonse F. Auclair Post Office Building. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 106-hr-5357 | 106 | hr | 5357 | Paul D. Coverdell World Wise Schools Act of 2000 | Commemorations | 2000-10-02 | 2000-10-02 | Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] | GA | D | L000287 | 10 | Paul D. Coverdell World Wise Schools Act of 2000 - Designates the Peace Corps World Wise Schools Program as the Paul D. Coverdell World Wise Schools Program. | 2025-08-20T14:21:37Z | |
| 106-hr-5331 | 106 | hr | 5331 | To authorize the Frederick Douglass Gardens, Inc., to establish a memorial and gardens on Department of the Interior lands in the District of Columbia or its environs in honor and commemoration of Frederick Douglass. | Commemorations | 2000-09-28 | 2000-11-09 | Became Public Law No: 106-479. | House | Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] | IL | D | D000096 | 81 | Authorizes Frederick Douglass Gardens, Inc., to establish a memorial and gardens on Department of the Interior lands in the District of Columbia or its environs in honor and commemoration of Frederick Douglass. | 2025-04-07T13:47:14Z | |
| 106-s-3137 | 106 | s | 3137 | James Madison Commemoration Commission Act | Commemorations | 2000-09-28 | 2000-12-19 | Became Public Law No: 106-550. | Senate | Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL] | AL | R | S001141 | 39 | James Madison Commemoration Commission Act - Establishes a James Madison Commemoration Commission and an advisory committee to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of James Madison. Prescribes the duties of the Commission, including, in cooperation with the advisory committee and the Library of Congress, to: (1) direct the Government Printing Office to compile and publish a book containing a selection of James Madison's most important writings and tributes to him; and (2) plan and coordinate symposia that will be devoted to providing a better understanding of James Madison's contribution to American culture. Requires the Commission to report to the President and Congress by February 15, 2002, on its recommendations, including regarding disposition of historically significant items donated to it. | 2025-08-20T14:20:44Z | |
| 106-sconres-139 | 106 | sconres | 139 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Capitol grounds for the dedication of the Japanese- American Memorial to Patriotism. | Commemorations | 2000-09-28 | 2000-10-23 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 0 | Authorizes the National Japanese-American Memorial Foundation to sponsor the dedication of the National Japanese-American Memorial to Patriotism on the Capitol grounds on November 9, 2000. | 2025-04-07T13:47:06Z | |
| 106-hres-597 | 106 | hres | 597 | Reaffirming the proclamation signed by President Abraham Lincoln on March 30, 1863, in which President Lincoln called for national humility, fasting, and prayer, and for other purposes. | Commemorations | 2000-09-27 | 2000-10-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service. | House | Rep. Chenoweth-Hage, Helen [R-ID-1] | ID | R | C000345 | 0 | Reaffirms the proclamation signed by President Abraham Lincoln on March 30, 1863, in which he called for national humility, fasting, and prayer.Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all normal business of the Congress should be set aside on a Day of Repentance and Reconciliation for the United States, so that Members of Congress may join with all Americans in a solemn assembly to: (1) humble themselves with prayer and fasting; (2) repent individual and corporate sins; and (3) seek God's healing, reconciliation, and favor for the Nation and its future.Encourages people of faith throughout the Nation to join in solemn assembly for such a day. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 106-sjres-53 | 106 | sjres | 53 | A resolution to commemorate fallen firefighters by lowering the American flag to half-staff on the day of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service in Emittsburg, Maryland | Commemorations | 2000-09-27 | 2000-09-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9394) | Senate | Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] | DE | R | R000460 | 2 | Requires the American flags on all Federal office buildings to be lowered to half-staff each year on the day of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service in Emittsburg, Maryland. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 106-hr-5302 | 106 | hr | 5302 | To designate the United States courthouse located at 1010 Fifth Avenue in Seattle, Washington, as the "William Kenzo Nakamura United States Courthouse". | Commemorations | 2000-09-26 | 2000-11-09 | Became Public Law No: 106-478. | House | Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7] | WA | D | M000404 | 11 | Designates the U.S. courthouse located at 1010 Fifth Avenue in Seattle, Washington, as the William Kenzo Nakamura United States Courthouse. | 2025-04-07T13:47:06Z | |
| 106-hr-5309 | 106 | hr | 5309 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2305 Minton Road in West Melbourne, Florida, as the "Ronald W. Reagan Post Office Building". | Commemorations | 2000-09-26 | 2000-10-27 | Received in the Senate. | House | Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15] | FL | R | W000267 | 22 | Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 2305 Minton Road in West Melbourne, Florida, as the Ronald W. Reagan Post Office Building. | 2025-04-07T13:46:57Z | |
| 106-s-3109 | 106 | s | 3109 | A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 1010 Fifth Avenue in Seattle, Washington, as the "William Kenzo Nakamura United States Courthouse". | Commemorations | 2000-09-26 | 2000-09-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] | WA | D | M001111 | 3 | Designates the U.S. courthouse located at 1010 Fifth Avenue in Seattle, Washington, as the William Kenzo Nakamura United States Courthouse. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 106-hconres-408 | 106 | hconres | 408 | Expressing appreciation for the United States service members who were aboard the British transport HMT ROHNA when it sank, the families of these service members, and the rescuers of the HMT ROHNA's passengers and crew. | Commemorations | 2000-09-25 | 2000-10-27 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11270) | House | Rep. Metcalf, Jack [R-WA-2] | WA | R | M000669 | 9 | Expresses appreciation for: (1) the U.S. service members who died in the sinking of the HMT ROHNA, a British transport ship, by the Germans in November 1943; (2) the U.S. service members who survived the sinking; (3) the families of all such service members; and (4) the U.S., British, and French rescuers, especially the crew of the USS PIONEER. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 106-hr-5284 | 106 | hr | 5284 | To designate the United States customhouse located at 101 East Main Street in Norfolk, Virginia, as the "Owen B. Pickett United States Customhouse". | Commemorations | 2000-09-25 | 2000-10-13 | Became Public Law No: 106-305. | House | Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] | VA | D | S000185 | 8 | Designates the U.S. customhouse located at 101 East Main Street in Norfolk, Virginia, as the Owen B. Pickett United States Customhouse. | 2025-04-07T13:47:06Z | |
| 106-hr-5267 | 106 | hr | 5267 | To designate the United States courthouse located at 100 Federal Plaza in Central Islip, New York, as the "Theodore Roosevelt United States Courthouse". | Commemorations | 2000-09-22 | 2000-10-03 | Received in the Senate. | House | Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2] | NY | R | L000155 | 16 | Designated the U.S. courthouse located at 100 Federal Plaza in Central Islip, New York, as the Theodore Roosevelt United States Courthouse. | 2025-04-07T13:47:06Z | |
| 106-hres-589 | 106 | hres | 589 | Congratulating Nancy Johnson on winning the first gold medal of the 2000 Olympic games in Sydney, Australia. | Commemorations | 2000-09-22 | 2000-09-22 | Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. | House | Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13] | IL | R | B001232 | 0 | Commends Nancy Johnson for capturing the first gold medal of the 2000 Summer Olympic games in Sydney, Australia, by winning the women's 10 meter air rifle competition. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 106-hr-5254 | 106 | hr | 5254 | To authorize funds for the planning, design, and construction of the Oklahoma Land Run Memorial in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. | Commemorations | 2000-09-21 | 2000-10-03 | Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands. | House | Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5] | OK | R | I000047 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to grant funds to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, for the Federal share of planning, design, and construction of the Oklahoma Land Run Memorial. | 2025-01-02T17:15:04Z | |
| 106-hr-5258 | 106 | hr | 5258 | Lance Armstrong Congressional Gold Medal Act | Commemorations | 2000-09-21 | 2000-10-13 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy. | House | Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9] | NC | R | M001134 | 62 | Lance Armstrong Congressional Gold Medal Act - Authorizes the President to present a congressional gold medal to Lance Armstrong, in recognition of his outstanding performance as two-time winner of the Tour de France and his courageous spirit in overcoming cancer.Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates. Requires deposit of sale proceeds in the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. | 2025-08-20T14:21:11Z | |
| 106-sconres-138 | 106 | sconres | 138 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a day of peace and sharing should be established at the beginning of each year. | Commemorations | 2000-09-21 | 2000-12-15 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN] | MN | D | W000288 | 6 | Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) each year should begin with a day of peace and sharing during which people around the world should gather with family, friends, neighbors, their faith community, or people of another culture to pledge nonviolence in the new year and to share in a celebratory new year meal; and (2) Americans who are able should match or multiply the cost of their new year meal with a timely gift to the hungry. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 106-hr-5229 | 106 | hr | 5229 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 219 South Church Street in Odum, Georgia, as the "Ruth Harris Coleman Post Office". | Commemorations | 2000-09-20 | 2000-11-07 | Became Public Law No: 106-454. | House | Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1] | GA | R | K000220 | 10 | Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 219 South Church Street in Odum, Georgia, as the Ruth Harris Coleman Post Office. | 2025-04-07T13:46:57Z | |
| 106-hr-5210 | 106 | hr | 5210 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 South George Street in York, Pennsylvania, as the "George Atlee Goodling Post Office Building". | Commemorations | 2000-09-19 | 2000-12-21 | Became Public Law No: 106-556. | House | Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19] | PA | R | G000291 | 26 | Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 200 South George Street in York, Pennsylvania, as the George Atlee Goodling Post Office Building. | 2025-04-07T13:46:57Z | |
| 106-sconres-137 | 106 | sconres | 137 | Concurrent Resolution recognizing, appreciating, and remembering with dignity and respect the Native American men and women who have served the United States in military service. | Commemorations | 2000-09-19 | 2000-09-19 | Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8770) | Senate | Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] | MI | D | L000261 | 0 | Recognizes the service of Native American veterans to the United States. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 106-hconres-403 | 106 | hconres | 403 | Recognizing, appreciating, and remembering with dignity and respect the Native American men and women who have served the United States in military service. | Commemorations | 2000-09-18 | 2000-09-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House | Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1] | MI | D | S001045 | 0 | Recognizes the service of Native American veterans to the United States. | 2025-01-02T17:07:50Z | |
| 106-hconres-398 | 106 | hconres | 398 | Expressing the sense of the Congres that a postage stamp should be issued to honor the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America. | Commemorations | 2000-09-13 | 2000-09-13 | Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. | House | Rep. Forbes, Michael P. [D-NY-1] | NY | D | F000257 | 19 | Calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee of the U.S. Postal Service to recommend and the Postmaster General to issue a postage stamp to honor the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 106-hconres-396 | 106 | hconres | 396 | Celebrating the birth of James Madison and his contributions to the Nation. | Commemorations | 2000-09-12 | 2000-10-26 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7] | VA | R | B000556 | 9 | Recognizes the historical significance of James Madison's birth, as well as his contributions to the Nation.Urges American patriotic and civil associations, labor organizations, schools, universities, historical societies, and communities of learning and worship, together with citizens throughout the United States, to develop appropriate programs and educational activities to recognize and celebrate the life and achievements of James Madison.Calls on the people of the United States to observe James Madison's life and legacy with appropriate ceremonies and activities. | 2025-04-07T13:46:57Z | |
| 106-hres-573 | 106 | hres | 573 | Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Herbert H. Bateman, a Representative from the Commonwealth of Virginia. | Commemorations | 2000-09-12 | 2000-09-12 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7] | VA | R | B000556 | 0 | Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Representative Herbert H. Bateman. | 2025-01-02T17:08:30Z | |
| 106-hconres-392 | 106 | hconres | 392 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued in recognition of the services rendered by this Nation's volunteer firefighters. | Commemorations | 2000-09-07 | 2000-09-13 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service. | House | Rep. Forbes, Michael P. [D-NY-1] | NY | D | F000257 | 18 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee of the U.S. Postal Service should recommend to the Postmaster General that a postage stamp be issued to honor the men and women of the Volunteer Fire Service. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 106-hconres-393 | 106 | hconres | 393 | Expressing the sense of the Congress in remembrance of the 100th anniversary of the devastating hurricane which struck Galveston, Texas, on September 8, 1900. | Commemorations | 2000-09-07 | 2000-09-13 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service. | House | Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-9] | TX | D | L000043 | 0 | Urges the President to issue a proclamation commemorating the 100th anniversary of the hurricane that devastated Galveston, Texas, on September 8, 1900. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 106-hr-5124 | 106 | hr | 5124 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14 Municipal Way in Cherryfield, Maine, as the "Gardner C. Grant Post Office". | Commemorations | 2000-09-07 | 2000-09-13 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service. | House | Rep. Baldacci, John Elias [D-ME-2] | ME | D | B000081 | 0 | Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 14 Municipal Way in Cherryfield, Maine, as the Gardner C. Grant Post Office. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 106-hr-5134 | 106 | hr | 5134 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 219 South Church Street in Odum, Georgia, as the "Ruth Coleman Post Office". | Commemorations | 2000-09-07 | 2000-09-13 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service. | House | Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1] | GA | R | K000220 | 0 | Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 219 South Church Street in Odum, Georgia, as the Ruth Coleman Post Office Building. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 106-hr-5135 | 106 | hr | 5135 | Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program Act of 2000 | Commemorations | 2000-09-07 | 2000-09-07 | Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] | GA | D | L000287 | 10 | Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program Act of 2000 - Amends specified Federal law to redesignate, as the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program, the Peace Corps Fellows-USA Program promoting the work of returning Peace Corps volunteers in underserved U.S. communities. | 2025-08-20T14:18:18Z | |
| 106-hr-5143 | 106 | hr | 5143 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3160 Irvin Cobb Drive, in Paducah, Kentucky, as the "Morgan Station". | Commemorations | 2000-09-07 | 2000-10-25 | Received in the Senate. | House | Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1] | KY | R | W000413 | 4 | Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 3160 Irvin Cobb Drive in Paducah, Kentucky, as the Morgan Station. | 2025-04-07T13:46:57Z | |
| 106-hr-5144 | 106 | hr | 5144 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 203 West Paige Street, in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, as the "Tim Lee Carter Post Office Building". | Commemorations | 2000-09-07 | 2000-10-25 | Received in the Senate. | House | Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1] | KY | R | W000413 | 5 | Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 203 West Paige Street, in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, as the Tim Lee Carter Post Office Building. | 2025-04-07T13:46:57Z | |
| 106-hr-5110 | 106 | hr | 5110 | To designate the United States courthouse located at 3470 12th Street in Riverside, California, as the "George E. Brown, Jr. United States Courthouse". | Commemorations | 2000-09-06 | 2000-11-09 | Became Public Law No: 106-477. | House | Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-43] | CA | R | C000059 | 5 | Designates the U.S. courthouse located at 3470 12th Street in Riverside, California, as the George E. Brown, Jr. United States Courthouse. | 2025-04-07T13:47:06Z | |
| 106-hr-5114 | 106 | hr | 5114 | To require that the Secretary of the Interior conduct a study to identify sites and resources, and to recommend alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the Cold War, and for other purposes. | Commemorations | 2000-09-06 | 2000-09-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands. | House | Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5] | CO | R | H000444 | 3 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) conduct a National Historic Landmark theme study to identify sites and resources in the United States that are significant to the Cold War; and (2) prepare and publish an interpretive handbook on such War and disseminate information gathered through the study. | 2025-01-02T17:14:51Z | |
| 106-hres-571 | 106 | hres | 571 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of Czech-American Heritage Month and recognizing the contributions of Czech Americans to the United States. | Commemorations | 2000-09-06 | 2000-09-13 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service. | House | Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29] | TX | D | G000410 | 0 | Expresses support for the goals and ideas of Czech-American Heritage Month and recognizes the significant contributions that Czech-Americans have made to the United States. | 2025-04-07T13:47:02Z | |
| 106-sconres-134 | 106 | sconres | 134 | Concurrent resolution designating September 8, 2000, as Galveston Hurricane National Remembrance Day. | Commemorations | 2000-09-06 | 2000-09-07 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] | TX | R | H001016 | 1 | Designates September 8, 2000, as Galveston Hurricane National Remembrance Day. | 2025-01-02T17:15:50Z | |
| 106-hconres-384 | 106 | hconres | 384 | Recognizing the Boy Scouts of America for the public service it performs through its contributions to the lives of the Nation's boys and young men. | Commemorations | 2000-07-27 | 2000-08-08 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims. | House | Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-5] | IN | R | B001203 | 48 | Recognizes the Boy Scouts of America for the public service it performs through its contributions to the lives of the nation's boys and young men. | 2025-01-02T17:07:43Z | |
| 106-hr-5010 | 106 | hr | 5010 | District of Columbia and United States Territories Circulating Quarter Dollar Program Act | Commemorations | 2000-07-27 | 2000-09-19 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | House | Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6] | AL | R | B000013 | 9 | District of Columbia and United States Territories Circulating Quarter Dollar Program Act - Amends Federal monetary law to mandate that quarter dollar coins issued beginning in 2009 have designs on the reverse side emblematic of the District of Columbia and the territories: (1) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; (2) Guam; (3) American Samoa; (4) the U.S. Virgin Islands; and (5) the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Prescribes implementation guidelines. | 2025-04-07T13:46:38Z | |
| 106-hr-5016 | 106 | hr | 5016 | To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 514 Express Center Drive in Chicago, Illinois, as the "J. T. Weeker Service Center". | Commemorations | 2000-07-27 | 2000-12-20 | Became Public Law No: 106-552. | House | Rep. Blagojevich, Rod R. [D-IL-5] | IL | D | B000518 | 19 | Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 514 Express Center Drive in Chicago, Illinois, known as the Chicago International/Military Service Center, as the J.T. Weeker Service Center. | 2025-04-07T13:46:57Z | |
| 106-hr-5029 | 106 | hr | 5029 | Community Recognition Act of 2000 | Commemorations | 2000-07-27 | 2000-08-08 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. | House | Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4] | CA | R | D000429 | 0 | Community Recognition Act of 2000 - Authorizes the chief elected official of a locality, in the event of the death of a present or former official of that locality, to proclaim that the national flag shall be flown at half staff. | 2025-08-20T14:20:43Z | |
| 106-hr-5068 | 106 | hr | 5068 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5927 Southwest 70th Street in Miami, Florida, as the "Marjory Williams Scrivens Post Office". | Commemorations | 2000-07-27 | 2000-10-25 | Received in the Senate. | House | Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17] | FL | D | M000628 | 22 | Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 5927 Southwest 70th Street in Miami, Florida, as the Marjory Williams Scrivens Post Office. | 2025-04-07T13:46:57Z | |
| 106-s-2998 | 106 | s | 2998 | Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program Act of 2000 | Commemorations | 2000-07-27 | 2000-09-06 | Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. | Senate | Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] | TX | R | H001016 | 19 | Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program Act of 2000 - Amends specified Federal law to redesignate, as the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program, the Peace Corps Fellows-USA Program promoting the work of returning Peace Corps volunteers in underserved U.S. communities. | 2025-08-20T14:17:47Z | |
| 106-hconres-381 | 106 | hconres | 381 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a National Health Center Week to raise awareness of health services provided by community, migrant, and homeless health centers. | Commemorations | 2000-07-26 | 2000-07-27 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] | IL | D | D000096 | 9 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) there should be established a National Community Health Center Week to raise awareness of health services provided by community, migrant, and homeless health centers; and (2) the President should issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States and interested organizations to observe such a week with appropriate programs and activities. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 106-hr-4975 | 106 | hr | 4975 | To designate the post office and courthouse located at 2 Federal Square, Newark, New Jersey, as the "Frank R. Lautenberg Post Office and Courthouse". | Commemorations | 2000-07-26 | 2000-10-23 | Became Public Law No: 106-347. | House | Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2] | NJ | R | L000554 | 12 | Designates the post office and courthouse located at 2 Federal Square, Newark, New Jersey, as the Frank R. Lautenberg Post Office and Courthouse. | 2025-04-07T13:46:57Z | |
| 106-hr-4957 | 106 | hr | 4957 | 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 | 2000-07-25 | 2000-11-06 | Became Public Law No: 106-442. | House | Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] | NY | D | R000053 | 27 | Amends the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to extend until October 27, 2005, the authority of the Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia or its environs. | 2025-04-07T13:47:14Z | |
| 106-s-2919 | 106 | s | 2919 | 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 | 2000-07-25 | 2000-07-25 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7552) | 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, 2002, 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 | |
| 106-hr-4926 | 106 | hr | 4926 | To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Tiger Woods, in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship, and in breaking barriers with grace and dignity by showing that golf is a sport for all people. | Commemorations | 2000-07-24 | 2000-08-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy. | House | Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-42] | CA | D | B001234 | 94 | Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal to Tiger Woods in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship, and in breaking barriers with grace and dignity by showing that golf is a sport for all people. Authorizes funding. | 2025-01-02T17:14:37Z | |
| 106-hr-4907 | 106 | hr | 4907 | Jamestown 400th Commemoration Commission Act of 2000 | Commemorations | 2000-07-20 | 2000-12-23 | Became Public Law No: 106-565. | House | Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1] | VA | R | B000229 | 11 | Jamestown 400th Commemoration Commission Act of 2000 - Establishes the Jamestown 400th Commemoration Commission to develop and execute programs and activities commemorating the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-04-07T13:46:57Z | |
| 106-s-2895 | 106 | s | 2895 | A bill to redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3030 Meredith Avenue in Omaha, Nebraska, as the "Reverend J.C. Wade Post Office". | Commemorations | 2000-07-20 | 2000-09-27 | Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. | Senate | Sen. Kerrey, J. Robert [D-NE] | NE | D | K000146 | 1 | Redesignates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 3030 Meredith Avenue in Omaha, Nebraska, and known as the Ames Station, as the Reverend J.C. Wade Post Office. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 106-hr-4884 | 106 | hr | 4884 | To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 West 2nd Street in Royal Oak, Michigan, as the "William S. Broomfield Post Office Building". | Commemorations | 2000-07-19 | 2000-10-19 | Became Public Law No: 106-342. | House | Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-11] | MI | R | K000288 | 15 | Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 200 West 2nd Street in Royal Oak, Michigan, as the William S. Broomfield Post Office Building. | 2025-04-07T13:46:57Z | |
| 106-s-2892 | 106 | s | 2892 | A bill to designate the Federal building located at 158-15 Liberty Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, New York, as the "Floyd H. Flake Federal Building". | Commemorations | 2000-07-19 | 2000-07-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] | NY | D | S000148 | 1 | Designates the Federal building located at 158-15 Liberty Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, New York, as the Floyd H. Flake Federal Building. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 106-s-2893 | 106 | s | 2893 | A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 757 Warren Road in Ithaca, New York, as the "Matthew F. McHugh Post Office". | Commemorations | 2000-07-19 | 2000-09-27 | Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. | Senate | Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] | NY | D | S000148 | 1 | Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 757 Warren Road in Ithaca, New York, as the Matthew F. McHugh Post Office. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 106-hconres-375 | 106 | hconres | 375 | Recognizing the importance of children in the United States and supporting the goals and ideas of National Youth Day. | Commemorations | 2000-07-18 | 2000-07-26 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8] | FL | R | M000350 | 13 | Recognizes the importance of youth to the future of the United States. Supports the goals and ideas of American Youth Day.Encourages the people of the United States to participate in local and national activities that seek to fulfill the Five Promises to America's youth, as established by America's Promise--The Alliance for Youth. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 106-hconres-376 | 106 | hconres | 376 | Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding support for the recognition of a Liberty Day. | Commemorations | 2000-07-18 | 2000-10-20 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6] | CO | R | T000458 | 14 | Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) a Liberty Day should be celebrated annually in the United States as a remembrance of both the freedom that Americans were given in the Declaration of Independence and the rights and liberties that Americans were given in the Constitution; and (2) elected and previously-elected representatives of the people who voluntarily give of their time to speak to Americans about those founding documents deserve our thanks. | 2025-04-07T13:46:57Z | |
| 106-s-2885 | 106 | s | 2885 | Jamestown 400th Commemoration Commission Act of 2000 | Commemorations | 2000-07-18 | 2000-10-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] | VA | R | W000154 | 1 | Jamestown 400th Commemoration Commission Act of 2000 - Establishes the Jamestown 400th Commemoration Commission to plan and execute programs to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of the Jamestown settlement in Virginia and facilitate and encourage Jamestown-related activities throughout the United States.Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2008.Authorizes appropriations. | 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z | |
| 106-sconres-131 | 106 | sconres | 131 | Concurrent resolution commemorating the 20th anniversary of the workers' strikes in Poland that led to the creation of the independent trade union Solidarnose, and for other purposes. | Commemorations | 2000-07-18 | 2000-10-12 | Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. | Senate | Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] | DE | R | R000460 | 1 | Commemorates the 20th anniversary of the workers' strikes in Poland that led to the creation of the independent trade union Solidarnosc.Honors the leaders of Poland who risked and lost their lives in attempting to restore democracy in their country and return Poland to the democratic community of nations. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 106-hconres-372 | 106 | hconres | 372 | Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the historic significance of the 210th anniversary of the establishment of the Coast Guard, and for other purposes. | Commemorations | 2000-07-17 | 2000-07-26 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | House | Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8] | MA | D | C001037 | 55 | Recognizes the 210th anniversary of the establishment of the Coast Guard.Commends: (1) the Coast Guard's effectiveness in protecting the public, the environment, and U.S. economic and security interests; and (2) the men and women serving in the Coast Guard.Expresses support for the Coast Guard in its efforts to remain "Semper Paratus" Always Ready -- as it moves forward to meet the demands of the 21st century. | 2025-04-07T13:47:06Z | |
| 106-hconres-371 | 106 | hconres | 371 | Supporting the goals and ideas of National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month. | Commemorations | 2000-07-13 | 2000-09-18 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3] | MN | R | R000033 | 0 | Expresses support for the goals and ideas of National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 106-hr-4853 | 106 | hr | 4853 | To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1568 South Glen Road in South Euclid, Ohio, as the "Arnold C. D'Amico Station". | Commemorations | 2000-07-13 | 2000-11-07 | Became Public Law No: 106-453. | House | Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11] | OH | D | J000284 | 18 | Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 1568 South Green Road in South Euclid, Ohio, as the Arnold C. D'Amico Station. | 2025-04-07T13:46:57Z | |
| 106-hr-4830 | 106 | hr | 4830 | To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1859 South Ashland Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, as the "Cesar Chavez Post Office". | Commemorations | 2000-07-12 | 2000-10-04 | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4] | IL | D | G000535 | 19 | Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 1859 South Ashland Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, as the Cesar Chavez Post Office. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 106-hr-4831 | 106 | hr | 4831 | To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2339 North California Street in Chicago, Illinois, as the "Roberto Clemente Post Office". | Commemorations | 2000-07-12 | 2000-11-07 | Became Public Law No: 106-452. | House | Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4] | IL | D | G000535 | 19 | Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 2339 North California Street in Chicago, Illinois, as the Roberto Clemente Post Office. | 2025-04-07T13:46:57Z | |
| 106-hres-549 | 106 | hres | 549 | Recognizing the historical significance of the 10th anniversary of the initial activation of National Guard and Reserve personnel for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm and expressing support for ensuring the readiness of the National Guard and Reserve. | Commemorations | 2000-07-12 | 2000-07-25 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-23] | CA | R | G000021 | 54 | Recognizes the tenth anniversary of the initial activation of National Guard and Reserve personnel for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm and the growing importance of the National Guard and Reserve to the security of the United States. Expresses support for ensuring the readiness of the National Guard and Reserve. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 106-sjres-49 | 106 | sjres | 49 | A joint resolution recognizing Commodore John Barry as the first flag officer of the United States Navy. | Commemorations | 2000-07-11 | 2000-07-11 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6476-6477) | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 4 | Recognizes and honors Commodore John Barry (effective as of February 22, 1797) as the first flag officer of the U.S. Navy. | 2025-01-14T17:07:58Z | |
| 106-s-2840 | 106 | s | 2840 | Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark Expedition Bicentennial Commission Act | Commemorations | 2000-07-10 | 2000-07-10 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA] | LA | D | B000780 | 0 | Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark Expedition Bicentennial Commission Act - Establishes the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark Expedition Bicentennial Commission to encourage, plan, coordinate, and conduct the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark Expedition.Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-20T14:17:53Z | |
| 106-hr-4786 | 106 | hr | 4786 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 110 Postal Way in Carrollton, Georgia, as the "Samuel P. Roberts Post Office Building". | Commemorations | 2000-06-29 | 2000-11-06 | Became Public Law No: 106-441. | House | Rep. Barr, Bob [R-GA-7] | GA | R | B000169 | 10 | Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 110 Postal Way in Carrollton, Georgia, as the Samuel P. Roberts Post Office Building. | 2025-04-07T13:46:57Z | |
| 106-hr-4787 | 106 | hr | 4787 | To designate the Federal building located at 600 East First Street in Rome, Georgia, as the "Lawrence Patton McDonald Federal Building". | Commemorations | 2000-06-29 | 2000-06-30 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, Hazardous Materials and Pipeline Transportation. | House | Rep. Barr, Bob [R-GA-7] | GA | R | B000169 | 10 | Designates the Federal building located at 600 East First Street in Rome, Georgia, as the Lawrence Patton McDonald Federal Building. | 2025-01-02T17:14:39Z |
Advanced export
JSON shape: default, array, newline-delimited, object
CREATE TABLE legislation (
bill_id TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
congress INTEGER,
bill_type TEXT,
bill_number INTEGER,
title TEXT,
policy_area TEXT,
introduced_date TEXT,
latest_action_date TEXT,
latest_action_text TEXT,
origin_chamber TEXT,
sponsor_name TEXT,
sponsor_state TEXT,
sponsor_party TEXT,
sponsor_bioguide_id TEXT,
cosponsor_count INTEGER DEFAULT 0,
summary_text TEXT,
update_date TEXT,
url TEXT
);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_congress ON legislation(congress);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_type ON legislation(bill_type);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_policy ON legislation(policy_area);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_date ON legislation(introduced_date);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor ON legislation(sponsor_name);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor_bioguide ON legislation(sponsor_bioguide_id);