PATRIOTISM
Bills and resolutions
America 250 flag: recognize as official flag of U.S. semiquincentennial and authorize to be flown alongside Star Spangled Banner and POW/MIA flags worldwide over Government buildings, embassies, and official U.S. locations (see H. Res. 1314), H3724 [21MY]
Armed Forces: encourage small businesses and major retailers to offer special discounts to Armed Forces members, National Guard and Reserves, and veterans in honor of service (see H. Res. 1205), H3045 [21AP]
Government regulations: provide temporary waiver of certain Federal and State laws governing fireworks displays during U.S. 250th anniversary year while preserving local authority (see H.R. 8593), H3329 [30AP]
History: express appreciation and recognition for contributions of American cowboy and historic cattle trails in advancing American history (see H. Res. 1152), H2821 [2AP]
——— provide for creation of congressional time capsule in commemoration of U.S. semiquincentennial anniversary (see S. 3705), S290 [27JA]
Immigration: strengthen requirements for naturalization, require instruction on oath of allegiance and principles of Constitution, and establish consequences for fraud and concealment in naturalization process (see S. 4547), S2305 [14MY]
National Day of Honor and Respect: support goals (see H. Res. 1350), H4053 [9JN]
National emblems: designate American mastodon as national fossil mammal and Tyrannosaurus rex as national fossil dinosaur of U.S. (see H.R. 9191), H3990 [8JN]
Pledge of Allegiance: reaffirm commitment to ‘‘one Nation Under God’’ (see H. Res. 1334), H3829 [3JN]
Veterans: establish ‘‘Veterans Tax Relief Weekends’’ that coincide with certain holidays to allow communities to provide financial assistance to veterans in recognition for their service (see H.J. Res. 158), H3045 [21AP]
Veterans Appreciation Month: observance (see H. Res. 1204), H3045 [21AP]
Cost Estimates
$2.50 for America’s 250th Act (H.R. 5616): CBO, H2049 [9FE]
Essays
What America Means to Me: Katie (Utah high school student), H3349 [12MY]
What Does America Mean to You?: Juhie Parikh, H4002 [9JN]
Poems
‘‘Gaspee Raid,’’ Senator Whitehouse, S2682 [9JN]
Remarks in House
Armed Forces: tribute to accomplishments of African American servicemembers, H2085–H2089 [9FE]
Bedford, VA: anniversary of National D-Day Memorial, H3745 [2JN]
Boone, NC: anniversary of ‘‘Horn in the West’’ play, H3995 [9JN]
Declaration of Independence: semiquincentennial anniversary, H713 [13JA], H721 [14JA], H2265 [24FE], H3898 [4JN], H4002 [9JN], E218 [16MR], E435 [12MY], E538 [8JN]
Flag Day: observance, H3996 [9JN]
Flags: designate Honor and Remember Flag as official symbol to recognize and honor Armed Forces members who died in line of duty, H3327 [30AP]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 101), H3996 [9JN]
History: provide for creation of congressional time capsule in commemoration of U.S. semiquincentennial anniversary (S. 3705), H2046–H2048 [9FE]
Jacksonville, FL: unveiling of Jacksonville National Cemetery monument honoring U.S. Army Special Forces (commonly known as ‘‘Green Berets’’), H2537 [17MR]
Justice, Penny: Dept. of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award recipient, E32 [13JA]
Loyola Marymount University: tribute to Declaration of Independence semiquincentennial anniversary celebration, H2102 [10FE]
Marana, AZ: anniversary of Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, E209 [12MR]
National Military Appreciation Month: observance, H3461 [14MY], H3535 [15MY]
Parikh, Juhie: California 6th Congressional District ‘‘What does America mean to you?’’ high school essay contest winner, H4002 [9JN]
Pennsylvania State Society Children of the American Revolution: tribute, E185 [4MR]
Sterling, VA: anniversary of Sterling American Legion Post 150 Memorial, H3744 [2JN]
U.S.: mint and issue $2.50 numismatic coins and $2.50 circulating coins in commemoration of semiquincentennial anniversary of establishment (H.R. 5616), H2048–H2050 [9FE]
——— mint and issue $2.50 numismatic coins and $2.50 circulating coins in commemoration of semiquincentennial anniversary of establishment (H.R. 5616), corrections in engrossment, H2211 [12FE]
Utah: tribute to 4th Congressional District America 250 essay contest winner, H3349 [12MY]
World War II: recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, H3743, H3745 [2JN], H3783 [3JN], H3976 [8JN]
Remarks in Senate
Declaration of Independence: semiquincentennial anniversary, S36 [6JA], S63 [7JA], S507 [5FE], S714 [26FE], S1631 [25MR], S1838 [20AP], S2441 [21MY], S2485 [2JN]
History: provide for creation of congressional time capsule in commemoration of U.S. semiquincentennial anniversary (S. 3705), S298 [27JA]
National Military Appreciation Month: observance, S2318 [18MY]
Rhode Island: observance of Gaspee Days, S2681 [9JN]
Virginia: tribute to American Revolution 250th Commission and VA250 Car Project national motorsports celebration, S2441 [21MY]
World War II: recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, S2653 [8JN]
Texts of
H.R. 5616, $2.50 for America’s 250th Act, H2048 [9FE]
S. 3705, Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act, S298 [27JA], H2046 [9FE]