PATRIOTISM

Bills and resolutions

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]

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, H3349 [12MY]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute to accomplishments of African American servicemembers, H2085–H2089 [9FE]

Declaration of Independence: semiquincentennial anniversary, H713 [13JA], H721 [14JA], H2265 [24FE], E218 [16MR], E435 [12MY]

Flags: designate Honor and Remember Flag as official symbol to recognize and honor Armed Forces members who died in line of duty, H3327 [30AP]

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]

Pennsylvania State Society Children of the American Revolution: tribute, E185 [4MR]

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]

Remarks in Senate

Declaration of Independence: semiquincentennial anniversary, S36 [6JA], S63 [7JA], S507 [5FE], S714 [26FE], S1631 [25MR], S1838 [20AP]

History: provide for creation of congressional time capsule in commemoration of U.S. semiquincentennial anniversary (S. 3705), S298 [27JA]

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]