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]

Dept. of Defense: establish Senator Robert J. Dole Greatest Generation Education Program (see H.R. 9794), H4681 [20JY]

Flags: designate Freedom Flag as official symbol of remembrance for September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 9522), H4316 [29JN]

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]

Milam, Bonnie E. Rush: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously for service to Armed Forces through Melody Maids and lifelong contributions to patriotism, music education, and leadership development of young women (see H.R. 9505), H4315 [29JN]

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]

National Fireworks Month: observance (see H. Res. 1412), H4369 [2JY]

National Global War on Terrorism Memorial: express that design concept fails to honor sacrifice of U.S. servicemembers and demand redesigned monument honors valor, combat reality, and sacrifice of post-9/11 veterans (see H. Res. 1407), H4364 [30JN]

National objectives: reaffirm consent of governed as U.S. marks 250 years of independence (see H. Res. 1416), H4369 [2JY]

Pledge of Allegiance: reaffirm commitment to ‘‘one Nation Under God’’ (see H. Res. 1334), H3829 [3JN]

Terrorism: recognize victims, survivors, and thousands of other Americans impacted by September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see H. Con. Res. 111), H4364 [30JN]

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

‘‘Celebrating With Lady Liberty,’’ Israel Zoberman, E667 [13JY]

‘‘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]

Bristol, RI: tribute to Independence Day celebration, H4350 [30JN]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of American Legion Bennett-Wells Post 1780, E655 [9JY]

Declaration of Independence: semiquincentennial anniversary, H713 [13JA], H721 [14JA], H2265 [24FE], H3898 [4JN], H4002 [9JN], H4200–H4205 [23JN], H4242 [24JN], H4323, H4325, H4327, H4328, H4331, H4347, H4353, H4358–H4361 [30JN], E218 [16MR], E435 [12MY], E538 [8JN], E650 [2JY], E653 [6JY], E679 [14JY]

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]

——— recognize great legacy of American values, culture, and accomplishments and refute characterization that American history is largely defined by shame and oppression and therefore unworthy of celebration, H4200–H4205 [23JN]

Independence Day: observance, H4323 [30JN]

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]

Peterson, Cheyenne: America 250 Student Art Contest winner, H4211 [24JN]

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], S3173, S3176, S3189 [24JN], S4119 [16JY]

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]