Congressional hearings are meetings or sessions of a Senate, House, joint, or special committee of Congress, usually open to the public, to gather information and opinions on proposed legislation, conduct an investigation, or evaluate the activities of a government department or implementation of a Federal law. Learn more about hearings and visit Congress.gov to view a Committee Consideration tutorial explaining hearings within the context of the legislative process and an Executive Business in the Senate tutorial explaining nomination hearings. These hearings are only a portion of the digitized publications made available in the past year.

Published: August 25, 2016 Featured Content Celebrating 100 years of caring for our National Parks “In all, last year, more than 305 [million] people visited America's national parks. And for this centennial, we're asking all Americans to "Find Your Park" so that everyone, including those from underserved communities, can experience these wonders.”

Hurricanes: Can happen along any U.S. coast or in any territory in the Atlantic or Pacific oceans Can affect areas more than 100 miles inland Are most active in September (Source: ready.gov ) Related Publications 42 U.S.C. 68 - DISASTER RELIEF PDF Details 42 U.S.C. 50 - NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PDF Details 120 Stat. 1725 - Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act of 2006 Amends the Robert T.

Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida (UF) to make digitized versions of publications related to the Panama Canal published by the Panama Canal Commission, its predecessor agencies, and other Federal agencies widely available About the Panama Canal Over 100 years ago, an incredible engineering feat, the Panama Canal, officially opened to traffic on August 15, 1914. Called one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers, the construction of the Canal removed enough earth and debris to bury Manhattan up to 12 feet.

Rept. 114-184 - Grand Canyon Bison Management Act PDF Details Other Resources 2019 Centennial Events (NPS) Plan Your Visit to Grand Canyon National Park (NPS). Northern Arizona University (NAU) Cline Library and Grand Canyon National Park Museum Collections, worked together to create "Splendor and Spectacle: the 100 Year Journey of Grand Canyon National Park."

The Homestead Act of 1862 has been called one of the most important pieces of Legislation in the history of the United States. Signed into law in 1862 by Abraham Lincoln after the secession of southern states, this Act turned over vast amounts of the public domain to private citizens. 270 millions acres, or 10% of the area of the United States was claimed and settled under this act. A homesteader had only to be the head of a household or at least 21 years of age to claim a 160 acre parcel of land.

He obtained ratification of the Panama Canal treaties and worked to establish full diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. He continued difficult negotiations over hostages in Iran, leading to the release of 52 Americans the day he left office. On December 23, 1987, 101 Stat. 1434 established Georgia's Jimmy Carter National Historic Site and Preservation District, and on August 9, 1999, President William J.

Check out AmeriCorps’ website and find out ways you can engage with your community while honoring Dr. King’s legacy. Browse photographs of Dr. King on the Library of Congress' Online Prints and Photograph Catalog. In honor of the Birthday of Dr. King, National Park Service sites will have free admission for everyone on Monday, January 16, 2023, as the first fee free day of the year. Visit the National Park Service's website for details.

Doc. 108-223 - Women in Congress 1917 - 2006 PDF Details Additional Resources & Sources View historic video footage and memories of Jeannette Rankin on the U.S. House of Representatives’ History, Art & Archives webpage. Visit the U.S. Government Publishing Office Bookstore’s website to purchase “Women in Congress, 1917 – 2006.” It provides information on women in Congress, from Jeannette Rankin to the members of the 109th Congress. The United States Senate, Senate History The United States House of Representatives, History, Art & Archives Biographical Directory of the United States Congress United States Capitol, Architect of the Capitol Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Online Catalog

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