cheaptrix/billsum-US_congress_and_house huggingface dataset:
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the unification of the Island of Crete with the Hellenic Republic and expressing support for designation of December 1, 2013, as "Cretan Enosis Day".

Cretan Enosis Day Whereas December 1, 2013, has been recognized as the 100th anniversary of the 1913 unification (ENOSIS) of the Island of Crete with the Hellenic Republic, by communities, citizens, and organizations around the United States and the world; Whereas the unification of the Island of Crete with the Hellenic Republic on December 1, 1913, resulted from over 267 years of struggle by the brave and resolute Greek people of Crete against the harsh occupation of the Ottoman Empire beginning in 1669; Whereas the knowledge of this relentless struggle for freedom by the people of Crete, culminating in the signing of the Treaty of London which unified Crete with the Hellenic Republic, is an inspiration to freedom-loving people everywhere; Whereas the memory of thousands of brave Cretans who sacrificed their lives following the creed “Freedom or Death” in order to gain freedom and unification with Greece, its motherland, should be remembered and revered; and Whereas December 1, 2013, would be an appropriate date to designate as Cretan Enosis Day That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 100th anniversary of the unification of the Island of Crete with the Hellenic Republic; and (2) supports the designation of Cretan Enosis Day

Summary: Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the unification of the Island of Crete with the Hellenic Republic. Supports the designation of Cretan Enosis Day.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Government should not bail out State and local government employee pension plans or other plans that provide post-employment benefits to State and local government retirees.

Whereas the Federal Government is operating at a huge annual deficit and is rapidly increasing its outstanding debt every year; Whereas the Federal Government, as of December 2012, is carrying more than $16.0 trillion in debt, of which $11.6 trillion is owed to the public and $4.8 trillion is owed to Social Security and other trust funds; Whereas the Federal Government borrowed 31 cents for every dollar it spent in 2012; Whereas foreign governments, individuals, and corporations as of September 2012 own 48 percent of Federal debt owned by the public; Whereas Social Security's unfunded liabilities in 2012 are $8.6 trillion over 75 years and $20.5 trillion over the infinite horizon; Whereas the Federal debt is expected to increase by more than $6 trillion from 2013 to 2022 according to the Congressional Budget Office; Whereas State and local governments are heavily dependent on Federal revenues; Whereas more than 16 percent of the entire Federal budget goes directly to States and local governments; Whereas more than 20 percent of total State and local government general revenue comes from the Federal Government according to Census Bureau's latest Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finance; Whereas numerous State and local government employee pension plans have offered overly generous retirement benefits to its employees and are in dire financial situations with combined unfunded liabilities up to $4.4 trillion; Whereas many State and local government pension plans have understated liabilities and overstated asset growth rates and have employed methodologies that private sector plans are prohibited from using by Federal law; and Whereas several State and local pension plans are expected to fully exhaust their funds within ten years: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the Federal Government should not bailout State and local government employee pension plans and other post-employment benefit plans; and (2) State and local governments should immediately institute reforms to their employee pension plans, including replacing defined benefit plans with defined contribution plans.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the federal government should not bailout state and local government employee pension plans and other post-employment benefit plans; and (2) state and local governments should immediately institute reforms to their employee pension plans, including replacing defined benefit plans with defined contribution plans.
Honoring Edward G. Grossman for his distinguished public service and professional assistance to the House of Representatives.

Whereas Edward G. Grossman’s first day employed by the Office of the Legislative Counsel was September 1, 1975; Whereas Edward G. Grossman has provided 42 years of distinguished service to the House of Representatives in the Office of the Legislative Counsel and served 1,865 Representatives, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners during his historic tenure; Whereas Edward G. Grossman has provided invaluable counsel to majority and minority leadership, committee, and Member offices regarding health care legislation and immigration legislation; Whereas Edward G. Grossman has served as the principal drafter of a multitude of laws regarding Medicare, Medicaid, health reform, and other important health care policy matters, as well as immigration policy matters, and his work has impacted millions of Americans; Whereas Edward G. Grossman has served consistently with professionalism, skill, energy, patience, humor, and careful attention; Whereas Edward G. Grossman has devoted full days and many long nights to this work, causing some to worry that he needed rest even as they asked him to draft a few more amendments; Whereas Edward G. Grossman provided physical sustenance and mental health services to generations of congressional staff—majority and minority—even as they requested more labor from him; Whereas Edward G. Grossman guided many Members of Congress and their staff through word choice and grammar, even at small hours of the morning; and Whereas Edward G. Grossman brought a sense of purpose, as well as senses of humor and irony, to the sometimes punishing work of the Office of the Legislative Counsel: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives expresses its sincere appreciation and deep gratitude to— (1) Edward G. Grossman for his distinguished public service and professional assistance to the House of Representatives for 42 years; and (2) the Office of the Legislative Counsel for its nearly 100 years of professionalism and dedication in its assistance in the drafting of legislation considered by the House of Representatives.

Summary: Expresses sincere appreciation and deep gratitude to: (1) Edward G. Grossman for his distinguished public service and professional assistance to the House of Representatives for 42 years, and (2) the Office of the Legislative Counsel for its nearly 100 years of professionalism and dedication in its assistance in drafting of legislation considered by the House.
Memorializing the unborn by lowering the United States flag to half-staff on the 22d day of January each year.

Whereas, on January 22, 1973, the majority of the members of the Supreme Court ruled that abortion was a right secured by the Constitution; and Whereas since that fateful day, over 60 million unborn children have perished: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports the recognition of the Day of Tears in the United States of America and that the citizens therein be encouraged to lower their flags to half-staff to mourn and honor the innocents who have lost their lives to abortion.

Summary: This resolution supports the recognition of January 22 each year as the Day of Tears in the United States, and encourages citizens to lower their flags to half-staff to memorialize the unborn.
Commending United States Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards for her commitment, determination, and heroic service in defense of American democracy during the January 6, 2021, assault on the United States Capitol.

Whereas, on January 6, 2021, Officer Caroline Edwards, a 4-year veteran of the United States Capitol Police, refused to abandon her post protecting the United States even as an angry mob bullied, insulted, and violently pushed its way past security barricades; Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards was violently assaulted with bike racks and left unconscious by members of the Proud Boys and other far-right domestic terrorist groups; Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and a proud graduate of Georgia public schools; Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards attended the University of Georgia and graduated cum laude as she obtained a bachelor’s degree; Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards, the proud granddaughter of a United States Marine who was wounded during the Korean war at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, also chose to commit her life to public service and the protection of America’s institutions; Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards joined the United States Capitol Police force in 2017; Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards showed exceptional professionalism as a member of the United States Capitol Police First Responder Unit; Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards showed exemplary composure and clarity during her June 10, 2022, opening testimony and retelling of events before the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol; and Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards continues to embody the best in American policing and serves as a model in security, crime prevention, Member and staff protection, specialty response, and homeland security: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) commends Officer Caroline Edwards for the sacrifice she made to protect Members, staff, and employees at the United States Capitol; and (2) conveys the thanks and appreciation of a grateful Nation to United States Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards for her selfless and heroic service in defense of American democracy in responding to the assault on the United States Capitol by domestic terrorists on January 6, 2021.

Summary: This resolution commends U.S. Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards for protecting Members of Congress, staff, and others during the events of January 6, 2021.
Emphasizing the importance of addressing participation in career and technical education.

Whereas the national economy relies on workers who possess analytical and practical skills; Whereas there are 16 career clusters within career and technical education to include: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Architecture and Construction; Arts, Audio and Video Technology, and Communications; Business, Management and Administration; Education and Training; Finance; Government and Public Administration; Health Science; Hospitality and Tourism; Human Services; Information Technology; Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security; Manufacturing; Marketing, Sales, and Service; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics; Whereas between 2012 and 2022, there will be over 50,000,000 job openings for career and technical education graduates, 30 percent of the jobs will be newly created positions; Whereas there will be 68 percent more job openings in infrastructure-related fields over the next 5 years than there are individuals training to fill them; Whereas career and technical education jobs exist in both the public and private sector; Whereas career and technical education graduates are more likely to be employed than others with academic credentials, and are more likely to work in their field of study; Whereas the United States has 30,000,000 jobs providing an average income of $55,000 per year that do not require a bachelor’s degree but require some level of postsecondary education; Whereas students participating in career and technical education have a lower probability of dropping out of high school and a higher probability of graduating on time; Whereas the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2301 Whereas Congress recognized the importance of career and technical education by passing the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act ( Public Law 115–224 That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the importance of career and technical education in preparing students to enter the workforce; (2) recognizes the technical skills and soft skills developed through career and technical education programs; (3) recognizes that the public and private sector must work with schools to further develop curriculum and internship and apprenticeship opportunities for students; and (4) supports educators, school officials, counselors, and parents promoting career and technical education as a respected career option for students.

Summary: This resolution addresses the importance of career and technical education in preparing students to enter the workforce.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the efforts of the Federal Government to address the public health and environmental crisis on the Navajo Nation caused by abandoned uranium mines.

Whereas Federal directives from World War II and the Cold War era led to the extensive mining of uranium ore on the Navajo Nation; Whereas 524 abandoned uranium mines remain scattered across the Navajo Nation and pose a significant radiation health hazard to the public and environment; Whereas cancer from radiation exposure is the second-leading cause of sickness and death on the Navajo Nation; Whereas the Environmental Protection Agency, upon the insistence of the Navajo Nation, has secured settlement agreements with responsible parties to fund the cleanup of 219 of the abandoned uranium mines on the Navajo Nation; Whereas there are 305 abandoned uranium mines on the Navajo Nation for which Federal funds or settlement agreements are not available to fund their cleanup; and Whereas it is the express duty of the United States, through the Environmental Protection Agency, to address and ensure the timely remediation of the environmental contamination resulting from abandoned uranium mines on the Navajo Nation: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Environmental Protection Agency, in full coordination and partnership with the Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency and other affected Tribes, should take all necessary steps to ensure that cleanup actions for all abandoned uranium mines and related environmental pollution on the Navajo Nation and other Tribal lands are implemented expeditiously.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Environmental Protection Agency should take all necessary steps to ensure that cleanup actions for all abandoned uranium mines and related environmental pollution on the Navajo Nation and other tribal lands are implemented expeditiously.
Recognizing June 19, 2019, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Whereas news of the end of slavery did not reach frontier areas of the United States, and in particular the Southwestern States, for more than 2 1⁄2 Whereas, on June 19, 1865, Union soldiers led by Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved were free; Whereas African Americans who had been slaves in the Southwest celebrated June 19th, commonly known as Juneteenth Independence Day Whereas African Americans from the Southwest continue the tradition of celebrating Juneteenth Independence Day as inspiration and encouragement for future generations; Whereas for more than 150 years, Juneteenth Independence Day celebrations have been held to honor African-American freedom while encouraging self-development and respect for all cultures; and Whereas the faith and strength of character demonstrated by former slaves remains an example for all people of the United States, regardless of background, religion, or race: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) the House of Representatives— (A) recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day to the Nation; (B) supports the continued celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day to provide an opportunity for the people of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the Nation; and (C) encourages the people of the United States to observe Juneteenth Independence Day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs; and (2) it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (A) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States; and (B) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the historical significance and supports the continued celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
Recognizing the 3rd anniversary of the passing of Otto Frederick Warmbier and condemning the North Korean regime for their continued human rights abuses.

Whereas Otto Frederick Warmbier was born on December 12, 1994, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to parents Fred and Cindy Warmbier; Whereas, upon his graduation as Salutatorian from Wyoming High School in 2013, Otto attended the University of Virginia; Whereas, on December 29, 2015, Otto flew to North Korea as part of a guided tour; Whereas, on January 2, 2016, the Government of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea arrested Otto Warmbier for false charges of subversion hostile act Whereas, on March 16, 2016, Otto Warmbier was convicted and sentenced to 15 years of hard labor; Whereas, as a result of his mistreatment at the hands of North Korean authorities, Otto Warmbier suffered a serious medical emergency which placed him into a comatose state, and the North Korean authorities failed to report the deterioration of Otto Warmbier’s physical condition to United States authorities; Whereas, on June 13, 2017, after 17 months in captivity, the United States Department of State announced that it had secured the release of Otto Warmbier, whereupon he was medically evacuated from North Korea in a comatose state to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center; Whereas, on June 19, 2017, Otto Warmbier died in the hospital as a result of the mistreatment at the hands of the Government of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea; Whereas, on December 24, 2018, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia concluded that the Government of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea was responsible for the torture, hostage taking, and extrajudicial killing Whereas, on December 18, 2019, the United Nations General Assembly condemned the long-standing and ongoing systematic, widespread and gross violations of human rights in and by Whereas, on December 20, 2019, the Otto Warmbier North Korea Nuclear Sanctions and Enforcement Act of 2019 (title LXXI of Public Law 116–92 That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 3rd anniversary of Otto Warmbier's passing; (2) remembers and celebrates the life of Otto Frederick Warmbier, a young man with great potential; (3) condemns the Government of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, which is responsible for the unjustified arrest, mistreatment, and death of Otto Warmbier; (4) calls for the United States Government to continue to use its voice and vote in the United Nations to condemn systematic human rights violations in North Korea; and (5) calls for the sanctions enacted in the Otto Warmbier North Korea Nuclear Sanctions and Enforcement Act of 2019 (title LXXI of Public Law 116–92

Summary: This resolution expresses remembrance for the life of Otto Frederick Warmbier on the third anniversary of his death. The resolution condemns North Korea for his death and calls for sanctions against North Korea to remain fully implemented until North Korea commits to the suspension of its proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
A resolution affirming and recognizing the Khmer, Laotian, Hmong, and the other ethnic groups commonly referred to as Montagnards of Cambodia and Laos who supported and defended the United States Armed Forces and freedom in Southeast Asia.

Whereas many Khmer, Laotian, Hmong, and Montagnards— (1) fought and died with the United States Armed Forces during the conflict in Southeast Asia; (2) rescued United States pilots shot down in enemy-controlled territory and returned the pilots to safety; (3) captured and destroyed enemy supplies and prevented enemy forces from using the supplies to kill members of the United States Armed Forces; (4) gathered and provided to the United States Armed Forces intelligence about enemy troop positions, movement, and strength; and (5) provided food, shelter, and support to the United States Armed Forces; and Whereas the National Armed Forces of Cambodia facilitated the evacuation of the United States Embassy in Phnom Penh on April 12, 1975, by continuing to fight Khmer Rouge forces as they advanced upon the capital: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives affirms and recognizes these Khmer, Laotian, Hmong, and Montagnard people of Cambodia and Laos for their support and defense of the United States Armed Forces and freedom in Southeast Asia.

Summary: The House of Representatives affirms and recognizes the Khmer, Laotian, Hmong, and Montagnard people of Cambodia and Laos for their support and defense of the United States Armed Forces and freedom in Southeast Asia.