cheaptrix/billsum-US_congress_and_house huggingface dataset:
Condemning the Biden administration's Executive actions imposing a moratorium on oil and gas leases on Federal lands and waters, given the administration has also called for increased importation of crude oil from OPEC+ countries and refused to implement congressionally mandated sanctions on the builders of the Russian Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

Whereas, on January 20, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., issued an Executive Order on Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science to Tackle the Climate Crisis Whereas, on January 27, 2021, President Biden issued an Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad Whereas, on May 19, 2021, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, acting on behalf of the Biden administration, waived congressionally mandated sanctions on Nord Stream 2 AG and its CEO Matthias Warnig, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin; Whereas, on July 27, 2021, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland appeared before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and refused to specify when the review of new oil and gas leases would be complete; Whereas, on August 11, 2021, President Biden’s National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, issued a statement calling on the OPEC+ countries (Algeria, Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, the Republic of the Congo, Russia, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela) to increase production and exportation of crude oil; Whereas American consumers have seen a 40-percent increase in gasoline prices since January 2021; Whereas it is in the national security interests of the United States to control its own energy supply; Whereas the Biden administration’s Executive actions limiting the productivity of American energy producers in the oil and natural gas sectors are putting at risk the United States goal of securing its energy future; and Whereas the American energy sector is more heavily regulated in the United States from an environmental and safety perspective than anywhere else in the world: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the Biden administration’s Executive actions canceling the Keystone pipeline and imposing a moratorium on oil and gas leases on Federal lands and waters; (2) condemns the Biden administration’s waiving of congressionally mandated sanctions on officials connected with the Nord Stream 2 pipeline; and (3) calls on the Biden administration to reverse its costly energy agenda that is endangering American energy security and increasing the Nation’s reliance on foreign sources of energy.

Summary: This resolution condemns (1) the executive actions that canceled the Keystone pipeline and imposed a moratorium on oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters, and (2) the waiver of sanctions on officials connected with the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Recognizing the service of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine, the USS Oklahoma City, and the crew of the USS Oklahoma City, who served the United States with valor and bravery.

Whereas the USS Oklahoma City (SSN–723) is a nuclear-powered fast attack submarine named after Oklahoma City, the capital and most populous city in Oklahoma, and is the second ship in the United States Navy’s history to bear that name; Whereas the motto of the USS Oklahoma City is The Sooner, The Better, which is a testament to both the spirit of the people of Oklahoma City and the readiness of the 140-person crew of the USS Oklahoma City; Whereas the USS Oklahoma City was christened and launched on November 2, 1985, sponsored by Mrs. Linda M. Nickles, and was commissioned for service on July 9, 1988, with Commander Kevin John Reardon as its first commanding officer; Whereas since her commissioning, the USS Oklahoma City has traveled around the globe multiple times and has served in the Mediterranean, Persian Gulf, and the Pacific, with its most recent homeport at Apra Harbor, Guam; Whereas in the aftermath of the April 19, 1995, bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, the crew of the USS Oklahoma City donated blood in support of the victims of the deadliest act of homegrown terrorism in United States history that resulted in the deaths of 168 individuals; Whereas the USS Oklahoma City was the first United States Navy submarine to transition from navigation using paper charts to an all-electronic navigation suite; Whereas the USS Oklahoma City was decommissioned on Friday, May 20, 2022, in Puget Sound Naval Shipyard with a ceremony to honor her nearly 34 years of service; and Whereas throughout her career, the USS Oklahoma City supported a range of missions, including antisurface warfare, antisubmarine warfare, targeted-strike missions, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes the service of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine, the USS Oklahoma City, and the crew of the USS Oklahoma City, who served the United States with valor and bravery.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the USS Oklahoma City and its crew for serving the country bravely.
Congratulating the 1969 New York Mets on the 50th Anniversary of their World Series victory.

Whereas the New York Mets, having proudly represented the State of New York in professional baseball since 1962, won their first World Series title in 1969; Whereas the 1969 New York Mets masterfully managed to defeat the intimidating American League Champion Baltimore Orioles, led by the fearsome Robinson duo of Frank and Brooks, in 5 games; Whereas the 1969 New York Mets somehow swept an Atlanta Braves team led by Hammerin’ Hank Aaron to win their first National League Championship; Whereas the 1969 New York Mets bested the Chicago Cubs led by 3 future Hall-of-Famers to win the Eastern Division; Whereas the 1969 New York Mets’ victory was so unexpected they came to be nicknamed the Miracle Mets Whereas the success of the 1969 New York Mets gave a struggling city a much needed opportunity to celebrate; Whereas a country struggling through the Vietnam war was given optimism by the characters that were the 1969 New York Mets; Whereas ex-Marines Tom The Franchise Whereas the slugging of the likes of Ed Kranepool, Art Shamsky, Ron Swoboda, Cleon Jones, and Donn Clendenon led the unrivaled offense of the 1969 New York Mets; Whereas the arms of the likes of Tom The Franchise Whereas the leadership of Gil Hodges of the 1969 New York Mets will forever be unrivaled in Major League Baseball history; Whereas fifty years later the effect of the 1969 New York Mets on the city of New York, the State of New York, and the entire country has not been forgotten; and Whereas the 1969 New York Mets continue to serve as a reminder of why baseball will forever be America’s Pastime: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 1969 New York Mets for their distinguished history, contributions to the baseball world, and their ability to unite a city, State, and country; (2) congratulates the 1969 New York Mets on the fifty-year anniversary of their World Series championship; (3) recognizes the contributions of the players, coaches, and leadership of the 1969 New York Mets; and (4) joins with all the people in the United States and baseball fans everywhere in celebrating the New York Mets’ fifty-year anniversary of their first World Series championship.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the 1969 New York Mets on the 50-year anniversary of their first World Series championship.
Calling for justice for George Floyd and opposing efforts to defund the police.

Whereas a free society depends on the rule of law, which is the foundation for the preservation of public order, peace, and individual rights; Whereas the United States has a troubled history of racism that includes slavery, the terror of lynch mobs, segregation, and Jim Crow, and that history leaves the United States with important work to accomplish; Whereas the just and unbiased enforcement of the rule of law and the protection of innocent individuals against lawbreakers is the essential function of government at the local, State, and Federal levels; Whereas the law enforcement profession is inherently dangerous, and police officers risk their lives every day; Whereas in 2019, 89 Federal, State, local, and Tribal law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty; Whereas law enforcement officers are entrusted by the public to uphold the law; Whereas law enforcement officers who abuse their positions, engage in corruption, employ excessive force, or exhibit bias, betray the public trust and undermine the rule of law; Whereas the killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, at the hands of law enforcement was a horrific act that violated the public trust and was inconsistent with the values and conduct expected of law enforcement officers; Whereas the law enforcement officers involved in the killing of George Floyd have been terminated from their positions and charged with crimes relating to their conduct and contribution to the death of George Floyd; Whereas good law enforcement cannot exist without accountability and justice; Whereas understaffed police departments and undertrained police officers increase the risk of encounters that result in the use of force, including unjustifiable or excessive force; and Whereas defunding the police would leave police departments understaffed and undertrained, while also increasing the risk of violent crime to the communities of the United States, especially vulnerable communities: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) calls for justice for George Floyd; and (2) opposes efforts to defund the police.

Summary: This resolution affirms that the House of Representatives calls for justice for George Floyd and opposes efforts to defund the police.
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Education and Labor: Mr. Murphy of North Carolina. Committee on Financial Services: Mr. Timmons. Committee on Homeland Security: Mr. Bishop of North Carolina. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. Murphy of North Carolina. Committee on Small Business: Mr. Bishop of North Carolina. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) Education and Labor; (2) Financial Services; (3) Homeland Security; (4) Science, Space, and Technology; and (5) Small Business.
Expressing support for designation of the week of September 15, 2015, through September 21, 2015, as "Balance Awareness Week".

Balance Awareness Week Whereas vestibular (inner-ear-balance) disorders are underdiagnosed and undertreated; Whereas as many as 35 percent of adults 40 years of age and older in the United States, approximately 69,000,000 people in the United States, have experienced some form of vestibular dysfunction; Whereas 80 percent of people 65 years of age and older have experienced dizziness; Whereas vestibular disorder patients may consult 4 or more physicians and spend 50 months or more in their search for a diagnosis; Whereas the Vestibular Disorders Association celebrates “Balance Awareness Week” to reduce the time it takes to diagnose a vestibular disorder by helping patients recognize their symptoms and encouraging them to seek help from a qualified vestibular specialist; and Whereas the week of September 15, 2015, through September 21, 2015, would be an appropriate week to designate as “Balance Awareness Week”: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of “Balance Awareness Week”; and (2) recognizes the importance of raising public awareness about vestibular disorders.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of Balance Awareness Week and recognizes the importance of raising public awareness about vestibular (inner ear balance) disorders.
Expressing support for the recognition of the week of November 7 through November 14, 2021, as "Drowsy Driving Prevention Week".

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines drowsy driving as operating a motor vehicle while fatigued or sleepy Whereas drowsy driving creates serious risk on the road by making drivers less attentive, slowing reaction times, and affecting his or her ability to make decisions; Whereas the National Safety Council considers drowsy driving to be a profound impairment that mimics alcohol-impaired driving in many ways, including impaired attention, mental processing, judgment, and decision making; Whereas studies show that being awake for 18 hours results in impairment equivalent or worse than a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.05 percent and being awake for 24 hours results in a BAC of 0.1 percent, higher than the legal limit of 0.08 percent BAC in all States; Whereas the National Sleep Foundation advises that healthy adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night; Whereas drivers who work the night shift, work multiple jobs, or have irregular work schedules are at increased risk for motor vehicle crashes caused by drowsy driving; Whereas the National Sleep Foundation found that 60 percent of adult drivers reported driving while drowsy in the past year and an estimated 1 in 25 adult drivers (aged 18 or older) reported having fallen asleep while driving in the previous 30 days; Whereas an estimated 328,000 crashes and 21 percent of all fatal crashes annually, 6,400 deaths per year, involve a drowsy driver; Whereas the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration conservatively estimates that 100,000 police-reported crashes each year are caused primarily by drowsy driving and that such crashes result in more than 1,550 deaths, 71,000 injuries, and $12,500,000,000 in monetary losses; Whereas numerous States across the Nation promote and participate in Drowsy Driving Prevention Week; Whereas Drowsy Driving Prevention Week informs communities about preventative measures against drowsy driving such as improving overall sleep habits and avoiding medication that causes drowsiness; Whereas the goal of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week is to reduce the number of drivers who drive while sleep deprived; and Whereas drowsy driving deaths are preventable, and lives can be saved through awareness, prevention, and intervention: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week (2) encourages people across the United States to take preventable steps against drowsy driving.

Summary: This resolution (1) supports the designation of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week to raise awareness about the dangers of drowsy driving, and (2) encourages people across the United States to take preventable steps against drowsy driving.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any infrastructure legislation that provides Federal funds to wireless broadband providers to promote wireless broadband deployment should prioritize funds for wireless broadband providers in States that have enacted streamlined siting requirements for small cells.

Whereas wireless broadband brings extraordinary opportunities for economic growth and investment across every sector of the economy; Whereas wireless broadband is in the midst of a revolution to fifth generation technology that will bring about speeds estimated anywhere from 10 to 100 times faster than existing LTE wireless technology; Whereas the development and deployment of fifth generation wireless broadband will increase efficiencies for virtually every industry and economic sector of the United States economy; Whereas the broader economic benefits of fifth generation wireless broadband may include 2.2 million jobs and add roughly $420 billion in gross domestic product; Whereas the United States is competing with other countries and regions around the world to deploy fifth generation wireless broadband first to reap the greatest economic gains from this technology; Whereas cost estimates to deploy fifth generation technology across the United States exceed $300 billion; Whereas current siting regulations were designed for traditional large towers used by previous generations of technology, while fifth generation wireless technology will be enabled by a densified network of small cells; and Whereas roughly a dozen States have already enacted legislation to streamline small cell siting regulations: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that any infrastructure legislation that provides Federal funds to wireless broadband providers to promote wireless broadband deployment should prioritize funds for wireless broadband providers in States that have enacted streamlined siting requirements for small cells.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that infrastructure legislation that provides federal funding to wireless broadband providers should prioritize funds for wireless broadband providers in states that have enacted streamlined siting requirements for small cells (low-powered cellular radio access nodes with a shorter range and smaller size than cellular towers).
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Committee on Appropriations to maintain proposed and historical budget authority and outlays for each category of spending.

1. Purpose The purpose of this resolution is to provide Government spending transparency to the American people. 2. Rules Amendment (a) Clause 4(a) of rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (5) (A) The Committee on Appropriations shall maintain proposed and historical budget authority and outlays for each category of spending. Such data shall— (i) cover a period comprising the 10 fiscal years immediately preceding the budget year; and (ii) be kept up-to-date and provided on the public website of the committee in a downloadable, searchable, and sortable format. (B) As used in this subparagraph, the term category of spending (i) section 302(a) allocations and section 302(b) suballocations and discretionary and direct spending authority for each department, agency, program, or other line item in any appropriation Act; and (ii) discretionary and direct spending authority for each department, agency, and program as set forth in budget proposals of the Presidents submitted under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code. . (b) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately before noon on January 3, 2022.

Summary: This resolution requires the House Appropriations Committee to maintain proposed and historical budget authority and outlays for each category of spending. Such data shall cover a period comprising the 10 fiscal years immediately preceding the budget year, and be kept up-to-date and provided on the public website of the committee.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2775) to condition the provision of premium and cost-sharing subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational, and for other purposes.

That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2775) to condition the provision of premium and cost-sharing subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate, with 40 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2775) to condition the provision of premium and cost-sharing subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational.
Recognizing June 19, 2018, 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: Recognizes the historical significance and supports the continued celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.