cheaptrix/billsum-US_congress_and_house huggingface dataset:
Remembering former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe.

Remembering former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe. Whereas the emergence of a prosperous and democratic Japan over the past 75 years has been one of the foundations of global stability and peace in the world; Whereas former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe was tragically assassinated on July 8, 2022, resulting in the loss of a leading statesman and tireless champion of democratic values around the world; Whereas former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe served as the Prime Minister of Japan from 2006 to 2007 and 2012 to 2020, while leaving an indelible mark on the politics, economy, and society of Japan, as well as prosperity and security around the world; Whereas, in August 2007, at the Parliament of the Republic of India, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivered a historic speech entitled The Confluence of the Two Seas Whereas, in December 2012, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe launched the concept of the democratic security diamondthe precursor to the modern-day Quadrilateral Security Dialoguein which he envisaged a strategy under which the United States, Australia, India, and Japan would form a diamond to safeguard Whereas, in April 2015, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made the first address by a Japanese leader to a joint session of Congress where he called the relationship between the United States and Japan an alliance of hope eternal condolences to the souls of all American people that were lost during World War II Whereas former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe advanced the United States-Japan alliance through multiple Presidential administrations of the United States by strengthening diplomatic, military, and economic cooperation, including the Trade Agreement between the United States of America and Japan, done at Washington October 7, 2019; Whereas former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe tirelessly sought to resolve the issue of Japanese citizens abducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and continuously sought the safe return of such citizens to Japan; Whereas former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe relentlessly pursued the denuclearization of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea by leading a global campaign to cut off revenue to the unlawful nuclear weapons program the Democratic People's Republic of Korea; and Whereas the United States lost a great friend and ally with the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, whose leadership laid a lasting foundation for the United States and Japan to partner for decades to come in promoting freedom, prosperity, and security around the world and opposing authoritarianism and tyranny: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) remembers former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe and his work to strengthen the alliance between the United States and Japan; and (2) extends condolences to the family of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the people of Japan.

Summary: This resolution remembers former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe and his work to strengthen the alliance between the United States and Japan. It also extends condolences to his family and the people of Japan.
Designating May 16, 2022, as Older Americans Mental Health Awareness Day to raise awareness of the mental health needs of older adults.

Designating May 16, 2022, as Older Americans Mental Health Awareness Day Whereas May 2022 is both Older Americans Month Mental Health Awareness Month Whereas the population of individuals age 56 or older increased from 39,600,000 in 2009 to 54,100,000 in 2019 and is projected to reach 94,700,000 in 2060; Whereas 20 percent of older adults suffer from a mental health condition, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or serious mental illness; Whereas older adults had a higher risk of suicide compared to other age groups in 2020. In fact, during that year (1) individuals age 85 or older had the highest rate of suicide among all age groups; and (2) individuals age 75 to 84 had the second highest rate of suicide among all age groups. Whereas, according to the American Psychological Association, older adults underutilize mental health services because of service constraints, limited awareness, or a stigma surrounding mental health; Whereas the opioid crisis and the COVID19 pandemic have negatively impacted the behavioral health of older adults; Whereas aging could possibly lead to social and physical changes that may increase vulnerability to substance use disorders; Whereas poor mental health and substance use disorders reduce life expectancy among older adults and increase the risk of adverse health outcomes and conditions, such as heart disease, dementia, and diabetes; Whereas mental health disorders for older adults, especially depression and anxiety, are major contributors to and exacerbate social isolation; Whereas mental health diagnoses drive spending in the Medicare and Medicaid programs for an already high-cost population; Whereas spending for individuals with a mental health disorder is more than twice that for individuals who are eligible for both such programs without such a diagnosis; Whereas more than one-tenth of individuals age 65 or older binge drink, which is defined as drinking 5 or more drinks on the same occasion for men or 4 or more drinks on the same occasion for women; and Whereas by 2030, the United States will need 5,790 more geropsychologists to meet the needs of older adults in the United States, highlighting the need for outreach to increase availability of trained specialists: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates May 16, 2022, as Older Americans Mental Health Awareness Day (2) recognizes the unmet mental health and substance use disorder needs of older adults; (3) recognizes the need for a robust mental health and substance use disorder workforce trained in the unique needs of older adults to screen, assess, and intervene as appropriate; and (4) recognizes the need to advance bipartisan solutions to address the mental health needs and substance use disorder needs of older adults.

Summary: This resolution designates May 16, 2022, as Older Americans Mental Health Awareness Day.
Supporting afterschool programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 20, 2022.

Supporting afterschool programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 20, 2022. Whereas more than 30,000,000 children in the United States have parents who work outside the home; Whereas high-quality programs that expand learning opportunities for children, such as afterschool, before-school, summer, and expanded learning opportunities, provide safe, challenging, engaging, and fun learning experiences, including experiences that encourage the study of science, technology, engineering, and math that help children and youth develop social, emotional, physical, cultural, and academic skills; Whereas, during the COVID19 crisis, afterschool programs have risen to the moment to support children by (1) innovating to provide virtual programming to keep children engaged; (2) caring for children of essential workers; (3) providing meals and learning supports; (4) supporting the well-being of children and families; and (5) helping students recover and accelerating learning; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs and high-quality expanded learning opportunities provide students with hands-on, engaging lessons that are aligned with the school day; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs complement regular and expanded school days and support working families by ensuring that the children of those families are safe and productive during the hours parents are working; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs engage families, schools, and diverse community partners in advancing the well-being of children and youth in the United States; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs that partner with high-quality community-based organizations build stronger communities by integrating schools with the larger community; and Whereas Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool, before-school, summer, and expanded learning opportunities programs was held on October 20, 2022, to highlight the critical importance of those high-quality programs to children and the families and communities of those children: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate supports Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 20, 2022.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of after-school programs held on October 20, 2022.
Honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016. 

Honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016. Whereas, on June 12, 2016, a gunman inspired by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria targeted the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, where he killed 49 innocent victims and wounded dozens more in a despicable attack; Whereas the attack at the Pulse nightclub was an attack on the LGBTQ community, the Hispanic community, the City of Orlando, the State of Florida, and the United States; Whereas the Orlando community continues to mourn the tragic loss of life but has demonstrated remarkable strength, unity, and resilience in the aftermath of the horrendous event; Whereas June 12 is designated as Pulse Remembrance Day Whereas the people of the United States continue to pray for those affected by the tragedy; and Whereas June 12, 2022, marks 6 years since the lives of the 49 innocent victims were tragically cut short by this senseless act of terrorism: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) commemorates the 49 innocent victims killed in the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016, and offers heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims; (2) honors the dozens of survivors of the attack and pledges continued resolve to stand against terrorism and hate; and (3) expresses gratitude to the brave law enforcement and emergency medical personnel who responded to the attack.

Summary: This resolution commemorates the 49 innocent victims killed in the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016. It also offers heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims.
Expressing opposition to Congressional spending on earmarks.

Expressing opposition to Congressional spending on earmarks. Whereas fiscal year 2022 marked the return of congressionally directed spending community project funding earmarks Whereas the return of earmarks marks the return of lawmakers using their powers to circumvent the rules of the Senate in order to direct taxpayer dollars to wasteful projects; Whereas the 117th Congress has reinstituted and embraced the wasteful practice of earmarking, as shown by the more than 3,000 requests for earmarks in the House of Representatives and the more than 8,000 requests for earmarks in the Senate for fiscal year 2022; Whereas the reckless, 2,700 page, $1,500,000,000,000 omnibus spending bill (the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022; Public Law 117103 Whereas the massive, omnibus spending bill includes funding for earmarks including, $2,500,000 to construct a museum annex in Vermont, $605,000 to construct a New York City greenhouse, and $3,000,000 to establish a Brooklyn gallery, in addition to earmark projects including bike trails in Vermont, derelict lobster pots in Connecticut, and a sidewalk for the road of a country club in Colorado; Whereas former Senator Tom Coburn condemned the use of earmarks as a gateway drug to overspending, and former Senator John McCain called earmarks the gateway drug to corruption and overspending in Washington; Whereas several former Members of Congress and lobbyists have been convicted of crimes related to earmarking; Whereas it is crucial that Congress spend taxpayer dollars wisely and with the best return on investment, especially during times of historic inflation and Federal debt levels; and Whereas Congress must stop this reckless Federal spending and corrupt political dealing, start paying down the debt of the United States, and get the United States back on track: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) condemns the use of congressionally directed spending community project funding earmarks (2) reaffirms the previous ban on the use of earmarks, and affirms to restore the ban permanently and immediately; and (3) affirms the need for Congress to reign in overspending to help curb the inflation crisis that is crippling the families of the United States.

Summary: This resolution condemns the use of congressionally directed spending, community project funding, and other earmarks to direct federal funding. It also affirms the need to address inflation by curbing federal spending.
Designating April 2022 as Parkinsons Awareness Month.

Designating April 2022 as Parkinsons Awareness Month Whereas Parkinsons disease (1) affects 1,000,000 individuals in the United States; (2) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the world; (3) is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors; and (4) is the 14th leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Whereas it is estimated that, by the year 2037, the number of individuals with Parkinsons disease in the United States will nearly double, and the disease will cost the United States at least $79,000,000,000 annually; Whereas the symptoms of Parkinsons disease can include dementia and cognitive impairment, tremors, slowness of movement, freezing Whereas there are millions of family caregivers, friends, and loved ones whose lives are greatly affected by Parkinsons disease; and Whereas more research, education, and community support services are needed to (1) find better treatments and a cure for Parkinson's disease; and (2) maintain dignity for those living with the disease today: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates April 2022 as Parkinsons Awareness Month (2) supports the goals and ideals of Parkinsons Awareness Month; (3) continues to support research to find better treatments and a cure for Parkinsons disease; (4) recognizes the individuals living with Parkinsons disease who participate in vital clinical trials to advance the knowledge of the disease; and (5) commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and millions of individuals across the country working to improve the quality of life of people living with Parkinsons disease and their families.

Summary: This resolution designates April 2022 as Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Designating June 6, 2022, as CASA/GAL Volunteers Day. 

Designating June 6, 2022, as CASA/GAL Volunteers Day Whereas Court Appointed Special Advocate (referred to in this preamble as CASA GAL Whereas CASA and GAL volunteers advocate for the best interests of children by relying on guiding principles that recognize the importance of equity, diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and family preservation and reunification; Whereas more than 216,000 children in the United States enter the foster care system, through no fault of their own, due to allegations of abuse or neglect and rely on adults to advocate on their behalf; Whereas CASA and GAL volunteers, appointed by a judge (1) provide the court with the comprehensive and objective information the court needs to make the most well-informed decisions and help ensure positive outcomes for children, youth, and families; and (2) take time to build meaningful and authentic relationships with such children, youth, and families; Whereas research shows that when a CASA or GAL volunteer is assigned to a case, outcomes are strengthened for children and families, a higher number of services are ordered, and children are significantly less likely to reenter the child welfare system, perform better academically and behaviorally, and have higher levels of hope; Whereas, in January 1974, Congress enacted the Child Abuse Prevention Treatment Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. Whereas the Child Abuse Prevention Treatment Act provides financial assistance to States for the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect and includes a requirement that in every case a GAL must be appointed to represent the best interest of the child; Whereas such GAL requirement was subsequently amended to provide that the GAL may be an attorney or a court-appointed special advocate; Whereas, today, CASA and GAL volunteers span 49 States and the District of Columbia, including 950 State organizations and local programs, and more than 94,000 volunteers offer their services to nearly 250,000 children, youth, and families; and Whereas 2022 marks the 40th anniversary of the National CSA/GAL Association for Children: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates June 6, 2022, as National CASA/GAL Volunteers Day (2) commends CASA and GAL volunteers for their dedication and hard work in advocating for the best interests of children so that every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home, and have the opportunity to thrive.

Summary: This resolution designates June 6, 2022, as National CASA/GAL Volunteers Day to commend the work of court-appointed special advocate (CASA) and guardian ad litem (GAL) volunteers.
Designating October 12, 2022, as National Loggers Day.

Designating October 12, 2022, as National Loggers Day Whereas the logging industry has served as an economic driver and cultural tradition in the United States for centuries; Whereas the logging industry creates rural jobs and provides revenue for local and State governments and National Forests; Whereas loggers provide renewable material for products used by people in the United States every day; Whereas loggers are the first link in the $300,000,000,000 domestic forest products supply chain; Whereas loggers are the means by which healthy forest management plans are accomplished; Whereas logging provides for healthy forests that maintain vital animal habitats; Whereas logging provides for healthy forests which (1) protect watersheds; (2) sequester carbon; (3) provide public recreational opportunities; and (4) reduce loss of life and property from wildfires; and Whereas logging provides for healthy forests through regeneration, including planting 2,500,000,000 trees annually: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates October 12, 2022, as National Loggers Day (2) encourages the President to officially designate October 12th as National Loggers Day

Summary: This resolution designates October 12, 2022, as National Loggers Day.
Designating October 8, 2022, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day. 

Designating October 8, 2022, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day Whereas hydrogen, which has an atomic mass of 1.008, is the most abundant element in the universe; Whereas the United States is a world leader in the development and deployment of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies; Whereas hydrogen fuel cells played an instrumental role in the United States space program, helping the United States achieve the mission of landing a man on the Moon; Whereas private industry, Federal and State governments, national laboratories, and institutions of higher education continue to improve fuel cell and hydrogen technologies to address the most pressing energy, environmental, and economic issues of the United States; Whereas fuel cells utilizing hydrogen and hydrogen-rich fuels to generate electricity are clean, efficient, safe, and resilient technologies being used for (1) stationary and backup power generation; and (2) zero-emission transportation for light-duty vehicles, industrial vehicles, delivery vans, buses, trucks, trains, military vehicles, marine applications, and aerial vehicles; Whereas stationary fuel cells are being placed in service for continuous and backup power to provide businesses and other energy consumers with reliable power in the event of grid outages; Whereas stationary fuel cells can help reduce water use, as compared to traditional power generation technologies; Whereas fuel cell electric vehicles that utilize hydrogen can completely replicate the experience of internal combustion vehicles, including comparable range and refueling times; Whereas hydrogen fuel cell industrial vehicles are deployed at logistical hubs and warehouses across the United States and exported to facilities in Europe and Asia; Whereas hydrogen is a nontoxic gas that can be derived from a variety of domestically available traditional and renewable resources, including solar, wind, biogas, and the abundant supply of natural gas in the United States; Whereas hydrogen and fuel cells can store energy to help enhance the grid and maximize opportunities to deploy renewable energy; Whereas the United States produces and uses approximately 10,000,000 metric tons of hydrogen per year; Whereas engineers and safety code and standard professionals have developed consensus-based protocols for safe delivery, handling, and use of hydrogen; and Whereas the ingenuity of the people of the United States is essential to paving the way for the future use of hydrogen technologies: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate designates October 8, 2022, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day

Summary: This resolution designates October 8, 2022, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day.