cheaptrix/billsum-US_congress_and_house huggingface dataset:
Supporting efforts to preserve Vietnamese and Vietnamese-American heritage and history and recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of Vietnamese Americans.

Whereas the 2010 Census showed that more than 1,500,000 Vietnamese Americans live in the United States of America; Whereas many Vietnamese refugees resettled in the United States during the late 20th century as they fled Vietnam after the Vietnam war; Whereas thousands of Vietnamese-American families have lived in the United States for decades, now comprised of multiple generations of foreign-born and United States-born individuals; Whereas the number of elderly Vietnamese Americans is rapidly increasing, and over nine in ten Vietnamese Americans aged 65 or older are foreign-born; Whereas Vietnamese Americans make significant contributions to our Nation every day through their public service, their involvement in the American economy, and their engagement in our communities; Whereas it is important and necessary for current and future generations of Americans to understand and appreciate the cultural history of Vietnamese Americans; and Whereas the history of the Vietnamese-American population is the story of so many Americans who have fled violence and oppression and come to the United States in search of a better life: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports efforts to preserve Vietnamese-American history and heritage through the collection and preservation of testimonies and artifacts that document Vietnamese and Vietnamese-American history; (2) recognizes the importance of the United States Refugee Admissions Program, through which many Vietnamese Americans have gained entry and permanent status in the United States; and (3) condemns human rights violations perpetrated by the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and calls upon the Vietnamese Government to end restrictions of basic human rights, allow all individuals to speak freely, exercise their faith without fear of persecution, and enjoy the freedoms that all humans should enjoy.

Summary: This resolution (1) supports preserving Vietnamese-American history and heritage, (2) recognizes the U.S. Refugee Admission Program for facilitating entry into the United States and permanent status for many Vietnamese Americans, and (3) condemns human rights violations by Vietnam and calls on that government to end such violations.
Expressing support for the designation of July 9th as "Collector Car Appreciation Day" and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.

Collector Car Appreciation Day Whereas many people in the United States maintain classic automobiles as a pastime and do so with great passion and as a means of individual expression; Whereas Collector Car Appreciation Day Whereas the collection, restoration, and preservation of automobiles is an activity shared across generations and across all segments of society; Whereas thousands of local car clubs and related businesses have been instrumental in preserving a historic part of the heritage of the United States by encouraging the restoration and exhibition of such vintage works of art; Whereas automotive restoration provides well-paying, high-skilled jobs for people in all 50 States; and Whereas automobiles have provided the inspiration for music, photography, cinema, fashion, and other artistic pursuits that have become part of the popular culture of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Collector Car Appreciation Day (2) recognizes the effect that the more than 100-year history of the automobile has had on the economic progress of the United States and supports wholeheartedly all activities involved in the restoration and exhibition of classic automobiles; (3) recognizes that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to engage in events and commemorations of Collector Car Appreciation Day

Summary: This resolution (1) supports the designation of Collector Car Appreciation Day, (2) recognizes that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States, and (3) encourages the people of the United States to engage in events and commemorations of Collector Car Appreciation Day.
Expressing support for the designation of April 12, 2018, as "Reman Day".

Reman Day Whereas remanufacturing is a comprehensive and rigorous industrial process by which a previously sold, leased, used, worn, or nonfunctional product or part is returned to a same-as-when-new Whereas remanufacturing has been recognized by leading universities, research institutions, and manufacturers around the world as the highest form of recycling, by reducing greenhouse gas production, saving energy, and reclaiming end-of-life products; Whereas by encouraging businesses, State agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools, and individuals to celebrate Reman Day, 2018, we can further promote remanufacturing as environmentally friendly and economically efficient; and Whereas, to focus the Nation’s attention on the benefits of remanufacturing, businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations have joined together to celebrate Reman Day and are encouraging colleagues, friends, families, and communities to learn more about the benefits of remanufactured products: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Reman Day

Summary: Supports the designation of Reman Day. (Remanufacturing, or "reman", involves the rebuilding of a manufactured product using reused, repaired, and new parts.)
Recognizing the importance of cancer program accreditation in ensuring comprehensive, high quality, patient-centered cancer care.

Whereas accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) is a voluntary commitment by a cancer program that ensures patients will have access to the full scope of services required to diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, and support patients with cancer and their families; Whereas the Commission on Cancer, established in 1922, is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for cancer patients and their families; Whereas accreditation allows cancer programs to continually evaluate performance and take proactive, corrective actions when necessary; Whereas continuous evaluation reaffirms the commitment of the program to provide high quality, patient-centered cancer care; Whereas accreditation is regarded as important in improving oncologic outcomes through compliance with standards that include continuous quality improvement; Whereas quality standards required for accreditation assure that patients receive comprehensive care with a multidisciplinary team approach to coordinate the best available treatment options; Whereas patients treated by accredited cancer programs receive information about ongoing cancer clinical trials and new treatment options, and access to a cancer registry that offers lifelong patient follow-up; Whereas accreditation promotes access to prevention and early detection programs, cancer education, and support services; Whereas patients treated in accredited programs have access to the full continuum of patient centered care including distress screening, patient navigation and delivery of survivorship care plans that detail treatments received and provides detailed information on future care needs; Whereas accreditation requires evaluation of the entire scope, organization, and activity of a cancer program by external peer review from specially trained surveyors who evaluate compliance with stringent standards designed to promote high quality care; Whereas the quality reporting tools from the over 30,000,000 cases reported to the Commission on Cancer’s National Cancer Data Base provide feedback needed to initiate quality improvement studies which ultimately lead to implementation of quality improvements in accredited programs; Whereas the Commission on Cancer uses data submitted to verify and improve quality of care in cancer programs and to further scientific research; and Whereas the approximately 1,500 CoC-accredited hospitals in the United States and Puerto Rico care for approximately 70 percent of newly diagnosed cancer patients in the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes the importance of accreditation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer for the purpose of assuring patient access to high quality, comprehensive cancer care.

Summary: Recognizes the importance of accreditation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer to ensure patient access to high quality, comprehensive cancer care.
Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Antonin Scalia, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Antonin Scalia, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. That the House tenders its deep sympathy to the members of the family of the late Associate Justice in their bereavement. That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate and to the Supreme Court and transmit a copy of the same to the family of the late Associate Justice. That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Associate Justice. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Expresses the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Antonin Scalia, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the passage and ratification of the 19th Amendment, providing for women's suffrage, to the Constitution of the United States.

Whereas Congress passed the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, guided by the shared ideals of freedom, sovereignty, democracy, civil liberties, and individual rights; Whereas from 1919 to 1920, the Sixty-Sixth Congress debated, and State legislatures considered, an amendment to the Constitution to provide suffrage for women; Whereas on May 21, 1919, the House of Representatives approved a proposed amendment, followed by the Senate a few weeks later on June 4, 1919; Whereas the introduction, passage, and ultimate ratification of the 19th Amendment were the culmination of decades of work and struggle by advocates for the rights of women across the United States and worldwide; Whereas the ratification of the 19th Amendment ensured women could more fully participate in our democracy and fundamentally changed the role of women in the civic life of our Nation; Whereas August 18, 2020, marks the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment by three-fourths of the States, providing the support necessary under article V of the Constitution of the United States; Whereas August 26, 2020, marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment becoming a part of the Constitution of the United States, providing for women’s suffrage; and Whereas the centennial anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment represents a historical milestone to be lauded and celebrated: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) celebrates the 100th anniversary of the passage and ratification of the 19th Amendment, providing for women’s suffrage, to the Constitution of the United States; (2) honors the role of the ratification of the 19th Amendment in further fulfilling the promise of the Constitution of the United States and promoting the core values of our democracy; (3) reaffirms the opportunity for people in the United States to learn about and commemorate the efforts of the women’s suffrage movement and the role of women in our democracy; and (4) reaffirms the desire of Congress to continue strengthening democratic participation and to inspire future generations to cherish and preserve the historic precedent established under the 19th Amendment. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution celebrates the 100th anniversary of the passage and ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution, providing for women's suffrage. The resolution also reaffirms the desire of Congress to continue strengthening democratic participation.
Congratulating Gregg Popovich, Head Coach of the San Antonio Spurs, on becoming the winningest head coach in the history of the National Basketball Association.

Whereas, on March 11, 2022, Gregg Popovich earned his record setting 1,336th win as a head coach when the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Utah Jazz, 104 to 102; Whereas Coach Gregg Popovich has led the San Antonio Spurs as Head Coach for 26 seasons; Whereas, over 26 seasons, Coach Popovich has led the San Antonio Spurs to five National Basketball Association championships in 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014; Whereas, over 26 seasons, Coach Popovich has led the San Antonio Spurs to six Western Conference Championships in 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2013, and 2014; Whereas, over 26 seasons, Coach Popovich has been named the National Basketball Association’s Coach of the Year three times, in 2003, 2012, and 2014; Whereas, over 26 seasons, Coach Popovich has been named the National Basketball Association’s All-Star Game Head Coach four times in 2005, 2011, 2013, and 2016; Whereas Coach Popovich led the United States Men’s Olympic Basketball Team as Head Coach to a gold medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics; and Whereas Coach Gregg Popovich stated, All of us share in this record. It’s not mine. It’s ours, here in the city. That the House of Representatives— (1) commends Gregg Popovich for his record-setting 1,336th win as a head coach of the National Basketball Association; (2) recognizes the achievement and dedication of Gregg Popovich and the entire San Antonio Spurs organization, including, players, coaches, and support staff, who have contributed to 1,336 wins over the past 26 seasons; (3) congratulates the citizens of San Antonio, the San Antonio Spurs organization, and Spurs fans everywhere; and (4) requests that the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) Gregg Popovich, Head Coach of the San Antonio Spurs; (B) Peter J. Holt, owner of the San Antonio Spurs; and (C) Julianna Hawn Holt, Chief Executive Officer of the San Antonio Spurs.

Summary: This resolution congratulates Gregg Popovich for his record-setting 1,336th win as a head coach of the National Basketball Association.
Recognizing the International Year of the Salmon in 2019 as a framework of collaboration across the Northern Hemisphere to sustain and recover salmon stocks through research, partnerships, and public action.

Whereas salmon are a vital resource, providing communities with cultural and social value, food security, and economic opportunity; Whereas salmon are critically important to marine and aquatic ecosystems and indicators of the health of rivers and oceans that people, fish, and wildlife depend on; Whereas salmon are vulnerable to impacts from human interference, including development pressures and climate change; Whereas drawing on science, indigenous knowledge, and the experience of fishers, policymakers, resource managers, and others is essential to conserve salmon; Whereas people can learn about the value of salmon and support salmon conservation; and Whereas salmon migrations span national boundaries, and collaborating and sharing knowledge across borders is critical to sustaining salmon stocks: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes the International Year of the Salmon, a unique, hemispheric-level collaboration bringing people together in order to ensure that healthy wild salmon populations persist into the future.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the International Year of the Salmon, a unique, hemispheric-level collaboration bringing people together in order to ensure that healthy wild salmon populations persist into the future.
Requesting the Senate to return to the House of Representatives House Joint Resolution 76.

That the Clerk of the House of Representatives request the Senate to return to the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 76) entitled Granting the consent and approval of Congress for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of Maryland, and the District of Columbia to a enter into a compact relating to the establishment of the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to request that the Senate return to the House H.J. Res. 76 (grants congressional consent and approval for Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia to enter into an interstate compact relating to the establishment of the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission).
Expressing support for the designation of "National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month".

National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month Whereas multiple myeloma (or myeloma) is a cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow and is called multiple Whereas multiple myeloma causes a variety of adverse health effects, including a weakened immune system, anemia, kidney damage, and bone deterioration; Whereas multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer worldwide; Whereas multiple myeloma currently affects more than 100,000 people in the United States, with about 30,330 new diagnoses and 12,650 deaths from the disease occurring in 2016, according to the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program of the National Cancer Institute; Whereas although multiple myeloma has been and continues to be most frequently diagnosed among those 65 and over, the disease is increasingly being diagnosed in younger individuals, including those in their 30s, 40s and 50s; Whereas multiple myeloma is almost twice as likely to occur among African-Americans and is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among African-Americans, with scientific understanding of the disparity remaining unknown; Whereas although the cause of multiple myeloma remains unknown, robust research is being performed in the United States and internationally into potential genetic, environmental, and other risk factors; Whereas additional new drugs and therapies are in the research phase, with patient enrollment in clinical trials playing an important role in determining safe and effective treatments; Whereas understanding and treatment of multiple myeloma has been greatly furthered by advocacy initiatives promoting awareness, education, research, peer review, and collaboration and such efforts are to be highly commended; Whereas greater awareness of multiple myeloma among clinicians and the public can lead to earlier detection and treatment, improving health outcomes and bringing comfort to patients and their families; and Whereas March would be an appropriate month to designate as National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month That the House of Representatives supports the designation of National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month.
Establishing the Congressional Gold Star Fellowship Program for the placement in offices of Members of the House of Representatives of children, spouses, and siblings of members of the Armed Forces who are hostile casualties or who have died from a training-related injury.

1. Congressional Gold Star Fellowship Program (a) Establishment There is established in the House of Representatives the Congressional Gold Star Fellowship Program (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Program (b) Exclusion of appointees for purposes of limit on number of employees in Member offices Any individual serving a fellowship under the Program in the office of a Member shall not be included in the determination of the number of employees employed by the Member under section 104(a) of the House of Representatives Administrative Reform Technical Corrections Act ( 2 U.S.C. 5321(a) (c) Placement in Member offices in District of Columbia or congressional district of Member An individual may serve a fellowship under the Program at the Member’s office in the District of Columbia or the Member’s office in the congressional district the Member represents. (d) Eligibility (1) In general An individual is eligible to serve a fellowship under the Program if the individual is the child (including a stepchild), spouse, or sibling of a member of the Armed Forces who is a hostile casualty or died from a training-related injury. (2) Definitions In this subsection, the terms hostile casualty training-related injury (e) Regulations The Program shall be carried out in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Committee on House Administration.

Summary: This resolution establishes in the House of Representatives the Congressional Gold Star Fellowship Program under which an eligible individual may serve a 12-month fellowship in the office of a Member of the House of Representatives.
Recognizing "National Public Works Week".

National Public Works Week Whereas public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities, and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life, and well-being of the United States of America; Whereas such infrastructure, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are engineers, managers, and employees of Federal, State, and local government and the private sector, and who are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our Nation’s transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens; Whereas public works professionals play a key role in helping the United States recover from the COVID–19 pandemic; Whereas it is in the public interest for citizens, civic leaders, and children of the United States to gain knowledge of, and to maintain a progressive interest and understanding of, the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities; and Whereas the week of May 16 through May 22, 2021, marks the 61st annual National Public Works Week That the House of Representatives supports National Public Works Week

Summary: This resolution expresses support for National Public Works Week.