cheaptrix/billsum-US_congress_and_house huggingface dataset:
Supporting the goals and ideals of World Water Day.

Whereas the global celebration of World Water Day is an initiative that grew out of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro; Whereas the United Nations General Assembly, via resolution, designated March 22 of each year as World Water Day; Whereas although water resources are renewable, differences in availability of water resources exist due to variations in seasonal and annual precipitation in different parts of the world; Whereas although water is the most widely occurring substance on Earth, only 2.5 percent of all water is freshwater, with a large portion trapped in glaciers and ice caps, and the remainder is salt water; Whereas freshwater resources are further reduced by various forms of industrial, chemical, human, and agricultural pollution; Whereas the drainage of wetlands for agriculture and the dissipation of water sources by land clearance lead to further exacerbation of water scarcity; Whereas according to the United Nations, by the middle of this century, global water demand could rise by 30 percent and as many as three billion people could be water-scarce; Whereas the poor are the most affected by water scarcity, with two billion people lacking safe drinking water at home; Whereas water-related diseases are among the most common causes of illness and death, afflicting primarily the poor in developing countries; Whereas initiatives that promote access to safe drinking water and sanitation that prevents contaminants from infiltrating fresh drinking water supplies are vital tools in raising the awareness of the importance of freshwater to the quality of life; and Whereas freshwater is vital to the development, sustainability, and progression of all humanity: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of World Water Day; (2) recognizes the importance of conserving and managing water resources for sustainable development, including environmental integrity and the eradication of poverty and hunger, and human health and overall quality of life in the United States and across the globe; (3) recognizes the contributions of fundamental science and engineering research, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Energy, the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and others, to understanding and improving water systems and their interconnections with food and energy; (4) encourages public participation in water research through citizen science and crowdsourcing; and (5) encourages the people of the United States to observe World Water Day with appropriate recognition, ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate the importance of water and water conservation to humanity.

Summary: Expresses support for the goals and ideals of World Water Day. Recognizes the importance of conserving and managing water resources for sustainable development.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for the purpose of making a determination and authorization pursuant to subsection (b)(2) of such section regarding the enlistment in the Armed Forces of an alien who possesses an employment authorization document issued under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program of the Department of Homeland Security established pursuant to the memorandum of the Secretary of Homeland Security dated June 15, 2012.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Defense should review exceptions to citizenship, residency, and disqualification standards for enlistment in the Armed Forces to make a determination regarding the enlistment of aliens who possess an employment authorization document issued under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program established by the Department of Homeland Security on June 15, 2012.
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 the Judiciary Mr. Rutherford. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Mr. Gowdy, Chair. That the following named Member be, and is hereby, ranked as follows on the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Mr. Chaffetz, after Mr. Jordan. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) the Judiciary, and (2) Oversight and Government Reform. Declares that Representative Jason Chaffetz shall rank after Representative Jim Jordan on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Expressing support for the designation of May 10, 2019, as "World Lupus Day".

World Lupus Day Whereas each year, the Lupus Foundation of America designates May as National Lupus Awareness Month to show support for the estimated 1.5 million Americans who have lupus; Whereas lupus is a serious and incurable autoimmune disease that can cause life-threatening damage to any organ in the body; Whereas lupus is a global health problem that affects millions of young women, men, and children of all nationalities, races, ethnicities, genders, and ages worldwide; Whereas many physicians worldwide are unaware of symptoms and health effects of lupus, causing people with lupus to suffer for many years before they obtain a correct diagnosis and medical treatment; Whereas medical research efforts into lupus and the discovery and development of safer, more effective treatments for lupus patients are underfunded in comparison with diseases of similar magnitude and severity; Whereas people with lupus will face a lifetime of living with the unpredictable and life-changing health effects of this disease; Whereas there is a deep, unmet need worldwide to educate and support individuals and families affected by lupus; Whereas there is an urgent need to increase awareness in our community and communities worldwide of the devastating impact of lupus; and Whereas citizens are urged to observe this World Lupus Day by educating themselves on the symptoms and impact of lupus, and to join with the Lupus Foundation of America, Philadelphia Tri-State Chapter, in supporting programs of research, education, and community service: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives hereby supports the designation of World Lupus Day on which lupus organizations around the globe call for increases in public and private sector funding for medical research on lupus, targeted education programs for health professionals, patients, and the public, and worldwide recognition of lupus as a significant public health issue.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of World Lupus Day.
Expressing support for designation of August 22, 2015, as national "Chuck Brown Day" and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Chuck Brown Day Whereas Chuck Brown, who was born on August 22, 1936, and passed away on May 16, 2012, at the age of 75, was a District of Columbia resident most of his life; Whereas Chuck Brown, who taught himself to play guitar, became a virtuoso singer, songwriter, guitarist, and band leader; Whereas Chuck Brown's go-go beat gave the District of Columbia a musical identity of its own and reminds the Nation that Washington, DC, has always been the hometown of talented artists such as Duke Ellington and Marvin Gaye; Whereas Chuck Brown's musical catalogue spans 22 studio albums over 3 decades; Whereas Chuck Brown's hit Bustin' Loose Whereas Chuck Brown earned a Grammy nomination in 2010 for the song Love We Got This Whereas Chuck Brown's go-go has been passed from generation to generation with undiminished popularity; Whereas Chuck Brown has influenced jazz, rap, and go-go musicians such as the bands Trouble Funk, Rare Essence, and Experience Unlimited (also known as E.U.); Whereas Chuck Brown was so committed to securing statehood and equal voting rights for the residents of the District of Columbia that he played a concert on a very hot, humid day on the Capitol grounds in 2010; Whereas the District of Columbia has named a street near the Howard Theatre and a park in Northeast DC for Chuck Brown; Whereas Chuck Brown is admired for having risen from humble beginnings and overcoming time in prison to become a devoted father and family man; Whereas Chuck Brown was a great, multi-talented musician who brought joy through his music, never stopping until his death; and Whereas August 22, 2015, is Chuck Brown’s birthday and would be an appropriate date to designate as Chuck Brown Day That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Chuck Brown Day

Summary: Supports the designation of a Chuck Brown Day (best known as the Godfather of the Go-Go musical genre) and honors his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.
Expressing support for the designation of October 8, 2022, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".

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 House of Representatives expresses support for the designation of National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day.
Congratulating the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team for winning the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football Playoff National Championship.

Whereas the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team enjoyed a season record of 14–1 and won the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football Playoff National Championship, defeating the University of Alabama Crimson Tide by a score of 33 to 18 at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on January 10, 2022; Whereas this victory marks the third College Football National Championship in University of Georgia history and first championship in over 40 years; Whereas the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football Playoff National Championship was the 58th postseason football bowl appearance, the 34th football bowl victory for the University of Georgia, and second College Football Playoff Appearance; Whereas the 2021–2022 Bulldogs football team allowed an average of 6.9 points per game throughout the regular season, and finished the regular season undefeated with a record of 12–0 (8–0); Whereas the University of Georgia head football coach, Kirby Smart, won his first National Championship in his sixth year as the Bulldogs Head Coach and has led the Bulldogs to one Southeastern Conference Championship and two College Football Playoff appearances; Whereas this victory extends the record of Coach Smart to 66 wins and 15 losses during his tenure as the Head Football Coach of the University of Georgia; and Whereas Go Dawgs!: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates the University of Georgia Bulldogs for an exemplary season and winning the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football Playoff National Championship game; (2) recognizes the achievements of all players, coaches, and staff who contributed to the championship season; and (3) respectfully requests that the Clerk of the House of Representatives prepare an official copy of this resolution for presentation to— (A) the President of the University of Georgia, Jere Morehead; (B) the Athletic Director of the University of Georgia, Josh Brooks; and (C) the Head Coach of the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team, Kirby Smart.

Summary: This resolution congratulates the University of Georgia Bulldogs for an exemplary season and winning the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football Playoff National Championship game.
Expressing support for designation of March 21, 2018, as "National Rosie the Riveter Day".

National Rosie the Riveter Day Whereas National Rosie the Riveter Day Whereas Americans have chosen to honor female workers who contributed on the home front during World War II; Whereas these women left their homes to work or volunteer full-time in factories, farms, shipyards, airplane factories, banks, and other institutions in support of the military overseas; Whereas these women worked with the USO and Red Cross, drove trucks, riveted airplane parts, collected critical materials, rolled bandages, and served on rationing boards; Whereas it is fitting and proper to recognize and preserve the history and legacy of working women, including volunteer women, during World War II to promote cooperation and fellowship among such women and their descendants; Whereas these women and their descendants wish to further the advancement of patriotic ideas, excellence in the workplace, and loyalty to the United States of America; and Whereas March 21, 2018, during Women’s History Month, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Rosie the Riveter Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Rosie the Riveter Day (2) acknowledges the important role played by women in World War II.

Summary: Supports the designation of National Rosie the Riveter Day. Acknowledges the important role played by women in World War II.
Supporting the recognition of October 8, 2020, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".

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 business and 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 being 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 House of Representatives supports the recognition of National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day

Summary: This resolution supports the recognition of National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Education and Labor in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

1. Amounts for committee expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Education and Labor (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $8,271,434 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2021, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2022; and (2) not more than $8,271,434 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2022, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2023. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.

Summary: This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Education and Labor for the 117th Congress.
Recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the date of enactment of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968.

Whereas August 12, 2018, marks the 50th anniversary of the date of enactment of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (referred to in this preamble as the ABA Whereas the ABA was the first measure passed by Congress to require buildings and facilities to be accessible to individuals with physical disabilities and served as an important forerunner to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; Whereas Congress worked in a bipartisan manner to craft legislation to make Federal buildings accessible to individuals with disabilities; Whereas both Houses of Congress unanimously passed the ABA; Whereas President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the ABA into law on August 12, 1968, with the goal of ending the needless and cruel discrimination Whereas Congress, in 1973, established the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (the Access Board Whereas the ABA was amended in 1976 to cover the buildings and facilities of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s Metrorail System, a valuable resource for millions of area residents and tourists; Whereas the Access Board issued its most recent Guidelines (codified at 36 C.F.R. part 1191) to implement the ABA on July 23, 2004, and— (1) the United States Postal Service adopted those Guidelines as its ABA Accessibility Standards effective October 1, 2005; (2) the General Services Administration adopted those Guidelines as its ABA Accessibility Standards effective May 8, 2006; and (3) the Department of Defense adopted those Guidelines as its ABA Accessibility Standards effective October 31, 2008; Whereas, in 2015, there were almost 265,000 career Federal employees with disabilities; and Whereas, in 2017, nearly 13 percent of the civilian population in the United States reported having a disability: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes and honors the 50th anniversary of the date of enactment of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968; (2) salutes everyone whose efforts contributed to the enactment of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968; (3) reaffirms its support of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968; (4) encourages all entities responsible for the design and construction of Federal and federally funded buildings and facilities to go beyond the minimum requirements of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 and the accessibility standards promulgated pursuant to it; and (5) pledges to continue to work to identify and remove barriers that prevent all people of the United States from having equal access to buildings and facilities covered by the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968.

Summary: Recognizes and honors the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. Reaffirms support for this Act.
Requesting the President to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to any initiative or negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program.

That the President is requested to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, memorandum, or other communication in his possession, or any portion thereof, that refers or relates to any initiative or negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear program that may be required by section 135(d)(5)(B) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 ( 42 U.S.C. 2160e(d)(5)(B) September 20, 2022 Reported adversely from the Committee on Foreign Affairs

Summary: This resolution requests the President to transmit to the House of Representatives, copies of any document, memorandum, or other communication in his possession, or any portion thereof, that refers or relates to any initiative or negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program that may be required under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.