cheaptrix/billsum-US_congress_and_house huggingface dataset:
Condemning Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg.

Whereas the Department of Transportation was established by an Act of Congress on October 15, 1966; Whereas Pete Buttigieg serves as the 19th Secretary of Transportation under President Biden, having been sworn in on February 3, 2021; Whereas the mission of the Department of Transportation to deliver the world’s leading transportation system, serving the American people and economy through safe, efficient, sustainable, and equitable movements of people and goods; Whereas, during Secretary Pete Buttigieg tenure, the Department of Transportation failed to mitigate or effectively respond to multiple national crises; Whereas Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s ineptitude has jeopardized the safety and prosperity of the American people; Whereas, in 2021 and 2022, Secretary Buttigieg was absent during a historical supply chain crisis when United States ports faced a record backlog of ships stranded off of United States coasts; Whereas, in December 2022, under Secretary Buttigieg’s watch, more than 15,000 flights were canceled, the worst and most costly single airline operational disruption in the history of United States aviation; Whereas Secretary Buttigieg, in 2022, neglected his duties and left the country to vacation in Portuguese wine country amidst ongoing negotiations of an impending railroad labor strike, leaving Congress to act in order to prevent the impending rail workers strike; Whereas, on January 11, 2023, due to a preventable malfunction in the Notice to Air Mission’s System, the Federal Aviation Administration was forced to impose the largest nationwide ground stop since the attacks of September 11, 2001; Whereas Secretary Buttigieg failed to immediately respond to the major economic, environmental, humanitarian disaster that occurred on February 3, 2023, when a train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, spilling toxic chemicals, forcing residents to evacuate, and the surrounding areas devastated; and Whereas Secretary Buttigieg has repeatedly demonstrated a gross level of incompetence and apathy in his role as Secretary of Transportation: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) Secretary Pete Buttigieg has failed to keep the American people safe in his duties as Secretary of Transportation; (2) Secretary Pete Buttigieg has failed to ensure goods flow efficiently through the United States economy; (3) Secretary Pete Buttigieg has lost the confidence of the American people; and (4) Secretary Pete Buttigieg should resign.

Summary: This resolution expresses that Secretary Pete Buttigieg (1) has failed to keep the American people safe in his duties as Secretary of Transportation, (2) has failed to ensure goods flow efficiently through the U.S. economy, (3) has lost the confidence of the American people, and (4) should resign.
Electing Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Ways and Means Mr. Brady of Texas, Chair, and Mr. Rice of South Carolina. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects specified Members to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Recognizing the value and importance of the Electoral College.

Whereas the framers of the Constitution of the United States established the Electoral College in article II, section 1 of the Constitution, America’s founding document; Whereas the Electoral College serves as a formal body which elects the President and Vice President of the United States, and each State has a number of electors based on the State’s number of Representatives and Senators; Whereas the Electoral College is unique to our Federal republic and provides representation to an American population comprised of different cultures, religions, and economic backgrounds; Whereas the United States is not a homogeneous Nation, but historically a Nation of immigrants requiring a unique electoral structure like the Electoral College; and Whereas the Electoral College encourages the smooth transition of power and maintains our American system of government that protects against the tyranny of the majority: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes that the Electoral College preserves the concept of federalism; (2) recognizes that the Electoral College is uniquely American; and (3) recognizes that the Electoral College is vital to the continued preservation of our government.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the electoral college as vital to the preservation of federalism and the U.S. government.
Condemning the acts of terrorism committed by Iranian military proxies, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, against the people of the State of Israel.

Whereas the democratic, Jewish State of Israel is a key ally and a strategic partner of the United States; Whereas it remains a standing policy of the United States to support Israel’s security efforts; Whereas American policy has long sought to bring peace to the Middle East and recognize that both the Israeli and Palestinian people should be able to live in safe and sovereign states, free from fear and violence, with mutual recognition; and Whereas Hamas began launching rockets into the Israeli capital of Jerusalem and surrounding areas belonging to the Jewish people of Israel: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the acts of terrorism committed by Iranian military proxies, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, against the people of the State of Israel; (2) recognizes Jerusalem as the legitimate capital city of the State of Israel; (3) supports Israel’s efforts of self-determination and collective security against external forces; and (4) reaffirms support for policies and initiatives combatting anti-Semitic behavior around the world.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for Israel's efforts of self-determination and collective security against external forces, recognizes Jerusalem as the legitimate capital city of Israel, and condemns actions by Hamas against the people of Israel.
Calling for the submission to the House of Representatives of certain information in the possession of the Attorney General regarding NICS Indices Self-Submission Forms.

That the Attorney General is requested to furnish to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the adoption of this resolution in a complete and unredacted form, a copy of any documents, records, reports, memos, correspondence, or other communication either generated or received by the office of the Attorney General that refers to information regarding NICS Indices Self-Submission Forms, how the determination to distribute the forms was made, and the reasoning for distributing the forms from January 1, 2016, through the present date.

Summary: This resolution requests that the Department of Justice provide to the House of Representatives certain information related to the distribution of self-submission forms for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President of the United States shall, with the help of the Congress, address comprehensive tax reform within the first 240 days of the President's administration.

Whereas the 44th President of the United States of America created the bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform to address our Nation’s fiscal challenges; Whereas the Commission was charged with identifying policies to improve our national fiscal situation in the medium term and to achieve fiscal sustainability over the long run; Whereas the President, the majority leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the minority leader of the Senate, and the minority leader of the House of Representatives made appointments to the Commission; Whereas the Commission proposed comprehensive tax reform measures to lower tax rates, reduce the deficit, simplify the tax code, and make America the best place to start a business and create jobs; and Whereas, that in the 240th year of our republic, it would be fitting to witness a Rose Garden signing ceremony enacting tax reforms within the President’s first 240 days in office: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the President of the United States shall, with the help of the Congress, address comprehensive tax reform within the first 240 days of the President’s administration.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President shall, with the help of Congress, address comprehensive tax reform within the first 240 days of the President's administration.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House should recognize Robert Aitken's Bible as a historical document of the United States Congress.

Whereas Robert Aitken’s Bible is the first known English-language Bible to be printed in North America; Whereas, on January 21, 1781, Robert Aitken presented a memorial petition to Congress offering to print an edition of the Holy Scriptures to be used in schools; Whereas, on September 12, 1782, the Committee on Congress issued a resolution which approved the pious and laudable undertaking of Mr. Aitken, as subservient to the interest of religion, as well as an instance of the progress of arts in this country Whereas Charles Thomson, the Secretary of the Continental Congress, signed the resolution of the Aitken Bible issued on September 12, 1782: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the House should recognize Robert Aitken’s Bible as a historical document of the United States Congress.

Summary: This resolution urges the House of Representatives to recognize Robert Aitken's Bible (the first known English-language Bible to be printed in North America) as a historical document of Congress.
Supporting the goals and ideals of American Education Week.

Whereas November 18 through November 22, 2013, marks the 92nd annual observance of American Education Week; Whereas public schools are the backbone of the Nation’s democracy, providing young people with the tools they need to maintain the Nation’s precious values of freedom, civility, and equality; Whereas by equipping young people in the United States with both practical skills and broader intellectual abilities, public schools give them hope for, and access to, a productive future; Whereas people working in the field of public education, be they teachers, higher education faculty and staff, custodians, substitute educators, bus drivers, clerical workers, food service professionals, workers in skilled trades, health and student service workers, security guards, technical employees, or librarians, work tirelessly to serve children and communities throughout the Nation with care and professionalism; and Whereas public schools are community linchpins, bringing together adults, children, educators, volunteers, business leaders, and elected officials in a common enterprise: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of American Education Week; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe American Education Week by reflecting on the positive impact of all those who work together to educate children.

Summary: Expresses support for the goals and ideals of American Education Week.
Honoring the 250th anniversary of the founding of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.

Whereas, on November 10, 1766, the Royal Governor of New Jersey, William Franklin, granted a charter in the name of King George III for the establishment of Queen’s College; Whereas, in 1825, Queen’s College was renamed Rutgers in honor of Colonel Henry Rutgers, a University trustee and Revolutionary War veteran; Whereas, in 1864, Rutgers was designated as a land-grant college, offering educational access to a wide range of students who would become the new workforce for our Nation’s expanding businesses, factories, and farms; Whereas, in 1869, Rutgers became the birthplace of college football by hosting a game against its rival, Princeton University, which Rutgers won 6 to 4; Whereas, in 1946, the University of Newark became part of Rutgers, laying the foundation for Rutgers University-Newark; Whereas, in 1950, the College of South Jersey became part of Rutgers, giving rise to Rutgers University-Camden; Whereas, in 1945 and 1956, the New Jersey State legislature designated Rutgers as the State University of New Jersey; Whereas, in 1989, Rutgers became a member of the Association of American Universities, an association of the top research universities in the United States and Canada; Whereas, in 2013, with the integration of most of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey into Rutgers School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Rutgers undertook the largest merger in the history of higher education in the United States; Whereas, in 2014, Rutgers joined the Big Ten Conference, bringing the long history of collegiate athletics at Rutgers into the storied conference comprised of highly regarded, research-intensive flagship universities; Whereas, in 2014, Rutgers joined the Committee on Institutional Cooperation, the Nation’s premier consortium of top-tier research institutions; Whereas Rutgers educates more than 65,000 students at 31 schools, employs more than 22,000 faculty and staff, and records more than 1,700,000 patient visits annually; Whereas Rutgers has more than 460,000 living alumni worldwide; Whereas celebration of this major milestone began on November 10, 2015, with Charter Day festivities on the lawn of Old Queens (the university’s oldest building) and will continue through its 250th anniversary on November 10, 2016; Whereas Rutgers is the only university in the United States that is a colonial college, a land-grant college, and a comprehensive public research university; and Whereas Rutgers exemplifies all of the traditions of American higher education: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives honors Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, as it celebrates 250 years of rich history as a colonial college, a land-grant institution, and a great State university that has been a source of pride for New Jersey and the people of the United States.

Summary: Honors Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, as it celebrates 250 years of rich history as a colonial college, a land-grant institution, and a great state university that has been a source of pride for New Jersey and the people of the United States.
Declaring it is the policy of the United States that a nuclear Islamic Republic of Iran is not acceptable.

Whereas an Islamic Republic of Iran that possesses a nuclear weapon would be an unacceptable threat to regional and global security; Whereas Iran continues to enrich and stockpile uranium far in excess of the limits set under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015); Whereas the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed in May 2023 that Iran continues to enrich uranium to 60-percent purity; Whereas the United States Ambassador to the Vienna Office of the United Nations and to the IAEA, Laura Holgate, affirmed Iran’s production of uranium enriched up to 60 percent has no credible peaceful purpose. Whereas IAEA investigators found uranium particles enriched to 83.7 percent at Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility in January 2023; Whereas uranium enriched to 90 percent is weapons-grade material; Whereas at a press conference in January 2023, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi stated regarding Iran: One thing is true: They have amassed enough nuclear material for several nuclear weapons. Whereas, in March 2023, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley, testified that Iran could produce fissile material for a nuclear weapon in less than two weeks and would only take several more months to produce an actual nuclear weapon. Whereas Iran is now in possession of irreversible and dangerous nuclear knowledge; Whereas Iran’s ongoing nuclear escalation poses a serious threat to the United States and its partners and allies including Israel; and Whereas international complacency toward Iran’s illicit nuclear program threatens the global nonproliferation regime: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives declares it is the policy of the United States— (1) that a nuclear Islamic Republic of Iran is not acceptable; (2) that Iran must not be able to obtain a nuclear weapon under any circumstances or conditions; (3) to use all means necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon; and (4) to recognize and support the freedom of action of partners and allies, including Israel, to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution declares that it is the policy of the United States (1) to use all means necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, and (2) to support the freedom of action of partners and allies to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Recognizing the importance and contributions of National Board Certified Teachers.

Whereas National Board Certification signifies professional teaching excellence based on rigorous standards developed by teachers for teachers to demonstrate their ability to advance student learning and achievement; Whereas research shows that students taught by National Board Certified Teachers learn more than their peers, especially for low-income students; Whereas access to just one Board-certified mathematics teacher increases a student’s lifetime earnings by $48,000; Whereas National Board Certified Teachers play a critical role in addressing the learning loss incurred during the COVID–19 pandemic by accelerating student learning by 1 to 2 months of instruction per school year; Whereas National Board Certified Teachers often amplify their expertise positively by serving in leadership roles as teacher mentors, principals, administrators, and district leaders; Whereas analyses show that National Board Certified Teachers are more likely to stay in the profession, leading to improved teacher retention rates that are critical to mitigating staffing shortages; Whereas, according to the Center on Great Teachers and Leaders, National Board Certified Teachers rank Board Certification as their most important ongoing formal education, above graduate-level coursework and other training programs; Whereas 29 States provide salary incentives for National Board Certified Teachers, including 13 States prioritizing incentives in high-needs schools; Whereas 44 percent of National Board Certified Teachers serve students in Title I schools; Whereas, in 2023, 3,571 teachers earned their National Board Certification for the first time, and 6,697 successfully maintained their certification, benefitting thousands of students across the country; and Whereas there are now a total of 137,015 teachers who have achieved National Board Certification: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Board Certified Teacher Week (2) recognizes the importance and contributions of National Board Certified Teachers to student learning and achievement; and (3) encourages educators, administrators, school districts, and States to promote the growth of new National Board Certified Teachers and provide candidates with the necessary incentives and support.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Board Certified Teacher Week.
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to place a real time display of the United States total outstanding national debt in the House Chamber.

Whereas, on May 31, 2023, the United States national debt is at $31.818 trillion; Whereas the national debt has increased by $3.9 trillion since President Biden took office; Whereas the Federal budget deficit according to Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projections for fiscal year 2023 is $1.4 trillion; Whereas the budget deficit is projected to increase by an additional $17 trillion by 2033; Whereas the national debt is now projected to increase from $24.3 trillion in 2022 to $46.4 trillion by 2033; Whereas the debt per taxpayer is over $248,040 as of May 31, 2023; Whereas the national debt to gross domestic product (GDP) ratio is 120 percent; Whereas the CBO estimates the national debt to GDP ratio will surpass 200 percent by 2053; and Whereas the national debt will continue to rise at an alarmingly fast pace unless Congress acts to reduce reckless government spending: Now, therefore, be it 1. Placement of national debt clock in House Chamber (a) Responsibilities of Clerk The Clerk of the House of Representatives shall place a real time display of the United States total outstanding national debt, as calculated by the Secretary of the Treasury, in the House Chamber in clear view of the Members. (b) Regulations The Clerk shall carry out this resolution in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Committee on House Administration, in consultation with the Committee on the Budget.

Summary: This resolution requires the Clerk of the House of Representatives to place in the House Chamber a real-time display of the outstanding national debt.
Honoring the life of First Lady Barbara Bush.

Whereas Barbara Pierce was born on June 8, 1925, in New York City; Whereas Barbara Pierce became engaged to George Herbert Walker Bush and, while awaiting his return from combat during World War II, supported the war effort by working at a nuts and bolts factory in Port Chester, New York; Whereas Barbara Bush was married to President George H.W. Bush for 73 years, and together they had 2 daughters, 4 sons, 17 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren; Whereas as Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush became a passionate champion for family literacy and published C. Fred’s Story: A Dog’s Life Whereas, in January of 1983, Barbara Bush joined the board of the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and worked with Dr. Louis Sullivan to help raise $10 million for the school’s first capital campaign; Whereas First Lady Barbara Bush founded the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy in 1989, and over the course of 30 years raised more than $110 million to support family literacy programs in every State across America; Whereas while serving as First Lady, Barbara Bush visited facilities for AIDS victims and held infected babies and hugged adults, and in so doing, helped erase the stigma of that disease; Whereas, in 1991, Barbara Bush and other advocates worked for the passage of the National Literacy Act of 1991, which created the National Institute for Literacy and permitted the use of libraries and other municipal property as evening literacy centers for adults; Whereas after leaving the White House, Barbara Bush continued to support a broad range of important organizations and causes, including AmeriCares, the Mayo Clinic Foundation, the Leukemia Society of America, the Ronald McDonald House, and the Boys & Girls Club of America; Whereas three primary schools and two middle schools in Texas have been named for Barbara Bush, along with an elementary school in Mesa, Arizona, the Barbara Bush Library in Harris County, Texas, and the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine; Whereas Barbara Bush shares the rare distinction with Abigail Adams of being both a wife to, and mother of, a President of the United States, and is also the mother of a Governor of Florida and a Governor of Texas; and Whereas Barbara Bush was a truly great American, First and Second Lady of the United States, literacy advocate, author, mother, and Ganny That the House of Representatives— (1) extends its sympathies to the family of Barbara Bush; and (2) honors the life of First Lady Barbara Bush and her contribution to the United States of America. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Honors the life and contribution to the United States of Barbara Bush and extends sympathies to her family.