cheaptrix/billsum-US_congress_and_house huggingface dataset:
Expressing support for designation of December 3, 2016, as the "National Day of 3D Printing".

National Day of 3D Printing Whereas additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is a process by which digital 3D design data is used to build up a component in layers by depositing material; Whereas 3D printing creates an object layer by layer, greatly reducing waste and increasing efficiency compared to traditional manufacturing techniques; Whereas 3D printing has grown exponentially over the last several years; Whereas the United States is a world leader in advanced manufacturing, and has a history of design innovation; Whereas public-private partnerships that promote advanced manufacturing, such as the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute and other Manufacturing Innovation Institutes, will develop enhanced digital capabilities to design and test new products and reduce costs in manufacturing processes across a variety of industries; Whereas 3D printing has widespread applications in home construction, home goods production, biotechnology, the automotive sector, aerospace, medicine, consumer electronics, and defense; Whereas 3D printing has the potential to reshape manufacturing in the United States, by decreasing the cost of producing goods for small businesses and local manufacturers; Whereas innovation will be increased, as 3D printing reduces the time required for product development and market launch; and Whereas, December 3, 2016, would be an appropriate date to designate as the National Day of 3D Printing That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of the National Day of 3D Printing (2) recognizes the economic impact of 3D printing and the positive implications of 3D printing for the United States advanced manufacturing sector; and (3) encourages the promotion and celebration of 3D printing technology.

Summary: Supports the designation of a National Day of 3D Printing. Recognizes the economic impact of 3D printing and its positive implications for the U.S. advanced manufacturing sector. Encourages the promotion and celebration of 3D printing technology.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) nuclear security role.

Whereas the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), created in 1957 for the purpose of assisting states in the development and use of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, plays a critical role in the global nuclear security regime; Whereas the agency’s activities in nuclear security date back to the 1970s when the agency began providing ad hoc training courses in physical protection; Whereas these responsibilities expanded following the collapse of the former Soviet Union, reports of nuclear smuggling in the late 1990s, and again after the devastating terror attacks on September 11, 2001; Whereas the agency established the Nuclear Security Fund to assist countries in protecting their nuclear and radiological materials and facilities; Whereas the agency’s nuclear security efforts are sustained by its technical expertise, experience, transparency, and confidentiality; Whereas rogue regimes and clandestine organizations continue to exhibit the ambition to acquire nuclear materials that can be used to build crude radiological and nuclear weapons; Whereas the IAEA Office of Nuclear Security relies almost exclusively on voluntary funding, which is inherently unpredictable and inconsistent; and Whereas the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, DC, issued an Action Plan on April 1, 2016, citing the agency’s need for reliable and sufficient resources That the House of Representatives— (1) maintains that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) plays an indispensable role in strengthening nuclear security and safety around the globe; (2) reaffirms that the United States has a vital interest in preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and securing nuclear materials; and (3) encourages the United States and other member states of the IAEA to take steps to ensure that the IAEA has the resources needed to successfully carry out its duties, including— (A) supporting the IAEA to continue convening ministerial meetings on nuclear security to promote political commitment; (B) contributing to the implementation of the IAEA’s Nuclear Security Plan through reliable and sufficient resources; (C) providing appropriate political, technical, and financial support to the Nuclear Security Fund; and (D) developing a comprehensive strategy to encourage non-state, private sector contributions to the Nuclear Security Fund.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) plays an indispensable role in strengthening global nuclear security. Reaffirms that the United States has a vital interest in preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and securing nuclear materials. Encourages the United States and other IAEA member states to ensure that the IAEA has the necessary resources carry out its duties.
Calling on the Department of Defense to expedite the delivery of all necessary military equipment, weapons, ammunition, and other needed materials to the Kurdish Peshmerga forces to successfully combat and defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS).

Whereas the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) has committed acts of terrorism, crimes against humanity and continues to threaten the security and stability of the Middle East; Whereas the Kurdish Peshmerga forces have fought bravely against ISIS to secure Iraqi Army bases that contained United States-made weapons and equipment and to protect critical infrastructure vulnerable to invasion by ISIS; Whereas successful battles against Iraqi security forces have provided ISIS with advanced weapons systems and armored vehicles, severely limiting the Kurdish Peshmerga forces’ capabilities against ISIS; Whereas the strain of combat against ISIS has depleted the Kurdish Peshmerga forces’ weapons caches, leaving them lightly armed and inadequately equipped to counter the better-equipped ISIS force; Whereas the Kurdish Peshmerga forces are a longtime ally of the United States and are perfectly positioned to effectively fight against ISIS and have recently asked for material and non-material support; Whereas Department of Defense spokesman, Rear Admiral John Kirby, confirmed that the Department of Defense knows what the Kurdish Peshmerga forces need to combat ISIS; Whereas Albania, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Italy, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have committed to supplying arms to the Kurdish Peshmerga forces; and Whereas the United States, through the Department of Defense, have provided no meaningful military equipment, weapons, ammunition or other needed materials to the Kurdish Peshmerga forces: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives calls on the Department of Defense to expedite the direct delivery of all necessary military equipment, weapons, ammunition, and other needed materials to the Kurdish Peshmerga forces to successfully combat and defeat ISIS.

Summary: Calls on the Department of Defense (DOD) to expedite the direct delivery of all necessary military equipment, weapons, ammunition, and other needed materials to the Kurdish Peshmerga forces to successfully combat and defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS).
Expressing support for the designation of the week of February 27 through March 3, 2023, as "Public Schools Week".

Public Schools Week Whereas public education is the foundation of a 21st-century democracy; Whereas the Nation’s public schools are where students come to be educated as citizens of the United States; Whereas each public school prepares the Nation’s young people to contribute to the society, economy, and citizenry of the country; Whereas 90 percent of children in the United States attend public schools; Whereas local, State, and Federal lawmakers should prioritize support for strengthening the Nation’s public schools and empower local education leaders to implement, manage, and lead school districts in partnership with educators, parents, and other local education stakeholders and learning communities; Whereas local, State, and Federal lawmakers should support such necessities as counseling, extracurricular activities, and mental health supports that are critical to help students engage in learning; Whereas inclusive and safe high-quality public schools are where children learn to think critically, problem solve, and build relationships; Whereas public schools should provide an environment where all students can succeed beginning in their earliest years, regardless of who they are or where they live; Whereas efforts should be supported to advance equity and excellence in public education and to implement continuous improvement and evidence-based practices; Whereas every child has the right to an education that helps them reach their full potential and to attend schools that offer a high-quality educational experience; Whereas stable, equitable, predictable, and adequate funding for great public schools for every student in the United States is necessary to ensure that students have inviting classrooms and school libraries with up-to-date resources as well as well-prepared and supported educators; Whereas educators include teachers, paraprofessionals, and principals who provide a well-rounded and complete curriculum and create joy in learning; Whereas the Nation’s school buildings should have class sizes small enough to allow students to receive one-on-one attention and to access support services such as health care, nutrition, and after-school programs when needed; Whereas students, teachers, and professionals make the Nation’s public schools vital components of the community; Whereas parents and communities are working hard to improve educational outcomes for children across the country; and Whereas the week of February 27 through March 3, 2023, would be an appropriate period to designate as Public Schools Week That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Public Schools Week

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Public Schools Week.
Commending the efforts and honoring the work of the men and women of the USNS Comfort, the USNS Mercy, and the United States Navy in the response to those affected by the COVID-19 outbreaks in Los Angeles, California, and New York, New York.

Whereas the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19), a deadly respiratory virus, originated in the People’s Republic of China and spread to the United States, infecting and killing tens of thousands of American citizens; Whereas large cities on the East and West Coasts of the United States faced difficult challenges battling COVID–19, especially in densely populated urban centers; Whereas President Donald J. Trump and Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Mike Gilday ordered the hospital ships, United States Naval Ship (hereinafter, USNS Whereas the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy arrived into the Port of Los Angeles on March 27, 2020, and her 800-plus crew treated a total of 77 patients and assisted with care at nearby medical facilities in the greater Los Angeles area; Whereas the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort moored at Manhattan’s pier 90 in New York, New York, on March 30, 2020, and 1,200 personnel treated a total of 182 patients before returning to Naval Station Norfolk; Whereas Rear Admiral Mustin, Vice Commander of the United States Fleet Forces Command, stated, The last time that this great hospital ship was here was in the wake of 9/11, where she served as respite and comfort for our first responders working around the clock Whereas Captain Patrick Amersbach stated regarding the USNS Comfort, We were the busiest ICU in the Department of Defense over the past month Whereas the USNS Comfort and USNS Mercy’s primary mission is to provide an afloat, mobile, and acute surgical medical facility to the United States military that is flexible, capable, and uniquely adaptable to support expeditionary warfare; Whereas the USNS Comfort and USNS Mercy’s secondary mission is to provide full hospital services to support disaster relief and humanitarian operations worldwide; and Whereas active duty, reserve, and civilian personnel fulfilled the mission status motto of ready five That it is the sense of the House of Representatives to— (1) express its deepest condolences and sympathy to the family and friends for those who lost loved ones during the COVID–19 pandemic; (2) commend the health care workers and first responders who have provided relief, sacrifice, and care for those fallen ill from COVID–19; and (3) commend the efforts and honor the work of the men and women of the USNS Mercy, USNS Comfort, and the members of the Armed Forces and civilians who deployed rapidly to New York and California to those affected by this pandemic.

Summary: This resolution commends the men and women of the USNS Mercy and the USNS Comfort and the members of the Armed Forces and civilians who deployed to New York and California to care for those affected by the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Vice President Kamala Harris should be removed from her position as the head of the Biden administration's strategy to address the root causes of migration.

Whereas, on March 24, 2021, Vice President Kamala Harris was named Border Czar Whereas Vice President Harris has visited the southern border once since President Biden appointed her to lead efforts to stem migration across the United States-Mexico border; Whereas border security is national security and the ongoing influx of migrants poses a significant threat to the public health and safety of our communities; Whereas, under the Biden administration, a historic number of illegal immigrants, violent criminals, and deadly drugs have flooded into our communities through the southern border; Whereas over 4,500,000 migrants have illegally crossed our southern border since January 2021; Whereas U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized over 14,700 pounds of illicit fentanyl in fiscal year 2022, enough to kill over 3,000,000,000 people; Whereas, in the first 5 months of fiscal year 2023, 69 people whose names appear on the terrorist watchlist were encountered at the southern border, totaling more than fiscal years 2017 through 2021 combined; Whereas the Biden administration has allowed for mass migration to the United States by allowing politics to cloud its judgment when assessing policies; Whereas our southern border is less safe now than it ever has been; and Whereas U.S. Customs and Border Protection is overwhelmed and lacks resources needed due to Vice President Harris’s refusal to address the issues: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives urges the Biden administration to— (1) remove Vice President Kamala Harris as the head of any executive branch task force or strategy relating to immigration; (2) appoint an experienced and competent leader to replace Vice President Kamala Harris as the head of the Biden administration’s strategy to address the root causes of migration; (3) recognize that border security is national security; (4) immediately provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with the adequate support and resources to do their job effectively and adequately; (5) immediately reinistate the Migrant Protection Protocols; (6) take action to protect American communities from fentanyl; and (7) stop allowing politics in Washington to cloud their judgment regarding policies implemented at the southern border.

Summary: This resolution urges the Biden administration to (1) remove Vice President Kamala Harris as the head of any executive branch task force or strategy related to immigration, (2) appoint an experienced and competent leader to replace Vice President Harris as the head of the Biden administration's strategy to address the root causes of migration, and (3) immediately provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with the adequate support and resources to do their job effectively and adequately. The resolution also urges the administration to take action to protect American communities from fentanyl.
Expressing support for designation of December 3, 2014, as the "National Day of 3D Printing".

National Day of 3D Printing Whereas additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is a process by which digital 3D design data is used to build up a component in layers by depositing material; Whereas 3D printing creates an object layer by layer, greatly reducing waste and increasing efficiency compared to traditional manufacturing techniques; Whereas 3D printing has grown exponentially over the last several years; Whereas the United States is a world leader in advanced manufacturing, and has a history of design innovation; Whereas public-private partnerships that promote advanced manufacturing, such as the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute and other Manufacturing Innovation Institutes, will develop enhanced digital capabilities to design and test new products and reduce costs in manufacturing processes across a variety of industries; Whereas 3D printing has widespread applications in home construction, home goods production, biotechnology, the automotive sector, aerospace, medicine, consumer electronics, and defense; Whereas 3D printing has the potential to reshape manufacturing in the United States, by decreasing the cost of producing goods for small businesses and local manufacturers; Whereas innovation will be increased, as 3D printing reduces the time required for product development and market launch; and Whereas December 3, 2014, would be an appropriate date to designate as the National Day of 3D Printing That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of the National Day of 3D Printing (2) recognizes the economic impact of 3D printing and the positive implications of 3D printing for the United States advanced manufacturing sector; and (3) encourages the promotion and celebration of 3D printing technology.

Summary: Supports the designation of a National Day of 3D printing. Recognizes the economic impact of 3D printing and its positive implications for the U.S. advanced manufacturing sector. Encourages the promotion and celebration of 3D printing technology.
Directing the Secretary of Defense to provide a briefing to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives on plans to implement certain STEM education and outreach efforts.

Whereas the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives is encouraged by recent Department of Defense efforts to consider new science, technology, engineering, and mathematics ( STEM Whereas the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives strongly supports efforts to build on the recommendations from this report and promote deeper collaboration among the Department of Defense and the Defense Industrial Base to build better primary and secondary education and outreach efforts for creating diverse pathways into the national security ecosystem; Whereas, as the Department of Defense carries out these activities, it should ensure a focus on programmatic and curricular innovation such as the development of innovative STEM curriculum related to emerging technology priorities, new education technologies or adaption of technologies for use in Defense-related education efforts, and enhancing teacher preparation efforts in geographies with military-connected families; and Whereas the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives also encourages the Department of Defense to consider partnering with the National Science Foundation as it pursues this effort: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives directs the Secretary of Defense to provide a briefing to the House Committee on Armed Services no later than February 1, 2024, on how the Department of Defense plans to implement the aforementioned report’s recommendations and work with the defense industrial base to build better primary and secondary STEM education and outreach efforts for creating diverse pathways into the national security ecosystem.

Summary: This resolution directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide a briefing to the House Armed Services Committee no later than February 1, 2024, on DOD's plans to implement recommendations from the 2022 Systems Engineering Research Center workshop on the Department of Defense-Defense Industry Collaboration in STEM Education and Workforce Development.
Expressing disapproval of the Trump administration's removal of United States Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman from the National Security Council.

Whereas Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman serves our country honorably and selflessly; Whereas Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman is a Purple Heart recipient and an Iraq war veteran with multiple military honors; Whereas, on November 19, 2019, Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman testified, under subpoena, before the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives about President Trump’s July 25 telephone call with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and his concerns about the call, which he reported to his superiors; Whereas at the hearing, Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman said I am a patriot, and it is my sacred duty and honor to advance and defend our country, irrespective of party or politics. Whereas Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman and his twin brother, Lieutenant Colonel Yevgeny Vindman, were removed from the National Security Council on February 7, 2020, in an apparent act of retaliation; Whereas the Office of the President of the United States should seek to preserve the political neutrality of the Federal Government; and Whereas blatant attempts to govern by fear, exemplified by the unwarranted and politically motivated termination of two qualified, distinguished, and dedicated public servants has no place in a Nation ruled by laws: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the actions taken by the Trump administration to seek retribution from witnesses of the House impeachment inquiry is a cruel attack on all public servants, creating fear in the United States Government; (2) the Trump administration must immediately end retribution of all witnesses of the House impeachment inquiry; and (3) the Trump administration should uphold its responsibility to democratic values of the United States.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) the actions taken by the Trump Administration to seek retribution from witnesses of the House impeachment inquiry is a cruel attack on all public servants, and (2) the Administration must immediately end such retribution and should uphold its responsibility to democratic values.