cheaptrix/billsum-US_congress_and_house huggingface dataset:
Honoring the life of Shimon Peres.

Whereas Shimon Peres was born as Szymon Perski on August 21, 1923, in Vishnev, Poland, today part of Belarus; Whereas in 1934, he and his family emigrated to Israel, then the British-controlled Palestinian Mandate; Whereas Peres joined the pre-cursor to the Israeli army, the Haganah, helped found Kibbutz Geva, and became involved in the Hanoar Haoved youth movement; Whereas in 1945, Peres joined the Young Guard of Mapai, the political party that later became the Labor Party, and was elected to the steering committee; Whereas in 1945, Peres married Sonia Gelman, to whom he was married for more than 60 years until her passing in 2011; Whereas in 1952, Peres was appointed deputy director general of the Defense Ministry of the State of Israel; Whereas Peres was elected as a Mapai member to the Knesset in 1959, where he would go on to serve for 50 years; Whereas Peres, with David Ben-Gurion, worked to establish the labor party in 1968; Whereas Peres served in the Golda Meir government in various positions; Whereas Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin appointed Peres as defense minister in 1974; Whereas Peres led the labor party to victory in 1984, upon which he became Prime Minister, and then foreign minister in the unity government created with the Likud party; Whereas Peres worked to achieve a peace agreement with the PLO and successfully negotiated the Oslo Accords, which were signed in 1993; Whereas for his work on the Oslo Accords Peres, along with Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994; Whereas upon the murder of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin in 1995, Peres assumed the role of Prime Minister and led the country through a difficult period of mourning and unrest; Whereas in 1996, Peres founded the Peres Center for Peace, dedicated to promoting peace-building and cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians; Whereas in 2007, now a member of the Kadima party, Peres was elected as Israel’s ninth President; Whereas Peres passed away on September 28, 2016, in Israel, leaving a legacy of strong leadership and dedication to achieving peace; and Whereas Peres is survived by his three children and multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) extends its deepest sympathies to the people of Israel and to the family of Shimon Peres in their bereavement; and (2) honors the dedication Peres showed to serving his country and preserving the security, prosperity, and peace of the State of Israel.

Summary: Honors the life of Shimon Peres and his dedication to serving his country and preserving Israel's security, prosperity, and peace.
Expressing support for a national day of mourning in recognition of the lives lost as a result of COVID-19.

Whereas, as of January 3, 2021, more than 350,000 Americans have died as a result of COVID–19; Whereas, during the week leading up to January 3, 2021, the United States added over 150,000 COVID–19 cases per day; Whereas millions of Americans have been unable to say goodbye to loved ones or mourn properly as a result of COVID–19, making a collective day of mourning appropriate; Whereas the COVID–19 pandemic has disproportionately affected minorities in the United States; Whereas Black Americans are more than 2 times as likely to be diagnosed with COVID–19, more than 3 times as likely to be hospitalized with COVID–19, and more than 2 times as likely to die as a result of COVID–19, when compared to White Americans; Whereas Latino Americans are more than 3 times as likely to be diagnosed with COVID–19, more than 4 times as likely to be hospitalized with COVID–19, and more than 2 times as likely to die as a result of COVID–19, when compared to White Americans; Whereas Native Americans are more than 2 times as likely to be diagnosed with COVID–19, more than 5 times as likely to be hospitalized with COVID–19, and 1.4 times as likely to die as a result of COVID–19, when compared to White Americans; Whereas Asian Americans are 1.1 times as likely to be diagnosed with COVID–19, 2 times as likely to be hospitalized with COVID–19, and 1.8 times as likely to die as a result of COVID–19, when compared to White Americans; and Whereas a national day of mourning in recognition of the lives lost as a result of COVID–19 would be appropriate: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of a national day of mourning in recognition of the lives lost as a result of COVID–19; (2) encourages Americans to observe a moment of silence on such a day; and (3) encourages the President to order flags flown at halfstaff on such a day.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for a National Day of Mourning for the lives lost as a result of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
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 Armed Services: Mr. Jones, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, Mr. LoBiondo, Mr. Bishop of Utah, Mr. Turner, Mr. Rogers of Alabama, Mr. Franks of Arizona, Mr. Shuster, Mr. Conaway, Mr. Lamborn, Mr. Wittman, Mr. Hunter, Mr. Coffman, Mrs. Hartzler, Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia, Mr. Brooks of Alabama, Mr. Cook, Mr. Bridenstine, Mr. Wenstrup, Mr. Byrne, Mr. Graves of Missouri, Ms. Stefanik, Ms. McSally, Mr. Knight, Mr. Russell, Mr. DesJarlais, Mr. Abraham, Mr. Kelly of Mississippi, Mr. Gallagher, Mr. Gaetz, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Banks of Indiana, and Ms. Cheney. Committee on the Budget: Mr. Tom Price of Georgia, Mr. Diaz-Balart, Mr. Cole, Mr. McClintock, Mr. Rokita, Mr. Woodall, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Womack, Mr. Brat, Mr. Grothman, Mr. Palmer, Mr. Westerman, Mr. Renacci, Mr. Johnson of Ohio, Mr. Lewis of Minnesota, Mr. Bergman, Mr. Faso, Mr. Smucker, Mr. Gaetz, Mr. Arrington, and Mr. Ferguson. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) Armed Services, and (2) the Budget.
Acknowledging the history and lasting impact of the Federal Government-created problem of redlining and the responsibility of the Federal Government to address such impact.

Whereas access to opportunity plays a fundamental role in determining the prospects of an individual with respect to achieving upward mobility and the American Dream; Whereas where an individual lives plays an outsized role in determining the access of such individual to life-altering opportunities, such as finding a well-paying job and avoiding illnesses caused by environmental factors; Whereas a persistent wealth gap exists in the United States between the wealthy and the vast majority of Americans, a gap that particularly impacts communities of color; Whereas a lack of wealth increases the vulnerability of a family to socioeconomic emergencies, such as health-related emergencies that can cause financial ruin; Whereas an income gap only explains a small portion of the racial wealth gap; Whereas housing, as the most common household asset and largest source of private wealth, is the largest driver of the racial wealth gap; Whereas Federal Government redlining provided the financial foundation and legal impetus for the racially discriminatory housing practices principally responsible for a disparity in housing wealth; Whereas redlining used the authority of the Federal Government and leveraged the borrowing power of that Government to reinforce racially discriminatory incentive structures in the housing market that substantially contributed to the persistent segregation still seen today; Whereas segregation creates an additional barrier to upward mobility for minority communities by concentrating disadvantage regardless of income; Whereas neighborhoods with high concentrations of Jews and immigrants from Ireland, Italy, Poland, and other Eastern European countries were also redlined, creating a multiethnic diaspora of the intentionally marginalized; Whereas the financial crisis of 2007 and 2008 exacerbated the racial wealth gap; Whereas intentionally malicious and racially motivated lending practices by large financial institutions directly resulted in the widening of the racial wealth gap in the ruthless pursuit of profits; Whereas efforts to incentivize the private sector to lend to the victims of redlining and historically financially underserved areas have failed to generate the private lending necessary to close the wealth gap or address disparate access to credit; and Whereas the Trump administration seeks to undermine the already weak incentive structure that pushes financial institutions to lend to the victims of redlining: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives acknowledges— (1) the history and lasting impact of the Federal Government-created problem of redlining; and (2) that the Federal Government has a responsibility to take any and all necessary affirmative actions to ameliorate the direct negative impacts of redlining.

Summary: This resolution acknowledges the impact of redlining (i.e., geographic discrimination) and states that the federal government has a responsibility to ameliorate its effects.
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the sinking of USS Thresher (SSN 593).

Whereas USS Thresher was first launched at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard on July 9, 1960; Whereas USS Thresher departed Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for her final voyage on April 9, 1963, with a crew of 16 officers, 96 sailors, and 17 civilians; Whereas the mix of that crew reflects the unity of the naval submarine service, military and civilian, in the protection of the United States; Whereas, at approximately 7:47 a.m. on April 10, 1963, while in communication with the surface ship USS Skylark, and approximately 220 miles off the coast of New England, USS Thresher began her final descent; Whereas USS Thresher was declared lost with all hands on April 10, 1963; Whereas, in response to the loss of USS Thresher, the United States Navy instituted new regulations to ensure the health of the submariners and the safety of the submarines of the United States; Whereas those regulations led to the establishment of the Submarine Safety and Quality Assurance program (SUBSAFE), now one of the most comprehensive military safety programs in the world; Whereas SUBSAFE has kept the submariners of the United States safe at sea ever since as the strongest, safest submarine force in history; Whereas, since the establishment of SUBSAFE, no SUBSAFE-certified submarine has been lost at sea, which is a legacy owed to the brave individuals who perished aboard USS Thresher; Whereas, from the loss of USS Thresher, there arose in the institutions of higher education in the United States the ocean engineering curricula that enables the preeminence of the United States in submarine warfare; and Whereas the crew of USS Thresher demonstrated the last full measure of devotion That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 60th anniversary of the sinking of USS Thresher; (2) remembers with profound sorrow the loss of USS Thresher and her gallant crew of sailors and civilians on April 10, 1963; and (3) expresses its deepest gratitude to all submariners on eternal patrol

Summary: This resolution recognizes the 60th anniversary of the sinking of USS Thresher on April 10, 1963, and remembers the loss of the crew of sailors and civilians.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is unconstitutional for the President of the United States to continue to provide deferred action for childhood arrivals in enforcement of the immigration laws.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that it is unconstitutional for the President of the United States to continue to provide deferred action for childhood arrivals in enforcement of the immigration laws.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it is unconstitutional for the President to continue to provide deferred action for childhood arrivals in enforcement of the immigration laws.
Congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on their victory in Super Bowl LII.

Whereas, on Sunday, February 4, 2018, the Philadelphia Eagles won their first Super Bowl by a score of 41 to 33, defeating the New England Patriots at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota; Whereas quarterback Nick Foles was named the Most Valuable Player after an outstanding performance that included a touchdown catch, 3 touchdown passes, and 373 passing yards; Whereas with his record-breaking performance, Nick Foles became the first player in NFL history to both throw for and catch a touchdown in a Super Bowl, demonstrating an impressive receiving ability possessed by few starting quarterbacks; Whereas with just 2 minutes and 21 seconds remaining in the game, tight end Zach Ertz caught a clear-cut, decisive touchdown pass that put the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of the New England Patriots, 38 to 33; Whereas defensive end Brandon Graham forced a momentum-shifting fumble that was recovered by fellow defensive end Derek Barnett with just under two minutes left in the game, just as the stage was set for New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s sixth game-winning Super Bowl drive; Whereas the Philadelphia Eagles overcame tremendous adversity on their journey to the Super Bowl, including the loss of their starting quarterback, Carson Wentz; Whereas the unforgettable Super Bowl LII victory was the culmination of decades of hard work by the Philadelphia Eagles’ organization, exceptional leadership, and unwavering support from Eagles’ fans around the world; Whereas Super Bowl LII united more than 100 million Americans through their love for football and American culture; Whereas Head Coach Doug Pederson brilliantly stated, Not only do we have the best fans in the world, we now have the best team in the world. Whereas the Philadelphia Eagles embody the spirit of the city of Philadelphia, a city that is known for its toughness, togetherness, and boldness; and Whereas the Philadelphia Eagles did an outstanding job and exceeded all expectations, delivering the Vince Lombardi Trophy to the City of Brotherly Love That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates the Philadelphia Eagles on their extraordinary victory in Super Bowl LII; and (2) recognizes the achievements of all the players, coaches, and staff who contributed to the victory.

Summary: Congratulates the Philadelphia Eagles on their victory in Super Bowl LII.
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the founding of The Planetary Society.

Whereas, in 1980, Carl Sagan, Louis Friedman, and Bruce Murray founded The Planetary Society; Whereas The Planetary Society was created to teach the public about space exploration and advocate for increased Federal support for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); Whereas The Planetary Society continues this work today as the world’s largest nonprofit space organization; Whereas The Planetary Society is supported by more than 50,000 members in over 100 countries and by hundreds of volunteers around the world; Whereas The Planetary Society advocates for space and planetary science funding in government, inspires and educates people around the world, and develops and funds groundbreaking space science and technology; Whereas The Planetary Society introduces people to the wonders of the cosmos by bridging the gap between the scientific community and the general public to inspire and educate people from all walks of life; and Whereas The Planetary Society gives every citizen of planet Earth the opportunity to make their voices heard in support of space exploration: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes the 40th anniversary of the founding of The Planetary Society for its commitment to exploring the cosmos and understanding our place in it, searching for life elsewhere in the universe, and protecting Earth from asteroids and comets.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the 40th anniversary of the founding of The Planetary Society for its commitment to exploring the cosmos and understanding our place in it, searching for life elsewhere in the universe, and protecting Earth from asteroids and comets.
Calling on the Biden administration to immediately provide Army Tactical Missile Systems to Ukraine.

Whereas the Russian Federation’s brutal and unprovoked war of aggression continues to cause death and destruction across Ukraine, wreaking a massive human and economic cost on Ukraine; Whereas, following the full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, the Government of Ukraine has been requesting long-range missiles, including the nearly 200-mile-range Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), from its partners to be able to strike key Russian logistics nodes, command and control posts, and other high-value military targets deeper into occupied territory that are currently out of reach; Whereas the United States has yet to fulfill this request from the Government of Ukraine out of stated concerns about escalating the conflict and cutting too deeply into United States stockpiles; Whereas the United Kingdom’s provision to the Government of Ukraine of Storm Shadow Whereas the Government of France announced it will provide long-range missiles, reportedly the 155-mile range SCALP–EG cruise missile, the French variant of the Storm Shadow, to the Government of Ukraine; Whereas the United States and allied countries collectively possess thousands of ATACMS that could be transferred to Ukraine and fired from the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and Multiple Launch Rocket Systems that the Government of Ukraine already operates; Whereas the Russian Federation’s arsenal of long-range missiles largely outranges and outnumbers the weapons systems that the Government of Ukraine possesses, forcing Ukrainian forces to fight at a significant disadvantage; and Whereas, reportedly many of the Iranian-made drones that devastated Ukrainian civilian infrastructure over the winter of 2022–2023 were based in the illegally occupied Crimean Peninsula, which would be in range of ATACMS: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) calls on the United States to immediately provide Army Tactical Missile Systems to Ukraine in sufficient quantity to hasten Ukraine’s victory against Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression while still maintaining United States military readiness; (2) calls on United States allies and partners to transfer similar systems to Ukraine; (3) expresses concern that the delay in the provision of this critical weapon system could prolong the war; and (4) expresses belief that the expeditious provision of this critical weapon system will provide the Ukrainian military with a critical deep-strike capability they currently lack, disrupt Russia’s warfighting ability, and could hasten Ukraine’s victory.

Summary: This resolution calls on the United States to immediately provide Army Tactical Missile Systems to Ukraine in sufficient quantity to hasten Ukraine's victory against Russia while still maintaining U.S. military readiness. The resolution also calls on U.S. allies and partners to transfer similar systems to Ukraine.
Prohibiting Members of the House of Representatives from soliciting campaign funds on any day on which the House is in session.

1. Prohibiting Members from soliciting campaign funds when House is in session Rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, as amended by section 6 of House Resolution 724, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, is amended— (1) by redesignating clause 19 as clause 20; and (2) by inserting after clause 18 the following new clause: 19. On any day on which the House is in session (other than a day on which the House convenes solely in a pro forma session), a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner may not solicit any funds in connection with an election for Federal office or an election for State or local office. .

Summary: Amends Rule XXIII (Code of Official Conduct) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner from soliciting any funds in connection with an election for federal, state, or local office on any day that the House is in session. Excludes days on which the House convenes solely in a pro forma session.
Recognizing the roles and the contributions of America's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their role in providing quality health care for the public.

Whereas Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are essential to America’s health care system, providing high-quality, cost-effective anesthesia care for more than 150 years; Whereas CRNAs safely administer approximately 43 million anesthetics to patients each year; Whereas CRNAs are the primary providers of anesthesia care in rural America, enabling health care facilities in these medically underserved areas to offer obstetrical, surgical, trauma stabilization, and pain management services; Whereas CRNAs practice in every setting in which anesthesia is delivered, including traditional hospital surgical suites and obstetrical delivery rooms; the offices of dentists, podiatrists, ophthalmologists, and plastic surgeons; ambulatory surgical centers; and United States Military and Public Health Services and Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities; Whereas nurse anesthetists first provided anesthesia to wounded soldiers during the American Civil War and have been the main provider of anesthesia care to United States military personnel on the front lines since World War I, including all current United States military actions around the globe; and Whereas the purpose of National CRNA Week, held January 20, 2019, through January 26, 2019, is to raise public awareness of and celebrate the Nation’s 52,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and student registered nurse anesthetists: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives thanks and promotes the profession of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) by encouraging patients, hospital administrators, health care professionals, policymakers, and others to become more familiar with the CRNA credential and the exceptional advanced practice registered nurses who have earned it by participating in National CRNA Week.

Summary: This resolution thanks and promotes the profession of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and encourages patients, health care professionals, policymakers, and others to participate in National CRNA Week.