cheaptrix/billsum-US_congress_and_house huggingface dataset:
Honoring the memories and heroic actions of those killed, injured, and affected by the fatal bus crash in Laplace, Louisiana, on August 28, 2016.

Honoring the memories and heroic actions of those killed, injured, and affected by the fatal bus crash in Laplace, Louisiana, on August 28, 2016. Whereas, on August 28, 2016, St. John the Baptist Parish firefighters and Louisiana State troopers were responding to the scene of an accident along I10 Westbound in Laplace, Louisiana, when an undocumented immigrant driving a passenger bus lost control of the bus and crashed into a nearby vehicle; Whereas 3 firefighters were thrown over the highway guardrail from the impact of the vehicle, falling more than 30 feet into alligator-infested water; Whereas fellow firefighters, State troopers, and at least 1 civilian quickly responded to rescue the 3 overthrown firefighters; Whereas Chief Spencer Chauvin, a 36-year-old who served the St. John the Baptist Parish Fire Department for 12 years and was a beloved husband and father of 2, died in the crash; Whereas 21-year-old Jermaine Starr and 33-year-old Vontarous Kelly, both of Moss Point, Mississippi, and who were passengers in the vehicle impacted by the bus, were also killed in the crash; Whereas 2 other firefighters sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital; and Whereas more than 30 additional individuals were injured: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) mourns the tragic loss of Chief Spencer Chauvin, Jermaine Starr, and Vontarous Kelly; (2) recognizes the bravery, heroism, and dedication of the firefighters, State troopers, and civilians who quickly responded to attempt to save the lives of the injured; (3) offers sincere condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of Chief Spencer Chauvin, Jermaine Starr, and Vontarous Kelly; and (4) expresses hope that each individual who was injured in the accident makes a full and quick recovery.

Summary: Mourns the tragic loss of firefighter Chief Spencer Chauvin, and of civilians Jermaine Starr and Vontarous Kelly as a result of a fatal bus crash that occurred at the scene of an accident along I-10 Westbound in Laplace, Louisiana, on August 28, 2016. Recognizes the bravery, heroism, and dedication of the firefighters, state troopers, and civilians who quickly responded to attempt to save the lives of the injured.
Congratulating the 2016 national champion Augustana Vikings for their win in the 2016 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Mens Basketball Tournament.

Congratulating the 2016 national champion Augustana Vikings for their win in the 2016 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Mens Basketball Tournament. Whereas, on March 26, 2016, the Augustana University Vikings defeated the Lincoln Memorial University Railsplitters 90 to 81 in the championship game of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Mens Basketball Tournament in Frisco, Texas; Whereas this is the first national title for the Augustana Vikings basketball program and the third national title overall for the school; Whereas Augustana senior student athletes Daniel Jansen and Casey Schilling have been named 2 of 13 finalists for the Bevo Francis Award, which honors the player who had the best overall season within Small College Basketball; Whereas the Augustana coach, Tom Billeter, was named Coach of the Year by the National Association of Basketball Coaches; Whereas, during the 20152016 season, the Augustana Vikings finished with a record of 342; and Whereas the presence of 3 seniors and 4 juniors on the roster of the Augustana Vikings represents the commitment of those students to the university and the work of Augustana University to enshrine the ideal of the student athlete into the ethos of the university: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) congratulates and honors the Augustana University mens basketball team and its loyal fans on the performance of the team in the 2016 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Mens Basketball Tournament; and (2) recognizes and commends the hard work, dedication, determination, and commitment to excellence of the players, parents, families, coaches, and managers of the team.

Summary: Congratulates the national champion Augustana University men's basketball team on winning the 2016 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men's Basketball Tournament.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States.

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States. Whereas National Travel and Tourism Week was established in 1983 through the enactment of the Joint Resolution entitled Joint Resolution to designate the week beginning May 27, 1984, as National Tourism Week Public Law 98178 Whereas National Travel and Tourism Week is celebrated across the United States from May 1 through May 7, 2016; Whereas more than 400 travel destinations throughout the United States are holding events in honor of National Travel and Tourism Week; Whereas 1 out of every 9 jobs in the United States depends on travel and tourism and the travel and tourism industry supports 15,100,000 jobs in the United States; Whereas the travel and tourism industry employs individuals in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and all the territories of the United States; Whereas international travel to the United States (1) is the single largest export industry in the United States; and (2) generates a trade surplus balance of approximately $61,000,000,000; Whereas the travel and tourism industry, Congress, and the President have worked to streamline the visa process and make the United States welcoming to visitors from other countries; Whereas travel and tourism provide significant economic benefits to the United States by generating nearly $2,100,000,000,000 in annual economic output; Whereas leisure travel allows individuals to experience the rich cultural heritage and educational opportunities of the United States and its communities; and Whereas the immense value of travel and tourism cannot be overstated: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Travel and Tourism Week; (2) commends the travel and tourism industry for its important contributions to the United States; and (3) commends the employees of the travel and tourism industry for their important contributions to the United States.

Summary: Supports the goals and ideals of National Travel and Tourism Week. Commends the travel and tourism industry for its important contributions to the United States.
Designating September 2016 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. 

Designating September 2016 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. Whereas approximately 282,000 individuals in the United States live with a spinal cord injury; Whereas spinal cord injuries account for billions of dollars in health care costs and lost wages in the United States; Whereas approximately 40,000 spinal cord injury victims are veterans who suffered a spinal cord injury while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries and the third leading cause of traumatic brain injuries; Whereas motor vehicle accidents account for approximately 50 percent of all spinal cord injuries to children under the age of 18; Whereas there is an urgent need to develop new neuroprotection, pharmacological, and regeneration treatments to reduce and prevent future incidences of paralysis and reverse current incidences of paralysis; and Whereas increased education and investment in research are key factors in improving outcomes for victims of spinal cord injuries, improving the quality of life of victims of spinal cord injuries, and ultimately curing paralysis: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates September 2016 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month; (3) continues to support research to find better treatments, therapies, and a cure for spinal cord injuries; (4) supports clinical trials for promising new therapies that offer hope to individuals living with paralysis; and (5) commends the dedication of national, regional, and local organizations, researchers, doctors, volunteers, and people of the United States that are working to improve the quality of life of individuals living with a spinal cord injury and the families of individuals living with a spinal cord injury.

Summary: Designates September 2016 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. Expresses support for: (1) research to find better treatments and therapies and a cure for spinal cord injuries, and (2) clinical trials for new therapies for individuals living with paralysis. Commends the dedication of organizations, researchers, doctors, and people across the United States that are working to improve the quality of life of individuals living with spinal cord injuries and their families.
Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program.

Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program. Whereas August 1, 2016, marks the 70th anniversary of President Harry S. Truman signing into law the Act of August 1, 1946 (60 Stat. 754, chapter 723) (commonly known as the Fulbright Act of 1946 Whereas the Fulbright Program was established by Senator James William Fulbright of Arkansas for the promotion of international good will through the exchange of students in the fields of education, culture, and science Whereas the Fulbright Program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State; Whereas the Fulbright Program provides approximately 8,000 grants annually and, as of 2016, operates in more than 160 countries, including 50 that have established cost-sharing binational commissions; Whereas approximately 1,300 institutions of higher education in the United States, both public and private, host students at home and send scholars abroad; Whereas current Fulbright students and scholars hail from all 50 States and 2 United States territories, and approximately a quarter are from minority or underrepresented populations; Whereas more than 370,000 individuals from across the globe have benefitted from this unique opportunity; Whereas alumni of the Fulbright Program include 54 Nobel Prize laureates, 82 recipients of the Pulitzer Prize, 33 heads of state, 16 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients, 8 members of the United States Congress, and a former Secretary-General of the United Nations; Whereas, on April 21, 2016, an American Elm was planted on the grounds of the United States Capitol in recognition of the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program; and Whereas the Fulbright Program promotes United States higher education abroad and remains a valuable diplomatic tool: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program; (2) encourages the President and the Secretary of State to work with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State to support the work of the Fulbright Program; (3) congratulates all past and present recipients of Fulbright awards; and (4) calls on students, scholars, and professionals around the world to seek out opportunities to engage with each other and promote international good will.

Summary: Recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright program. Encourages the President and the Department of State to work with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to support the Fulbright program. Congratulates all Fulbright award recipients. Calls on students, scholars, and professionals around the world to seek out opportunities to engage with each other and promote international good will.
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising, a seminal moment in the journey of Ireland to independence.

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising, a seminal moment in the journey of Ireland to independence. Whereas the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising has a particular resonance in the United States; Whereas since the founding of the United States, Irish people and the millions of United States citizens of Irish descent have helped to shape the history of the United States; Whereas, in the words of President John F. Kennedy, No people ever believed more deeply in the cause of Irish freedom than the people of the United States. Whereas 5 of the 7 signatories of the 1916 Proclamation of Independence spent periods of time in the United States that significantly influenced the thinking and actions of those signatories; Whereas the United States is the only foreign country specifically mentioned in the 1916 Proclamation of Independence; Whereas the contemporary ties between the United States and Ireland are of extraordinary depth and breadth; Whereas continued United States engagement in the Northern Ireland peace process is vital to safeguarding the gains made since the Good Friday Agreement; Whereas the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising offers an opportunity for remembrance, reconciliation, and reimagining of the future; Whereas, on May 17 and 18, 2016, the Taoiseach, the Prime Minister of Ireland, will visit Washington, DC, for events commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising; and Whereas more than 200 other commemorative events will take place across the United States to mark the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recalls the special ties between Ireland and the United States, continually sustained and strengthened throughout the intertwined history of both countries; (2) welcomes the program of commemorations in the United States marking the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising of Ireland, including the events taking place in Washington, DC; and (3) recognizes the importance of nurturing and renewing the unique relationship between the United States and Ireland, and the people of the United States and Ireland, into the future. May 19, 2016 Reported without amendment

Summary: Recognizes the special ties between Ireland and the United States and importance of nurturing and renewing the unique relationship between the two countries. Welcomes the program of commemorations in the United States marking the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising of Ireland, including the events taking place in Washington, DC.
Supporting the establishment of a President's Youth Council.

Supporting the establishment of a President's Youth Council. Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) supports the creation of a Federal youth advisory council, to be known as the Presidential Youth Council (referred to in this Act as the Council (A) advise the President on the creation and implementation of new Federal policies and programs that pertain to and affect American youth; (B) provide recommendations on ways to make existing policies and programs that pertain to and affect American youth more efficient and effective, through investment from relevant bodies, for delivery of youth services nationwide; and (C) carry out activities to solicit the unique views and perspectives of young people and bring those views and perspectives to the attention of the head of each department or agency of the Federal Government and Congress, as needed, or on a case-by-case basis; and (2) recommends that the members of the President's Youth Council be composed of 24 young Americans (A) of which (i) 4 members shall be appointed by the President; (ii) the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint (I) if the Speaker belongs to the same political party as the President, 4 members; or (II) if the Speaker does not belong to the same political party as the President, 6 members; (iii) the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives shall appoint (I) if the Minority Leader belongs to the same political party as the President, 4 members; or (II) if the Minority Leader does not belong to the same political party as the President, 6 members; (iv) the Majority Leader of the Senate shall appoint (I) if the Majority Leader belongs to the same political party as the President, 4 members; or (II) if the Majority Leader does not belong to the same political party as the President, 6 members; and (v) the Minority Leader of the Senate shall appoint (I) if the Minority Leader belongs to the same political party as the President, 4 members; or (II) if the Minority Leader does not belong to the same political party as the President, 6 members; (B) who are between 16 and 24 years of age; (C) who have participated in a public policy-related program, outreach initiative, internship, fellowship, or Congressional, State, or local government-sponsored youth advisory council; (D) who can constructively contribute to policy deliberations; (E) who can conduct outreach to solicit the views and perspectives of peers; and (F) who have backgrounds that reflect the racial, socioeconomic, and geographic diversity of the United States.

Summary: Supports the creation of the Presidential Youth Council to advise the President on the creation and implementation of new federal policies and programs that pertain to and affect American youth.
Congratulating the University of Minnesota Womens Ice Hockey Team on winning the 2016 National Collegiate Athletic Association Womens Ice Hockey Championship. 

Congratulating the University of Minnesota Womens Ice Hockey Team on winning the 2016 National Collegiate Athletic Association Womens Ice Hockey Championship. Whereas, on Sunday, March 20, 2016, the University of Minnesota Gophers won the 2016 National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as the NCAA Whereas, on Friday, March 18, 2016, Sarah Potomak scored the game-winning goal in overtime to give the University of Minnesota a 3-2 win over rival University of Wisconsin in a Frozen Four semifinal game and advance to the national championship game for the fifth consecutive year; Whereas the University of Minnesota Womens Ice Hockey Team won an impressive 35 games during the 2015-2016 season; Whereas the University of Minnesota Womens Ice Hockey Team has won 4 of the last 5 national championships; Whereas the University of Minnesota Womens Ice Hockey Team has won 7 national championships overall, including back-to-back championships in 2004 and 2005, 2012 and 2013, and 2015 and 2016; Whereas the University of Minnesota Womens Ice Hockey Team has the most NCAA Womens Ice Hockey Championships and NCAA Womens Ice Hockey Tournament wins; and Whereas the University of Minnesota Womens Ice Hockey program (1) benefits from 7 years of steady leadership from Head Coach Brad Frost; (2) features 3 All-Americans, as named by the American Hockey Coaches Association, on the 2015-2016 team; (3) has a remarkable roster of players, including Amanda Kessel, Sarah Potomak, Amanda Leveille, and Lee Stecklein, all of whom were named to the 2016 Frozen Four All-Tournament Team; and (4) has a multitude of players, past and present, who have represented the United States in Olympic competition: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate recognizes (1) the University of Minnesota Womens Ice Hockey Team on winning the 2016 National Collegiate Athletic Association Womens Ice Hockey Championship; and (2) the achievements of the players, coaches, staff, and fans who contributed to the championship season.

Summary: Recognizes the University of Minnesota Women's Ice Hockey Team on winning the 2016 National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's Ice Hockey Championship.
Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the first class of women admitted to the Coast Guard Academy.

Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the first class of women admitted to the Coast Guard Academy. Whereas, on August 11, 1975, the Department of Transportation announced Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Silers decision to admit women to the Coast Guard Academy, making it the first military service academy open to women; Whereas, on October 7, 1975, President Ford signed the Department of Defense Appropriation Authorization Act, 1976 ( Public Law 94106 Whereas, on February 3, 1976, the Coast Guard Academy was the first military service academy to issue appointments to women; Whereas, on June 28, 1976, 38 women joined the Class of 1980 as freshmen and reported to the Coast Guard Academy for Swab Summer training; Whereas, in 1980, the first fourteen women were honored at the Coast Guard Academys 99th graduation; Whereas, since the Coast Guard Academy's Class of 1980, more than 1,500 women have graduated from the Coast Guard Academy; Whereas, in June 2016, the Coast Guard Academy's Class of 2020 hit a record of 38 percent female enrollment, an enrollment rate higher than any other military service academy; Whereas the Coast Guard has been at the forefront of expanding opportunities for women and setting a precedent for the advancement of women in the Armed Forces; and Whereas women serving in the Coast Guard have played vital roles in maritime law enforcement, search and rescue missions, and environmental protection initiatives and women continue to carry out an array of civil and military responsibilities that ensure the maritime security of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) honors the Coast Guard Academy on the 40th Anniversary of the Academy enrolling female cadets and recognizes the Coast Guard Academy as the first military service academy to admit female cadets; (2) recognizes the contribution women have made through their leadership, honor, and devotion to duty as members of the Coast Guard; and (3) commends the Coast Guard Academy for breaking barriers and creating equal opportunities for women in the Armed Forces.

Summary: Recognizes 40 years since the U.S. Coast Guard Academy became the first military academy to enroll female cadets. Recognizesthe contribution women have made as members of the Coast Guard. Commendsthe Coast Guard for breaking barriers and creating equal opportunities for women in the Armed Forces.