cheaptrix/billsum-US_congress_and_house huggingface dataset:
Condemning the violence and domestic terrorist attack that took place during events between August 11 and August 12, 2017, in Charlottesville, Virginia, recognizing the first responders who lost their lives while monitoring the events, offering deepest condolences to the families and friends of those individuals who were killed and deepest sympathies and support to those individuals who were injured in the attack, expressing support for the Charlottesville community, rejecting White nationalists, White supremacists, the Ku Klux Klan, neo-Nazis, and other hate groups, and urging the President and the Presidentâ€™s Cabinet to use all available resources to address the threats posed by those groups

That Congressâ€” condemns the racist violence and domestic terrorist attack that took place between August 11 and August 12, 2017, in Charlottesville, Virginia; recognizesâ€” Heather Heyer, who was killed, and 19 other individuals who were injured in the reported domestic terrorist attack; and several other individuals who were injured in separate attacks while standing up to hate and intolerance; recognizes the public service and heroism of Virginia State Police officers Lieutenant H. Jay Cullen and Trooper Pilot Berke M.M. Bates, who lost their lives while responding to the events from the air; offersâ€” condolences to the families and friends of Heather Heyer, Lieutenant H. Jay Cullen, and Trooper Pilot Berke M.M. Bates; and sympathy and support to those individuals who are recovering from injuries sustained during the attacks; expresses support for the Charlottesville community as the community heals following this demonstration of violent bigotry; rejects White nationalism, White supremacy, and neo-Nazism as hateful expressions of intolerance that are contradictory to the values that define the people of the United States; and urgesâ€” the President and his administration toâ€” speak out against hate groups that espouse racism, extremism, xenophobia, anti-Semitism, and White supremacy; and use all resources available to the President and the Presidentâ€™s Cabinet to address the growing prevalence of those hate groups in the United States; and the Attorney General to work withâ€” the Secretary of Homeland Security to investigate thoroughly all acts of violence, intimidation, and domestic terrorism by White supremacists, White nationalists, neo-Nazis, the Ku Klux Klan, and associated groups in order to determine if any criminal laws have been violated and to prevent those groups from fomenting and facilitating additional violence; and the heads of other Federal agencies to improve the reporting of hate crimes and to emphasize the importance of the collection, and the reporting to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, of hate crime data by State and local agencies.

Summary: Appoints Michael M. Lynton as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the more than 5,000 slaves and free Black persons who fought for independence in the American Revolution

That the location of a commemorative work to honor the more than 5,000 slaves and free Black persons who fought in the American Revolution, authorized by section 2860 of division B of (Public Law 112â€“239) ( (40 U.S.C. 8903) note), within Area I as described on the map entitled "Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs" , numbered 869/86501 B and dated June 24, 2003, is approved.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the President from granting a pardon or reprieve to himself or herself, to certain members of the President's family, to members of the President's administration, or to paid employees of the President's presidential campaign.
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services

That the issuance of a manufacturing license, technical assistance license, or export license with respect to any of the corresponding proposed agreements or transfers is prohibited, as described in the following license documents designated by the Department of State pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act: DDTCâ€“17â€“079. DDTCâ€“17â€“094. DDTCâ€“17â€“112. DDTCâ€“17â€“126. DDTCâ€“17â€“128. DDTCâ€“18â€“013. DDTCâ€“18â€“029. DDTCâ€“18â€“030. DDTCâ€“18â€“050. DDTCâ€“18â€“080. DDTCâ€“18â€“103. DDTCâ€“18â€“109. DDTCâ€“18â€“110. DDTCâ€“19â€“001. 17â€“0B. 17â€“BM. 17â€“CR. 17â€“CU. 18â€“AU. 18â€“BE. 19â€“AA. 19â€“AR.

Summary: This joint resolution nullifies an Occupational Safety and Health Administration emergency temporary standard for preventing the transmission of COVID-19 in employment settings. Under the standard issued on November 5, 2021, employers with 100 or more employees must require their onsite employees to either be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the garnishment of non-Federal wages to collect delinquent non-tax debts owed to the United States without first obtaining a court order

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the
			 garnishment of non-Federal wages to collect delinquent non-tax debts owed
			 to the United States without first obtaining a court order (published at
			 79 Fed. Reg. 37644 (July 2, 2014)), and such rule shall have no force or
			 effect.

Summary: Authorization for Use of Military Force Against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria This joint resolution: (1) authorizes the President, for the next five years, to use all necessary and appropriate force to prevent any future acts of international terrorism against the United States by al-Qaeda, the Taliban, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), or any person, other than a sovereign nation, that is a part of or substantially supports any such group and that has engaged in hostilities against the United States, the U.S. Armed Forces, or civilian personnel supporting the U.S. Armed Forces; and (2) is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization to introduce U.S. Armed Forces into hostilities or into situations wherein involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, within the meaning of the War Powers Resolution. The President must report to Congress every 90 days describing actions taken pursuant to such authorization. The bill repeals: (1) the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force, and (2) the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 5, 2024, through February 9, 2024, as â€œNational School Counseling Weekâ€

That Congressâ€” honors and recognizes the contributions of school counselors to the success of students in the Nationâ€™s elementary and secondary schools; and encourages the people of the United States to observe "National School Counseling Week" with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the crucial role school counselors play in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.

Summary: Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Islamist Extremism This joint resolution authorizes the President to use the Armed Forces against the Islamic State, Al-Qaeda, Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, Al Shabab, Boko Haram, Al-Nusrah Front, the Haqqani-Network, the Taliban, Houthi's, Khorasan Group, Hezbollah, and any substantial supporters, associated forces, or closely related successor entities.  The President may add an organization if: (1) the President determines that the organization supports Islamist extremism and submits to Congress the organization's name and supporting documents, and (2) Congress enacts a joint resolution providing for the use of the Armed Forces against the organization.  This joint resolution is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization pursuant to section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. Nothing in this joint resolution supersedes any requirement of the War Powers Resolution. The following provisions of law are repealed:   The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002, and The Authorization for Use of Military Force.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the use of foreign law as authority in Federal courts

That the following article is
			 proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall
			 be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified
			 by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years
			 after the date of its submission for ratification: Any legal opinion or ruling issued by any
				court in the United States, including those rulings and opinions issued by the
				Supreme Court of the United States, shall be based only on the United States
				Constitution, or on duly enacted statutes and domestic case law of the United
				States or any State and shall not be based on international laws, treaties, or
				religious laws. Any action of a court in violation of
				section 1 is null and
				void.

Summary: Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Resolution, 2021 This joint resolution provides $1 billion in supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense to assist the government of Israel with the acquisition, enhancement, maintenance, and sustainment of the Iron Dome defense system to counter short-range rocket threats. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.
Designating a â€œSlavery Remembrance Dayâ€ on August 20, to serve as a reminder of the evils of slavery

This resolution may be cited as the "Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution" . That the House of Representatives and the Senateâ€” designate a "Slavery Remembrance Day" annually to serve as a reminder of the evils of slavery; condemn slavery and its evil progenies; encourage all to acknowledge the importance of slavery remembrance; and authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such days with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Summary: This joint resolution expresses congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to civil penalty rates applicable to automobile manufacturers that violate relevant corporate average fuel economy standards.
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the Stream Protection Rule

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement of the Department of the Interior relating to the "Stream Protection Rule" (published at 81 Fed. Reg. 93066 (December 20, 2016)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment  This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress authorizes the excess by a three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber.  The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal, receipts derived from borrowing, and receipts or outlays of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds.  The amendment requires the President to annually submit to Congress a budget in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts.  The balanced budget requirement does not apply if:    a declaration of war is in effect or if the United States is engaged in military conflict which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security, or  during the fiscal year or preceding fiscal year, the U.S. economy grew by less than 0% in real gross domestic product during two or more consecutive quarters or the unemployment rate was more than 7% during two or more consecutive months.   The amendment prohibits a court from enforcing the requirements by ordering cuts to Social Security or Medicare payments unless the funds available to the trust fund for a program are not sufficient to cover the outlays that would occur during the year if the fund were fully solvent.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to â€œDefinition of Frame or Receiver and Identification of Firearmsâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to "Definition of" (published at 87 Fed. Reg. 24652 (April 26, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services." The rule published on December 2, 2016: (1) applies the customer privacy requirements of the Communications Act of 1934 to broadband Internet access service and other telecommunications services, (2) requires telecommunications carriers to inform customers about rights to opt in or opt out of the use or the sharing of their confidential information, (3) adopts data security and breach notification requirements, (4) prohibits broadband service offerings that are contingent on surrendering privacy rights, and (5) requires disclosures and affirmative consent when a broadband provider offers customers financial incentives in exchange for the provider's right to use a customer's confidential information.
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior regarding requirements for exploratory drilling on the Arctic Outer Continental Shelf

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management of the Department of the Interior relating to "Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations on the Outer Continental Shelfâ€”Requirements for Exploratory Drilling on the Arctic Outer Continental Shelf" (published at 81 Fed. Reg. 46477 (July 15, 2016)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: This joint resolution honors the contributions of school counselors to the success of students in elementary and secondary schools. The resolution encourages the observation of National School Counseling Week with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the crucial role school counselors play in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States extending the right to vote to citizens sixteen years of age or older

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: The twenty-sixth article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States is hereby repealed. The right of citizens of the United States, who are sixteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting the total period an individual may serve as a Member of Congress to 12 years. Periods of service occurring before the ratification of this article do not count towards term limits.
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: Total expenditures for a year shall not exceed the average annual revenue collected in the three prior years, adjusted in proportion to changes in population and inflation. Total expenditures shall include all expenditures of the United States except those for payment of debt, and revenue shall include all revenue of the United States except that derived from borrowing. Congress may by a roll call vote of two-thirds of each House declare an emergency and provide by law for specific expenditures in excess of the limit in section 1. The declaration shall specify reasons for the emergency designation and may authorize expenditures in excess of the limit in section 1 for up to one year. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. This article shall take effect in the first year beginning at least 90 days following ratification, except that expenditures may exceed the limit in section 1 by the following portion of the prior yearâ€™s expenditures exceeding that limit (excepting emergency expenditures provided for by section 2): nine-tenths in the first year, eight-ninths in the second, seven-eighths in the third, six-sevenths in the fourth, five-sixths in the fifth, four-fifths in the sixth, three-fourths in the seventh, two-thirds in the eighth, and one-half in the ninth.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment  This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring (1) each bill, order, resolution, or vote that must be submitted to the President to embrace no more than one subject; and (2) such subject to be clearly and descriptively expressed in the title of the bill, order, resolution, or vote.
Providing for the approval of the Congress of the proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy transmitted on May 8, 2014

That the Congress does favor the proposed agreement for cooperation transmitted to the Congress by
			 the President on May 8, 2014.

Summary: This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of Labor titled Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act and published on January 10, 2024. The final rule addresses how to determine whether a worker is properly classified as an employee or an independent contractor for purposes of requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that address issues such as minimum wage and overtime compensation. The rights and protections provided by the FLSA apply only to employees.
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to â€œEnergy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnacesâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces" (88 Fed. Reg. 87502), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: Reappoints John W. McCarter as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow Congress to limit the number of terms that Representatives and Senators may serve

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: Congress may by law limit the number of terms that Representatives and Senators may serve.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.
Directing the President to terminate the use of the United States Armed Forces with respect to the military intervention led by Saudi Arabia in the Republic of Yemen

That Congress directs the President to terminate the use of the United States Armed Forces with respect to the military intervention led by Saudi Arabia in the Republic of Yemen not later than the end of the period of 30 days beginning on the date of the enactment of this joint resolution unless and until a declaration of war or specific authorization for such use of the Armed Forces has been enacted into law.

Summary: This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of the Armed Forces in the Saudi Arabia-led military intervention in Yemen within 30 days, unless Congress enacts a declaration of war or specific authorization for such use of force.
Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes

Congress approves the
			 renewal of the import restrictions contained in section 3(a)(1) and sections 3A
			 (b)(1) and (c)(1) of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. This joint
			 resolution shall be deemed to be a "renewal resolution" for
			 purposes of section 9 of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. This joint resolution and
			 the amendments made by this joint resolution shall take effect on the date of
			 the enactment of this joint resolution or July 26, 2013, whichever occurs
			 first.

Summary: This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the National Park Service titled "General Provisions and Non-Federal Oil and Gas Rights."The rule published in the Federal Register on November 4, 2016, addresses non-federal oil and gas rights within National Park Service units outside of Alaska.
Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on May 11, 2004

That pursuant to section 202 of the National Emergencies Act ( (50 U.S.C. 1622) ), the national emergency declared by the finding of the President on May 11, 2004, in Executive Order 13338, is hereby terminated.

Summary: This joint resolution eliminates the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on sex. The amendment was proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. The amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states. This joint resolution eliminates the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on sex. The amendment was proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. The amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states. This joint resolution eliminates the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on sex. The amendment was proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. The amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the United States Government from increasing its debt except for a specific purpose by law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each House of Congress

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: The United States Government may not increase its debt except for a specific purpose by law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each House of Congress. This article shall take effect beginning ten years after its ratification.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment   Grants Congress the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.