cheaptrix/billsum-US_congress_and_house huggingface dataset:
Expressing solidarity with the Tuidang Movement whereby Chinese citizens renounce their ties to the Chinese Communist Party and its affiliates, and calling for an immediate end to the campaign to persecute Falun Gong practitioners.

Whereas the CCP has caused unnatural deaths of at least 60 million people in China; Whereas the CCP continues to violently suppress peaceful movements, including during the Tiananmen Square student democratic movement and the 19-year long, on-going persecution of Falun Gong; Whereas the CCP is responsible for organ harvesting of Falun Gong practitioners, dissidents, and minority groups; Whereas according to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom’s (USCIRF) 2017 Annual Report on China, The government continued to detain, imprison, and torture countless religious freedom advocates, human rights defenders, and religious believers, including highly persecuted Falun Gong practitioners. Whereas according to the World Organization to Investigate the Persecution on Falun Gong (WOIPFG), the genocidal mass killing of Falun Gong practitioners via live organ harvesting has been orchestrated and committed by the CCP; Whereas the 610 Office Whereas according to the United States Congressional-Executive Commission on China’s (CECC) 2017 Annual Report, Government officials continued to detain or otherwise restrict the freedom of Catholic and Christian leaders in both the underground and official church. Whereas the CCP coerced the Vatican to accept party-nominated bishops in China; Whereas the Tuidang Movement supports freedom for the Chinese people and renouncing membership in the CCP and its affiliates; and Whereas the number of people renouncing their membership in the CCP reached a total of approximately 300 million in 2018: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses solidarity with Falun Gong practitioners and their families; (2) calls upon the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to immediately cease and desist its campaign to persecute Falun Gong; and (3) expresses support for the Tuidang Movement and their pursuit of a free and democratic government in China.

Summary: Calls upon the Chinese Communist Party to cease its persecution of Falun Gong. Supports the Tuidang Movement and its pursuit of a free and democratic government in China.
Supporting a uniform adoption process for foster youth.

Whereas there are over 400,000 children in foster care in the United States and 107,000 children waiting to be adopted; Whereas the median age for foster children waiting to be adopted is 7 years old; Whereas the average length of time a child spends in foster care is approximately 2 years; Whereas domestic adoptions with public child welfare agency involvement represent approximately 40 percent of all adoptions; Whereas families seeking to adopt are expected to undergo a home study, which serves to ensure their suitability; Whereas the adoption application and content of a home study varies from State-to-State, it always involves personal interviews by an adoption case worker, an examination of their home, training related to adoption, and information on their health history and family income; Whereas while 4 in 10 people in the United States have considered adoption, but are concerned about the complexity and length of time adopting children from foster care; Whereas the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of more than 300 lawyers, legislators, judges, and academics who propose legislation to the States in areas subject to State authority, including all aspects of family law; Whereas after nearly 5 years of drafting, debate, and discussions with adoption and child welfare experts, in August 1994 the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws approved a proposed Uniform Adoption Act for submission to State legislatures; Whereas in 2005, the Uniform Laws Commission designated the Adoption Act from 1994 as a model Whereas the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children has only been enacted by 9 States and cannot be considered nationally in effect until passed by 35 States; Whereas there is a need for coordination between the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children, the Interstate Compact for Juveniles, the Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance and other compacts affecting the placement of and which provide services to children; Whereas the Federal Government should provide for a State’s continuing legal jurisdiction and responsibility for placement and care of a child that it would have had if the placement were intrastate; and Whereas Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives have sought to remove barriers to intrastate and interstate adoptions and encourage a national standard for the adoption process and it has not been acted on legislatively: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports a uniform adoption process of children from foster care; and (2) promotes the enactment by all States of the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children to ensure more children in the United States are placed in safe, loving, and permanent homes.

Summary: Supports a uniform adoption process of children from foster care. Promotes the enactment by all states of the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children to ensure more children in the United States are placed in safe, loving, and permanent homes.
Recognizing the contributions of senior volunteers.

Whereas senior volunteers provide much needed services to their communities, neighbors, and friends; Whereas Senior Corps, through the RSVP, Foster Grandparent, and Senior Companions programs administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service, provides meaningful volunteer opportunities to 220,000 Americans aged 55 and above and recruits thousands of additional community volunteers; Whereas for more than five decades, RSVP volunteers, Foster Grandparents, and Senior Companions have played an important role in strengthening communities by contributing their experience, knowledge, and accomplishments to: help their neighbors recover from natural and man-made disasters, provide nutrition services, mentor and tutor schoolchildren, support veterans and military families, and provide respite care to caregivers; Whereas last year, Senior Corps volunteers provided 54,000,000 hours of direct service through more than 25,000 nonprofit, educational, and faith-based community groups nationwide; Whereas structured volunteering by older Americans keeps them active, healthy, and engaged; helps our communities by solving local problems; helps our Nation by saving taxpayer dollars, reducing health care costs, and strengthening our democracy; and helps seniors to live independent and productive lives; Whereas the RSVP, Foster Grandparent, and Senior Companion programs have proven to be cost-effective ways to engage Americans age 55 and over in volunteer service that meets pressing community needs; Whereas the United States should expand senior volunteer service opportunities to take advantage of the talents and experiences of the 10,000 baby boomers who are retiring today and will do so every day for the next 20 years; Whereas at a time of mounting social need and growing interest in service by older Americans, the United States has an unprecedented opportunity to harness the talents of 55-plus volunteers to address community challenges; and Whereas the week of April 29 through May 5, 2018, should be designated as National Senior Corps Week That the House of Representatives— (1) encourages the people of the United States to recognize the contributions of senior volunteers and join in the celebration of National Senior Corps Week; and (2) supports adequately funding the proven programs of the Senior Corps programs and growing them, if possible.

Summary: Encourages the people of the United States to recognize the contributions of senior volunteers and join in the celebration of National Senior Corps Week. Supports adequately funding and growing the proven Senior Corps programs.
Expressing the position of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15-674.

That— (1) the House of Representatives in the Supreme Court in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15–674, supports the position of the petitioners; and (2) the House of Representatives supports the position stated in the amicus brief filed before the U.S. Supreme Court on March 8, 2016, on behalf of 186 Democratic House Members and 39 Democratic Senators in support of the Obama Administration’s position in United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15–674, namely, that the Administration’s immigration executive actions are authorized by existing laws enacted by Congress and are consistent with actions taken by both Democratic and Republican presidents since the Eisenhower Administration.

Summary: States that the House of Representatives: in the Supreme Court in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15-674, supports the position of the petitioners; and supports the position stated in a specified amicus brief filed on March 8, 2016, on behalf of 186 Democratic House Members and 39 Democratic Senators in support of the Obama Administration's position in United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., namely, that the Administration's immigration executive actions are authorized by existing laws enacted by Congress and are consistent with actions taken by both Democratic and Republican presidents since the Eisenhower Administration.
Recognizing June 19, 2022, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Whereas news of the end of slavery did not reach frontier areas of the United States, and in particular the Southwestern States, for more than 2 1⁄2 Whereas, on June 19, 1865, Union soldiers led by Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved were free; Whereas African-Americans who had been slaves in the Southwest celebrated June 19th, commonly known as Juneteenth Independence Day Whereas African-Americans from the Southwest continue the tradition of celebrating Juneteenth Independence Day as inspiration and encouragement for future generations; Whereas for more than 150 years, Juneteenth Independence Day celebrations have been held to honor African-American freedom while encouraging self-development and respect for all cultures; Whereas, on June 18, 2020, H.R. 7232, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act was introduced and reintroduced as H.R. 1320, on February 25, 2021, in the House of Representatives, marking the first time in Congress a bill had been introduced to declare Juneteenth a Federal holiday; Whereas, on June 17, 2022, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., signed into law the bill that established Juneteenth as a Federal holiday, one day before the first anniversary of the introduction of H.R. 7232, making it the most recent addition to the list of Federal holidays; and Whereas the faith and strength of character demonstrated by former slaves remains an example for all people of the United States, regardless of background, religion, or race: Now, therefore, be it That — (1) the House of Representatives— (A) recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day to the Nation; (B) supports the continued celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day to provide an opportunity for the people of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the Nation; and (C) encourages the people of the United States to observe Juneteenth Independence Day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs; and (2) it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (A) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States; and (B) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the historical significance to the nation of Juneteenth Independence Day (commemorating the end of slavery in the United States).
48-Hour Bill Review Resolution

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the 48-Hour Bill Review Resolution 2. Prohibiting consideration of text of legislation until completion of mandatory minimum review period Rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 13. (a) It shall not be in order to consider a bill, joint resolution, resolution, or conference report unless the text to be considered of the bill, joint resolution, resolution, or conference report has been publicly available in electronic form for the mandatory minimum review period. (b) The application of paragraph (a) to a bill, joint resolution, resolution, or conference report may not be waived other than by a resolution approved by the House which consists solely of the following text: That clause 13(a) of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives shall not apply to _____ (c) In this clause, the mandatory minimum review period .

Summary: 48-Hour Bill Review Resolution This resolution prohibits consideration of a bill, joint resolution, resolution, or conference report in the House of Representatives unless its text has been publicly available in electronic form for 48 hours.
Congratulating the American College of Emergency Physicians on its 50th anniversary.

Whereas the American College of Emergency Physicians is the oldest and largest national medical specialty organization representing physicians who practice emergency medicine; Whereas the American College of Emergency Physicians was founded in 1968 in Lansing, Michigan, by eight physicians and has grown to represent more than 37,000 members with 53 chapters—one in each State, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, and a Government Services Chapter representing emergency physicians employed by military branches and other government agencies; Whereas emergency physicians treat and comfort more than 141 million patients each year during some of their most frightening moments; Whereas Anyone, Anything, Anytime Whereas emergency physicians are critical to America’s ability to respond to disasters and mass casualty events; Whereas quick thinking and smart decisions in the emergency department save millions of lives every year; Whereas an estimated 4.5 billion Americans have received emergency care in United States emergency departments since the American College of Emergency Physicians was founded; Whereas every community needs a fully staffed emergency department, ready to treat patients around the clock for any emergency; Whereas emergency physicians are leaders in defining, evaluating, and improving quality emergency care, focusing on individual patients while advocating for the wellness of society as a whole; Whereas the best, brightest, and most diverse young physicians who graduate from the Nation’s finest medical schools are becoming emergency medicine specialists; Whereas emergency medicine was recognized in 1979 by the American Board of Medical Specialties as the Nation’s 23rd medical specialty; Whereas the American College of Emergency Physicians is the leading continuing education source for emergency physicians and the primary information resource on developments in the specialty; and Whereas the development of physicians specializing in emergency care has contributed greatly to the health and well-being of all the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates the American College of Emergency Physicians on its 50th anniversary; (2) recognizes the accomplishments and contributions emergency physicians have made to advance the Nation’s health care system; and (3) reaffirms the value of emergency medicine and the vital role that emergency physicians serve in ensuring the health and well-being of their patients.

Summary: Congratulates the American College of Emergency Physicians on its 50th Anniversary. Recognizes the accomplishments and contributions emergency physicians have made to advance the nation's health care system.
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 195) to amend title 44, United States Code, to restrict the distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the United States, and for other purposes; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 195) to amend title 44, United States Code, to restrict the distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the United States, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115–55. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion. 2. The requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of January 20, 2018. 3. It shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of January 20, 2018, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 195) to amend title 44, United States Code, to restrict the distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the United States, and for other purposes; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Government of Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin.

Whereas the water resources of the Great Lakes Basin are precious public natural resources shared by the Great Lakes States and the Provinces of Canada; Whereas, since 1909, the United States and Canada have worked to maintain and improve the water quality of the Great Lakes through water quality agreements; Whereas more than 40,000,000 individuals in both Canada and the United States depend on the fresh water from the Great Lakes for drinking water; Whereas Ontario Power Generation is proposing to build a permanent deep geological repository for nuclear waste less than 1 mile from Lake Huron in Kincardine, Ontario, Canada; Whereas the Government of Canada is proposing to build a permanent deep geological repository for high-level nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin; Whereas nuclear waste is highly toxic and can take tens of thousands of years to decompose to safe levels; Whereas a spill of nuclear waste into the Great Lakes, including during transit to a permanent deep geological repository for nuclear waste, could have lasting and severely adverse environmental, health, and economic impacts on the Great Lakes and the individuals who depend on the Great Lakes for their livelihoods; Whereas more than 187 local, county, State, and Tribal governments have passed resolutions in opposition to the proposed nuclear waste repository of Ontario Power Generation; Whereas Tribes and First Nations' citizens have a strong spiritual and cultural connection to the Great Lakes; Whereas the protection of the Great Lakes is fundamental to treaty rights; and Whereas, during the 1980s, when the Department of Energy was studying potential sites for a permanent nuclear waste repository in the United States in accordance with the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 ( 42 U.S.C. 10101 That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the Government of Canada should not allow a permanent nuclear waste repository to be built within the Great Lakes Basin; (2) the President and the Secretary of State should take appropriate action to work with the Government of Canada to prevent a permanent nuclear waste repository from being built within the Great Lakes Basin; and (3) the President and the Secretary of State should work together with their counterparts in the Government of Canada on a solution for the long-term storage of nuclear waste that— (A) is safe and responsible; and (B) does not pose a threat to the Great Lakes.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Canada should not allow a permanent nuclear waste repository to be built within the Great Lakes Basin and that the President and the Department of State should work with Canada to (1) prevent the construction of such a repository, and (2) craft a solution for the long-term storage of nuclear waste that is safe, responsible, and does not threaten the Great Lakes.
Recognizing the 67th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day".

Human Rights Day Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations 67 years ago on December 10, 1948, represents the first comprehensive agreement among nations as to the specific rights and freedoms of all human beings; Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights upholds the basic principles of liberty and freedom enshrined within the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights; Whereas human rights awareness is essential to the realization of fundamental freedoms and contributes to promoting equality, preventing conflict and human rights violations, and enhancing participation in democratic processes; Whereas the Department of State has declared that a central goal of United States foreign policy is the promotion of respect for human rights, as embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and Whereas December 10 of each year is celebrated around the world as Human Rights Day That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 67th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of Human Rights Day (2) supports the ideals of human rights and reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (3) encourages all nations to continue working towards freedom, peace, and security, which can be achieved only through democracy, respect for human rights, and the rule of law; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe Human Rights Day

Summary: Recognizes the 67th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of Human Rights Day. Supports the ideals of human rights and reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Encourages all nations to continue working towards freedom, peace, and security which can be achieved only through democracy, respect for human rights, and the rule of law.