cheaptrix/billsum-US_congress_and_house huggingface dataset:
Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.

Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day. Whereas the primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic needs of all people, especially the most vulnerable in society; Whereas social work pioneers have helped lead the struggle for social justice in the United States and have helped pave the way for positive social change; Whereas social workers are key employees at the Federal, State, and local levels of government and work to expand policies and practices that promote equity and social justice for all people; Whereas social workers stand up for individuals and support diverse families in every community; Whereas social workers continue to work to improve the rights of women, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender ( LGBT Whereas social workers know from experience that discrimination of any kind limits human potential and must be eliminated; Whereas social workers know from experience that poverty and trauma can create lifelong social and economic disadvantages; Whereas social workers help people in every stage of life function better in their environments, improve relationships with others, and solve personal and family problems; Whereas all children have the right to safe environments and quality education; Whereas dignity and caregiving for older adults help define the character of a Nation; Whereas veterans and the families of veterans need community support to ensure successful transitions after service; Whereas access to mental health treatment and health care services saves millions of lives; Whereas research has shown that all people, no matter the circumstance, may at some point in their lives need the expertise of a skilled social worker; Whereas social workers celebrate the courage, hope, and strength of the human spirit throughout their careers; Whereas March is recognized as Social Work Month; and Whereas World Social Work Day is recognized on March 18, 2015: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) supports the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day; (2) acknowledges the diligent efforts of individuals and groups who promote the importance of social work and observe Social Work Month and World Social Work Day; (3) encourages individuals to engage in appropriate ceremonies and activities to promote further awareness of the life-changing role that social workers play; and (4) recognizes with gratitude the contributions of the millions of caring individuals who have chosen to serve their communities through social work.

Summary: Supports the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.
Congratulating the United States Womens National Team for winning the 2015 FIFA World Cup.

Congratulating the United States Womens National Team for winning the 2015 FIFA World Cup. Whereas on July 5, 2015, in Vancouver, Canada, the United States Womens National Team won the FIFA Womens World Cup; Whereas during the FIFA World Cup the United States Womens National Team finished first in its group before eliminating teams representing the Republic of Colombia, the People's Republic of China, and the Federal Republic of Germany in the knockout stages to reach the final; Whereas the United States secured a resounding 5 to 2 victory over Japan in the highest scoring Womens World Cup Final in history, which included the fastest hat trick in World Cup history by Carli Lloyd by the 16th minute of the game; Whereas the run of the United States Womens National Team in the 2015 World Cup included a record-tying 540 consecutive minutes without conceding a goal; Whereas the United States Womens National Team became the first team to win the FIFA Womens World Cup 3 times; Whereas all 23 players on the roster should be congratulated, including captains Christie Rampone and Abby Wambach, Golden Ball winner Carli Lloyd, Golden Glove winner Hope Solo, as well as Shannon Boxx, Morgan Brian, Lori Chalupny, Whitney Engen, Ashlyn Harris, Tobin Heath, Lauren Holiday, Julie Johnston, Meghan Klingenberg, Ali Krieger, Sydney Leroux, Alex Morgan, Alyssa Naeher, Kelley OHara, Heather OReilly, Christen Press, Megan Rapinoe, Amy Rodriguez, and Becky Sauerbrunn; Whereas head coach Jill Ellis displayed extraordinary leadership, adjusting the teams starting lineup as the FIFA Womens World Cup progressed in order to promote teamwork and capitalize on the talents of each player; and Whereas dedicated fans, including a group of supporters known as the American Outlaws, and citizens across the United States showed their unmitigated support for the United States Womens National Team as the team competed in Canada, and can now celebrate because the United States women are world champions again: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) congratulates the United States Womens National Team for winning the 2015 FIFA Womens World Cup through teamwork and determination; (2) recognizes the achievements of all of the players, coaches, and staff who contributed to the FIFA World Cup winning team; and (3) celebrates the contributions of the millions of fans across the Nation who cheered the United States Womens National Team to victory, and made the players the best supported team in the world.

Summary: Congratulates the United States Women's National Team for winning the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Congratulating Captain Kristen Griest and First Lieutenant Shaye Haver on their graduation from Ranger School.

Congratulating Captain Kristen Griest and First Lieutenant Shaye Haver on their graduation from Ranger School. Whereas United States Army Rangers Lead the Way! Whereas Ranger School prepares members of the Armed Forces to serve as leaders and members of elite combat forces tasked with dismounted infantry, airborne, airmobile, amphibious, and independent squad and platoon-size operations; Whereas Ranger School is one of the toughest training courses for which a member can volunteer, with three phases testing a members ability to patrol, navigate, mountaineer, and execute combat arms functional skills; Whereas students in Ranger School train to exhaustion, pushing the limits of their minds and bodies; Whereas although many members apply to Ranger School, fewer than 45 percent, on average, possess the mental and physical toughness required to earn the highly coveted Ranger tab signifying graduation from the School; Whereas Captain Kristen Griest and First Lieutenant Shaye Haver braved the rigors of Ranger School, becoming the first women to successfully earn the Ranger tab; Whereas they stood shoulder-to-shoulder with their fellow members, carrying their own weight and, at times, the weight of others; Whereas their personal courage, sacrifices, and extraordinary leadership skills establish them as role models for women and men alike, proving that skill, not gender, determines military aptitude and success; and Whereas, as graduates of the United States Military Academy, they exemplify the time-honored creed of Duty, Honor, Country That the Senate (1) honors and recognizes the patriotism and historic contributions to the United States by Captain Kristen Griest and First Lieutenant Shaye Haver; (2) commends their character, courage, and tenacity as the first women to earn the Ranger tab signifying graduation from Ranger School; (3) recognizes that our military and our country are more battle ready as a result of their accomplishments; (4) celebrates their service as they continue to Lead the Way! (5) congratulates them for their inspiring and groundbreaking accomplishments.

Summary: Recognizes the patriotism and historic contributions to the United States by Captain Kristen Griest and First Lieutenant Shaye Haver. Commends their character, courage, and tenacity as the first women to earn the Ranger tab signifying graduation from Ranger School. Congratulates them for their inspiring and ground breaking accomplishments.
Making minority party appointments for the 114th Congress.

Making minority party appointments for the 114th Congress. That the following be the minority membership on the following committee for the remainder of the 114th Congress, or until their successors are appointed: Committee on Foreign Relations: Mr. Cardin, Mrs. Boxer, Mr. Menendez, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Coons, Mr. Udall, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Kaine, and Mr. Markey. Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: Mrs. Shaheen, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Cardin, Ms. Heitkamp, Mr. Markey, Mr. Booker, Mr. Coons, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Peters.

Summary: Designates the minority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 114th Congress.
Recognizing the month of October 2015 as National Womens Small Business Month. 

Recognizing the month of October 2015 as National Womens Small Business Month. Whereas the Small Business Administration has declared the month of October 2015 to be National Womens Small Business Month Public Law 100533 Whereas there are over 9,900,000 women-owned small businesses in the United States; Whereas women-owned small businesses collected $1,600,000,000,000 in total receipts in 2012, which is an increase of 35 percent since 2007; Whereas the rate of growth for women-owned employer firms is 3 times that of men-owned employer firms; Whereas, since 2007, the number of women-owned small businesses in the United States has increased by 2,100,000 and women-owned small businesses have added nearly 1,500,000 more jobs; Whereas Congress continues to support the National Womens Business Council and the focus of the National Womens Business Council on alleviating obstacles faced by women small business owners and women entrepreneurs; and Whereas the celebration of National Womens Small Business Month would honor women small business owners and women entrepreneurs and recognize the significance of their contributions to the small business community: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes the month of October 2015 as National Womens Small Business Month (2) honors the vital role of women small business owners and women entrepreneurs in the United States during National Womens Small Business Month (3) recognizes the significant contributions of women small business owners and women entrepreneurs to the small business community; (4) supports and encourages young women entrepreneurs to pursue their passions and create more start-up businesses; (5) recognizes the importance of creating policies that promote a business-friendly environment for small business owners that is free of unnecessary regulations and red tape; and (6) supports efforts to increase awareness of the value of women-owned small businesses on the economy of the United States.

Summary: Recognizes: (1) October 2015 as National Women's Small Business Month; (2) the significant contributions of women small business owners and women entrepreneurs to the small business community; and (3) the importance of creating policies that promote a business-friendly environment for small business owners free of unnecessary regulations and red tape. Honors the vital role of U.S. women small business owners and entrepreneurs during such Month. Supports and encourages young women entrepreneurs to pursue their passions and create more start-up businesses. Supports efforts to increase awareness of the value of women-owned small businesses on the U.S. economy.
Expressing the sense of the Senate that any protocol to, or other agreement regarding, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change of 1992, negotiated at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris will be considered a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate.

Expressing the sense of the Senate that any protocol to, or other agreement regarding, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change of 1992, negotiated at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris will be considered a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate. Whereas the 105th Congress passed S. Res. 98, which required the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change of 1992 to receive Senate advice and consent prior to ratification: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the Senate that any protocol to, or other agreement regarding, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change of 1992, negotiated at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris will be considered a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the Senate that any protocol to, or other agreement regarding, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change of 1992, negotiated at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris, shall be considered a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate.
Designating March 2, 2015, as Read Across America Day. 

Designating March 2, 2015, as Read Across America Day Whereas reading is a basic requirement for quality education and professional success, and is a source of pleasure throughout life; Whereas the people of the United States must be able to read if the United States is to remain competitive in the global economy; Whereas Congress has placed great emphasis on reading intervention and providing additional resources for reading assistance, including through the programs authorized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq. Whereas more than 50 national organizations concerned about reading and education have joined with the National Education Association to designate March 2, the anniversary of the birth of Theodor Geisel (also known as Dr. Seuss That the Senate (1) designates March 2, 2015, as Read Across America Day (2) honors Theodor Geisel (also known as Dr. Seuss (3) honors the 18 th (4) encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day in honor of the commitment of the Senate to building a country of readers; and (5) encourages the people of the United States to observe Read Across America Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Summary: Designates March 2, 2015, as Read Across America Day. Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading. Honors the 18th anniversary of Read Across America Day. Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.
To authorize testimony and representation in United States of America v. Jeffrey A. Sterling.

To authorize testimony and representation in United States of America v. Jeffrey A. Sterling Whereas, in the case of United States of America v. Jeffrey A. Sterling Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent current or former employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for testimony relating to their official responsibilities; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it That Julie Katzman is authorized to testify in the case of United States of America v. Jeffrey A. Sterling 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Ms. Katzman in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.

Summary: Authorizes: (1) Julie Katzman to testify in the case of United States of America v. Jeffrey A. Sterling, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Ms. Katzman in connection with such case.
Supporting efforts to ensure that students have access to debt-free higher education.

Supporting efforts to ensure that students have access to debt-free higher education. Whereas the economic competitiveness of the United States in the global economy requires a well-educated workforce; Whereas current and future young people in the United States should have the same opportunity offered to those who went to college in previous generations, including the ability to attend State colleges and universities without taking on burdensome debt; Whereas, in 2015, higher education is more important than ever because it is an essential step to entering and remaining in the middle class; Whereas, because of the importance of higher education, the United States should expand the opportunity to pursue and attain higher education to more people than had that opportunity in the past; Whereas public investment in higher education pays off, as evidenced by the fact that workers with college degrees earn more money, pay more taxes, and rely less on government services; and Whereas student loan debt saddles the very students who most depend on a college degree to level the economic playing field with a burden that (1) constrains the career choices and hurts the credit rating of the students; (2) prevents people from fully participating in the economy by purchasing goods and services; and (3) threatens essential milestones of the American dream, including the purchase of a home or car, starting a family, and saving for retirement: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate supports efforts (1) to ensure that, through a combination of efforts, all students have access to debt-free higher education, defined to mean having no debt upon graduation from all public institutions of higher education; (2) to provide support to States so States can make increased investments in higher education that will result in lower tuition and costs for students; (3) to increase financial aid to students to help them afford the total cost of college attendance without taking on debt; (4) to encourage innovation by States and institutions of higher education to cut costs for students and make college more affordable by increasing efficiency and enabling speedy and less-costly degree completion; and (5) to reduce the burden of existing student loan debt.

Summary: Expresses support for efforts to: ensure that all students have access to debt-free higher education upon graduation from public institutions of higher education; provide support to states to make increased investments in higher education that will result in lower tuition and costs for students; increase financial aid to help students afford attending college without taking on debt; encourage innovation by states and institutions of higher education to cut costs for students and make college more affordable by increasing efficiency and enabling speedy and less-costly degree completion; and reduce the burden of existing student loan debt.
Establishing May 2, 2015, as a Day of Recognition for Ebola Orphans to express support for the children and families affected by the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa by promoting awareness of the children of West Africa who have been orphaned by the 2014 Ebola epidemic, celebrating those who have recognized and are working to fulfill the needs of those children, and encouraging the people of the United States to continue to support the people of West Africa.

Establishing May 2, 2015, as a Day of Recognition for Ebola Orphans to express support for the children and families affected by the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa by promoting awareness of the children of West Africa who have been orphaned by the 2014 Ebola epidemic, celebrating those who have recognized and are working to fulfill the needs of those children, and encouraging the people of the United States to continue to support the people of West Africa. Whereas the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa reached epidemic proportions; Whereas the World Health Organization reports that there have been over 14,800 laboratory-confirmed cases of Ebola in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone as of April 19, 2015; Whereas the World Health Organization reports that there have been over 10,800 deaths from Ebola in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone as of April 19, 2015; Whereas the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) estimates that as of February 2015, nearly 11,000 children in West Africa have lost 1 or both parents due to the 2014 Ebola outbreak; Whereas some families reject Ebola orphans out of fear of the disease; Whereas the United States authorized $750,000,000 to support up to 3,000 United States troops in Monrovia, Liberia, to respond to the Ebola crisis; and Whereas United States citizens have given time and resources to assist the people of West Africa, including Ebola orphans: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes May 2, 2015, as a Day of Recognition for Ebola Orphans, to promote awareness of the children of West Africa orphaned by the 2014 Ebola outbreak; (2) supports the goals and work of those who are addressing the developing Ebola orphan crisis in West Africa; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to consider the needs of the children of West Africa who were orphaned by the 2014 Ebola epidemic.

Summary: Recognizes May 2, 2015, as a Day of Recognition for Ebola Orphans, to promote awareness of the children of West Africa orphaned by the 2014 Ebola outbreak. Supports the goals and work of those who are addressing the developing Ebola orphan crisis in West Africa. Encourages the people of the United States to consider the needs of the children of West Africa who were orphaned by the 2014 Ebola epidemic.
Designating Donald A. Ritchie as Historian Emeritus of the United States Senate.

Designating Donald A. Ritchie as Historian Emeritus of the United States Senate. Whereas Donald A. Ritchie will retire from the United States Senate after serving with distinction, first as Associate Historian from 1976 to 2009, and then as Senate Historian from 2009 to 2015; Whereas Donald A. Ritchie has dedicated his Senate service to preserving, protecting, and promoting the history of the Senate and its members; Whereas Donald A. Ritchie has produced or guided production of numerous publications detailing the rich institutional history of the Senate; Whereas Donald A. Ritchie has been instrumental in preserving, organizing, and making available to scholars the vast archival holdings of the Senate and its members; Whereas Donald A. Ritchie has assisted in the Senates commemoration of events of historical significance and in the development of exhibitions and educational programs on the history of the Senate and the Capitol; Whereas Donald A. Ritchie has guided the Senates comprehensive Oral History Project to capture and preserve the institutional memory of Senators, Senate officers, and Senate staff; Whereas Donald A. Ritchie has upheld the high standards and traditions of the Senate, and has performed his duties in a professional and nonpartisan manner; and Whereas Donald A. Ritchie has earned the respect and esteem of the United States Senate; Now, therefore, be it That, effective June 1, 2015, as a token of the appreciation of the Senate for his long and faithful service, Donald A. Ritchie is hereby designated as Historian Emeritus of the United States Senate.

Summary: Designates Donald A. Ritchie as Historian Emeritus of the U.S. Senate, effective June 1, 2015.