hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Commending India on its celebration of Republic Day.

Bill: 108-hconres-15
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2003-01-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Government Operations and Politics
Holidays
India
Law
South Asia

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-27
text: Commends India on its celebration of Republic Day. Reiterates congressional support for continued strong relations between the United States and India.
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Commends India on its celebration of Republic Day. Reiterates congressional support for continued strong relations between the United States and India. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 56). (text: CR 3/10/2004 H982)
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 56).(text: CR 3/10/2004 H982)
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1035-1036)
action_date: 2004-03-10
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2004-03-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 15.
action_date: 2004-03-10
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H982-985)
action_date: 2004-03-10
text: Mr. Leach moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-01-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-01-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the immediate release of all political prisoners in Cuba, including Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hconres-16
Sponsor: Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2003-01-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Cuba
Democracy
Embargo
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Freedom of association
Freedom of speech
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Human rights
Latin America
Physicians
Political parties
Political prisoners
Right to travel

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that the embargo of Cuba should not be lifted until the Cuban Government agrees to decriminalize free speech, association, and movement, and other elements crucial to the development of democracy and the protection of fundamental human rights.
Calls on the Cuban Government to: (1) immediately release all political prisoners in Cuba, including Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet; (2) eliminate all of Cuba's criminal laws that unnecessarily restrict the fundamental human rights to freedom of speech, association, and movement; and (3) respect fundamental human rights and free multiparty and internationally supervised elections in Cuba.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the establishment by the Hyundai Motor Company of its first automotive manufacturing facility in the United States.

Bill: 108-hconres-17
Sponsor: Rep. Everett, Terry [R-AL-2]
Introduced: 2003-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alabama
Automobile industry
Commerce
Congress
Congressional tributes
East Asia
Economic growth
Economics and Public Finance
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign corporations
Foreign investments
Job creation
Labor and Employment
Location of industries
South Korea
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Commends the Hyundai Motor Company for its decision to locate its first U.S. automotive manufacturing facility in Montgomery, Alabama. Recognizes that the new facility will result in the gainful employment of several thousand, as well as foster economic growth in the surrounding area, and that Hyundai's decision to locate in Alabama is a positive step in improving trade relations between the United States and the Republic of Korea.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the United States to return to an interim level of compliance with the Agreed Framework of 1994 while a more comprehensive and mutually acceptable agreement can be negotiated by those two nations.

Bill: 108-hconres-18
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2003-01-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control agreements
Arms control negotiations
Arms control verification
Australia
Cameras
Canada
China
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy
East Asia
Energy
Environmental Protection
Exports
Foreign Trade and International Finance
International agencies
International control of nuclear power
International cooperation
Nuclear facilities
Nuclear nonproliferation
Nuclear reactors
Nuclear weapons
Oceania
Petroleum
Plutonium
Russia
South Korea
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Calls on: (1) the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) in a sign of good faith to allow International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors to return to North Korea, reinstall surveillance cameras, and reseal the country's plutonium reprocessing plant while a more comprehensive and mutually acceptable agreement can be negotiated with the United States; (2) the United States in a sign of good faith to resume monthly fuel oil shipments to North Korea while such agreement is worked out; (3) both countries to begin diplomatic talks and negotiations until a mutually acceptable binding treaty to resolve the current crisis has been agreed to by both parties; and (4) members of the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization (KEDO), and the Russian Federation, the Republic of Korea, Australia, Canada, and other concerned nations to support all diplomatic attempts by the United States and North Korea to achieve a peaceful resolution to the current crisis.
Commends the IAEA for its efforts and calls on it to continue its negotiations with North Korea to allow its inspectors to return to the country.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that rates of compensation for civilian employees of the United States should be adjusted at the same time, and in the same proportion, as are rates of compensation for members of the uniformed services.

Bill: 108-hconres-19
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Introduced: 2003-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Federal employees
Military pay
Military personnel
Salaries

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that rates of compensation for U.S. civilian employees should be adjusted at the same time, and in the same proportion, as are such rates for members of the uniformed services.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the earned income tax credit is a program of critical importance designed to assist the working poor.

Bill: 108-hconres-20
Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-8]
Introduced: 2003-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Earned income tax credit
Income tax
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the earned income tax credit is a program of critical importance designed to assist the working poor; (2) the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Members of Congress must be fully aware that not all eligible workers take advantage of the earned income tax credit; and (3) the IRS and Members of Congress should take steps to increase the number of qualifying residents who claim the credit.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the Bicentennial of the Louisiana Purchase.

Bill: 108-hconres-21
Sponsor: Rep. Vitter, David [R-LA-1]
Introduced: 2003-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Europe
France
Government Operations and Politics
History
International Affairs
Jefferson Administration
Land transfers
Public Lands and Natural Resources
West (U.S.)

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase.
action_date: 2003-06-18
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase.
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-24
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8412)
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8412)
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 21.
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8412-8413)
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: Mr. Pearce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-06-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 68.
action_date: 2003-06-18
text: Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-161.
action_date: 2003-06-18
text: Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-161.
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands Discharged.
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Czech Republic President Vaclav Havel.

Bill: 108-hconres-22
Sponsor: Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3]
Introduced: 2003-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Authors and authorship
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congressional tributes
Czech Republic
Democracy
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International Affairs
Theater

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Honors the life-long commitment of Czech Republic President Vaclav Havel to human rights and democracy.
Recognizes the exceptional achievements of Mr. Havel as playwright and president, and congratulates him for his outstanding service to the people of the Czech Republic.
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced on January 29, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Honors the life-long commitment of Czech Republic President Vaclav Havel to human rights and democracy.
Recognizes the exceptional achievements of Mr. Havel as playwright and president, and congratulates him for his outstanding service to the people of the Czech Republic.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 21). (text: CR H339-340)
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 21).(text: CR H339-340)
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H362)
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 22.
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H339-343)
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Mr. Bereuter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Urging the President to request the United States International Trade Commission to take certain actions with respect to the temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hconres-23
Sponsor: Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-9]
Introduced: 2003-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Commerce
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Economic impact statements
Economics and Public Finance
Iron and steel industry
Manufacturing industries
Steel
Tariff

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Recognizes that a strong domestic steel industry and strong domestic manufacturing base are vital to national defense and economic security.
Urges the President to request the United States International Trade Commission, in addition to monitoring and reporting on certain enumerated items in section 204 of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to the tariff increases and tariff rate quotas proclaimed by the President on March 5, 2002, on certain steel imports, to also monitor and report on the impact of the temporary safeguards on domestic steel consuming industries.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E106-107)
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the election of Libya to the chairmanship of 59th session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in Geneva, Switzerland.

Bill: 108-hconres-24
Sponsor: Rep. Burr, Richard [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2003-01-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Human rights
International agencies
Libya
Middle East and North Africa
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Condemns the election of the Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya ("Libya") to the chairmanship of the 59th session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights on the basis that this action seriously undermines the credibility of the Commission and thereby international efforts to advance human rights.
Urges the United States Government to take the lead in criticizing Libya's chairmanship and restricting criteria for Commission membership to countries with a solid and proven track record as defenders of human rights.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that Social Security reform measures should not force State and local government employees into Social Security coverage.

Bill: 108-hconres-25
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8]
Introduced: 2003-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Civil service retirement
Government Operations and Politics
Labor and Employment
Local employees
Old age, survivors and disability insurance
State employees

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that Social Security reform measures should not cause State and local government employees covered under public pensions to be forced into coverage under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative stamp on the subject of school safety awareness.

Bill: 108-hconres-28
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11]
Introduced: 2003-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Postage stamps
School discipline
School security
Violence

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-04
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp on the subject of school safety awareness; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the designation of Iraq as chair of the United Nations Conference on Disarmament.

Bill: 108-hconres-29
Sponsor: Rep. Vitter, David [R-LA-1]
Introduced: 2003-02-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Conferences
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Government Operations and Politics
International law
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
President and foreign policy
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-04
text: Condemns the designation of Iraq as chair of the United Nations Conference on Disarmament and calls for its immediate removal.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding scleroderma.

Bill: 108-hconres-30
Sponsor: Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4]
Introduced: 2003-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Autoimmune diseases
Commemorations
Communication in medicine
Communication in science
Conferences
Congress
Congressional tributes
Economics and Public Finance
Environmental Protection
Environmental research
Environmentally induced diseases
Epidemiology
Federal aid to research
Genetic research
Genetics
Government Operations and Politics
Health education
Medical research
Prescription pricing
Quality of care
Research grants
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Calls for: (1) recognition of private organizations and health care providers for promoting awareness of and research on scleroderma; (2) greater awareness of the symptoms of scleroderma and contributions to the fight against it; (3) the Government to promote awareness, to adequately fund scleroderma research projects, and to continue to consider ways to improve the quality of health care services for scleroderma patients; (4) the National Institutes of Health to continue to play a leadership role in the fight against scleroderma; and (5) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to give priority to establishing a national epidemiological study to better track and gather information about scleroderma.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2003-02-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E139)
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Welcoming His Majesty Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al-Kalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, on his visit to the United States in February 2003.

Bill: 108-hconres-31
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2003-02-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Bahrain
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Foreign leaders
Middle East and North Africa
Military agreements

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Welcomes His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain on his visit to the United States in February 2003.
Commends Bahrain for its strong support of the U.S. Armed Forces and reiterates support for continued strong relations between the United States and Bahrain.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the establishment of a National Inventors' Day.

Bill: 108-hconres-33
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2003-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Intellectual property
Inventors
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Calls for establishment of a National Inventors' Day.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E201)
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Introduced in House