hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Requesting the World Trade Organization (WTO) to investigate the cause of the WTO's confidential interim report with respect to the March 2002 United States steel safeguard measure being widely leaked to the media.

Bill: 108-hres-328
Sponsor: Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3]
Introduced: 2003-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Brazil
China
Commerce
Confidential communications
East Asia
Europe
European Union
Free trade
Government Operations and Politics
Governmental investigations
Information leaking
International Affairs
International agencies
International arbitration
Japan
Latin America
Law
New Zealand
Norway
Oceania
South Korea
Steel
Switzerland
Tariff

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: 
Commends the request made by the United States to the World Trade Organization (WTO) that the WTO panel investigate the cause of the panel's confidential interim report with respect to the March 2002 U.S. steel safeguard measure being widely leaked to the media.
 
Encourages the WTO panel to investigate breaches of confidentiality by the co-complainants.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Relating to a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 108-hres-330
Sponsor: Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-8]
Introduced: 2003-07-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional Record
Congressional committee chairmen
Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
Congressional ethics
Congressional privileges and immunities
Crime and Law Enforcement
Government Operations and Politics
House Ways and Means
House of Representatives
House rules and procedure
Legislation
Members of Congress
Police
Police records

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-23
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) disapproves of the manner in which Representative Thomas summoned the U.S. Capitol Police to evict minority party members of the Committee on Ways and Means from the committee library, as well as the manner in which he conducted the markup of legislation in such Committee on July 18, 2003; (2) finds that the bill considered at that markup was not validly ordered reported to the House; and (3) calls for the police report to be placed in the Congressional Record.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-23
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 193 (Roll no. 410).
action_date: 2003-07-23
text: Mr. DeLay moved to table the measure.
action_date: 2003-07-23
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7336-7337; text of measure as introduced: CR H7336)
action_date: 2003-07-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-07-23
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Igor I. Sikorsky, a national aviation pioneer.

Bill: 108-hres-331
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2003-07-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Aircraft industry
Aircraft pilots
Armed Forces and National Security
Commerce
Congress
Congressional tributes
Connecticut
Entrepreneurs
Helicopters
Intellectual property
Inventors
Military aviation
Military helicopters
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-23
text: 
Honors Igor I. Sikorsky as a national aviation pioneer.
 
Recognizes Mr. Sikorsky's vision, determination, and immeasurable contribution to the town of Stratford, Connecticut, the United States of America, and the global community.
 
Recognizes the legacy left by Mr. Sikorsky, reflected in the ongoing contributions of the Sikorsky Aircraft Company to the Nation's aviation economy and strong national defense.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2003-07-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2003-07-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-07-23
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to apply the layover requirements for conference reports during the last six days of a session of Congress, to require that certain matter be included in joint explanatory statements accompanying conference reports, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-332
Sponsor: Rep. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA-6]
Introduced: 2003-07-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Congressional Record
Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure
Legislation
Legislative amendments
Legislative resolutions

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-23
text: Amends rule XXII of the Rules of the House of Representatives (relating to layover requirements for conference reports) to apply such requirements to conference reports during the last six days of a session of Congress, as well as to motions to dispose of Senate amendments reported in disagreement by a conference committee during such six-day period.
Amends rule XIII (relating to privileged reports by the Committee on Rules) with respect to the prohibition against calling up a report by the Committee on a rule, joint rule, or the order of business on the same day it is presented to the House. Repeals the exception to such prohibition for a resolution proposing only to waive the requirement of rule XII concerning the availability of conference reports. (Thus applies such prohibition to such resolutions.)
Amends rule XXII to make it out of order to consider a conference report to accompany a bill or joint resolution making or continuing appropriations unless: (1) the joint explanatory statement of the managers includes a separate part that clearly sets forth each item of appropriation added by the committee of conference to fund a new program, project, or activity and the program, project, or activity to which it relates; or (2) the chairman of the Committee on Appropriations causes such matter to be printed in the Congressional Record before consideration of the conference report.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and the House.
action_date: 2003-07-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2003-07-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-07-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for further expenses of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs in the One Hundred Eighth Congress.

Bill: 108-hres-333
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2003-07-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (House)
House Veterans' Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-23
text: 
Provides amounts for further expenses of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs for the 108th Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2003-07-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-07-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2765) making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-334
Sponsor: Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2003-07-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-23
text: 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2765 (FY 2004 District of Columbia appropriations).

action_date: 2003-07-24
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2765 (FY 2004 District of Columbia appropriations).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Laid on the table.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 94.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2765.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-230, by Mr. Linder.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-230, by Mr. Linder.
action_date: 2003-07-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2427) to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-335
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2003-07-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Health
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-23
text: 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2427 (Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2003).

action_date: 2003-07-24
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2427 (Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2003).

action_date: 2003-07-24
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2427 (Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2003).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/25/2003 H7531)
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 7/25/2003 H7531)
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by recorded vote: 417 - 10 (Roll no. 439).
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H. Res. 335.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 335.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR 7/25/2003 H7531-7539, H7540-7541)
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2427.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-231, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 95.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-231, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2003-07-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2210) to reauthorize the Head Start Act to improve the school readiness of disadvantaged children, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-336
Sponsor: Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2003-07-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Education
Elementary and secondary education
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-23
text: 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2210 (School Readiness Act of 2003 ).

action_date: 2003-07-24
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2210 (School Readiness Act of 2003 ).

action_date: 2003-07-24
text: 

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

 Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2210 (School Readiness Act of 2003).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/25/2003 H7518)
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 7/25/2003 H7518)
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: VACATING ORDER FOR YEAS AND NAYS - By unanimous consent, the previous order for the Yeas and Nays on the question of ordering the previous question on H. Res. 336 was vacated and the disposition of the question reverted to the voice vote taken earlier on which the ayes had prevailed, and the previous question was ordered.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: POSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE - The Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 336.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR 7/25/2003 H7518-7531, H7542)
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2210.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-232, by Ms. Pryce (OH).
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 96.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-232, by Ms. Pryce (OH).
action_date: 2003-07-23
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Ben Curtis on his outstanding accomplishment in winning the 2003 British Open golf tournament.

Bill: 108-hres-337
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-17]
Introduced: 2003-07-24 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Congress
Congressional tributes
Europe
Golf
Sports and Recreation
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: 
Congratulates Ben Curtis on winning the 2003 British Open golf tournament.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-08-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2861) making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-338
Sponsor: Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2003-07-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2861 (FY 2004 Departments of Veterans Affairs and of Housing and Urban Development and independent agencies appropriations).

action_date: 2003-07-25
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2861 (FY 2004 Departments of Veterans Affairs and of Housing and Urban Development and independent agencies appropriations).

action_date: 2003-07-25
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2861 (FY 2004 Departments of Veterans Affairs and of Housing and Urban Development and independent agencies appropriations).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 196 (Roll no. 450). (text: CR H7630)
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 196 (Roll no. 450).(text: CR H7630)
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7646)
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: POSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 338, the Speaker put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the adoption of the resolution until a later time.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 338.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7630-7637)
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 97.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2861 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. A specified amendment is in order.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-236, by Ms. Pryce (OH).
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-236, by Ms. Pryce (OH).
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2859) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003.

Bill: 108-hres-339
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2003-07-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Emergency Management
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2859 (FY 2004 emergency supplemental appropriations).

action_date: 2003-07-25
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2859 (FY 2004 emergency supplemental appropriations).

action_date: 2003-07-25
text: 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2859 (FY 2004 emergency supplemental appropriations).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 200 (Roll no. 448).
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on the amendment and the resolution by voice vote and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern objected to the voice vote pending the absence of a quorum. The Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 339.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7637-7644, H7644-7645; text of measure as introduced: CR H7637)
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-237, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 98.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2859 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-237, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Introduced in House
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Bill: 108-hres-340
Sponsor: Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2003-07-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of rule XIII to provide for consideration of H.R. 2861 (FY 2004 Departments of Veterans Affairs and of Housing and Urban Development and independent agencies appropriations).

action_date: 2003-07-25
text: 

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

 
Waives a specified requirement of rule XIII to provide for consideration of H.R. 2861 (FY 2004 Departments of Veterans Affairs and of Housing and Urban Development and independent agencies appropriations).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 99.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-238, by Ms. Pryce (OH).
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-238, by Ms. Pryce (OH).
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Introduced in House
Urging the President of the European Union to add Hezbollah to the European Union's wide-ranging list of terrorist organizations.

Bill: 108-hres-341
Sponsor: Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3]
Introduced: 2003-07-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
EBB Terrorism
Europe
European Union
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Fund raising
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
Palestinians
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: 
Urges the European Union to classify Hezbollah as a terrorist organization for purposes of: (1) prohibiting funding from the European Union to Hezbollah; and (2) recognizing it as a threat to international security.
 
Condemns the continuous terrorist attacks by Hezbollah, and Hezbollah's continuous support of other Palestinian terrorist organization such as Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc., of Galesburg, Illinois, in its endeavor to erect a monument known as the National Railroad Hall of Fame.

Bill: 108-hres-342
Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17]
Introduced: 2003-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Illinois
Labor and Employment
Libraries
Monuments and memorials
Museums
Railroads
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: 
Supports the National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc., of Galesburg, Illinois, in its endeavor to erect a monument known as the National Railroad Hall of Fame.

action_date: 2003-10-08
text: 

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

 
Supports the National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc., of Galesburg, Illinois, in its endeavor to erect a monument known as the National Railroad Hall of Fame.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-10-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-10-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9312)
action_date: 2003-10-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9312)
action_date: 2003-10-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 342.
action_date: 2003-10-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9312-9315)
action_date: 2003-10-08
text: Mr. Porter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-07-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1643)
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Introduced in House