hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Condemning the recent vote by the British Association of University Teachers to boycott Bar-Ilan University and Haifa University.

Bill: 109-hres-279
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-27]
Introduced: 2005-05-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Academic freedom
Boycott
College teachers
Colleges
Education
Educational associations
Europe
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Israel
Labor and Employment
Loyalty oaths
Middle East and North Africa
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-16
text: 
Condemns the vote by the British Association of University Teachers (BAUT) on April 22, 2005, to boycott Bar-Ilan University and Haifa University. Calls on BAUT to overturn this vote at its hearing on May 26, 2005. Denounces BAUT's call for professors from these universities to take loyalty oaths disavowing the Israeli Government.
 
Urges governments and educators throughout the world to generate dialogue regarding their differences and not bar students and professors from engaging with and learning from each other.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2005-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

Bill: 109-hres-280
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11]
Introduced: 2005-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Asian American ethnic groups
Congress
Congressional tributes
Pacific Islanders
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: 
 Supports the goals of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
 

action_date: 2005-05-23
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3722)
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3722)
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 280.
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3722-3724)
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Electing a certain Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 109-hres-281
Sponsor: Rep. Gutknecht, Gil [R-MN-1]
Introduced: 2005-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Budget
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: 
Elects a majority Member to the House Committee on the Budget.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3406)
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3406)
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3405-3406)
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1817) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-283
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2005-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Emergency Management
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1817) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for the Department of Homeland Security.
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1817) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for the Department of Homeland Security. 

action_date: 2005-05-18
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1817) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for the Department of Homeland Security. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 284 - 124 (Roll no. 182). (text: CR H3442-3443)
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 284 - 124 (Roll no. 182).(text: CR H3442-3443)
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 199 (Roll no. 181). (consideration: CR H3452-3454; text: CR H3452-3453)
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 283.
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3442-3454)
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 39.
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: In lieu of the amendments recommended by the Committees on Homeland Security, Energy and Commerce, and the Judiciary, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part A of the report on the Committee on Rules accompanying H. Res. 283.
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-84, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-84, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to repeal the provisional quorum provision.

Bill: 109-hres-284
Sponsor: Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3]
Introduced: 2005-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional voting
Emergency Management
House of Representatives
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: 
Amends rule XX (Voting and Quorum Calls) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to repeal the provisional quorum mechanism which is to be used if the House should be without a quorum due to catastrophic circumstances.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the ongoing need to provide every qualified American with equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and the indispensability of Affirmative action programs in securing such equal access.

Bill: 109-hres-285
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2005-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Affirmative action programs
Commerce
Disabled
Economics and Public Finance
Education
Employment of the disabled
Federal aid programs
Federal aid to education
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
Government contractors
Higher education
Labor and Employment
Minorities in government
Minority education
Minority employment
Subcontractors
Women
Women in government
Women's education
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Attorney General should undertake to protect and expand equality of opportunity for qualified minorities, disabled persons, and women at every opportunity; (2) affirmative action is a powerful, effective, and necessary tool for achieving such equal opportunity without quotas, and should be used in the public and private sectors to increase diversity and to correct patterns of past and current discrimination; and (3) the President should incorporate affirmative action into the employment, contracting, granting, educational, and program activities of the United States and all its subcontractors and grantees. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
action_date: 2005-06-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on promoting initiatives to develop an HIV vaccine.

Bill: 109-hres-286
Sponsor: Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1]
Introduced: 2005-05-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: AIDS (Disease)
Canada
Charitable contributions
Communication in medicine
Conferences
East Asia
Epidemics
Europe
France
Germany
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Human immunodeficiency viruses
International cooperation
Italy
Japan
Medical research
Pharmaceutical research
President and foreign policy
Research centers
Russia
Science, Technology, Communications
Strategic planning
United Kingdom
Vaccines
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House that the President should: (1) mobilize necessary economic and scientific support for the Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise (an alliance of the world's leading scientists and independent organizations committed to accelerating the development of an HIV vaccine by enhancing coordination, information sharing, and collaboration globally); and (2) urge members of the Group of Eight (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) to garner support from their own communities for the development of an HIV vaccine.
 
Calls for such countries to: (1) take further measures to explore and implement Enterprise initiatives; (2) leverage financial contributions from the international philanthropic community to provide funding to promote the development of an HIV vaccine; (3) include the scientific and political leadership of the countries most affected by the pandemic of HIV and AIDS; and (4) develop a plan for furthering such efforts prior to their June 2005 meeting.
 
Urges the President to generate global support for the Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise by carrying out an initiative that: (1) coordinates and partners with member countries, the private sector, and other countries; (2) encourages Group of Eight countries to act swiftly to mobilize resources; (3) includes a strategic plan to prioritize challenges to the development of an HIV vaccine, to coordinate research and product development, and to encourage greater use of information-sharing networks and technologies; (4) encourages the establishment of coordinated global HIV vaccine development centers; and (5) increases cooperation and communication among regulatory agencies on issues related to AIDS and HIV.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2361) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-287
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2005-05-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2361) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006.
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: 

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

 Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2361) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006.
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2361) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3589-3590)
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3589-3590)
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 194 (Roll no. 190). (consideration: CR H3594; text: CR H3594)
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 287.
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3589-3594)
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 40.
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2361 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: 2005-05-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-87, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-87, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning bigotry and religious intolerance, and recognizing that holy books of every religion should be treated with dignity and respect.

Bill: 109-hres-288
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2005-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Hate crimes
Islam
Muslims
Prejudice
Religious liberty
Violence

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: 
Condemns bigotry, violence, and intolerance against any religious group, including persons of Islamic faith.
 
Declares that the civil rights and liberties of all individuals should be protected.
 
Recognizes that the Quran should be treated with dignity and respect.
 
Calls upon local, state, and federal authorities to work to prevent bias-motivated crimes and acts against all individuals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2005-05-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1045)
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Health Center Week in order to raise awareness of health services provided by community, migrant, public housing, and homeless health centers, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-289
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2005-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Clinics
Community health services
Health
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Health Center Week (the week of August 7, 2005).

action_date: 2005-07-25
text: 

 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Health Center Week (the week of August 7, 2005).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6390-6391)
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6390-6391)
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 289.
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6390-6392)
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and appreciating the historical significance and the heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commending the PanCretan Association of America.

Bill: 109-hres-290
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2005-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crete
Democracy
Europe
Government Operations and Politics
Greece
History
Military history
Underground movements
War casualties
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: 
Observes the memory of the fallen heroes of the Battle of Crete, and honors the living men and women of Crete who fought an oppressive invader to preserve freedom in World War II. 
 
Commends the PanCretan Association of America for preserving and promoting the history of Crete and its people. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2419) making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-291
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]
Introduced: 2005-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2419) making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.

action_date: 2005-05-23
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2419) making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. 

action_date: 2005-05-24
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2419) making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-05-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3776)
action_date: 2005-05-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3776)
action_date: 2005-05-24
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 190 (Roll no. 203). (consideration: CR H3779; text: CR H3779)
action_date: 2005-05-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 291.
action_date: 2005-05-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3776-3779)
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 42.
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived except for section 104.
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-94, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-94, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Commending the State of Kuwait for granting women certain important political rights.

Bill: 109-hres-292
Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2005-05-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Government Operations and Politics
Kuwait
Middle East and North Africa
Voting rights
Women
Women in government
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: 
Commends the women and Government of the State of Kuwait for providing female citizens of Kuwait the right to vote and hold public office. 
 
Urges the full participation of Kuwaiti women in their country's political life.
 
Encourages the Government of Kuwait to continue taking positive steps to achieve full modernization of its political system and lasting democratic reform. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: Introduced in House