hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Commending Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre for establishing a National Football League record for most career touchdown passes, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-697
Sponsor: Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8]
Introduced: 2007-10-01 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Charitable contributions
Charities
Congressional tributes
Football
Mississippi
Social Welfare
Sports and Recreation
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: 
 Commends Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre for establishing a National Football League record for most career touchdown passes. Recognizes Favre for his outstanding community service in Wisconsin and Mississippi and his 16 consecutive years of dedicated service with the Packers.

action_date: 2007-10-09
text: 

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

 
Commends Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre for establishing a National Football League record for most career touchdown passes. Recognizes Favre for his outstanding community service in Wisconsin and Mississippi and his 16 consecutive years of dedicated service with the Packers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11333)
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11333)
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 697.
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11333-11335)
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 200th anniversary of Congressional Cemetery.

Bill: 110-hres-698
Sponsor: Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25]
Introduced: 2007-10-01 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Cemeteries and funerals
Congress
District of Columbia
Ex-Members of Congress
Historic sites
History
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: 
 Declares that, on the 200th anniversary of the founding of Congressional Cemetery, the House of Representatives recognizes and honors the cultural and historical importance of Congressional Cemetery and the value of protecting and restoring this national treasure.

action_date: 2008-03-04
text: 

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

 
 Declares that, on the 200th anniversary of the founding of Congressional Cemetery, the House of Representatives recognizes and honors the cultural and historical importance of Congressional Cemetery and the value of protecting and restoring this national treasure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1200)
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1200)
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 698.
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1200-1201)
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Minority Member to a standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-699
Sponsor: Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2007-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Financial Services
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: 
Elects a named Minority Member to the House Committee on Financial Services. 

action_date: 2007-10-02
text: 

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

 
Elects a named Minority Member to the House Committee on Financial Services. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H11081)
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the We Don't Serve Teens campaign.

Bill: 110-hres-700
Sponsor: Rep. Bono, Mary [R-CA-45]
Introduced: 2007-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Alcohol and youth
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Drug abuse
Drug abuse prevention
Families

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of campaigns working to prevent underage drinking of alcoholic beverages, including the We Don't Serve Teens Campaign.
 
Encourages people across the Nation to take advantage of the wealth of information that can be used to combat underage drinking.
 
Commends the leadership and continuing efforts of all groups working to reduce underage drinking.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 928) to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to enhance the independence of the Inspectors General, to create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-701
Sponsor: Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2007-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government Operations and Politics
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 928) to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to enhance the independence of the Inspectors General, to create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 928 (Improving Government Accountability Act).

action_date: 2007-10-03
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 928 (Improving Government Accountability Act).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-03
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11182)
action_date: 2007-10-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11182)
action_date: 2007-10-03
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 192 (Roll no. 932). (consideration: CR H11185-11186)
action_date: 2007-10-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 701.
action_date: 2007-10-03
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H11182-11186)
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 127.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform now printed in the bill.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-358, by Ms. Sutton.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-358, by Ms. Sutton.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2740) to require accountability for contractors and contract personnel under Federal contracts, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-702
Sponsor: Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2007-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2740) to require accountability for contractors and contract personnel under Federal contracts.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2740 (MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007).
 

action_date: 2007-10-03
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2740 (MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-03
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 193 (Roll no. 934). (text: CR H11177-11178)
action_date: 2007-10-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 193 (Roll no. 934).(text: CR H11177-11178)
action_date: 2007-10-03
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 192 (Roll no. 933). (consideration: CR H11182, H11186-11187)
action_date: 2007-10-03
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11186-11187)
action_date: 2007-10-03
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 702, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (WA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2007-10-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 702.
action_date: 2007-10-03
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H11177-11182)
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 128.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-359, by Ms. Sutton.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-359, by Ms. Sutton.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3648) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal residences from gross income, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-703
Sponsor: Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2007-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Income tax
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3648) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal residences from gross income.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3648 (Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007). 

action_date: 2007-10-04
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3648 (Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 193 (Roll no. 944). (text: CR H11255)
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 193 (Roll no. 944).(text: CR H11255)
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 194 (Roll no. 943). (consideration: CR H11259, H11268-11269)
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11268-11270)
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 703, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lincoln-Diaz Balart(FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 703.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H11255-11259)
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 129.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-360, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-360, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3246) to amend title 40, United States Code, to provide a comprehensive regional approach to economic and infrastructure development in the most severely economically distressed regions in the Nation.

Bill: 110-hres-704
Sponsor: Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]
Introduced: 2007-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3246) to amend title 40, United States Code, to provide a comprehensive regional approach to economic and infrastructure development in the most severely economically distressed regions in the Nation.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3246 (Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007).

action_date: 2007-10-04
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3246 (Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 188 (Roll no. 942). (text: CR H11259)
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 188 (Roll no. 942).(text: CR H11259)
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 194 (Roll no. 941). (consideration: CR H11261, H11267-11268)
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11267-11268)
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 704, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (WA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 704.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H11259-11261)
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 130.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-361, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-361, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Chinese Communist Party should be condemned for engaging in coercive abortion practices, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-705
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9]
Introduced: 2007-10-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Abortion
Childbirth
China
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Communism
East Asia
Families
Family planning and birth control
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Human rights
Pregnancy
Pregnant women
Sterilization (Birth control)
United Nations
Victims
Women
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: 
 Declares that: (1) women in China possess a fundamental, inalienable right to carry their pregnancies to term free from coercive tactics designed to force a woman to abort her child; (2) coercion by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to coerce abortion and sterilization is immoral, reprehensible, and a violation of the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (3) the House of Representatives expresses its regrets and condolences to the innocent victims of the CCP's one-child policy; and (4) it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should publicly condemn the CCP's one child policy, coerced abortions, and coerced sterilizations at appropriate international forums.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Honoring all members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel serving in harm's way and pledging to debate policy decisions regarding the war in Iraq without attacking the integrity of any person, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-706
Sponsor: Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19]
Introduced: 2007-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Americans in foreign countries
Armed forces abroad
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Families
Freedom of speech
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military dependents
Military operations
Military personnel
Military strategy
Officer personnel
Radio programs
Reporters and reporting
Science, Technology, Communications
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: 
Recognizes the service of General John Batiste, General Paul Eaton, Army specialist Buddhika Jayamaha, Sergeant Wesley D. Smith, Sergeant Jeremy Roebuck, Sergeant Edward Sandmeier, as well as other members of the Armed Forces serving in good standing in the defense of the United States, and honors the personal sacrifices made by these men and their families, and other members and their families.
 
Recognizes the service and mourns the loss of Sergeant Omar Mora, Staff Sergeant Yance T. Gray, and the 3,784 members who have died in Iraq as of September 27, 2007, and extends sympathies to their families.
 
Recognizes the service and sacrifice of Staff Sergeant Jeremy A. Murphy and the more than 24,000 members wounded in Iraq.
 
Rejects commentator Rush Limbaugh's opinion that any of the individuals listed above are &quot;phony soldiers.&quot;
 
Condemns the personal attacks made by Rush Limbaugh impugning the integrity and professionalism of any members.
 
Honors all members and civilian personnel serving in harm's way, and their families.
 
Pledges to debate policy decisions regarding the war in Iraq without attacking the integrity of any person, regardless of his or her position on the war.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 50th anniversary of Althea Gibson's championship at Wimbledon and Forest Hills, and honoring the life and legacy of a teacher, daughter, and internationally acclaimed athlete who defied the boundaries of race, class, and gender.

Bill: 110-hres-707
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2007-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Athletes
Blacks
Charities
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Families
Foundations
Golf
Minorities
Poor children
Social Welfare
Sports and Recreation
Women
Women athletes
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: 
Honors the 50th anniversary of Althea Gibson's becoming the first African-American to win at Wimbledon and the U.S. Championship at Forest Hills in New York City.
 
Encourages: (1) support of the Althea Gibson Foundation and other organizations that support under-privileged youth in their educational aspirations and athletic pursuits in tennis and golf; and (2) preservation of the memory, legacy, and well-being of pioneer athletes who served as inspirations for succeeding generations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2044)
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Introduced in House