hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses.

Bill: 111-hconres-257
Sponsor: Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Introduced: 2010-03-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: 
 Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Wednesday, March 24, 2010, through Monday, March 29, 2010, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2010.
 
 Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, March 25, 2010, through Wednesday, March 31, 2010, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, April 12, 2010.

action_date: 2010-03-24
text: 

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

 
 Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Wednesday, March 24, 2010, through Monday, March 29, 2010, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2010.
 
 Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, March 25, 2010, through Wednesday, March 31, 2010, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, April 12, 2010.

action_date: 2010-03-24
text: 

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

 
 Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Wednesday, March 24, 2010, through Monday, March 29, 2010, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2010.
 
 Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, March 25, 2010, through Wednesday, March 31, 2010, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, April 12, 2010.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 39. Record Vote Number: 108. (consideration: CR S2099-2100; text as passed Senate: CR S2100)
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 39. Record Vote Number: 108.(consideration: CR S2099-2100; text as passed Senate: CR S2100)
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 175 (Roll no. 178). (text: CR H2279)
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 175 (Roll no. 178).(text: CR H2279)
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2279)
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Commandant of the Coast Guard and the Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy and its staff for 100 years of operation of the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hconres-258
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
Introduced: 2010-03-25 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Coast guard
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Connecticut
Military education and training
Military history

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: 
Congratulates the Commandant of the Coast Guard and the Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy and its staff for 100 years of operation of the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut.

action_date: 2010-07-15
text: 

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

Congratulates the Commandant of the Coast Guard and the Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy and its staff for 100 years of operation of the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut.

action_date: 2010-07-27
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Commandant of the Coast Guard and the Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy and its staff for 100 years of operation of the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6071)
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6071)
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 258.
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6071-6074)
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Mr. Cummings moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 216.
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-541.
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-541.
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 500th anniversary of the birth of Italian architect Andrea Palladio.

Bill: 111-hconres-259
Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-8]
Introduced: 2010-03-25 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Building construction
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Italy

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: 
Recognizes the 500th anniversary of Andrea Palladio's birth year and his influence on architecture in the United States.

action_date: 2010-11-17
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 500th anniversary of Andrea Palladio's birth year and his influence on architecture in the United States.

action_date: 2010-12-06
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 500th anniversary of Andrea Palladio's birth year and his influence on architecture in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2010-12-06
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-12-06
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-12-06
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8557)
action_date: 2010-12-06
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8557)
action_date: 2010-11-18
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-11-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-11-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7515)
action_date: 2010-11-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7515)
action_date: 2010-11-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 259.
action_date: 2010-11-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7515-7516)
action_date: 2010-11-17
text: Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 62nd anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel, and reaffirming unequivocal support for the alliance and friendship between the United States and Israel.

Bill: 111-hconres-260
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2010-04-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Israel
Middle East
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: 
Recognizes the 62nd anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel as a place of refuge and national homeland for the Jewish people.
 
Reaffirms bipartisan support for the alliance and friendship between the governments and peoples of the United States and Israel, for Israel's security and right to exist as a democratic, Jewish state, and for its right to defend itself.
 
Commends the people of Israel for their achievements in the face of adversity. 
 
Extends congratulations and best wishes to the people of Israel as they celebrate the 62nd anniversary of Israel's independence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Supreme Court should uphold laws that allow the families and friends of fallen members of the Armed Forces to mourn their loved ones in peace and privacy.

Bill: 111-hconres-261
Sponsor: Rep. Boccieri, John A. [D-OH-16]
Introduced: 2010-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Judicial review and appeals
Military personnel and dependents
Right of privacy
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Supreme Court should uphold laws that allow the families and friends of fallen members of the Armed Forces to mourn their loved ones in peace and privacy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month in April 2010 and supporting efforts to devote new resources to research the causes of the disease, environmental and otherwise, along with treatments and workforce strategies to support individuals with sarcoidosis and their families.

Bill: 111-hconres-262
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2010-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Immunology and vaccination
Medical research
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month; and (2) research efforts to better understand the links between sarcoidosis and specific occupations where sarcoidosis is disproportionately represented.

Recognizes that sarcoidosis has played a prominent yet hidden role in America's workforce history.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service.

Bill: 111-hconres-264
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2010-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Law enforcement officers
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: 
Permits the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary to sponsor a free public event, the 28th annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, on the Capitol grounds on May 15, 2010, to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2009.

action_date: 2010-04-28
text: 

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

 
Permits the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary to sponsor a free public event, the 28th annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, on the Capitol grounds on May 15, 2010, to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2009.

action_date: 2010-04-29
text: 

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

 
Permits the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary to sponsor a free public event, the 28th annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, on the Capitol grounds on May 15, 2010, to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2009.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-30
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2981)
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2981)
action_date: 2010-04-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2949)
action_date: 2010-04-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2949)
action_date: 2010-04-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 264.
action_date: 2010-04-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2949-2950)
action_date: 2010-04-28
text: Mr. Costello moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-04-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should neither become a signatory to the Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court nor attend the Review Conference of the Rome Statute in Kampala, Uganda, commencing on May 31, 2010.

Bill: 111-hconres-265
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2010-04-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
International law and treaties
Jurisdiction and venue
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Uganda

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) U.S. national interests are not advanced by becoming a State Party to the Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court; (2) the Statute undermines U.S. sovereignty, hinders its ability to defend itself, and conflicts with U.S. constitutional principles; and (3) President Obama should declare that the United States does not intend to ratify the Statute, does not consider itself to be a treaty signatory, and will not attend the Review Conference of the Rome Statute in Kampala, Uganda, commencing on May 31, 2010.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that Taiwan should be accorded observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Bill: 111-hconres-266
Sponsor: Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1]
Introduced: 2010-04-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Aviation and airports
Congressional oversight
International organizations and cooperation
Taiwan
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the government of Taiwan should be accorded observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO); and (2) the U.S. government should take a leading role in gaining international support for granting Taiwan observer status in the ICAO.

action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the government of Taiwan should be accorded observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO); (2) the U.S. government should take a leading role in gaining international support for granting Taiwan ICAO observer status; and (3) the Department of State should brief or consult with Congress on U.S. government efforts in support of Taiwan's progress toward ICAO observer status.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2010-08-02
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/29/2010 H6083)
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 7/29/2010 H6083)
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR 7/30/2010 H6418)
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Berkley objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 266.
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6083-6085)
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Ms. Berkley moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 20th anniversary of their declarations on the restoration of independence from the Soviet Union.

Bill: 111-hconres-267
Sponsor: Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-19]
Introduced: 2010-04-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Estonia
Europe
Latvia
Lithuania
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-26
text: 
Congratulates Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 20th anniversary of the end of their illegal incorporation into the Soviet Union. 
 
Calls on the President to continue to build the mutually beneficial relations the United States has enjoyed with Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania since the restoration of their full independence.

action_date: 2010-12-07
text: 
Congratulates Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 20th anniversary of their declarations on the restoration of independence from the Soviet Union and commends the significant progress that they have since made, including their membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU).
 
 
Calls on the President to continue to build the mutually beneficial relations the United States has enjoyed with Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania since the restoration of their full independence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-08
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8057-8058)
action_date: 2010-12-07
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 H8057-8058)
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 267.
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8057-8058)
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: Mr. Klein (FL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hconres-268
Sponsor: Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22]
Introduced: 2010-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week.

action_date: 2010-05-12
text: 

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

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-17
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-12
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. 261). (text: CR 5/11/2010 H3284)
action_date: 2010-05-12
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. 261).(text: CR 5/11/2010 H3284)
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3356)
action_date: 2010-05-11
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: 2010-05-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 268.
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3284-3286)
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Introduced in House