hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Honoring eight marines from the 3rd Battalion 1st Marines who fought in Haditha, Iraq on November 19, 2005.

Bill: 111-hres-1581
Sponsor: Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2010-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 
Honors the service of Sergeant Sanick Dela Cruz, Captain Randy Stone, Lance Corporal Justin Sharratt, Captain Lucas McConnell, Lance Corporal Stephen Tatum, Lieutenant Andrew Grayson, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Chessani, and Staff Sergeant Frank Wuterich in the United States Marine Corps;

Mourns the loss of Lance Corporal Miguel Terrazas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and saluting Americans for the Arts on its 50th anniversary.

Bill: 111-hres-1582
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2010-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 
Congratulates and honors Americans for the Arts for its 50 years of service in advancing the arts and arts education in the United States.

action_date: 2010-09-23
text: 

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

 
Congratulates and honors Americans for the Arts for its 50 years of service in advancing the arts and arts education in the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6948)
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6948)
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.Res. 1582.
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1582.
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6948-6950)
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1473)
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Observing the fifth anniversary of the date on which Hurricane Rita devastated the coasts of Louisiana and Texas, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1583
Sponsor: Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-7]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Louisiana
Natural disasters
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
Expresses support to the victims of Hurricane Rita. Commends the efforts of those who assisted in the recovery. Reaffirms a commitment to rebuild, renew, and restore the Gulf Coast region.

action_date: 2010-09-15
text: 
Observes the fifth anniversary of the date on which Hurricane Rita devastated the coasts of Louisiana and Texas. Expresses support to the survivors and condolences to the victims' families. 

 Commends the efforts of those who assisted in the response to the storm and the recovery process. 

Reaffirms a commitment to rebuild, renew, and restore the Gulf Coast region.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6719)
action_date: 2010-09-15
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 H6719)
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1583.
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6719-6721)
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-08-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the members of the Utah National Guard.

Bill: 111-hres-1584
Sponsor: Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
National Guard and reserves
Utah

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
Honors the members of the Utah National Guard for their service and contributions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the first week of August as "National Family Business Week".

Bill: 111-hres-1586
Sponsor: Rep. Altmire, Jason [D-PA-4]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Family relationships
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Family Business Week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing that the cause of liberty demands that government should be made accountable again to the consent of the governed, and calling for the real decentralization of power through the restoration of American federalism.

Bill: 111-hres-1587
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Intergovernmental relations
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
Calls for: (1) a restoration of American federalism and a decentralization of government power and policymaking from the federal government to states, local communities, neighborhoods, families, and individual citizens; and (2) policy reforms that will allow the states to prove the virtues of federalism and thereby build a new nationwide consensus for decentralizing political power in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Women's Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor on its 90th anniversary.

Bill: 111-hres-1589
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of Labor
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
Commends the Women's Bureau of the Department of Labor on its 90th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-10-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2010-10-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the Army Signal Corps.

Bill: 111-hres-1590
Sponsor: Rep. Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the Army Signal Corps. 
 
Honors the Corps and its members who have perished in pursuit of the cause of freedom.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program's contribution to the national fight against health disparities through education, community involvement, research, and culturally relevant strategies that seek to improve health outcomes in Black communities across the country.

Bill: 111-hres-1591
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Community life and organization
Congressional tributes
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
Commends the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program for its contribution to community health and the national fight against racial health disparities.
 
Expresses: (1) the need to support organizations, programs, and initiatives that use culturally relevant education and scientifically based research and that partner with local networks and resources to empower individuals to become informed health advocates in their communities; and (2) a commitment to support community-oriented approaches to health reform in health legislation and initiatives arising at the state and federal levels.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1518)
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing persons of African descent in Europe.

Bill: 111-hres-1592
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Europe
Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
Encourages the United States and the international community to recognize the contributions of Black Europeans.
 
Calls upon European parliamentarians to promote racial equality and combat racial discrimination through efforts such as introducing legislation, speaking out in their parliaments against racism, and working with Black European and other minority communities to develop relevant policies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Supporting academically-based social studies curriculum standards for the Nation's elementary and secondary education public school textbooks.

Bill: 111-hres-1593
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Elementary and secondary education
Policy sciences
Teaching, teachers, curricula
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
 Supports educational standards that are developed by experts and not subject to political biases.
 
 Supports social studies curriculum standards that: (1) reflect current historical scholarship; (2) accurately address the fundamental conflicts and triumphs that have shaped the country's past and influence its future; and (3) are clear, informed, and inclusive to allow students to be knowledgeable of this country's diverse history and culture.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-10-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the 69th anniversary of the first combat action of the American Volunteer Group and recognizing the contribution of the American Volunteer Group and the 23rd Fighter Group known as the "Flying Tigers" to the victory of the United States in World War II.

Bill: 111-hres-1594
Sponsor: Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
Congratulates the the American Volunteer Group, known as the Flying Tigers, and the 23rd Fighter Group for their contributions to the nation's defense.
 
Celebrates the 69th anniversary of the first combat action of the Flying Tigers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the passage of legislation that created real estate investment trusts (REITs) and gave millions of Americans new investment opportunities that helped them build a solid foundation for retirement security and has contributed to the overall strength of our economy.

Bill: 111-hres-1595
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Financial services and investments
Real estate business
Securities

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the passage of the legislation that created real estate investment trusts (REITs) and the enhanced opportunities for investment and retirement security that have been afforded to Americans as a result of this landmark legislation.

action_date: 2010-09-15
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the passage of the legislation that created real estate investment trusts (REITs) and the enhanced opportunities for investment and retirement security that have been afforded to Americans as a result of this landmark legislation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6696)
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6696)
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1595.
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6696-6697)
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Condemning al Shabaab for its practice of child conscription in the Horn of Africa.

Bill: 111-hres-1596
Sponsor: Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Human rights
Human trafficking
Military personnel and dependents
Somalia
Youth employment and child labor

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
Condemns al Shabaab for its practice of child conscription in the Horn of Africa.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the United Kingdom to investigate British Petroleum (BP) for foreign corrupt practices.

Bill: 111-hres-1597
Sponsor: Rep. Maffei, Daniel B. [D-NY-25]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Business ethics
Corporate finance and management
Europe
Government studies and investigations
Libya
Middle East
Oil and gas
Scotland
Terrorism
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
Encourages the United Kingdom to investigate British Petroleum (BP) for foreign corrupt practices.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the month of October as National Work and Family Month.

Bill: 111-hres-1598
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employee leave
Family relationships
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
Supports the designation of National Work and Family Month.
 
Recognizes the importance of balancing work and family to job productivity and healthy families, and that an important job characteristic is a work schedule that allows employees to spend time with families.

action_date: 2010-12-02
text: 

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

 
Supports the designation of National Work and Family Month.
 
Recognizes the importance of balancing work and family to job productivity and healthy families, and that an important job characteristic is a work schedule that allows employees to spend time with families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 599). (text: CR 11/30/2010 H7709)
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 599).(text: CR 11/30/2010 H7709)
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7865-7866)
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Roe (TN) 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: 2010-11-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1598.
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7709-7711)
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-10-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming support for Israel as a longtime friend, ally, and strategic partner of the United States and Israel's right to defend itself.

Bill: 111-hres-1599
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Congressional tributes
Gaza Strip
International organizations and cooperation
Iran
Israel
Marine and inland water transportation
Middle East
Presidential administrations
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
United Nations
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
Reaffirms support for Israel as a longtime friend and strategic partner and commends President Obama's support for Israel's security. 
 
Supports Israel's right to defend itself.
 
Condemns the violent, premeditated actions of the Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH) (sponsors of the May 2010 Gaza-bound flotilla).
 
Calls upon other nations to express their support for Israel's right to defend itself and condemn the IHH actions.
 
Expresses hope that the recent flotilla incident neither derails the Israeli-Palestinian peace process nor stops efforts to confront ongoing attempts at the United Nations to delegitimize Israel.
 
Encourages the Administration to consider whether the IHH should be placed on the list of foreign terrorist organizations and placed under a visa ban. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the critical role of the physician assistant profession and supporting the goals and ideals of National Physician Assistant Week.

Bill: 111-hres-1600
Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Allied health services
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Physician Assistant Week; and (2) the critical role of the physician assistant profession.

action_date: 2010-12-15
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Physician Assistant Week; and (2) the critical role of the physician assistant profession.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8368)
action_date: 2010-12-15
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 H8368)
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1600.
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8368-8369)
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing that the religious freedom and human rights violations of Kashmiri Pandits has been ongoing since 1989.

Bill: 111-hres-1601
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Human rights
India
Religion
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
Condemns the extremist violence, lack of religious freedom, and human rights violations committed against Kashmiri Pandits. 
 
Insists that terrorist infrastructure in the region must be dismantled and terrorists should be held accountable for their actions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House