hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 111-hres-1255
Sponsor: Rep. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ-6]
Introduced: 2010-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Congressional oversight
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Evidence and witnesses
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
House of Representatives
Public participation and lobbying

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: 
 Requires the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to report to the House of Representatives, with respect to the activities addressed in its report of February 26, 2010 (regarding possible connections between PMA Group campaign contributions and specific earmarks), on: (1) how many witnesses were interviewed; (2) how many, if any, subpoenas were issued in the course of their investigation; and (3) what documents were reviewed and their availability for public review.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: On motion to refer the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 385 - 0, 18 Present (Roll no. 206). (text: CR H2609-2610)
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2610)
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: DEBATE - The Chair recognized Mr. Oberstar to proceed with up to one hour of debate on the motion to refer H.Res. 1255 to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Mr. Oberstar moved to refer to Standards of Official Conduct.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2609-2610)
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Flake rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered a previously noticed privileged resolution. The Chair announced that the resolution qualified and directed the Clerk to report the resolution to the House.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Phil Mickelson on winning the 2010 Masters golf tournament.

Bill: 111-hres-1256
Sponsor: Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10]
Introduced: 2010-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: 
Congratulates Phil Mickelson on winning the 2010 Masters golf tournament. 

action_date: 2010-05-20
text: 

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

Congratulates Phil Mickelson on winning the 2010 Masters golf tournament. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 0, 8 Present (Roll no. 285). (text: CR 5/18/2010 H3506-3507)
action_date: 2010-05-20
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): 401 - 0, 8 Present (Roll no. 285).(text: CR 5/18/2010 H3506-3507)
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3668)
action_date: 2010-05-18
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: 2010-05-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1256.
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3506-3507)
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Mr. Davis (IL) 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: 2010-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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 Financial Literacy Month, 2010, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1257
Sponsor: Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15]
Introduced: 2010-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Financial literacy

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: 
 Supports the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month, including raising public awareness about financial education.
 
Recognizes the importance of managing personal finances, increasing personal savings, and reducing indebtedness in the United States.

action_date: 2010-04-20
text: 

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

 
 Supports the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month, including raising public awareness about financial education.
 
Recognizes the importance of managing personal finances, increasing personal savings, and reducing indebtedness in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 4 (Roll no. 212). (text: CR H2656)
action_date: 2010-04-20
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): 397 - 4 (Roll no. 212).(text: CR H2656)
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2668)
action_date: 2010-04-20
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: 2010-04-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1257.
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2656-2659)
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Mr. Hinojosa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of April 2010 as Student Financial Aid Awareness Month to raise awareness of student financial aid.

Bill: 111-hres-1260
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1]
Introduced: 2010-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Higher education
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: 
Supports the designation of Student Financial Aid Awareness Month.
 
Encourages students and families across this country to participate in Student Financial Aid Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing National Nurses Week.

Bill: 111-hres-1261
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2010-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Education programs funding
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Medical education
Nursing

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week; and (2) the nurse capacity initiatives for institutions of higher education included in the Higher Education Opportunity Act.

 Acknowledges the importance of quality higher education in nursing to meet the needs of one of the nation's fastest growing fields.

action_date: 2010-05-12
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week.

Acknowledges the importance of quality higher education in nursing, including baccalaureate and graduate programs and programs that help expand the supply of nursing program faculty, to meet the needs of one of the fastest growing labor fields in the nation.


Legislative actions:
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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3341-3342)
action_date: 2010-05-12
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 H3341-3342)
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1261.
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3341-3344)
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
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
Expressing condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the fire at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Washington.

Bill: 111-hres-1262
Sponsor: Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]
Introduced: 2010-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Fires
Oil and gas
Washington State
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: 
Expresses condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the fire at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Washington.
 
Honors Matthew C. Bowen, Darrin J. Hoines, Daniel J. Aldridge, Kathryn Powell, Lew Janz, and Donna Van Dreumel who died as a result of the fire.Offers best wishes to Matt Gumbel, who suffered severe burns and is recovering at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.
 

 

action_date: 2010-04-21
text: 

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

Expresses condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the fire at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Washington.
 
Honors Matthew C. Bowen, Darrin J. Hoines, Daniel J. Aldridge, Kathryn Powell, Lew Janz, and Donna Van Dreumel who died as a result of the fire.Offers best wishes to Matt Gumbel, who suffered severe burns and is recovering at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2754)
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2754)
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1262.
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2753-2755)
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Ms. Speier moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for Mathematics Awareness Month.

Bill: 111-hres-1263
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Introduced: 2010-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Mathematics Awareness Month.
 
Encourages colleges, universities, and other organizations to hold events to honor Mathematics Awareness Month.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of March as National Essential Tremor Awareness Month.

Bill: 111-hres-1264
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3]
Introduced: 2010-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Essential Tremor Awareness Month.

action_date: 2010-12-07
text: 

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

Expresses support for the designation of National Essential Tremor Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
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 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 1 (Roll no. 610). (text: CR H8043)
action_date: 2010-12-07
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): 387 - 1 (Roll no. 610).(text: CR H8043)
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8068-8069)
action_date: 2010-12-07
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: 2010-12-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1264.
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8043-8044)
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Jaime A. Escalante.

Bill: 111-hres-1265
Sponsor: Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2010-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Bolivia
California
Congressional tributes
Education of the disadvantaged
Elementary and secondary education
Latin America
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Jaime A. Escalante.
 
Expresses condolences on his passing.
 
Recognizes his contribution to the field of education, his innovative undertakings in successfully teaching urban youth with educational disadvantages, as well as his dedication to the students of Garfield High School, California, this country, and Bolivia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War.

Bill: 111-hres-1266
Sponsor: Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-40]
Introduced: 2010-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
China
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
North Korea
Russia
South Korea
U.S.S.R.
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: 
Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War.
 
Commends the Allied forces who bravely fought side by side against North Korea, China, and the Soviet Union.
 
Recognizes that the United States and the Republic of Korea continue to share a vital partnership that extends from its military partnership to robust economic cooperation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Referred to House Armed Services
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2010-04-15
text: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 200th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Colombia.

Bill: 111-hres-1267
Sponsor: Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13]
Introduced: 2010-04-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Colombia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Latin America
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Spain

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: 
 Extends best wishes to the people of Colombia as they celebrate the 200th anniversary of Colombia's independence from Spain.
 
Applauds the government of Colombia's efforts to enhance democratic security.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require chairs and ranking minority members of committees and subcommittees to indicate whether they have any financial interest in the employer of any witness at a hearing, any person retaining a witness, or any person represented by a witness.

Bill: 111-hres-1268
Sponsor: Rep. Teague, Harry [D-NM-2]
Introduced: 2010-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Evidence and witnesses
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: 
 Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the chair at a committee or subcommittee hearing, immediately after announcing the subject of the hearing, to state whether he or she has, had, or intends to have any financial interest in the employer of any witness at the hearing, any person retaining any such witness, or any person represented by any such witness.
 
Requires the chair then to recognize the ranking minority member solely for the purpose of making the same statement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 400th anniversary of the first use of the telescope for astronomical observation by the Italian scientist Galileo Galilei.

Bill: 111-hres-1269
Sponsor: Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12]
Introduced: 2010-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Astronomy
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: 
Commemorates the 400th anniversary of the first use of the telescope by Galileo Galilei for astronomical observation.
 
Marks this discovery as one of the major events impacting mankind.
 
Expresses the gratitude of the House of Representatives for Galileo's expansion of the universe and mankind's understanding of his place in the cosmos.
 
Joins the world in celebration of The International Year of Astronomy.

action_date: 2010-05-04
text: 

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

 
Commemorates the 400th anniversary of the first use of the telescope by Galileo Galilei for astronomical observation.
 
Marks this discovery as one of the major events impacting mankind.
 
Expresses the gratitude of the House of Representatives for Galileo's expansion of the universe and mankind's understanding of his place in the cosmos.
 
Joins the world in celebration of The International Year of Astronomy. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3092-3093)
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3092-3093)
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1269.
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3092-3094)
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Ms. Fudge moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for Mathematics Awareness Month.

Bill: 111-hres-1270
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Introduced: 2010-04-16 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-16
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Mathematics Awareness Month.
 
Encourages colleges, universities, and other organizations to hold events to honor Mathematics Awareness Month.
 
Supports increased public awareness and appreciation for the importance of mathematics at all levels of the educational system in the United States.

action_date: 2010-04-22
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of Mathematics Awareness Month.
 
Encourages colleges, universities, and other organizations to hold events to honor Mathematics Awareness Month.
 
Supports increased public awareness and appreciation for the importance of mathematics at all levels of the educational system in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2010-04-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 2 (Roll no. 220). (text: CR 4/21/2010 H2762)
action_date: 2010-04-22
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): 407 - 2 (Roll no. 220).(text: CR 4/21/2010 H2762)
action_date: 2010-04-22
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2817-2818)
action_date: 2010-04-21
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: 2010-04-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1270.
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2762-2763)
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-04-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-04-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-16
text: Introduced in House