hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Congratulating the McLennan Community College Highlanders men's golf team for winning the 2010 NJCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship.

Bill: 111-hres-1437
Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17]
Introduced: 2010-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: 
Congratulates the McLennan Community College Highlanders men's golf team on winning the 2010 NJCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Promoting increased awareness and diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) to address the high mortality rate of this treatable disease.

Bill: 111-hres-1438
Sponsor: Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3]
Introduced: 2010-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health information and medical records
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) identifies the need for actions to improve the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD); and (2) resolves to promote efforts to increase public and clinician awareness of PAD.
 
Encourages: (1) the Administrator of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services to examine ways to increase the number of persons that are aware of and screened for PAD; and (2) the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), acting through the National Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program, to examine ways to educate medical professionals about the benefits of PAD screening and assess and reduce regional disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of PAD. 
 
Calls for the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue NIH's leadership role in the fight against PAD by: (1) continuing and increasing the support of its respective Institutes for basic and clinical PAD research, for PAD comparative effectiveness studies, and for assessing and improving public awareness of PAD; (2) encouraging the funding for biomedical research and education with respect to PAD through the co-sponsorship of workshops and seminars with respected patient organizations; (3) exploring collaborative opportunities for PAD research using the multidisciplinary approach; and (4) exploring collaborative opportunities with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to expand access to proven diagnostic methods and therapeutic interventions via sponsorship of annual PAD strategic planning meetings.
 
Calls for the Agency of Healthcare Research and Quality to include PAD in its strategic vision to improve health outcomes, strengthen quality measurement and improvement, and improve health care access for individuals with PAD, through offering support to research centers that specialize in PAD health care research.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Chicago Blackhawks on winning the 2010 Stanley Cup Championship.

Bill: 111-hres-1439
Sponsor: Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2010-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Illinois
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: 
Congratulates the Chicago Blackhawks for winning the 2010 Stanley Cup Championship. 

action_date: 2010-06-29
text: 

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

Congratulates the Chicago Blackhawks for winning the 2010 Stanley Cup Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 5, 1 Present (Roll no. 396). (text: CR 6/28/2010 H4885)
action_date: 2010-06-29
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): 395 - 5, 1 Present (Roll no. 396).(text: CR 6/28/2010 H4885)
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4909-4910)
action_date: 2010-06-28
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: 2010-06-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1439.
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4885-4886)
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and supporting Israel's right to defend itself.

Bill: 111-hres-1440
Sponsor: Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9]
Introduced: 2010-06-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Gaza Strip
Israel
Marine and inland water transportation
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: 
Supports Israel in its general right to defend itself and specifically for its actions on May 31, 2010, stopping a flotilla attempting to break the blockade of Gaza.
 
Affirms that the blame for the death of nine flotilla members lies only with the Free Gaza movement and that all other attempts to break Israel's blockade of Gaza shall be considered by the United States to be illegal and a threat to international peace.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to curtail the growth of Government programs.

Bill: 111-hres-1441
Sponsor: Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11]
Introduced: 2010-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: 
Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide that it shall not be in order to consider a bill, joint resolution, amendment, or conference report that establishes a new program or modifies an existing program by adding a new function unless such legislation also eliminates one or more existing programs of equal or greater total cost. Excludes legislation that establishes a new defense, homeland security, or emergency program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of United States Military History Month.

Bill: 111-hres-1442
Sponsor: Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2]
Introduced: 2010-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Social Sciences and History
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military history

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of United States Military History Month.
 
Encourages the President to issue a proclamation to emphasize the importance of such Month.

action_date: 2010-09-30
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 United States Military History Month.
 
Encourages the President to issue a proclamation to emphasize the importance of such Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-09-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 9/28/2010 H7032)
action_date: 2010-09-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 9/28/2010 H7032)
action_date: 2010-09-30
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7378)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bilbray 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: 2010-09-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1442.
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7032-7034)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Mr. Driehaus moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Ordered to be Reported.
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the achievements of the Nation's high school graduating class of 2010, promoting the importance of encouraging intellectual growth, and rewarding academic excellence of all United States high school students.

Bill: 111-hres-1443
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2010-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: 
Honors the graduating seniors of the class of 2010 for their academic achievements and contributions to their communities.
 
 Encourages all graduates to continue their studies.
 
 Supports the continued community engagement of the class of 2010.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

Bill: 111-hres-1444
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2010-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of Health and Human Services
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Medical education
Medical research
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: 
Commemorates the 60th anniversary of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and commends the Institute for its leadership in research, research training, and science-based education programs.
 
Recognizes the Institute-supported scientists, the volunteers who participate in clinical studies, and the patient and professional health organizations who contribute to the shared research goals of preventing, treating, and curing the diseases within the Institute's mission.
 
Reaffirms support for the Institute.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1101-1102)
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of July 17, 2010, as "National Bladder Cancer Awareness Day".

Bill: 111-hres-1445
Sponsor: Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2010-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Bladder Cancer Awareness Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the residents of the City of Tracy, California, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the city's incorporation, for their century of dedicated service to the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-1446
Sponsor: Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-11]
Introduced: 2010-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: California
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Small towns
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: 
Expresses the gratitude of the House of Representatives to: (1) the veterans of the city of Tracy, California, who have committed their lives to serving the United States; and (2) all of the residents of Tracy for their century-long commitment to serving the United States.
 

action_date: 2010-06-30
text: 

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

 
Expresses the gratitude of the House of Representatives to: (1) the veterans of the city of Tracy, California, who have committed their lives to serving the United States; and (2) all of the residents of Tracy for their century-long commitment to serving the United States.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 404). (text: CR 6/28/2010 H4917)
action_date: 2010-06-30
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): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 404).(text: CR 6/28/2010 H4917)
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5211)
action_date: 2010-06-29
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: 2010-06-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1446.
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4917-4918)
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Electing certain minority members to certain standing committees.

Bill: 111-hres-1447
Sponsor: Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6]
Introduced: 2010-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Agriculture
House Committee on Homeland Security
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: 
Elects a named minority Member to the House Committees on: (1) Agriculture; (2) Homeland Security; and (3) Transportation and Infrastructure.

action_date: 2010-06-16
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 Committees on: (1) Agriculture; (2) Homeland Security; and (3) Transportation and Infrastructure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4570)
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4570)
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4570)
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5297) to create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to make capital investments in eligible institutions in order to increase the availability of credit for small businesses, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1448
Sponsor: Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Introduced: 2010-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 5297 (Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 - 179 (Roll no. 369). (text: CR H4602)
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 - 179 (Roll no. 369).(text: CR H4602)
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 179 (Roll no. 368). (consideration: CR 4608)
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1448.
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4602-4610)
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 204.
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Pursuant to H.Res. 1436, during further consideration of H.R 5297, it shall be in order to consider the amendments printed in the report of the committee on Rules accompanying this resolution as though they were the last two amendments printed in part C of House Report 111-506.
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-508, by Mr. Perlmutter.
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-508, by Mr. Perlmutter.
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the observance of Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month and recognizing and applauding the work of national and community thyroid cancer organizations.

Bill: 111-hres-1449
Sponsor: Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9]
Introduced: 2010-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: 
Expresses support for the observance of Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month to enhance thyroid cancer awareness and encourage early detection.
 
Recognizes the work of national and community thyroid cancer organizations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Texas A&M University Aggies for winning the men's and women's NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championship.

Bill: 111-hres-1450
Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17]
Introduced: 2010-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: 
Congratulates the Texas A&M University track team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championship. 
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of June 26, 2010, as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

Bill: 111-hres-1451
Sponsor: Rep. Bono Mack, Mary [R-CA-45]
Introduced: 2010-06-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of State
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Executive Office of the President
International organizations and cooperation
Western Hemisphere

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: 
Supports the designation of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
 
Urges young adults, communities, and community anti-drug coalitions to engage in prevention and education activities to reduce and stop illegal drug use.
 
Recognizes: (1) the Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission which will review and evaluate U.S. policy regarding illicit drug supply reduction and interdiction; (2) the Office of National Drug Control Policy's efforts to enhance U.S. international demand reduction efforts; (3) the Department of State's International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement Demand Reduction program; and (4) the importance of efforts to curb illicit drug trafficking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Referred to House Energy and Commerce
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Referred to House Judiciary
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, 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: 2010-06-17
text: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month 2010.

Bill: 111-hres-1452
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2010-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month 2010; (2) efforts to educate Americans about infant mortality and its contributing factors; and (3) efforts to reduce infant deaths, low-birth weight, pre-term births, and disparities in perinatal outcomes. 
 
Recognizes the critical importance of including efforts to reduce infant mortality and its contributing factors as part of prevention and wellness strategies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Introduced in House