hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Congratulating Ichiro Suzuki, outfielder for the Seattle Mariners, for becoming the first player in the history of Major League Baseball with at least 200 base hits in nine consecutive seasons.

Bill: 111-hres-750
Sponsor: Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2009-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Professional sports
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: 
Congratulates Ichiro Suzuki, outfielder for the Seattle Mariners, for becoming the first player in Major League Baseball history with at least 200 base hits in nine consecutive seasons. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging States to adopt laws that set clear guidelines for contact protocols for personal emergency response systems used by the Nation's senior citizens.

Bill: 111-hres-751
Sponsor: Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6]
Introduced: 2009-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Aging
Emergency communications systems
Emergency medical services and trauma care
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: 
Calls for states to adopt laws that set clear guidelines for contact protocols for personal emergency response systems used by senior citizens. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the tragic loss of life that occurred at the Cherry Mine in Cherry, Illinois, on its 100th anniversary and the contributions to worker and mine safety that resulted from this and other disasters.

Bill: 111-hres-752
Sponsor: Rep. Halvorson, Deborah L. [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2009-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Accidents
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Fires
Illinois
Mining
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: 
Honors the 259 miners lost in the tragedy known as the Great Cherry Mine Disaster on its 100th anniversary.
 
Supports the important safety measures that were enacted as a resulted of this terrible incident and others around the country like it.
 
Recognizes the important role organized labor has played in protecting the physical and economic security of U.S. workers.
 

action_date: 2009-11-04
text: 
Honors the 259 miners lost in the tragedy known as the Great Cherry Mine Disaster on its 100th anniversary.
 
Supports the important safety measures that were enacted as a resulted of this terrible incident and others around the country like it.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12331)
action_date: 2009-11-04
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 H12331)
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 752.
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12331-12332)
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the Hudson River School painters for their contributions to the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-753
Sponsor: Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22]
Introduced: 2009-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Congressional tributes
Lakes and rivers
New York State

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: 
Recognizes and honors the Hudson River School painters for their contributions to the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the citizen-soldiers of the National Guard of the State of Pennsylvania, including the 56th Brigade Combat Team (Stryker) of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard on its return to the United States from deployment in Iraq.

Bill: 111-hres-754
Sponsor: Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17]
Introduced: 2009-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves
Pennsylvania

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: 
Expresses the gratitude of the House of Representatives to the members of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard of the state of Pennsylvania and their families for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States.
 
Commends the members of the 56th Brigade Combat Team (Stryker) of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard on the completion of their most-recent deployment to Iraq.
 
Recognizes that Team's achievements and all other formerly and presently deployed Pennsylvania Army and Air National Guard units and members for their exemplary service.

action_date: 2009-10-14
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 the members of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard of the state of Pennsylvania and their families for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States.
 
Commends the members of the 56th Brigade Combat Team (Stryker) of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard on the completion of their most-recent deployment to Iraq.
 
Recognizes that Team's achievements and all other formerly and presently deployed Pennsylvania Army and Air National Guard units and members for their exemplary service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11307)
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11307)
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 754.
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11307-11309)
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Mr. Smith (WA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Office of Special Investigations of the Department of Justice.

Bill: 111-hres-755
Sponsor: Rep. McMahon, Michael E. [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2009-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of Justice
Human rights

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: 
Celebrates the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Special Investigations.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.

Bill: 111-hres-756
Sponsor: Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2]
Introduced: 2009-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.

Encourages: (1) children and teens to live drug-free lives; and (2) people in the United States to promote drug-free communities and to participate in drug prevention activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims.

Bill: 111-hres-757
Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4]
Introduced: 2009-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Domestic violence and child abuse
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-21
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of a National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims. 
 
Acknowledges the epidemic of intimate partner homicide and its disproportionate impact on women.

action_date: 2009-09-30
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 a National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims. 
 
Acknowledges the epidemic of intimate partner homicide and its disproportionate impact on women.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10099)
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10099)
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 757.
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10099-10101)
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Mr. Schiff moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2009-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Water Replenishment District of Southern California for a job well done on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

Bill: 111-hres-758
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-39]
Introduced: 2009-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: California
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-21
text: 
Commends the Water Replenishment District of Southern California on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. 

Recognizes the crucial role the District plays in the lives of Southern California residents.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
action_date: 2009-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2009-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing condolences to the family of Jim Pouillon on his passing.

Bill: 111-hres-759
Sponsor: Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4]
Introduced: 2009-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
First Amendment rights
Michigan
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: 
 Offers condolences to the family of Jim Pouillon, who was murdered in Owosso, Michigan.
 
 Commits to the American principle that the suppression of thought by any means and by either government or individuals must always yield to the right of free speech and that violence is never an appropriate response to a difference in beliefs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 324) to establish the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-760
Sponsor: Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2009-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 324) to establish the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 177 (Roll no. 723). (text: CR H9840)
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 177 (Roll no. 723).(text: CR H9840)
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H9841)
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 760.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9840-9842)
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 110.
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: The resolution wiaves all points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The resolution provides tha the amendment printed in this report shall be considered as adopted and provides that the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. The resolution waives all points of order against provisions of the bill, as amended. This waiver does not affect the point of order available under clause 9 of rule XXI. The resolution provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-263, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-263, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the Hudson River School painters for their contributions to the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-762
Sponsor: Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22]
Introduced: 2009-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Congressional tributes
Lakes and rivers
New York State

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: 
Recognizes and honors the Hudson River School painters for their contributions to the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations resolutions on the "defamation of religions" are incompatible with the fundamental freedoms of individuals to freely exercise and peacefully express their religious beliefs.

Bill: 111-hres-763
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2009-09-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Religion
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: 
Underscores the value of respectful speech while affirming that the freedoms of speech and religious exercise are integral to free societies and human dignity.
 
Urges the Secretary of State to make every effort to defeat the passage of resolutions on the &quot;defamation of religions&quot; at the United Nations and other resolutions or international instruments that threaten the free and peaceful exchange of ideas, beliefs, and truth claims.
 
Calls on the United Nations (U.N.) to abandon efforts to adopt the flawed concept of &quot;defamation of religions.&quot; 
 
Urges U.N. member states to focus on protecting the fundamental freedom of individuals to peacefully express their religious beliefs and to avoid supporting resolutions that threaten freedom of expression.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the importance of inter-religious dialogue and the protection of religious freedom and related human rights for persons of all faiths and nationalities in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

Bill: 111-hres-764
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2009-09-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Human rights
Pakistan
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) ensure that promotion of inter-religious dialogue and protection of religious freedom and human rights are key components of the U.S. engagement strategy with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan; and (2) support efforts by the government of Pakistan to protect the religious freedom of all Pakistanis and prioritize the prevention of religiously motivated and sectarian violence; and (3) urge the government of Pakistan to review legislation that restricts the right to practice and propagate religion or that constitutes discrimination on the basis of religion or belief in order to bring Pakistani law into conformity with international human rights standards.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing condolences to the families of the individuals killed during unusual storms and floods in the State of Georgia between September 18 and 21, 2009, and expressing gratitude to all of the emergency personnel who continue to work with unyielding determination to meet the needs of Georgia's residents.

Bill: 111-hres-765
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2009-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Floods and storm protection
Georgia
Natural disasters

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: 
 Extends condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, and to families who lost their homes and other property, in the floods in Georgia. Thanks the people of Georgia and the surrounding states who continue to work to protect people from the still rising floodwaters. Expresses support for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) efforts to respond to needs of affected citizens and communities. Honors the emergency responders for their bravery and sacrifice.

action_date: 2009-09-23
text: 

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

 
 Extends condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, and to families who lost their homes and other property, in the floods in Georgia. Thanks the people of Georgia and the surrounding states who continue to work to protect people from the still rising floodwaters. Expresses support for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) efforts to respond to needs of affected citizens and communities. Honors the emergency responders for their bravery and sacrifice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 724). (text: CR H9838)
action_date: 2009-09-23
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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 724).(text: CR H9838)
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9842-9843)
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2009-09-23
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: 2009-09-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 765.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9837-9840)
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 111-hres-766
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2009-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: 
Makes it in order at any time through September 24, 2009, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules relating to H.R. 3631 (amending title XVIII [Medicare] of the Social Security Act) to provide for the application of a consistent Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled) premium for all Medicare beneficiaries in a budget neutral manner for 2010.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 182 (Roll no. 735). (text:: CR H9905)
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 182 (Roll no. 735).(text:: CR H9905)
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H9906)
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 766.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9905-9907)
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 111.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Provide for motions to suspend the rules at any time through the legislative day of September 24, 2009. The resolution applies to motions related to H.R. 3631, "the Medicare Premium Fairness Act."
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-264, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-264, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Introduced in House