hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan upon the assassination of Shahbaz Bhatti, Minister for Minorities, who courageously advocated for religious freedom and tolerance in Pakistan and calling on the United States to renew its efforts with international partners in the Human Rights Council and the United Nations General Assembly to promote religious freedom and tolerance in accordance with international human rights standards.

Bill: 112-hres-164
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2011-03-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Crime prevention
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Cultural exchanges and relations
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Pakistan
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
United Nations
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-10
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) include a working group on interfaith harmony and religious tolerance in U.S-Pakistan strategic dialogues to discuss ways to continue the vision of Shahbaz Bhatti (the assassinated Minister for Minorities); (2) urge the government of Pakistan to reform the blasphemy law in order to ensure it is no longer abused to limit the rights of Pakistanis, whether Muslims or religious minorities; (3) work with its partners in the United Nations (U.N.) to promote religious freedom and tolerance; (4) engage with its international partners to promote interreligious dialogue, religious freedom, and related human rights; and (5) call on the government of Pakistan and all other governments to continue the tradition of leadership and courage shown by Minister Bhatti in the fight against violent religious extremism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
action_date: 2011-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.

Bill: 112-hres-165
Sponsor: Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6]
Introduced: 2011-03-11 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
U.S. history
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-11
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.
 
Recognizes and honors the women and organizations in the United States that have fought for and continue to promote the teaching of women's history.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2011-03-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of March 2011 as "National Kidney Cancer and Kidney Health Awareness Month".

Bill: 112-hres-166
Sponsor: Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11]
Introduced: 2011-03-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-11
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Kidney Cancer and Kidney Health Awareness Month. 
 
Acknowledges the necessity of discovering the causes of and cures for kidney cancer and kidney disease.
 
Urges organizations and health practitioners to promote kidney health awareness and encourage annual health physicals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-03-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2011-03-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-11
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 48) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-167
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2011-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 48) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 181 (Roll no. 177). (text: CR H1806)
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 181 (Roll no. 177).(text: CR H1806)
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1811)
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 167, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H1810)
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 167.
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1806-1810)
action_date: 2011-03-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 17.
action_date: 2011-03-14
text: All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived.
action_date: 2011-03-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-33, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2011-03-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-33, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2011-03-14
text: Introduced in House
Electing certain Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 112-hres-168
Sponsor: Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5]
Introduced: 2011-03-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Small Business
House Committee on Ways and Means
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: 
Elects a specified named Member to the following House Committees on: (1) Small Business, and (2) Ways and Means.

action_date: 2011-03-15
text: 

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

 
Elects a specified named Member to the following House Committees on: (1) Small Business, and (2) Ways and Means.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1826)
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1826)
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1826)
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner notify the Clerk of whether that Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner elects to participate in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program.

Bill: 112-hres-169
Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2011-03-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: 
 Amends Rule XXVI (Financial Disclosure) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner (Member) to notify the Clerk of the House of whether that Member elects to participate in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) or to change such an election.
 
Requires the notifications to be made under the same terms as the financial disclosure statement required under the Rule.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 839) to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 861) to rescind the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program.

Bill: 112-hres-170
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2011-03-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 839) to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 861) to rescind the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-03-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 180 (Roll no. 181). (text: CR H1852)
action_date: 2011-03-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 180 (Roll no. 181).(text: CR H1852)
action_date: 2011-03-16
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H1859)
action_date: 2011-03-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 170.
action_date: 2011-03-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1852-1860)
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 18.
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: With respect to each measure, the resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment and shall be considered as read. The resolution makes in order only those amendments to the committee amendment printed in Parts A and B of this report. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in Parts A and B of this report (except that amendment number 9 and amendment number 10 in Part B may be offered only en bloc). The resolution waives all points of order against the amendments printed in Parts A and B of this report.
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-34, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-34, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Awareness Month in April 2011 in order to bring attention to the severe health disparities faced by minority populations such as American Indians and Alaska Natives, Asians, Blacks or African-Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.

Bill: 112-hres-171
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1]
Introduced: 2011-03-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: 
Supports National Minority Health Awareness Month to bring attention to the severe health disparities faced by minority populations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing heartfelt condolences and support for assistance to the people of Japan and all those affected in the aftermath of the deadly earthquake and tsunamis of March 11, 2011.

Bill: 112-hres-172
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15]
Introduced: 2011-03-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Foreign aid and international relief
Japan
Natural disasters

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: 
Mourns with the people of Japan and all the countries affected for the horrific loss of life caused by the earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011.
 
Expresses deepest condolences to the victims' families.
 
Applauds the commitments of support and humanitarian efforts by the international community, relief agencies, and private citizens.
 
Reaffirms the longstanding friendship between the United States and Japan.
 
Pledges full support and solidarity with the people of Japan and all others affected by this tragedy as they struggle to rebuild their lives.
 
Urges the U.S. government to continue to provide assistance to Japan and damaged U.S. communities during their recovery and reconstruction efforts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-31
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of any bill or joint resolution that appropriates foreign assistance for more than one country.

Bill: 112-hres-173
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2011-03-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Foreign aid and international relief
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-16
text: 
 Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order to consider any bill or joint resolution that appropriates foreign assistance for more than one country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2011-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-16
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1076) to prohibit Federal funding of National Public Radio and the use of Federal funds to acquire radio content.

Bill: 112-hres-174
Sponsor: Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-5]
Introduced: 2011-03-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-16
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1076) to prohibit Federal funding of National Public Radio and the use of Federal funds to acquire radio content.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 - 181 (Roll no. 190). (text: CR H1911)
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 - 181 (Roll no. 190).(text: CR H1911)
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Point of order raised by Mr. Weiner on the content of the measure. Mr. Weiner stated that the underlying bill made in order by H. Res. 174 had not been posted online for 72 hours, and as such, was in violation of the rules of the House. Point of order overruled by the Chair.
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 179 (Roll no. 189). (consideration: CR H1919)
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 174.
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1911-1920)
action_date: 2011-03-16
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 19.
action_date: 2011-03-16
text: The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. Although the rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill, the Committee is not aware of any points of order. The waiver is prophylactic in nature. Although the rule waives all points of order against provisions in the bill, the Committee is not aware of any points of order against any of the provisions in the bill. The waiver of all points of order against provisions in the bill is prophylactic in nature.
action_date: 2011-03-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-35, by Mr. Nugent.
action_date: 2011-03-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-35, by Mr. Nugent.
action_date: 2011-03-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to continue aggressive growth in the Nation's telecommunications and technology industries, the United States Government should "Get Out of the Way and Stay Out of the Way".

Bill: 112-hres-175
Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Introduced: 2011-03-16 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Business investment and capital
Competition and antitrust
Computers and information technology
Government trust funds
Industrial policy and productivity
Intellectual property
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Public contracts and procurement
Public-private cooperation
Right of privacy
Rural conditions and development
Telecommunication rates and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-16
text: 
 Declares that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that, in order to continue aggressive growth in the nation's telecommunications and technology industries, the U.S. government should &quot;Get Out of the Way and Stay Out of the Way&quot; by: (1) promoting investment through deregulation and free-market competition; (2) reforming the Universal Service Fund and encouraging broadband deployment in rural unserved and underserved areas through public-private partnerships; (3) making additional spectrum available for commercial use through unencumbered auctions; (4) establishing a national goal of transmitting high-quality, real-time voice, data, graphics, and video at increasingly higher speeds to all people in the United States; (5) reforming our patent and trademark system to protect leading innovators' intellectual property; and (6) ensuring individual privacy without compromising market efficiencies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition and the Internet.
action_date: 2011-03-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2011-03-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2011-03-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2011-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-16
text: Introduced in House
Commending the progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs.

Bill: 112-hres-176
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17]
Introduced: 2011-03-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Foreign aid and international relief
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: 
Supports the goals of World TB Day to raise awareness about tuberculosis.
 
Commends the progress made by U.S.-led anti-tuberculosis programs.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to global tuberculosis control through the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
action_date: 2011-03-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2011-03-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2011-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for internal rebuilding, resettlement, and reconciliation within Sri Lanka that are necessary to ensure a lasting peace.

Bill: 112-hres-177
Sponsor: Rep. Grimm, Michael G. [R-NY-13]
Introduced: 2011-03-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Rule of law and government transparency
Sri Lanka
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: 
Commends United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for creating the three-person panel to advise the Secretary-General on the implementation of the government of Sri Lanka's commitment to human rights accountability.
 
 Urges the government of Sri Lanka, the international community, and the United Nations (U.N.) to establish an independent international accountability mechanism to look into reports of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other human rights violations committed by both sides during and after the war in Sri Lanka. 
 
 Urges the government of Sri Lanka to allow humanitarian organizations, aid agencies, journalists, and international human rights groups greater freedom of movement, including in internally-displaced persons camps.
 
 Insists that the President develop a policy towards Sri Lanka that reflects U.S. interests.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Introduced in House