hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Research Works Act

Bill: 112-hr-3699
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]
Introduced: 2011-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Government information and archives
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: 
Research Works Act - Prohibits a federal agency from adopting, maintaining, continuing, or otherwise engaging in any policy, program, or other activity that: (1) causes, permits, or authorizes network dissemination of any private-sector research work without the prior consent of the publisher; or (2) requires that any actual or prospective author, or the author's employer, assent to such network dissemination. 
 
Defines "private-sector research work" as an article intended to be published in a scholarly or scientific publication, or any version of such an article, that is not a work of the U.S. government, describing or interpreting research funded in whole or in part by a federal agency and to which a commercial or nonprofit publisher has made or has entered into an arrangement to make a value-added contribution, including peer review or editing, but does not include progress reports or raw data outputs routinely required to be created for and submitted directly to a funding agency in the course of research.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
Louis Zamperini Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill: 112-hr-3700
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Introduced: 2011-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Athletes
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
Germany
Japan
Military personnel and dependents
Olympic games
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: 
Louis Zamperini Congressional Gold Medal Act - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Louis Zamperini in recognition of his service to the United States, his sacrifice during World War II, and his inspiration to others through his courage as a survivor.
 
Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals, with amounts received from the sale to be deposited in the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
Back to Basics Job Creation Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-3701
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2011-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Employment and training programs
Poverty and welfare assistance
Self-employed
Small business
Unemployment

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: 
Back to Basics Job Creation Act of 2011 - Amends title XX (Block Grants to State for Social Services) of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to make grants to eligible entities to assist low-income individuals and individuals who have been unemployed for at least three months in developing self-employment opportunities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-12-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
Due Process Guarantee Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-3702
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-10]
Introduced: 2011-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Due process and equal protection
Military operations and strategy
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text:  Due Process Guarantee Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to specify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detention without charge or trial of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident apprehended in the United States, unless an Act of Congress expressly authorizes such detention. 
 Applies this Act to any such authorizations or declarations enacted before, on, or after the enactment of this Act. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
FUTURE STEM Act

Bill: 112-hr-3703
Sponsor: Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1]
Introduced: 2011-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Energy research
Higher education
Science and engineering education
Student aid and college costs
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: 
Fellowships for Undergraduate Training and Useful Research in Energy-related Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields Act or FUTURE STEM Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to establish an undergraduate student fellowships pilot program to award competitive grants to specified partner institutions to provide work experience in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields that will improve overall education and training in support of STEM fields. 
 
Allows such grants to be used to: (1) employ eligible students for 10-week research fellowships with partner institutions; (2) purchase, rent, or lease equipment, instrumentation, and other educational and training materials needed to satisfy such fellowships; (3) support outreach efforts to recruit students; and (4) encourage collaboration between government, industry, and academic partners. 
 
Requires preference to be given in the awarding of such grants to partner institutions whose proposal incorporates E3 concepts. Defines &quot;E3&quot; as the academic and professional area of technological development encompassing the fields of energy, environment, and economy. 
 
Requires the Secretary to evaluate the effectiveness of the activities carried out under this Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.
action_date: 2012-02-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2305)
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act

Bill: 112-hr-3704
Sponsor: Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5]
Introduced: 2011-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Animal and plant health
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Livestock

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: 
Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act - States that it is U.S. policy that all nonambulatory livestock in interstate and foreign commerce be immediately and humanely euthanized when such livestock become nonambulatory. 
 
Amends the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to promulgate regulations providing for the humane treatment, handling, and disposition of nonambulatory livestock by specified entities, including a requirement that nonambulatory livestock be humanely euthanized. 
 
Requires an entity to: (1) humanely euthanize nonambulatory livestock (while not limiting the Secretary's ability to test nonambulatory livestock for disease, such as bovine spongiform encephalopathy), and (2) not move nonambulatory livestock unless required for a specific test for disease. 
 
Prohibits an inspector at an establishment covered by the Federal Meat Inspection Act from passing through inspection any nonambulatory livestock, carcass, or carcass parts and requires an inspector at such establishment to label such material as "inspected and condemned."


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-3705
Sponsor: Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-23]
Introduced: 2011-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Comprehensive health care
Education programs funding
Health programs administration and funding
Home and outpatient care
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Medical education
Medical research
Medicare
Nursing
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: 
Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2011 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of comprehensive cancer care planning services.
 
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to make grants to eligible entities to improve the quality of: (1) graduate and postgraduate training of physicians, nurses, and other health care providers in developing cancer care plans for, and communicating such plans to, patients; and (2) continuing professional education regarding the development and communication of written cancer care plans that outline a system of care that coordinates active treatment and palliative care.
 
Requires the Secretary to provide investment, through existing programs, for research on topics related to cancer care planning and coordination, symptom management, palliative care, and comprehensive survivorship care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-12-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
Earmark Elimination Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-3707
Sponsor: Rep. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ-6]
Introduced: 2011-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Government lending and loan guarantees
House of Representatives
Income tax credits
Income tax deductions
Income tax exclusion
Income tax rates
Legislative rules and procedure
Tariffs

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: 
Earmark Elimination Act of 2011 - Makes it out of order in the House of Representatives to consider a bill, joint resolution, or any other measure that includes a congressional earmark or limited tax or tariff benefit.
 
Makes a conforming amendment to Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from issuing a final rule that prevents the agricultural employment of minors to detassel.

Bill: 112-hr-3708
Sponsor: Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1]
Introduced: 2011-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Labor
Labor standards
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor
Youth employment and child labor

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: 
Prohibits the Secretary of Labor from issuing a final rule that prevents or otherwise affects the agricultural employment of minors to detassel, rogue, or otherwise engage in seed production or related and incidental agricultural employment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
White House Conference on Haiti Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-3711
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2011-12-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Caribbean area
Congressional oversight
Economic development
Foreign aid and international relief
Haiti
Latin America
Natural disasters

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: 
White House Conference on Haiti Act of 2011 - Directs: (1) the President to call the White House Conference on Haiti, to be convened not later than six months after the selection of the Policy Committee, in order to make fundamental policy recommendations on ways to assist in Haiti's recovery and long-term development; and (2) the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to plan and conduct the Conference.
 
Establishes the Policy Committee not later than July 31, 2012, and requires a preliminary and final report from the Committee.
 
Requires, within one year after the Conference adjourns, an initial status report from the Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs on the implementation of the recommendations, as well as subsequent status reports every five years thereafter from the Comptroller General until all final report recommendations are achieved.
 
Requires specified congressional committee hearings on the recommendations, status reports, and recovery and long-term development of Haiti.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2011-12-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2298)
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
To grant the Congressional Gold Medal to the troops who defended Bataan during World War II.

Bill: 112-hr-3712
Sponsor: Rep. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM-1]
Introduced: 2011-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Philippines
Smithsonian Institution

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: 
Authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to collectively honor the troops from the United States and the Philippines who defended Bataan, Philippines, and were subsequently prisoners of war, in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service to their country during World War II. Provides for the Medal's display at the Smithsonian Institution.
 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Medal should be made available for display elsewhere, particularly at locations associated with the prisoners of war at Bataan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
Equitable Treatment for the Living Victims of Lockerbie Act

Bill: 112-hr-3713
Sponsor: Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17]
Introduced: 2011-12-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Aviation and airports
Crime victims
Europe
Government liability
Libya
Middle East
Scotland
Terrorism
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: 
Equitable Treatment for the Living Victims of Lockerbie Act - Directs the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission to: (1) determine the validity and amount of plaintiff claims for loss of wages and other property in the case 
Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
, (2) publish notice in the Federal Register of the time within which such claims may be filed, and (3) consider such claims as soon as practicable after filing. 
 
Requires such claims to be paid from the appropriate Treasury fund before any corporate claims are paid from such fund. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
School Building Enhancement Act

Bill: 112-hr-3714
Sponsor: Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2011-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Education programs funding
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Energy efficiency and conservation
Motor fuels

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: 
School Building Enhancement Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to provide grants to: (1) states and local educational agencies (LEAs) for providing intensive technical assistance for, and assisting the implementation of, the EnergySmart Schools Program of the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Star for K-12 School Districts program of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); (2) LEAs that become partners through such Energy Star program; and (3) states for use in the development, in partnership with the Secretary of Energy, of state-level school energy efficiency quality plans.
 
Requires the Secretary of Education to give priority to projects to provide assistance to state and local educational agencies with a demonstrated need for energy efficiency improvement. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
Online Job Training Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-3715
Sponsor: Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2011-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Education programs funding
Educational technology and distance education
Employment and training programs
Higher education
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: 
Online Job Training Act of 2011 - Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to require the Secretary of Labor to award National Online Workforce Training Grants for workforce training programs using distance-learning technologies, such as the Internet. Requires such grants to be awarded on a competitive basis to educational institutions, community-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, state or local boards, or units of general local government that provide online workforce training. 
 
Directs the Secretary to award one grant to an eligible postsecondary educational institution to: (1) provide technical assistance to entities that receive grants, (2) collect and nationally disseminate the data gathered by entities that receive grants, and (3) disseminate best practices.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
To provide that Federal funds may not be used for National Heritage Areas and similar areas, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hr-3716
Sponsor: Rep. Huelskamp, Tim [R-KS-1]
Introduced: 2011-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Appropriations
Historic sites and heritage areas
Historical and cultural resources

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: 
Prohibits the use of federal funding for specified National Heritage Areas, Corridors, and Partnerships and similar areas. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-3718
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-10]
Introduced: 2011-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Foreign labor
Immigration status and procedures
Temporary and part-time employment
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: 
Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2011 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt certain returning H-2B aliens (temporary nonagricultural worker) from annual numerical limitations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Introduced in House