hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Relating to the status of certain actions taken by Members-elect.

Bill: 112-hres-27
Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26]
Introduced: 2011-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2011-01-07
text: 
Requires specified rollcall votes recorded for Representative-elect Sessions and Representative-elect Fitzpatrick be deleted and the vote-totals for each of those rollcalls be adjusted accordingly, both in the Journal and in the Congressional Record.
 
Ratifies the election of Representative-elect Sessions to a standing committee and his participation in its proceedings. Considers the measures delivered by him to the Speaker for referral as introduced. Retains the numbers assigned. 
 
Considers as valid: (1) any submissions to the Congressional Record by Representative-elect Sessions or Representative-elect Fitzpatrick; and (2) any cosponsor lists naming them.
 
Ratifies any non-voting participation by them in floor proceedings.

action_date: 2011-01-07
text: 

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

 
Requires specified rollcall votes recorded for Representative-elect Sessions and Representative-elect Fitzpatrick be deleted and the vote-totals for each of those rollcalls be adjusted accordingly, both in the Journal and in the Congressional Record.
 
Ratifies the election of Representative-elect Sessions to a standing committee and his participation in its proceedings. Considers the measures delivered by him to the Speaker for referral as introduced. Retains the numbers assigned. 
 
Considers as valid: (1) any submissions to the Congressional Record by Representative-elect Sessions or Representative-elect Fitzpatrick; and (2) any cosponsor lists naming them.
 
Ratifies any non-voting participation by them in floor proceedings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-01-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-01-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 257 - 159, 3 Present (Roll no. 11). (text: CR H118)
action_date: 2011-01-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 257 - 159, 3 Present (Roll no. 11).(text: CR H118)
action_date: 2011-01-07
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H119)
action_date: 2011-01-07
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to H.Res. 26, the House proceeded with four minutes of debate on H. Res. 27.
action_date: 2011-01-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H118-120)
action_date: 2011-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-28
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2011-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Employment and training programs
Firearms and explosives
Homeland security
Law enforcement officers
Mammals
Public transit
Railroads
Terrorism
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2011-01-07
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) should: (1) continue to enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation, (2) continue development of the National Explosives Detection Canine Team program, and (3) improve upon the success of the Online Learning Center by providing increased person-to-person professional development programs for persons responsible for securing our surface transportation systems against such attacks.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-01-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2011-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Calling for Internet freedom in Vietnam.

Bill: 112-hres-29
Sponsor: Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2011-01-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Human rights
International law and treaties
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2011-01-07
text: 
Supports the right of the citizens of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to access websites of their choosing and to have the freedom to share and publish information over the Internet.
 
Calls on Vietnam to: (1) repeal Circular 07, Article 88, and similar statutes that restrict the Internet, so as to be in line with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to which Vietnam is a signatory; and (2) become a responsible member state of the international community by respecting individuals' freedom of speech, freedom of press, and freedom of political association.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
action_date: 2011-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2011-01-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that plain English section by section analyses be posted on the Internet for bills and joint resolutions reported by committees.

Bill: 112-hres-30
Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-19]
Introduced: 2011-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-01-07
text: 
Amends Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order in the House to consider a bill or joint resolution reported by any committee unless a plain English section by section analysis of the bill or joint resolution has been posted on its public website for at least 72 hours.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-01-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2011-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 112-hres-31
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2011-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Appropriations
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
House Committee on Ethics
House Committee on Ways and Means
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2011-01-11
text: 
Elects specified named Members to the following House Committees: (1) Appropriations; (2) Energy and Commerce; (3) Ethics; and (4) Ways and Means.

action_date: 2011-01-11
text: 

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

 
Elects specified named Members to the following House Committees: (1) Appropriations; (2) Energy and Commerce; (3) Ethics; and (4) Ways and Means.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-01-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-01-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H139-140)
action_date: 2011-01-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H139-140)
action_date: 2011-01-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H139-140)
action_date: 2011-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 112-hres-33
Sponsor: Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5]
Introduced: 2011-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Agriculture
House Committee on Armed Services
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
House Committee on Financial Services
House Committee on Rules
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2011-01-12
text: 
Elects specified named Members to the following House Committees on: (1) Agriculture; (2) Armed Services; (3) Energy and Commerce; (4) Financial Services; (5) Rules; and (6) Transportation and Infrastructure.

action_date: 2011-01-12
text: 

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

 
Elects specified named Members to the following House Committees on: (1) Agriculture; (2) Armed Services; (3) Energy and Commerce; (4) Financial Services; (5) Rules; and (6) Transportation and Infrastructure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-01-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-01-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H143-144)
action_date: 2011-01-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H143-144)
action_date: 2011-01-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H143-144)
action_date: 2011-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-01-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing condolences to and solidarity with the people of the Commonwealth of Australia as they struggle against deadly floods that began on December 24, 2010.

Bill: 112-hres-34
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Introduced: 2011-01-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Australia
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Floods and storm protection
Foreign aid and international relief
Oceania

Summary:
action_date: 2011-01-12
text: 
Expresses condolences to and solidarity with the people of the Commonwealth of Australia as they struggle against the floods that began on December 24, 2010.
 
Supports continuing efforts by the U.S. government, U.S. relief agencies, and private citizens to assist Australia.
 
Urges the U.S. government and the international community to provide additional assistance to aid flood victims and support reconstruction efforts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2011-01-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-01-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives, and expressing continued solidarity with the Haitian people.

Bill: 112-hres-35
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2011-01-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign loans and debt
Haiti
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Natural disasters
Reconstruction and stabilization
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-01-12
text: 
Honors: (1) those who lost their lives due to the tragic earthquake of January 12, 2010; and (2) the sacrifice of the men and women of the government of Haiti, the U.S. government, the United Nations (U.N.), and the international community for their response to the calamity.
 
Expresses solidarity with the people of Haiti as they work to rebuild their neighborhoods, livelihoods, and country.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to support long-term Haitian reconstruction.
 
Supports the Administration's efforts to prevent the spread of cholera, treat persons who contract the disease, provide technical assistance to the Haitian Ministry of Public Health, and improve water, sanitation, and health systems.
 
Urges the President and the international community to: (1) focus assistance on the government of Haiti's priorities, (2) develop and improve communications and participatory mechanisms to more substantially involve Haitian civil society at all stages of the cholera and post-earthquake responses, and (3) give priority to programs that protect vulnerable populations. 
 
Urges the President to: (1) make necessary resources available to U.S. and U.N. agencies, nongovernmental organizations, private volunteer organizations, and regional institutions; (2) assess the long-term needs for confronting the cholera epidemic in Haiti; and (3) lead humanitarian and development efforts with the government of Haiti, the Haitian Diaspora, and international actors who share in the goal of a better future for Haiti.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
action_date: 2011-01-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-01-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.

Bill: 112-hres-36
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2011-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Ethnic studies
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2011-01-12
text: 
Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history.
 
Encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all peoples of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the nation.
 
Recognizes that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-01-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2011-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-01-12
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 112-hres-37
Sponsor: Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5]
Introduced: 2011-01-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Education and the Workforce
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
House Committee on Homeland Security
House Committee on Natural Resources
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
House Committee on Small Business
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
House Committee on the Budget
House Committee on the Judiciary
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2011-01-18
text: 
Elects specified named Members to the following House Committees: (1) the Budget; (2) Education and the Workforce; (3) Foreign Affairs; (4) Homeland Security; (5) the Judiciary; (6) Natural Resources; (7) Oversight and Government Reform; (8) Science, Space, and Technology; (9) Small Business; and (10) Veterans' Affairs.

action_date: 2011-01-18
text: 

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

 
Elects specified named Members to the following House Committees: (1) the Budget; (2) Education and the Workforce; (3) Foreign Affairs; (4) Homeland Security; (5) the Judiciary; (6) Natural Resources; (7) Oversight and Government Reform; (8) Science, Space, and Technology; (9) Small Business; and (10) Veterans' Affairs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-01-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-01-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H231)
action_date: 2011-01-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H231)
action_date: 2011-01-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H231)
action_date: 2011-01-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-01-18
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 112-hres-39
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2011-01-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Agriculture
House Committee on Armed Services
House Committee on Education and the Workforce
House Committee on Financial Services
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
House Committee on Homeland Security
House Committee on Natural Resources
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
House Committee on Small Business
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
House Committee on the Judiciary
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2011-01-19
text: 
Elects specified named Members to the following House Committees: (1) Agriculture; (2) Armed Services; (3) Education and the Workforce; (4) Financial Services; (5) Foreign Affairs; (6) Homeland Security; (7) the Judiciary; (8) Natural Resources; (9) Oversight and Government Reform; (10) Science, Space, and Technology; (11) Transportation and Infrastructure; and (12) Veterans' Affairs.

action_date: 2011-01-19
text: 

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

 
Elects specified named Members to the following House Committees: (1) Agriculture; (2) Armed Services; (3) Education and the Workforce; (4) Financial Services; (5) Foreign Affairs; (6) Homeland Security; (7) the Judiciary; (8) Natural Resources; (9) Oversight and Government Reform; (10) Science, Space, and Technology; (11) Transportation and Infrastructure; and (12) Veterans' Affairs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-01-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-01-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H261-262)
action_date: 2011-01-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H261-262)
action_date: 2011-01-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H261-262)
action_date: 2011-01-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-01-19
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the life of President Ronald Wilson Reagan on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

Bill: 112-hres-40
Sponsor: Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-2]
Introduced: 2011-01-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Presidential administrations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-01-19
text: 
Celebrates the life of President Ronald Wilson Reagon on the 100th anniversary of his birth. Expresses appreciation for his public service and a commitment to protecting his legacy. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-01-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2011-01-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-01-19
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing 2011 as the Year for People of African Descent.

Bill: 112-hres-41
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Introduced: 2011-01-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Cultural exchanges and relations
International organizations and cooperation
Racial and ethnic relations
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-01-19
text: 
Supports the United Nations (U.N.) designation of the International Year for People of African Descent.
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) strengthen cooperation to promote the empowerment of people of African descent in relation to their social, educational, political, and economic rights; (2) make efforts to advance the diverse cultural traditions and heritage of people of African descent; and (3) strengthen its commitment to eradicate racism, undo the injustices of history, and celebrate the contributions of people of African descent across the political, social, and economic spectrum.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
action_date: 2011-01-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-01-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-01-19
text: Introduced in House
Electing certain Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 112-hres-42
Sponsor: Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5]
Introduced: 2011-01-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
House Committee on Homeland Security
House Committee on Small Business
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2011-01-19
text: 
Elects specified named Members to the following House Committees: (1) Energy and Commerce; (2) Homeland Security; and (3) Small Business.

action_date: 2011-01-19
text: 

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

 
Elects specified named Members to the following House Committees: (1) Energy and Commerce; (2) Homeland Security; and (3) Small Business.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-01-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-01-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H323)
action_date: 2011-01-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H323)
action_date: 2011-01-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H323)
action_date: 2011-01-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-01-19
text: Introduced in House