hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
A resolution congratulating the Nunaka Valley Little League junior girls softball team on their performance in the Junior League Softball World Series.

Bill: 112-sres-273
Sponsor: Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK]
Introduced: 2011-09-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Alaska
Athletes
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2011-09-20
text: 
Congratulates the athletes, parents, and coaching staff of the Nunaka Valley Little League junior girls softball team on an impressive 2011 season.

action_date: 2011-09-23
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the athletes, parents, and coaching staff of the Nunaka Valley Little League junior girls softball team on an impressive 2011 season.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5933)
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5933)
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5933-5934)
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5933-5934)
action_date: 2011-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5776)
action_date: 2011-09-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that funding for the Federal Pell Grant program should not be cut in any deficit reduction program.

Bill: 112-sres-274
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2011-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Education programs funding
Higher education
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2011-09-22
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that funding for the federal Pell Grant program should not be cut in any deficit reduction package.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-09-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5919)
action_date: 2011-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 30, 2011, as a national day of remembrance for nuclear weapons program workers.

Bill: 112-sres-275
Sponsor: Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]
Introduced: 2011-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Mining
Nuclear weapons
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2011-09-22
text: 
 Designates October 30, 2011, as a national day of remembrance for U.S. nuclear weapons program workers, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers.
 
 Encourages the people of the United States to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities to commemorate such date as a national day of remembrance for past and present workers in the U.S. nuclear weapons program.

action_date: 2011-09-26
text: 

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

 
 Designates October 30, 2011, as a national day of remembrance for U.S. nuclear weapons program workers, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers.
 
 Encourages the people of the United States to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities to commemorate such date as a national day of remembrance for past and present workers in the U.S. nuclear weapons program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-09-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6008)
action_date: 2011-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6008)
action_date: 2011-09-26
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6007-6008)
action_date: 2011-09-26
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6007-6008)
action_date: 2011-09-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5919)
action_date: 2011-09-22
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5919)
action_date: 2011-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month of 2011.

Bill: 112-sres-276
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2011-09-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month 2011; (2) efforts to educate Americans about infant mortality and the factors that contribute to infant mortality; and (3) efforts to reduce infant deaths, low birth weight, pre-term births, and disparities in perinatal outcomes. Recognizes the critical importance of including efforts to reduce infant mortality and the factors that contribute to infant mortality as part of prevention and wellness strategies.

action_date: 2011-09-23
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month 2011; (2) efforts to educate Americans about infant mortality and the factors that contribute to infant mortality; and (3) efforts to reduce infant deaths, low birth weight, pre-term births, and disparities in perinatal outcomes. Recognizes the critical importance of including efforts to reduce infant mortality and the factors that contribute to infant mortality as part of prevention and wellness strategies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5934-5936; text as passed Senate: CR S5934; text of measure as introduced: CR S5950)
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5934-5936; text as passed Senate: CR S5934; text of measure as introduced: CR S5950)
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the month of October 2011 as "National Principals Month".

Bill: 112-sres-277
Sponsor: Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN]
Introduced: 2011-09-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: 
Recognizes October 2011 as National Principals Month.
 
Honors the contribution of school principals in our elementary, middle, and high schools.

action_date: 2011-09-23
text: 

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

 
Recognizes October 2011 as National Principals Month.
 
Honors the contribution of school principals in our elementary, middle, and high schools.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5934-5936; text as passed Senate: CR S5934; text of measure as introduced: CR S5950)
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5934-5936; text as passed Senate: CR S5934; text of measure as introduced: CR S5950)
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2011 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 112-sres-278
Sponsor: Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL]
Introduced: 2011-09-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health care quality
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: 
Designates September 2011 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. 
Declares that steps should be taken to: (1) raise awareness about prostate cancer screening and treatment; (2) increase research funding commensurate with the burden of prostate cancer; and (3) improve access to, and the quality of, health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer.
 
 

action_date: 2011-09-23
text: 

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

 
Designates September 2011 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. 
Declares that steps should be taken to: (1) raise awareness about prostate cancer screening and treatment; (2) increase research funding commensurate with the burden of prostate cancer; and (3) improve access to, and the quality of, health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5934-5936; text as passed Senate: CR S5934-5935; text of measure as introduced: CR S5950-5951)
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5934-5936; text as passed Senate: CR S5934-5935; text of measure as introduced: CR S5950-5951)
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 24, 2011, as "Worldwide Day of Play".

Bill: 112-sres-279
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2011-09-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Outdoor recreation
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of September 24, 2011, as Worldwide Day of Play.

action_date: 2011-09-23
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the designation of September 24, 2011, as Worldwide Day of Play.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5934-5936; text as passed Senate: CR S5935; text of measure as introduced: CR S5951)
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5934-5936; text as passed Senate: CR S5935; text of measure as introduced: CR S5951)
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning September 19, 2011, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week" and recognizing the achievements of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.

Bill: 112-sres-280
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2011-09-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Minority education

Summary:
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: 
 Recognizes the goals and achievements of Hispanic-serving institutions across this country.
 
Recognizes the achievements of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities throughout the 25 years of its existence.
 
 Designates the week beginning September 19, 2011, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.

action_date: 2011-09-23
text: 

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

 
 Recognizes the goals and achievements of Hispanic-serving institutions across this country.
 
Recognizes the achievements of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities throughout the 25 years of its existence.
 
 Designates the week beginning September 19, 2011, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5934-5936; text as passed Senate: CR S5935; text of measure as introduced: CR S5951)
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5934-5936; text as passed Senate: CR S5935; text of measure as introduced: CR S5951)
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 24, 2011, as "National Estuaries Day".

Bill: 112-sres-281
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2011-09-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Wetlands
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: 
Designates September 24, 2011, as National Estuaries Day. 
 
Acknowledges the importance of estuaries to sustaining employment and U.S. economic well-being and prosperity.

Expresses the intent of the Senate to continue working to understand, protect, and restore U.S. estuaries. 

action_date: 2011-09-23
text: 

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

 
Designates September 24, 2011, as National Estuaries Day. 
 
Acknowledges the importance of estuaries to sustaining employment and U.S. economic well-being and prosperity.

Expresses the intent of the Senate to continue working to understand, protect, and restore U.S. estuaries. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5934-5936; text as passed Senate: CR S5935-5936; text of measure as introduced: CR S9551-5952)
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5934-5936; text as passed Senate: CR S5935-5936; text of measure as introduced: CR S9551-5952)
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony in Kanelos v. County of Mohave, et al. and Zanna, et al. v. Mohave County, et al.

Bill: 112-sres-282
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2011-09-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional officers and employees
Evidence and witnesses
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: 
 Authorizes Gina Gormley, an employee of Senator John McCain, to testify in the cases of 
Kanelos v. County of Mohave, et al. 
and 
Zanna, et al. v. Mohave County et al.
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 
 

action_date: 2011-09-23
text: 

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

 
 Authorizes Gina Gormley, an employee of Senator John McCain, to testify in the cases of 
Kanelos v. County of Mohave, et al. 
and 
Zanna, et al. v. Mohave County et al.
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5958-5959;  text as passed Senate: CR S5959; text of measure as introduced: CR S5952)
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5958-5959;  text as passed Senate: CR S5959; text of measure as introduced: CR S5952)
action_date: 2011-09-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the year of 2011 as the "International Year of Chemistry".

Bill: 112-sres-283
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2011-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Chemistry
Commemorative events and holidays
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2011-09-26
text: 
Designates the year of 2011 as the International Year of Chemistry.
 
Supports the goals of the International Year of Chemistry.
 
Recognizes the necessity of educating the public on the merits of the sciences, including chemistry, and of promoting interest in the sciences among U.S. youth. 

action_date: 2011-09-26
text: 

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

 
Designates the year of 2011 as the International Year of Chemistry.
 
Supports the goals of the International Year of Chemistry.
 
Recognizes the necessity of educating the public on the merits of the sciences, including chemistry, and of promoting interest in the sciences among U.S. youth.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-09-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6008; text as passed Senate: CR S6008; text of measure as introduced: CR S5994)
action_date: 2011-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6008; text as passed Senate: CR S6008; text of measure as introduced: CR S5994)
action_date: 2011-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 23, 2011, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.

Bill: 112-sres-284
Sponsor: Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI]
Introduced: 2011-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Accidents
Aging
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health care costs and insurance
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2011-09-26
text: 
Designates September 23, 2011, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. 
 
Commends the Falls Free Coalition Advocacy Work Group and other falls prevention coalitions for their efforts to increase education and awareness about the prevention of falls among older adults.
 
Encourages: (1) promotion of fall awareness in an effort to reduce the incidence of falls among older adults; and (2) state health departments to reduce falls among older adults.
 
Urges the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue developing and evaluating strategies to prevent falls among older adults that will translate into effective fall prevention interventions.
 
 Recognizes proven, cost-effective fall prevention programs and policies, and encourages experts in the field to share their best practices so that their success can be replicated by others.

action_date: 2011-09-26
text: 

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

 
Designates September 23, 2011, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. 
 
Commends the Falls Free Coalition Advocacy Work Group and other falls prevention coalitions for their efforts to increase education and awareness about the prevention of falls among older adults.
 
Encourages: (1) promotion of fall awareness in an effort to reduce the incidence of falls among older adults; and (2) state health departments to reduce falls among older adults.
 
Urges the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue developing and evaluating strategies to prevent falls among older adults that will translate into effective fall prevention interventions.
 
 Recognizes proven, cost-effective fall prevention programs and policies, and encourages experts in the field to share their best practices so that their success can be replicated by others.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-09-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6008; text as passed Senate: CR S6008; text of measure as introduced: CR S5994)
action_date: 2011-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6008; text as passed Senate: CR S6008; text of measure as introduced: CR S5994)
action_date: 2011-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Habitat Day, October 3, 2011.

Bill: 112-sres-285
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2011-10-03 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Brazil
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Commemorative events and holidays
Housing supply and affordability
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
United Nations
Urban and suburban affairs and development
Water quality
Water use and supply
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2011-10-03
text: 
Supports the goals of World Habitat Day.
 
Encourages the leaders and citizens of cities to build upon their successful experiences and develop more ambitious goals for urban sustainable development at the June 2012, United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6052-6053)
action_date: 2011-10-03
text: Introduced in Senate