hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3136) to establish a demonstration program for competency-based education, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4984) to amend the loan counseling requirements under Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-677
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2014-07-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-22
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3136) to establish a demonstration program for competency-based education, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4984) to amend the loan counseling requirements under Higher Education Act of 1965.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-07-23
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 185 (Roll no. 438). (text: CR H6672)
action_date: 2014-07-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 185 (Roll no. 438).(text: CR H6672)
action_date: 2014-07-23
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 190 (Roll no. 437). (consideration: CR H6685)
action_date: 2014-07-23
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6684-6685)
action_date: 2014-07-23
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 677, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2014-07-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 677.
action_date: 2014-07-23
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6672-6679)
action_date: 2014-07-22
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 124.
action_date: 2014-07-22
text: The rules provides a structured rule for H.R. 3136 and H.R. 4984. Both bills are debatable for one hour with or without instructions.
action_date: 2014-07-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-546, by Ms. Foxx.
action_date: 2014-07-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-546, by Ms. Foxx.
action_date: 2014-07-22
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the bill (S. 815) to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Bill: 113-hres-678
Sponsor: Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2014-07-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-22
text: 
Provides for the consideration of the bill (S. 815, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013 [ENDA]) to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. 
 
Sets forth an amendment providing that: (1) ENDA shall not change the requirements of title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applicable to a religious corporation, association, educational institution, or society with respect to the employment of individuals of a particular religion to perform work connected with carrying out the activities of such an organization; and (2) such organizations are not exempt from ENDA's requirements to refrain from discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in the same manner as is required with respect to discrimination based on race, color, sex and national origin under such title.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Polis. Petition No: 113-11. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/113/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0011.xml">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2014-07-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2014-07-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-22
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the Ukrainian separatists illegally occupying the Ukrainian city of Donetsk, and the surrounding territory, as terrorists for shooting down a civilian passenger airliner, Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17, and condemning the Government of the Russian Federation for supplying the arms.

Bill: 113-hres-679
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8]
Introduced: 2014-07-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Aviation and airports
Conflicts and wars
Europe
Malaysia
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
Transportation safety and security
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-22
text: 
Condemns: (1) the Ukrainian separatists illegally occupying the Ukrainian city of Donetsk and the surrounding territory as terrorists for shooting down a civilian passenger airliner, Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17; and (2) the government of the Russian Federation for supplying the arms that shot down the plane.
 
Calls on: (1) the Ukrainian separatists of Donetsk to disband and relinquish control of Donetsk and the surrounding area to the government of Ukraine, and (2) the government of the Russian Federation to end attempts to undermine the government of Ukraine and to cease arming militaristic and terroristic groups. 
 
Urges the President and Secretary of State to utilize all available means to compel the government of the Russian Federation to withdraw support from such groups.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2014-07-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-07-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-22
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3393) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to consolidate certain tax benefits for educational expenses, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4935) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make improvements to the child tax credit.

Bill: 113-hres-680
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2014-07-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-23
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3393) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to consolidate certain tax benefits for educational expenses, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4935) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make improvements to the child tax credit.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-07-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 189 (Roll no. 443). (text: CR H6767-6768)
action_date: 2014-07-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 189 (Roll no. 443).(text: CR H6767-6768)
action_date: 2014-07-24
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 191 (Roll no. 442). (consideration: CR H6774)
action_date: 2014-07-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 680.
action_date: 2014-07-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6767-6775)
action_date: 2014-07-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 128.
action_date: 2014-07-23
text: The rule provides for the consideration of H.R. 3393 and H.R. 4935 under a closed rules.
action_date: 2014-07-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-552, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2014-07-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-552, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2014-07-23
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the National Museum of World War II Aviation in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as America's National World War II Aviation Museum.

Bill: 113-hres-681
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]
Introduced: 2014-07-23 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Colorado
Conflicts and wars
Military history
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-23
text: 
Recognizes the National Museum of World War II Aviation in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as America's National World War II Aviation Museum.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2014-07-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding worker protections in Qatar and the 2022 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup.

Bill: 113-hres-682
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11]
Introduced: 2014-07-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Bangladesh
Business ethics
Contracts and agency
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Detention of persons
Due process and equal protection
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Foreign labor
Human rights
Human trafficking
India
International organizations and cooperation
Labor standards
Labor-management relations
Middle East
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor
Nepal
Persian Gulf States
Philippines
Professional sports
Qatar
Sports and recreation facilities
Sri Lanka
Visas and passports
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-24
text: 
Calls on: (1) the United States to prioritize the rights of migrant workers in their relations with Qatar by offering technical assistance and expertise in combating human trafficking and the provision of victim-centered services, and (2) U.S. corporations involved in constructing World Cup related infrastructure in Qatar to ensure that working conditions are in compliance with international human rights standards by holding subcontractors accountable for labor violations and incorporating mechanisms for enforcement of such contractual obligations.
 
Calls on the Qatari authorities to implement existing legislation and enact new legislation to prevent human rights violations.
 
Calls on the migrant laborers' countries of origin, notably Bangladesh, India, Nepal, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka, to protect their nationals from deceptive recruitment agencies in their countries and intervene on behalf of their nationals whose rights are abused when working in Qatar and other Persian Gulf states.
 
Urges the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to: (1) ensure that the World Cup is a symbol of global cooperation, (2) deliver a strong message to Qatar to make sure that the 2022 World Cup is not staged with the assistance of modern slavery by continuing the organization's involvement in Qatar, and (3) advocate for fair labor practices on all World Cup related projects.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
action_date: 2014-07-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-07-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative stamp honoring the life of Maya Angelou.

Bill: 113-hres-684
Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
Introduced: 2014-07-24 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
Postal service
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-24
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Maya Angelou. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2014-07-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.

Bill: 113-hres-685
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2014-07-24 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Foreign labor
Immigration status and procedures
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-24
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense (DOD) should review exceptions to citizenship, residency, and disqualification standards for enlistment in the Armed Forces to make a determination regarding the enlistment of aliens who possess an employment authorization document issued under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) established pursuant to the DHS Secretary's memorandum dated June 15, 2012.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2014-07-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-24
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2821) to provide tax relief for American workers and businesses, to put workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America, and to provide pathways back to work for Americans looking for jobs.

Bill: 113-hres-686
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Introduced: 2014-07-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-24
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2821) to provide tax relief for American workers and businesses, to put workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America, and to provide pathways back to work for Americans looking for jobs.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2014-07-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the President's responsibility to address the border crisis.

Bill: 113-hres-687
Sponsor: Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2014-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Child safety and welfare
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
El Salvador
Evidence and witnesses
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
General public lands matters
Guatemala
Honduras
Human trafficking
Immigration status and procedures
Intergovernmental relations
Latin America
Mexico
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-25
text: 
Agrees with the President that there is a humanitarian crisis on the border that underscores the need to fix our immigration system. 
 
Calls upon the President to: 
 
 
use the resources already at his disposal to gain operational control of the border; 
 
 send a clear message that those who are seeking to enter the United States illegally will be returned to their home countries, and that subjecting children to the perilous migration to our border will no longer be tolerated; 
 
 cease using his prosecutorial discretion authority to shield unlawful immigrants from prosecution;
 
cease releasing convicted criminal aliens from detention; 
 
 crack down on fraudulent asylum claims; 
 
implement tougher standards for credible fear claims; 
 
restore agreements with local law enforcement agencies to enforce immigration laws; 
 
give Border Patrol agents access to federal lands where drug traffickers, human smugglers, and unlawful immigrants hide; and 
 
employ diplomatic resources with Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador to stop the border crisis. 
 
 
Stands ready to work with the President to realize such calls to action.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
action_date: 2014-09-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2014-07-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2014-07-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2014-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the role of the United States in ensuring children in poor countries have access to vaccines and immunization through the GAVI Alliance.

Bill: 113-hres-688
Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Introduced: 2014-07-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Child health
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International organizations and cooperation
Multilateral development programs
Prescription drugs
Religion
Sex and reproductive health
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-25
text: 
 Commends the GAVI Alliance, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank, civil society, the private sector, faith-based organizations, and the international community on the progress made in reducing child mortality through the increased availability of vaccines. 
 
Supports the ideals and goals of the GAVI Alliance.
 
Recognizes that the United States, in addition to being an important donor, is a critical technical partner to the GAVI Alliance. 
 
Encourages the continued use of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) global immunization resources. 
 
Encourages continued U.S. and international commitment and investment, through the GAVI Alliance, to the global effort to ensure that children in developing nations have access to vaccines and immunizations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Supporting an end to the ethnic and politically fueled violence in South Sudan and the successful implementation of a transitional government.

Bill: 113-hres-689
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2014-07-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Conflicts and wars
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Racial and ethnic relations
South Sudan

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-25
text: 
Supports the people of South Sudan and the region.
 
 Condemns attacks on civilians and civilian humanitarian assistance workers. 
 
Urges the President to work with the international community to provide technical support to the African Union Commission of Inquiry into human rights abuses, and to consider creation of a tribunal to ensure those responsible for civilian attacks and grave human rights abuses are held accountable.
 
Emphasizes the need for the government of South Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement in Opposition to implement the January 23, 2014, cessation of hostilities agreement. 
 
Encourages the government of South Sudan to implement the June 10, 2014, transitional government agreement. 
 
Supports the Intergovernmental Authority on Development's mediation efforts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2014-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising.

Bill: 113-hres-690
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2014-07-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Europe
Germany
Poland
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-25
text: 
Recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, which occurred during World War II and serves as a symbol of heroism and the power of the human spirit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2014-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Month.

Bill: 113-hres-691
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6]
Introduced: 2014-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural practices and innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Fruit and vegetables
Horticulture and plants
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-25
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Month, including raising awareness about the importance of community gardens and urban agriculture; improving access to public land for the creation of sustainable food projects; encouraging growth of community gardens; and supporting cooperative efforts among federal, state, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to promote the development and expansion of community gardens. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2014-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-25
text: Introduced in House