hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding actions the President should take to secure the borders of the United States.

Bill: 113-hres-692
Sponsor: Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4]
Introduced: 2014-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Border security and unlawful immigration
Department of Homeland Security
Detention of persons
Human trafficking
Immigration status and procedures
National Guard and reserves
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-28
text: 
 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should: 
 
 
declare an end to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program; 
 
use the exceptional circumstances exception under the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to keep apprehended illegal immigrants in Department of Homeland Security (DHS) custody in the border region, and create an accelerated process for their home country return; and 
 
deploy the National Guard to help secure the border.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2014-07-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2014-07-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2014-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4315) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-693
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2014-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-28
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4315) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 - 192 (Roll no. 459). (text: CR H6989)
action_date: 2014-07-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 - 192 (Roll no. 459).(text: CR H6989)
action_date: 2014-07-29
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 192 (Roll no. 458). (consideration: CR H6994-6995)
action_date: 2014-07-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 693.
action_date: 2014-07-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6989-6995)
action_date: 2014-07-28
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 130.
action_date: 2014-07-28
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4315 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2014-07-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-563, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2014-07-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-563, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2014-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 676) providing for authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 935) to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from August 1, 2014, through September 5, 2014.

Bill: 113-hres-694
Sponsor: Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-11]
Introduced: 2014-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-29
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 676) providing for authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 935) to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from August 1, 2014, through September 5, 2014.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-30
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 196 (Roll no. 466). (text: CR H7058-7059)
action_date: 2014-07-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 196 (Roll no. 466).(text: CR H7058-7059)
action_date: 2014-07-30
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 195 (Roll no. 465). (consideration: CR H7085-7086)
action_date: 2014-07-30
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7085-7086)
action_date: 2014-07-30
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 694, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2014-07-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 694.
action_date: 2014-07-30
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7058-7070)
action_date: 2014-07-29
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 131.
action_date: 2014-07-29
text: The resolution provides for consideration of both H. Res. 676 and H.R. 935 in the House. Both measures are debatable for one hour.
action_date: 2014-07-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-566, by Mr. Nugent.
action_date: 2014-07-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-566, by Mr. Nugent.
action_date: 2014-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Restore Democracy Resolution

Bill: 113-hres-695
Sponsor: Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8]
Introduced: 2014-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional districts and representation
Congressional elections
Congressional operations and organization
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Political advertising
Political parties and affiliation
State and local government operations
Supreme Court
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-30
text: 
Restore Democracy Resolution - Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to:
 
 
the case of 
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission
;
 
creation of a public finance system for congressional election; 
 
limitations on campaign spending and the campaign season;
 
a prohibition against the solicitation or collecting of campaign contributions under certain circumstances;
 
 congressional power to prohibit voter suppression activities;
 
state online voter registration systems;
 
a federal reapportionment system, redistricting, and gerrymandering; and
 
specified procedures in the House regarding committee hearings and reports, including conference committee meetings and reports.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2014-07-30
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and 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: 2014-07-30
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and 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: 2014-07-30
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and 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: 2014-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 2014 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill: 113-hres-697
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2014-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-30
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2014-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the attack that occurred at the Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara on August 5, 2012, and honoring the memory of those who died in the attack.

Bill: 113-hres-698
Sponsor: Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-21]
Introduced: 2014-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
First responders and emergency personnel
Law enforcement officers
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Violent crime
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-30
text: 
Condemns: (1) the attack that occurred at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin on August 5, 2012; and (2) intolerance, including religious and racial discrimination, and calls for continued vigilance against violence.
 
Honors the memory of Suveg Singh Khattra, Satwant Singh Kaleka, Ranjit Singh, Sita Singh, Paramjit Kaur, and Prakash Singh, who died in the attack.
 
Applauds the bravery of Lieutenant Brian Murphy and other first responders who prevented the gunman from taking more lives and treated wounded individuals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2014-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Welcoming African leaders to the first United States-Africa Leaders' Summit and African trade ministers to the 13th Forum of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

Bill: 113-hres-699
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
Introduced: 2014-07-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Free trade and trade barriers
Tariffs
Trade agreements and negotiations
Trade restrictions
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: 
Welcomes: (1) African leaders to the first United States-Africa Leaders' Summit in Washington, DC, and (2) African trade ministers to the 13th African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum. 
 
Recognizes the progress and hope that modern Africa represents in global affairs and economic advancement. 
 
Acknowledges the opportunities to boost cultural, trade, and economic relations and partnerships between the United States and Africa. 
 
Recognizes the importance of renewing the AGOA program. 
 
Encourages implementation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement as one important way to address supply-side barriers and encourage greater trade and investment in Africa.

action_date: 2014-08-01
text: 
States that the House of Representatives is: (1) studying ways to improve the utilization of the range of U.S. trade policy tools with respect to Africa and exploring how Africa can become more attractive to trade and investment, and (2) looking forward to working with African leaders to improve our economic and bilateral relationships.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-08-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-08-01
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-08-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-08-01
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7237-7239; text of measure as introduced: CR H7238)
action_date: 2014-08-01
text: Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2014-08-01
text: Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
action_date: 2014-08-01
text: Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
action_date: 2014-08-01
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2014-08-01
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2014-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2014-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the current outbreak of Ebola in Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia is an international health crisis and is the largest and most widespread outbreak of the disease ever recorded.

Bill: 113-hres-701
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2014-07-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Congressional tributes
Foreign aid and international relief
Guinea
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International organizations and cooperation
Liberia
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Sierra Leone
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the current outbreak of Ebola in Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia is an international health crisis and is the largest and most widespread outbreak of the disease ever recorded.
 
Calls on all nations to immediately provide additional resources to help affected nations address current and future public health crises. Requests development of a global health security plan to respond to disease outbreaks. Urges the prioritization of the elimination of Ebola as a public health threat.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Affirming that private equity plays an important role in growing and strengthening United States businesses throughout all sectors of the economy and in every State and congressional district and that it has fostered significant investment in the United States economy.

Bill: 113-hres-702
Sponsor: Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11]
Introduced: 2014-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Business investment and capital
Capital gains tax
Corporate finance and management
Financial services and investments

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: 
 Affirms that: (1) private equity plays an important role in growing and strengthening U.S. businesses throughout all sectors of the economy and in every state and congressional district, and (2) has fostered significant investment in the U.S. economy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Robotics Competition Resolution of 2014

Bill: 113-hres-703
Sponsor: Rep. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL-8]
Introduced: 2014-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Congressional districts and representation
Elementary and secondary education
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: 
Robotics Competition Resolution of 2014 - Establishes an annual academic competition in the field of robotics to be held among students in each of the congressional districts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the strong support of the United States Government for freedom of navigation and other internationally lawful uses of sea and airspace in the Asia-Pacific region, and for the peaceful diplomatic resolution of outstanding territorial and maritime claims and disputes.

Bill: 113-hres-704
Sponsor: Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4]
Introduced: 2014-07-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
Aviation and airports
China
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Japan
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Pacific Ocean
South Korea
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: 
States that the Senate: (1) condemns coercive actions or the use of force to impede freedom of operations in international airspace to alter the status quo or to destabilize the Asia-Pacific region, (2) urges China to refrain from implementing the declared East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone and to refrain from taking similar provocative actions elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region, and (3) commends Japan and the Republic of Korea for their restraint. 
 
Sets forth U.S. policy regarding: (1) supporting allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region; (2) opposing claims that impinge on the rights, freedoms, and lawful use of the sea; (3) managing disputes without intimidation or force; (4) supporting development of regional institutions to build cooperation and reinforce the role of international law; (5) assuring continuity of operations by the United States in the Asia-Pacific region; and (6) implementing a policy framework with Vietnam reflecting both human rights and U.S. national security and defense interests.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Recommending the designation of a Presidential Special Envoy to the Balkans to evaluate the successes and shortcomings of the implementation of the Dayton Peace Accords in Bosnia and Herzegovina, to provide policy recommendations, and to report back to Congress within one year.

Bill: 113-hres-705
Sponsor: Rep. Hahn, Janice [D-CA-44]
Introduced: 2014-07-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Europe
European Union
Human rights
International law and treaties
Racial and ethnic relations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: 
Supports the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and legal continuity of Bosnia-Herzegovina (BiH) as well as the equality of its three constituent peoples and others within an integrated multi-ethnic country. 
 
Welcomes steps taken by BiH towards Euro-Atlantic integration, and emphasizes that BiH, as well as its internal political entities, work toward creation of an effective state. 
 
Reiterates that constitutional reform in BiH take the Dayton Peace Accords as its basis, while advancing the principles of political, economic, legal, and religious equality. 
 
Stresses the importance of privatization of the publicly owned enterprises in close cooperation with the European Union (EU) and the Office of the High Representative (OHR). 
 
Commends U.S. support for a strong civil society in BiH. 
 
Reiterates that BiH reforms should take into account protection of the constitutional rights of all, including the Bosnian Croats who are the smallest of the three recognized constituent peoples in BiH.
 
States that the United States should: (1) work with the EU in implementing an accession process for BiH which would link BiH internal integration with its phased EU integration; (2) designate a Presidential Special Envoy to the Balkans to work with the OHR, the EU, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), political leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and neighboring countries to facilitate governmental and societal reforms in BiH; and (3) support countries of the region, together with other international actors, in ending the refugee and internal-displacement situation in Southeast Europe.
 
Urges the Presidential Special Envoy to report to Congress on ways to overcome any remaining political, economic, legal, or religious inequalities in BiH.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1287)
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 113-hres-706
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2014-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional leadership
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House Committee on the Judiciary
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: 
Disapproves the actions taken by the House Committee on the Judiciary and the leadership of the House of Representatives with respect to H.R. 1123 (Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act).
 
Directs the leadership of each House committee and the House leadership to operate in a matter that maximizes transparency and public trust.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Introduced in House