hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Supreme Court misinterpreted the First Amendment to the Constitution in the case of Buckley v. Valeo.

Bill: 114-hconres-154
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2016-09-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
First Amendment rights
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Supreme Court misinterpreted the First Amendment in the case of 
Buckley v. Valeo
 because the decision failed to recognize: (1) that the unlimited spending of large amounts of money on elections has a corrosive effect on the electoral process not simply because of direct transactions between those who give large amounts of money and candidates and elected officials but because the presence of unlimited amounts of money corrupts the process on a more fundamental level; and (2) other legitimate state interests which justify limiting money in campaigns, including the need to preserve the integrity of our republican form of government, restore public confidence in government, and ensure all citizens a more equal opportunity to participate in the political process.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the first Friday of October as "Manufacturing Day".

Bill: 114-hconres-155
Sponsor: Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23]
Introduced: 2016-09-15 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Manufacturing

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: 
Declares that Congress supports the designation of Manufacturing Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Joint Committee on the Library to accept a statue commemorating the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 for placement in the United States Capitol, authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony for the presentation of the statue, and directing the Architect of the Capitol to place the statue in a suitable permanent location in the Capitol.

Bill: 114-hconres-156
Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15]
Introduced: 2016-09-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Hungary
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
U.S. Capitol
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: 
Directs the Joint Committee on the Library to accept for placement in the United States Capitol the &quot;Lads of Pest&quot; statue provided by Hungary to commemorate the heroes of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 on the occasion of the Revolution's 60th anniversary.
 
Authorizes the Joint Committee to use the rotunda of the Capitol for a presentation ceremony for the statue.
 
Directs the Architect of the Capitol, for one year after the presentation ceremony, to place the statue in the rotunda, and then provide for its placement in a suitable permanent location in the Capitol.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should continue to exercise its veto in the United Nations Security Council on resolutions regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and oppose anti-Israel measures considered by the United Nations General Assembly.

Bill: 114-hconres-157
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2016-09-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-20
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) any resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian peace process can only come through direct, bilateral negotiations between the Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority; and (2) the U.S. government, through its Permanent Representative to the United Nations, should continue its practice of vetoing any Security Council resolution that unilaterally recognizes a Palestinian state, makes declarations concerning Israeli-controlled territories, or dictates terms for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
 
Expresses support for individuals and organizations working to encourage cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians dedicated to achieving a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-09-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1306-1307)
action_date: 2016-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the International Day of Peace.

Bill: 114-hconres-158
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2016-09-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-21
text: 
Recognizes the importance of celebrating the 35th anniversary of the International Day of Peace.
 
Urges all U.S. citizens to reflect upon the importance of peace, tolerance, cease-fire, and nonviolence.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-09-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1331)
action_date: 2016-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the 1988 massacre of political prisoners and calling for justice for the victims.

Bill: 114-hconres-159
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Introduced: 2016-09-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Evidence and witnesses
Human rights
Iran
Middle East
Protest and dissent
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-21
text: 
Condemns the government of Iran for the 1988 massacre of political prisoners and for denying the evidence of crimes against humanity.
 
Urges: (1) the Administration and U.S. allies to condemn the massacre and pressure the Iranian government to provide detailed information to the victims' families about their loved ones and their final resting places; and (2) the United Nations (U.N.) Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Iran and the U.N. Human Rights Council to create a Commission of Inquiry to investigate the massacre, gather evidence, identify the perpetrators, and bring them to justice.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the opening of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, the only national museum dedicated to documenting African American life, history, and culture.

Bill: 114-hconres-160
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2016-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Racial and ethnic relations
Smithsonian Institution
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-22
text: 
Commends the leadership, staff, scholars, designers, construction workers, volunteers, charter members, and donors who worked tirelessly to realize the venerable dream of opening the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution.
 
Encourages all citizens and residents of, and visitors to, the United States to visit the museum when touring the nation's capital.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2016-09-22
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1353)
action_date: 2016-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that those who served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have been exposed to the toxin Agent Orange and should be eligible for all related Federal benefits that come with such presumption under the Agent Orange Act of 1991.

Bill: 114-hconres-161
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Introduced: 2016-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Department of Veterans Affairs
Disability and paralysis
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-22
text: 
Recognizes that the intent of the Agent Orange Act of 1991 included the presumption that veterans who served in the Armed Forces in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, were exposed to Agent Orange.
 
Expresses the intent that such veterans who served in those areas and other areas exposed to Agent Orange who have been diagnosed with connected medical conditions should be equally recognized for such exposure through equitable benefits and coverage.
 
Calls on the Department of Veterans Affairs to acknowledge such intent, rescind specified parts of the VA Adjudication Procedure Manual M21-1 pertaining to developing claims based on herbicide exposure in Vietnam, and reissue guidance extending presumptive coverage for Agent Orange exposure to such veterans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2016-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2016-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece.

Bill: 114-hconres-162
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Introduced: 2016-09-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Greece
Historical and cultural resources
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the United Kingdom should enter into negotiations with Greece to facilitate the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1360-1361)
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1916 opening of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and the 2016 opening of the new Texas A&M Veterinary & Biomedical Education complex in College Station, Texas.

Bill: 114-hconres-163
Sponsor: Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17]
Introduced: 2016-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Biological and life sciences
Commemorative events and holidays
Higher education
Medical education
Texas
Veterinary medicine and animal diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-27
text: 
 Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 1916 opening of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and the opening of the new Texas A&M Veterinary & Biomedical Education complex in College Station, Texas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-10-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
action_date: 2016-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2016-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the support for the passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015.

Bill: 114-hconres-164
Sponsor: Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]
Introduced: 2016-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Legislative rules and procedure
State and local government operations
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-27
text: 
Observes and recognizes the new crisis of voter suppression tactics that have been enacted by states and localities since the 
Shelby County v. Holder
 Supreme Court decision.
 
Urges congressional leadership to allow for an immediate vote on the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2016-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 114-hconres-166
Sponsor: Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
 Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Wednesday, September 28, 2016, through Friday, November 11, 2016, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, November 14, 2016.

action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
 Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Wednesday, September 28, 2016, through Friday, November 11, 2016, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, November 14, 2016.

action_date: 2016-09-29
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
 Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Wednesday, September 28, 2016, through Friday, November 11, 2016, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, November 14, 2016.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6286; text as passed Senate: CR S6286)
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6286; text as passed Senate: CR S6286)
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6096)
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H6096)
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6096)
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Vincent Edward "Vin" Scully, the baseball broadcaster who has magnificently served as the play-by-play announcer for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers for 67 Major League Baseball seasons since 1950.

Bill: 114-hconres-167
Sponsor: Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
News media and reporting
Professional sports
Television and film

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Honors the life and career of Vincent Edward &quot;Vin&quot; Scully, the long-time announcer for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United States Capitol Police and their role in securing the United States Capitol complex and protecting Members of Congress, their staff, and the general public.

Bill: 114-hconres-168
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional agencies
Congressional officers and employees
Congressional tributes
Law enforcement officers
Members of Congress
Protection of officials
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States Capitol Police is an invaluable asset to Congress and the community; (2) its officers deserve the utmost appreciation and respect; and (3) the congressional community is expressly grateful for the innumerable contributions and sacrifices of its officers to secure the U.S. Capitol complex and protect Members of Congress, their staff, and the general public. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Establishing a Joint Committee on the Organization of Congress.

Bill: 114-hconres-169
Sponsor: Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-18]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Government studies and investigations
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Establishes an ad hoc Joint Committee on the Organization of the Congress to make a full and complete study of the organization, operations, functions, and relevant interactions of the Members of Congress and to make recommendations that serve specified objectives.
 
Requires the committee to include in its report to both chambers at the end of a congressional session recommendations for its continuation or designation of a similar entity to continue the pursuit of improvements in the congressional process.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of a "National Purebred Dog Day".

Bill: 114-hconres-170
Sponsor: Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Commemorative events and holidays
Mammals

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a National Purebred Dog Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and the lasting significance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

Bill: 114-hconres-171
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2016-11-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Free trade and trade barriers
Hawaii
International organizations and cooperation
Japan
Military history
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-14
text: 
Declares that Congress, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii: 
 
 
pays tribute to the members of the Armed Forces and civilians who died in the attack; 
 
honors the men and women of the Armed Forces who gave their lives in defense of freedom and liberty during World War II; 
 
acknowledges the peaceful and mutually beneficial U.S-Japan relationship; 
 
appreciates Japan's efforts as one of the most reliable security partners of the United States; and 
 
encourages Japan to continue to develop strategic and economic policies, in partnership with the United States, that promote stability throughout Asia and reduce trade barriers between the two nations.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2016-11-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2016-11-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2016-11-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2016-11-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-11-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that public health professionals should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States on "Public Health Thank You Day", November 21, 2016.

Bill: 114-hconres-172
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2016-11-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that public health professionals are to be celebrated, commended, and thanked on Public Health Thank You Day for their profoundly important contributions to the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-11-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding reconsideration of the merits of awarding the Medal of Honor posthumously to Doris Miller for acts of valor during World War II for which he was originally awarded the Navy Cross.

Bill: 114-hconres-173
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2016-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Racial and ethnic relations
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Navy should reconsider, pursuant to provisions governing consideration of proposals for decorations not previously submitted in a timely fashion, whether the award of the Navy Cross to Doris Miller for acts of valor during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, while a member of the Navy should be upgraded to the Medal of Honor on account of possible racial bias in the original decision to award the Navy Cross.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: Introduced in House