hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Strengthen House Floor Integrity Resolution

Bill: 114-hres-93
Sponsor: Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]
Introduced: 2015-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Public participation and lobbying

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-05
text: 
Amends Rule IV (The Hall of the House) of the Rules of the House of Representatives with respect to the prohibition against admission to the Hall of the House, and rooms leading to it, of former House officials with business before Congress.
 
Prohibits any regulations promulgated by the Speaker under the Rule from exempting from the prohibition even for ceremonial or educational functions any former Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, House Parliamentarian, elected House officer, or minority employee nominated as an elected House officer if the individual:
 
 
is a registered lobbyist or agent of a foreign principal;
 
has any direct personal or pecuniary interest in any legislative measure pending before the House or reported by a committee; or
 
is in the employ of, or represents any part or organization for, the purpose of influencing, directly or indirectly, the passage, defeat, or amendment of a legislative proposal. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2015-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Chinese railroad workers from 1865 to 1869, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.

Bill: 114-hres-94
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2015-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Asia
China
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Postal service
Racial and ethnic relations
Railroads
Transportation employees
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-05
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative stamp should be issued by the U.S. Postal Service honoring the Chinese railroad workers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government.
action_date: 2015-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of transformative breakthroughs in biomedicine, biotechnology, and life sciences in the diagnosis, management, curing, and treatment of illness and the existence of a "Valley of Death" in biotechnology and life sciences funding that stifles innovation and impedes translational medical research.

Bill: 114-hres-95
Sponsor: Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2015-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Biological and life sciences
Department of Health and Human Services
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Executive agency funding and structure
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies
Medical research
Research administration and funding
Research and development

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-05
text: 
Recognizes: the value of biomedicine, biotechnology, and life sciences; the challenges those industries face; and the ways those challenges can be addressed.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of Trayvon Martin, urging the repeal of Stand Your Ground laws, and calling on the United States Government to address the crisis of racial profiling.

Bill: 114-hres-96
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Introduced: 2015-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Firearms and explosives
Government studies and investigations
Law enforcement administration and funding
Minority education
Poverty and welfare assistance
Racial and ethnic relations
State and local government operations
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-05
text: 
Condemns unfounded reliance on Stand Your Ground laws to protect actions that extend far beyond historical use of self-defense. 
 
Urges state legislatures to reject or repeal Stand Your Ground legislation. Commits to developing incentives for states to find alternatives to such legislation, such as grants for community policing. Encourages states to create penalties for individuals found to have caused substantive harm through racial profiling.
 
Urges the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights to seek to elevate the social status of black males by undertaking studies to understand and correct the underlying causes of higher rates of school expulsions and suspensions, homicides, incarceration, poverty, violence, and drug abuse, as well as income, health, and educational disparities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2015-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

Bill: 114-hres-97
Sponsor: Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3]
Introduced: 2015-02-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-09
text: 
Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for the 114th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2015-02-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-02-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Financial Services in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

Bill: 114-hres-98
Sponsor: Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5]
Introduced: 2015-02-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Financial Services

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: 
Provides amounts for expenses of the House Committee on Financial Services for the 114th Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Alan Nunnelee, a Representative from the State of Mississippi.

Bill: 114-hres-99
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Introduced: 2015-02-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Mississippi

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Alan Nunnelee, a Representative from Mississippi.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on February 10, 2015, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Representative. 

action_date: 2015-02-10
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Declares that the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Alan Nunnelee, a Representative from Mississippi.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on February 10, 2015, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Representative.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H898)
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H898)
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H898)
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1) to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline, and providing for proceedings during the period from February 16, 2015, through February 23, 2015.

Bill: 114-hres-100
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2015-02-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 1) to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline, and providing for proceedings during the period from February 16, 2015, through February 23, 2015.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-02-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 248 - 177 (Roll no. 72). (text: CR H937-938)
action_date: 2015-02-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 248 - 177 (Roll no. 72).(text: CR H937-938)
action_date: 2015-02-11
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 183 (Roll no. 71). (consideration: CR H944-945; text: CR H944-945)
action_date: 2015-02-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 100.
action_date: 2015-02-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H937-946)
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 8.
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: After disposition of the previous question, the resolution allows for one motion to commit during consideration of S. 1. The resolution also provides for proceedings during the period from Feb. 16, 2015 through Feb. 23, 2015.
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-22, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-22, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 644) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and expand the charitable deduction for contributions of food inventory, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 636) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend increased expensing limitations, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-101
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2015-02-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 644) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and expand the charitable deduction for contributions of food inventory, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 636) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend increased expensing limitations.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 - 163 (Roll no. 78). (text: CR H993-994)
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 - 163 (Roll no. 78).(text: CR H993-994)
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 164 (Roll no. 77). (consideration: CR H999-1000, H1000-1001; text: CR H999-1000)
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1000-1001)
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the resolution, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 101.
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H993-1000)
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 9.
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: The resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 644 and H.R. 636 under closed rules.
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-23, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-23, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September 25, 2015, as "National Pediatric Bone Cancer Awareness Day".

Bill: 114-hres-102
Sponsor: Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27]
Introduced: 2015-02-10 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Musculoskeletal and skin diseases
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Pediatric Bone Cancer Awareness Day.
 
Commends: (1) children battling bone cancer, and their families and friends, for their courage and perseverance; (2) organizations like the Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation that raise awareness and encourage the accurate and early diagnosis of pediatric bone cancer; and (3) the researchers, scientists, and health care providers who are dedicated to treating and finding a cure for pediatric bone cancer.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Homeland Security in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

Bill: 114-hres-103
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Introduced: 2015-02-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Homeland Security

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: 
Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Homeland Security for the 114th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-02-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should provide Congress with a detailed deployment and troop commitment plan prior to approval for authorization to commit United States Armed Forces to fight the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.

Bill: 114-hres-104
Sponsor: Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2]
Introduced: 2015-02-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Syria
Terrorism
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-11
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: 
 
 
only Congress has the constitutional authority to declare war according to article 1, section 8, clause 11 of the Constitution; 
 
the President should set clear objectives for the U.S. Armed Forces before committing them to battle; and 
 
the President should provide Congress with a clear and definitive deployment and troop commitment plan before engaging in hostilities against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). 
 
 
States that the House should not approve a request for the Use of Military Force against ISIS: 
 
 
unless the President provides Congress with requested information, and 
 
if the President commits to defeating ISIS using temporary duty assignment as a main means of troop deployment.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the protection of religious minority rights and freedoms worldwide.

Bill: 114-hres-105
Sponsor: Rep. Bridenstine, Jim [R-OK-1]
Introduced: 2015-02-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-11
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives remains committed to protecting the human right and the fundamental freedom of religion, especially those of religious minorities. 
 
Recognizes that government policies prohibiting the freedom of thought and religion are designed to harass and intimidate religious groups.
 
Urges the U.S. government lead the international effort in calling for the repeal of all existing apostasy and blasphemy laws.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2015-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Supporting quality of life for prostate cancer patients.

Bill: 114-hres-106
Sponsor: Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3]
Introduced: 2015-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health technology, devices, supplies
Medicare
Neurological disorders
Sex and reproductive health
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-11
text: 
Urges protection of Medicare or veterans' benefits for medical device treatments for male incontinence and impotence that result from treatment for prostate cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Parkinson's disease, or multiple sclerosis. Expresses that coverage decisions should be based on data and made after careful review by medical experts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-02-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Veterans' 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: 2015-02-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Veterans' 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: 2015-02-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Veterans' 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: 2015-02-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Veterans' 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: 2015-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the third week in October as National School Bus Safety Week and for the designation of Wednesday of that week as National School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day.

Bill: 114-hres-107
Sponsor: Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7]
Introduced: 2015-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Motor carriers
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-11
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National School Bus Safety Week and National School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day.
 
Celebrates the dedication and contributions that school bus drivers, managers, trainers, monitors, mechanics, and dispatchers make for our children every day across the country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2015-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House relating to the dispute between the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union impacting operations of West Coast ports.

Bill: 114-hres-108
Sponsor: Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8]
Introduced: 2015-02-12 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration
California
Economic performance and conditions
Labor-management relations
Marine and inland water transportation
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Oregon
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: 
 
 
 the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union should swiftly conclude their contract negotiations with the assistance of a federal mediator; and 
 
if they do not reach a settlement and a shutdown occurs, the President should use all tools at his disposal to end the dispute, including authority under the Labor-Management Relations Act, 1947 (Taft-Hartley Act), to intervene in the matter to protect the U.S. economy.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of February 28, 2015, as "Rare Disease Day".

Bill: 114-hres-109
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Introduced: 2015-02-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of Rare Disease Day; and (2) a national and global commitment to developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for rare diseases and disorders. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: Introduced in House