hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Condemning the Republic of the Sudan for its actions to pardon Mubarak Mustafa, who was responsible for the escape of two men convicted of the assassination of John Granville on January 1, 2008, and calling on the United States Department of State to continue to include Sudan on the list of state sponsors of terrorism.

Bill: 114-hres-307
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26]
Introduced: 2015-06-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Sudan
Terrorism
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-10
text: 
Condemns the Republic of the Sudan's pardon of Mubarak Mustafa for his role in allowing the men convicted of John Granville's assassination to escape imprisonment.
 
 Calls on the Department of State to continue to list Sudan on the state sponsors of terrorism list until such time as the men convicted of John Granville's assassination are apprehended and the pardon of Mubarak Mustafa is repealed.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-06-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-06-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4016)
action_date: 2015-06-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of the Wisconsin Idea and the University of Wisconsin System for the benefit they have brought and continue to bring to the State of Wisconsin, the United States, and the world.

Bill: 114-hres-308
Sponsor: Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3]
Introduced: 2015-06-10 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Higher education
Policy sciences
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-10
text: 
Recognizes the significant contributions of the Wisconsin Idea (a policy encouraging the public university's contributions to the state) and the University of Wisconsin System to the state of Wisconsin, the United States, and the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-06-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2015-06-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing June 19, 2015, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Bill: 114-hres-309
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2015-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-11
text: 
Recognizes the historical significance to the nation, and supports the continued celebration, of Juneteenth Independence Day.
 
Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future, and (2) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-06-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should confirm that money is not free speech and that corporations are not people for purposes of the First Amendment right to make campaign contributions by enacting a constitutional amendment overturning the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, and should restore the right of Congress and the States to impose limits on the amount of expenditures that may be made by candidates and others in support of elections for public office by enacting a constitutional amendment overturning the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Buckley v. Valeo.

Bill: 114-hres-311
Sponsor: Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8]
Introduced: 2015-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Corporate finance and management
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
First Amendment rights
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that, in order to overturn the Supreme Court decision in: (1) 
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission
, Congress should enact and the states should ratify a constitutional amendment providing that any right of a corporation, other business organization, or other artificial entity to engage in political activity, including making contributions and expenditures to influence an election for public office or a ballot measure, is not derived from the First Amendment but from the laws of the United States and the states and may be exercised only to the extent provided by such laws; and (2) 
Buckley v. Valeo
, Congress should enact and the states should ratify a constitutional amendment providing that Congress and the states have the authority to impose limits on the amount of expenditures that may be made by candidates and others in support of elections for public office.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2015-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Supporting raising awareness and educating the public about upper limb and lower limb differences.

Bill: 114-hres-312
Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2]
Introduced: 2015-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Birth defects
Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Musculoskeletal and skin diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-12
text: 
Supports the designation of National Upper and Lower Limb Differences Month and Wear Orange Day. (Limb differences are medical conditions that result in limbs that are unequal in length.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of May 23rd as "National Rosie the Riveter Day".

Bill: 114-hres-313
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8]
Introduced: 2015-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Military history
U.S. history
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-12
text: 
Supports the designation of National Rosie the Riveter Day.
 
Acknowledges the important role played by women in World War II. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2015-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the eligibility of veterans service organizations for community development block grant funding.

Bill: 114-hres-314
Sponsor: Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11]
Introduced: 2015-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Housing and community development funding
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) veterans service organizations provide invaluable services to veterans and local communities across the United States, and (2) Congress should seek changes to federal law to ensure that all such organizations are eligible for community development block grant funding for public facilities and improvements funding.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-06-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2015-06-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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: 2015-06-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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: 2015-06-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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: 2015-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2596) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-315
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2015-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2596) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-06-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-06-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 189 (Roll no. 366). (text: CR H4389-4390)
action_date: 2015-06-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 189 (Roll no. 366).(text: CR H4389-4390)
action_date: 2015-06-16
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4395)
action_date: 2015-06-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 315.
action_date: 2015-06-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4389-4395)
action_date: 2015-06-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 41.
action_date: 2015-06-15
text: Section 2 of the resolution provides that the motion to reconsider the vote on the question of concurring in the matter comprising the remainder of title II of the Senate amendment to H.R. 1314 may continue to be postponed through the legislative day of Thursday, July 30, 2015.
action_date: 2015-06-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-155, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2015-06-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-155, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2015-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Bill: 114-hres-316
Sponsor: Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14]
Introduced: 2015-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-15
text: 
Recognizes the historical significance to the nation, and supports the continued celebration, of Juneteenth Independence Day.
 
Recognizes that the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating American Pharoah and owner Ahmed Zayat of Teaneck, New Jersey, for winning horse racing's Triple Crown.

Bill: 114-hres-317
Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9]
Introduced: 2015-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-16
text: 
Congratulates American Pharoah and owner Ahmed Zayat of Teaneck, New Jersey, for winning horse racing's Triple Crown.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Condemning resolutions or policies calling for or instituting a boycott of Israeli academic institutions or scholars by institutions of higher learning and scholarly associations.

Bill: 114-hres-318
Sponsor: Rep. Curbelo, Carlos [R-FL-26]
Introduced: 2015-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Higher education
International exchange and broadcasting
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-16
text: 
Condemns the adoption of a resolution or policy by any institution of higher education or scholarly association that formally calls for or establishes the restriction of discourse, cooperation, exchange, or any other involvement with academic institutions or scholars on the basis of their connection to Israel. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2015-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 160) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on medical devices, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1190) to repeal the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board.

Bill: 114-hres-319
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2015-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-16
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 160) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on medical devices, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1190) to repeal the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 - 186 (Roll no. 372). (text: CR H4449)
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 - 186 (Roll no. 372).(text: CR H4449)
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 186 (Roll no. 371). (consideration: CR H4471)
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4471-4472)
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 319, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 319 until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 319.
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4449-4455)
action_date: 2015-06-16
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 42.
action_date: 2015-06-16
text: The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 160 and H.R. 1190. Each bill is closed under the rule, and shall be debatable for 1 hour. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions for both bills.
action_date: 2015-06-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-157, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2015-06-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-157, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2015-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that a grateful Nation honors and salutes Sons and Daughters in Touch on its 25th anniversary that is being celebrated on Father's Day, 2015, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, the District of Columbia.

Bill: 114-hres-320
Sponsor: Rep. Hahn, Janice [D-CA-44]
Introduced: 2015-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Military personnel and dependents
Monuments and memorials
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-16
text: 
Honors Sons and Daughters in Touch on its 25th anniversary that is being celebrated at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC.
 
Expresses gratitude for the service and sacrifice of their fathers who were U.S. Armed Forces members and served in the Vietnam war.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-08-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2015-06-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4445)
action_date: 2015-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' 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: 2015-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' 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: 2015-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' 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: 2015-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2146) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers to make penalty-free withdrawals from governmental plans after age 50, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-321
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2015-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2146) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers to make penalty-free withdrawals from governmental plans after age 50.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 181 (Roll no. 373). (text: CR H4497)
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 181 (Roll no. 373).(text: CR H4497)
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4506)
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 321.
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: On consideration of the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H4499)
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: POINT OF ORDER - Ms. Slaughter raised a point of order against the provisions of H.Res. 321 because it violates the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration on the resolution. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration.
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: By direction of the Committeee on Rules, Mr. Sessions called up H.Res. 321 and asked for its immediate consideration. (consideration: CR H4497-4507)
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 43.
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: Resolution provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2146.
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-167, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-167, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of providing services to children of incarcerated parents.

Bill: 114-hres-322
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Introduced: 2015-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Child care and development
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Elementary and secondary education
Employment and training programs
Family relationships
Health care coverage and access
Law enforcement administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: 
Recognizes the unique challenges facing children who are growing up with one or both parents in prison.
 
Recognizes that more resources and services need to target the specific needs of children of incarcerated parents in order to reduce the cycle of families in the criminal justice system.
 
Supports research and the building of community partnerships to provide a comprehensive plan to meet the needs of individual children struggling to balance the difficulties of academic, social, and economic stability while a parent is incarcerated.
 
Supports strengthening the access parents have to health care, education, housing, and job training services so they can be productive role models for their children post-release from a correctional institution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Mexico should forthwith repatriate the remains of those American Soldiers who fought in the battle of Monterrey in 1846.

Bill: 114-hres-323
Sponsor: Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4]
Introduced: 2015-06-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Archaeology and anthropology
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Latin America
Mexico
Military history
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: 
 Commends the archaeologists, the Instituto Nacional de Antropologia y Historia, the U.S. Consulate General Monterrey, and all those individuals whose work led to the identification and recovery of the remains of the U.S. soldiers who fought in the 1846 battle of Monterrey.
 
 Calls upon the government of Mexico and the Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Affairs to repatriate the identified remains of these soldiers. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-08-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: Introduced in House