hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1737) to nullify certain guidance of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection and to provide requirements for guidance issued by the Bureau with respect to indirect auto lending; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 511) to clarify the rights of Indians and Indian tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act; and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-526
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2015-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-16
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1737) to nullify certain guidance of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection and to provide requirements for guidance issued by the Bureau with respect to indirect auto lending; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 511) to clarify the rights of Indians and Indian tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 181 (Roll no. 630). (text: CR H8254)
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 181 (Roll no. 630).(text: CR H8254)
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 178 (Roll no. 629). (consideration: CR H8258)
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 526.
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8254-8259)
action_date: 2015-11-16
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 73.
action_date: 2015-11-16
text: For the purposes of requesting a conference with the Senate, the resolution provides that the House has taken S. 1177 from the Speaker's table, adopts an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of H.R. 5, as passed by the House and adopts S. 1177, as amendend. The resolution makes in order only those amendments to H.R. 1737 printed inthe report. H.R. 511 shall be considered under a closed rule.
action_date: 2015-11-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-340, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2015-11-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-340, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2015-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of American Education Week.

Bill: 114-hres-527
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
Introduced: 2015-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-16
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of American Education Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the Victims of the Terror Protection Fund.

Bill: 114-hres-528
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2015-11-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Conflicts and wars
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International law and treaties
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Natural disasters
Nigeria
Political movements and philosophies
Reconstruction and stabilization
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-16
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: 
 
 
Boko Haram and other terrorist organizations should be declared an existential threat to the human rights and security of the Nigerian people and their regional neighbors;
 
the global strategy for ending the suffering and creating solutions for displaced persons in Africa includes a Victims of Terror Protection Fund, which should provide humanitarian assistance to Boko Haram victims; 
 
military technical assistance be provided to Nigeria and its neighbors; and 
 
the Victims of Terror Support Fund should be modeled after the cases of Khazakhstan and Equatorial Guinea where prior kleptocracy initiatives have been created to benefit communities and victims in need of support. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-11-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1630-1631)
action_date: 2015-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the goals of "National Adoption Day" and "National Adoption Month" by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

Bill: 114-hres-530
Sponsor: Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2015-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of both National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month.
 
Recognizes that every child should have a permanent and loving family.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to consider adoption during the month of November and throughout the year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4038) to require that supplemental certifications and background investigations be completed prior to the admission of certain aliens as refugees, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-531
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2015-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4038) to require that supplemental certifications and background investigations be completed prior to the admission of certain aliens as refugees.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 183 (Roll no. 639). (text: CR H8367)
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 183 (Roll no. 639).(text: CR H8367)
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 182 (Roll no. 638). (consideration: CR H8377-8378)
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 531.
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8367-8378)
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 75.
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4038 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-342, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-342, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords.

Bill: 114-hres-532
Sponsor: Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10]
Introduced: 2015-11-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Ohio
Serbia

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: 
Commends Bosnia and Herzegovina for the progress it has made over the past 20 years in implementing the Dayton Peace Accords.
 
 Encourages the aspiration of Bosnia and Herzegovina to become a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. 
 
Reaffirms the importance of the successful participation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the European integration process. 
 
Encourages the government of Bosnia and Herzegovina to continue economic and constitutional reforms.
 
Recognizes the role of Ohio as well as the Greater Dayton community in fostering and promoting the Dayton Peace Accords.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing disapproval of the President's plan to accept 10,000 Syrian refugees.

Bill: 114-hres-533
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
Introduced: 2015-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Immigration status and procedures
Middle East
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Syria

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: 
 Disapproves the President's plan to accept 10,000 Syrian refugees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of a "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.

Bill: 114-hres-534
Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]
Introduced: 2015-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Economic performance and conditions
Retail and wholesale trades
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: 
 Expresses support for: (1) the designation of a Small Business Saturday, (2) efforts to encourage consumers to shop locally, and (3) efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and their impact on the U.S. economy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Beirut, Lebanon, on November 12, 2015, that resulted in the loss of at least 43 lives.

Bill: 114-hres-535
Sponsor: Rep. Hanna, Richard L. [R-NY-22]
Introduced: 2015-11-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Lebanon
Middle East
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: 
Condemns the November 12, 2015, terrorist attacks in Beirut, Lebanon, that resulted in the loss of at least 43 lives.
 
 Expresses condolences to the families and friends of those who were killed or injured in the attacks and expresses sympathies to those injured. 
 
Supports the government of Lebanon's efforts to bring to justice those involved in these terrorist attacks.
 
 Expresses readiness to continue assisting the Lebanese Armed Forces and people of Lebanon to respond to the growing terrorist threat posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), and to provide continued support to refugee populations within Lebanon. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Federal law prohibits the transfer of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States.

Bill: 114-hres-537
Sponsor: Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2]
Introduced: 2015-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Appropriations
Caribbean area
Colorado
Congressional-executive branch relations
Cuba
Detention of persons
Kansas
Latin America
Military facilities and property
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
South Carolina
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that any transfer to the United States of the 107 detainees imprisoned for reasons of national security at the U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, would violate federal law and the appropriations powers enumerated to Congress in article 1 of the Constitution, and may result in the President's committing illegal actions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting awareness of adoption and the children in foster care awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, recognizing current programs and efforts designed to promote adoption, and encouraging people in the United States to seek improved safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

Bill: 114-hres-538
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18]
Introduced: 2015-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: 
 Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month. 
 
 Encourages the implementation of inclusive adoption policies that allow a growing number of diverse families to adopt. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of June 2016 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-hres-541
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2015-11-30 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Firearms and explosives
Law enforcement administration and funding
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-30
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of June 2016 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month. 
 
Calls on the people of the United States to: 
 
 
promote greater awareness about gun violence and gun safety;
 
concentrate annual heightened attention to gun violence during the summer months, when gun violence typically increases; and
 
bring citizens and community leaders together to discuss ways to make the communities safer.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2015-11-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-11-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-30
text: Introduced in House
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster America's energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 1177) to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to ensure that every child achieves.

Bill: 114-hres-542
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2015-12-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-01
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 8 (North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015) and S. 1177 (Every Student Succeeds Act).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-12-02
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 181 (Roll no. 654). (text: CR H8875)
action_date: 2015-12-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 181 (Roll no. 654).(text: CR H8875)
action_date: 2015-12-02
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 177 (Roll no. 653). (consideration: CR H8882-8883)
action_date: 2015-12-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 542.
action_date: 2015-12-02
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8875-8884)
action_date: 2015-12-01
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 77.
action_date: 2015-12-01
text: Resolution provides for further amendment consideration of H.R. 8 and also provides for consideration of the conference report to accompany S. 1177.
action_date: 2015-12-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-359, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2015-12-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-359, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2015-12-01
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating 135 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Romania.

Bill: 114-hres-543
Sponsor: Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10]
Introduced: 2015-12-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Romania

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-01
text: 
Celebrates 135 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Romania.
 
 Congratulates Romania for its accomplishments as a great nation.
 
 Expresses appreciation for Romania's support and friendship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2015-12-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-12-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-12-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should submit any binding and universal agreement on climate change adopted at the Conference of the Parties ("COP21") of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to the Senate as a treaty under article II, section 2, clause 2 of the Constitution.

Bill: 114-hres-544
Sponsor: Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]
Introduced: 2015-12-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional oversight
International law and treaties
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-01
text: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should submit to the Senate as a treaty under article II, section 2, clause 2 of the Constitution any binding and universal agreement on climate change adopted at the Conference of the Parties (COP21) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-12-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-12-01
text: Introduced in House
Calling for an end to the abuse of the Standing Rules of the Senate and to improve the debate and consideration of legislative matters.

Bill: 114-hres-545
Sponsor: Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2015-12-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-02
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that:
 
 
 the Standing Rules of the Senate and debate practices should not be abused to debilitate it and indefinitely block debate or a fair, up or down vote on legislative matters;
 
after the Senate sets a new precedent to restore its workings, it should negotiate and adopt, under its existing rules of a supermajority vote to invoke cloture, a parliamentarian procedure to replace the cloture motion to call up legislation and make it pending, with a &quot;non debatable motion to proceed to consider&quot; that allows for the minority to offer a reasonable number of germane amendments, subject to debate, once the measure is pending for consideration;
 
 these proposed number of germane amendments and debate hours and mechanism to truncate debate could be decreased or increased at the time that the rule change is negotiated and adopted, ensuring the appropriate center between sufficient adversarial debate and the prevention of chronic stalemate is both a Senate majority and minority determination; and
 
nothing in this resolution shall be construed as the House advocating a wholesale abolishment of a Senate filibuster mechanism or supermajority cloture requirement, or calling for the classic standing and talking Senate filibuster to be abolished, but that the House believes it should be reinvigorated.
 
 
Encourages the Senate to forbid threats of a filibuster derived from an &quot;anonymous hold,&quot; and in its place reinvigorate the &quot;traditional standing filibuster&quot; or &quot;hold the floor&quot; mechanism of dissent, with a time allocation of up to 100 hours and the ability to truncate debate only by a petition of 60 Senators.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2015-12-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-12-02
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 22) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-546
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2015-12-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-02
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 22) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 384 - 40 (Roll no. 667). (text: CR H8975)
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 384 - 40 (Roll no. 667).(text: CR H8975)
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 179 (Roll no. 666). (consideration: CR H8982)
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 546.
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8975-8993)
action_date: 2015-12-02
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 78.
action_date: 2015-12-02
text: Resolution waives all points of order against the conference report and against its consideration. Conference report is considered as read and debatable for one hour. A motion to recommit is allowed if applicable.
action_date: 2015-12-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-360, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2015-12-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-360, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2015-12-02
text: Introduced in House