hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need to eliminate partisan redistricting and gerrymandering.

Bill: 114-hres-357
Sponsor: Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8]
Introduced: 2015-07-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional districts and representation
Judicial review and appeals
Political parties and affiliation
State and local courts

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-10
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that:
 
 
Congress should establish a federal reapportionment system that would create compact and contiguous congressional districts that, to the greatest extent possible, follow geographic boundaries and county lines;
 
congressional districts should not favor or disfavor an incumbent or political party;
 
congressional districts should adhere to the existing standards of equal population; and
 
the highest court of each state should have the power to reject congressional district maps that do not meet the above criteria.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2015-07-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-07-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-10
text: Introduced in House
Welcoming the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Committee's inscription of the San Antonio Missions to the World Heritage list, recognizing the San Antonio Missions as having universal historical and cultural significance, and congratulating the people of San Antonio for their years of hard work to make this designation a reality.

Bill: 114-hres-358
Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
Introduced: 2015-07-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Historic sites and heritage areas
Historical and cultural resources
Religion
Texas
U.S. history
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-10
text: 
Welcomes the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization World Heritage Committee's inscription of the San Antonio Missions to the World Heritage list, recognizes the San Antonio Missions as having universal historical and cultural significance, and congratulates the people of San Antonio for their years of hard work to make this designation a reality. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-07-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-10
text: Introduced in House
Providing that the House of Representatives disagrees with the majority opinion in Obergefell et al. v. Hodges, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-359
Sponsor: Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4]
Introduced: 2015-07-10 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Due process and equal protection
Intergovernmental relations
Licensing and registrations
Marriage and family status
Religion
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
State and local government operations
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-10
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) disagrees with the Supreme Court's majority opinion in 
Obergefell v. Hodges
 and its holdings that the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution requires states to license marriages between same-sex couples and requires states to recognize same-sex marriages performed out-of-state; and (2) agrees with the four dissenting opinions, which uphold the traditional definition of marriage as a union between one man and one woman and the original meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment.
 
Expresses the sense of the House that:
 
 
the traditional definition of marriage is a union between one man and one woman;
 
the majority opinion in 
Obergefell
 unconstitutionally and indefensibly distorts the definition of marriage;
 
states may refuse to be bound by the holding in 
Obergefell
;
 
states are not required to license same-sex marriage or recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states; and
 
 individuals, businesses, churches, religious groups, and other faith-based organizations are encouraged, empowered, and protected to exercise their faith without fear of legal or government interference.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2015-07-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-07-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the National Collegiate Honors Council.

Bill: 114-hres-360
Sponsor: Rep. Russell, Steve [R-OK-5]
Introduced: 2015-07-10 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-10
text: 
Commends the National Collegiate Honors Council, its officers, staff, members, institutions, and students on the 50th anniversary of the Council. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1135)
action_date: 2015-07-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2015-07-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the need to explore emerging technologies that are mobile and capable of supplying high volumes of sterile, pathogenic-free water, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-361
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
Introduced: 2015-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Emergency planning and evacuation
Health facilities and institutions
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Natural disasters
Water quality
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-14
text: 
This resolution urges the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Homeland Security to explore emerging technologies that are mobile and capable of supplying high volumes of sterile, pathenogenic-free water to communities and hospitals when water systems are closed as a result of EPA-induced shutdowns, disease outbreaks, epidemics, pandemics, or natural disasters.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
action_date: 2015-07-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2015-07-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2015-07-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2015-07-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2015-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2898) to provide drought relief in the State of California, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3038) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-362
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2015-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2898) to provide drought relief in the State of California, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3038) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-07-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 - 183 (Roll no. 439). (text: CR H5188)
action_date: 2015-07-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 - 183 (Roll no. 439).(text: CR H5188)
action_date: 2015-07-15
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 182 (Roll no. 438). (consideration: CR H5197)
action_date: 2015-07-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 362.
action_date: 2015-07-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5188-5198)
action_date: 2015-07-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 48.
action_date: 2015-07-14
text: The rule provide for consideration of the bills H.R. 2898 and H.R. 3038. The rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on both bills. The resolution makes in order further amendments printed in the report on H.R. 2898. For H.R. 3038, the resolution provides for consideration under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on both bills.
action_date: 2015-07-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-204, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2015-07-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-204, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2015-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the power of Congress to protect the right to vote.

Bill: 114-hres-363
Sponsor: Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8]
Introduced: 2015-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
State and local government operations
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress:
 
 
has the power to prohibit voter suppression activities,
 
should require every state to create and maintain an online voter registration system and automatically register eligible voters whose information is contained in the state's motor vehicle license registration system (with a 21-day opt-out period for those who wish to be taken off the registry), and
 
should make Election Day a legal public holiday.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2015-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Fédération Internationale de Football Association should immediately eliminate gender pay inequity and treat all athletes with the same respect and dignity.

Bill: 114-hres-364
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2015-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Employment discrimination and employee rights
International organizations and cooperation
Professional sports
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
State and local government operations
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-15
text: 
Urges: (1) the Federation Internationale de Football Association to eliminate gender pay inequity and treat all athletes with respect and dignity; and (2) all other local, state, federal, and international organizations to eliminate gender pay inequity.
 
Expresses support for an end to gender pay inequity in the workplace, including athletic competitions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2015-07-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2015-07-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2015-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for dancing as a form of valuable exercise and of artistic expression, and for the designation of July 25, 2015, "National Dance Day".

Bill: 114-hres-365
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2015-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Music
Performing arts
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-15
text: 
Supports the designation of National Dance Day to celebrate and encourage the national commitment to dance, dance education, and physical fitness. 
 
Acknowledges that dance is making an important contribution to health by encouraging physical fitness and reducing overweight and obesity. 
 
Commends Nigel Lythgoe for his leadership in promoting National Dance Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-07-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-366
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2015-07-16 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
HIV/AIDS
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-16
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day.
 
 Encourages: (1) primary care physicians and other clinicians to become actively involved in HIV/AIDS awareness, testing, treatment, and referral services; (2) the media to observe this Awareness Day by educating clinicians about the important role they play in providing access to HIV/AIDS awareness, testing, treatment, and referral services and by educating clinicians and the public about the benefits of HIV testing; and (3) individuals to get tested for HIV and educate themselves about the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-07-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-07-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in disapproval of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action agreed to by the P5+1 and Iran on July 14, 2015.

Bill: 114-hres-367
Sponsor: Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6]
Introduced: 2015-07-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Arms control and nonproliferation
Congressional oversight
International law and treaties
Iran
Middle East
Nuclear weapons

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-16
text: 
Expresses disapproval of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action agreed to by the P5+1 and Iran on July 14, 2015.
 
 Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to: (1) prevent Iran from ever acquiring a nuclear weapons capability, and (2) encourage global stability and security by strongly supporting strategic regional allies. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-07-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on Nelson Mandela International Day.

Bill: 114-hres-368
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2015-07-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Political movements and philosophies
South Africa
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-16
text: 
Applauds the United Nations General Assembly for uniting to honor President Mandela's contribution to international peace and freedom.
 
Recognizes the global impact of President Mandela's legacy and commitment to nonviolence, respect, and dialogue.
 
 Supports the international community's recognition of United Nations Nelson Mandela International Day.
 
 Urges all U.S. citizens to reflect on the importance of peace, tolerance, democracy, human rights, and reconciliation in honor of Nelson Mandela International Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-07-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-16
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1599) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to food produced from, containing, or consisting of a bioengineered organism, the labeling of natural foods, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1734) to amend subtitle D of the Solid Waste Disposal Act to encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal combustion residuals and establish requirements for the proper management and disposal of coal combustion residuals that are protective of human health and the environment.

Bill: 114-hres-369
Sponsor: Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2015-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-21
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1599) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to food produced from, containing, or consisting of a bioengineered organism, the labeling of natural foods, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1734) to amend subtitle D of the Solid Waste Disposal Act to encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal combustion residuals and establish requirements for the proper management and disposal of coal combustion residuals that are protective of human health and the environment.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-07-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 175 (Roll no. 451). (text: CR H5345-5346)
action_date: 2015-07-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 175 (Roll no. 451).(text: CR H5345-5346)
action_date: 2015-07-22
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 167 (Roll no. 450). (consideration: CR H5355-5356)
action_date: 2015-07-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 369.
action_date: 2015-07-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5345-5357)
action_date: 2015-07-21
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 49.
action_date: 2015-07-21
text: Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1599 and H.R. 1734.
action_date: 2015-07-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-216, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2015-07-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-216, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2015-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3009) to amend section 241(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny assistance under such section to a State or political subdivision of a State that prohibits its officials from taking certain actions with respect to immigration.

Bill: 114-hres-370
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2015-07-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-22
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3009) to amend section 241(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny assistance under such section to a State or political subdivision of a State that prohibits its officials from taking certain actions with respect to immigration.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 174 (Roll no. 464).
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5409)
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 174 (Roll no. 464).
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5439-5440)
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 370 the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to H.Res. 370 until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5416)
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 370.
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5409-5416)
action_date: 2015-07-22
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 50.
action_date: 2015-07-22
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3009 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2015-07-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-223, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2015-07-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-223, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2015-07-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a "National African Immigrant Heritage Month" in September to celebrate the great contributions of Americans of African immigrant heritage in the United States who have enriched the history of the Nation.

Bill: 114-hres-371
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Introduced: 2015-07-22 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Historical and cultural resources
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-22
text: 
Urges the establishment of a National African Immigrant Heritage Month to celebrate the significant contributions of Americans of recent African immigrant heritage to the history of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-07-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-22
text: Introduced in House