hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5515) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 204) to authorize the use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2155) to promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-905
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2018-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-21
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5515) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 204) to authorize the use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2155) to promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 - 180 (Roll no. 211). (text: CR H4292-4293)
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 - 180 (Roll no. 211).(text: CR H4292-4293)
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 184 (Roll no. 210).
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 905.
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4292-4301)
action_date: 2018-05-21
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 146.
action_date: 2018-05-21
text: The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 2155 and S. 204 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5515 under a structured rule and makes an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-70 considered as adopted.
action_date: 2018-05-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-698, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2018-05-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-698, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2018-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the American College of Emergency Physicians on its 50th anniversary.

Bill: 115-hres-906
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2018-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Emergency medical services and trauma care
First responders and emergency personnel
Health personnel
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-21
text: 
Congratulates the American College of Emergency Physicians on its 50th Anniversary. Recognizes the accomplishments and contributions emergency physicians have made to advance the nation's health care system. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Attorney General of the United States should appoint a Special Counsel to investigate misconduct at the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation, including an investigation of abuse of the FISA warrant process, how and why the Hillary Clinton probe ended, and how and why the Donald Trump-Russia probe began.

Bill: 115-hres-907
Sponsor: Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1]
Introduced: 2018-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of Justice
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Law enforcement officers
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: 
Recognizes that the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and all federal law enforcement agencies have a duty to uphold the Constitution and to protect the United States without any partisan or ideological inclination affecting their important work.
 
Calls on DOJ to appoint a special counsel to investigate specified concerns.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5515) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, and providing for proceedings during the period from May 25, 2018, through June 4, 2018.

Bill: 115-hres-908
Sponsor: Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2018-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5515) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, and providing for proceedings during the period from May 25, 2018, through June 4, 2018.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-05-23
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 - 183 (Roll no. 218). (text: CR H4593-4594)
action_date: 2018-05-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 - 183 (Roll no. 218).(text: CR H4593-4594)
action_date: 2018-05-23
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 189 (Roll no. 217).
action_date: 2018-05-23
text: DEBATE - The House continued debate on H. Res. 908.
action_date: 2018-05-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 908.
action_date: 2018-05-23
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4593-4603)
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 148.
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: The resolution makes in order only those further amendments printed in the Rules Committee report. The rule provides that on any legislative day during the period from May 25, 2018 through June 4, 2018: the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment.
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-702, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-702, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need for State legislatures to pass comprehensive sexual assault kit reforms by 2020.

Bill: 115-hres-909
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
Introduced: 2018-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Evidence and witnesses
Government studies and investigations
Health information and medical records
Law enforcement administration and funding
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Sex offenses
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that state legislatures should pass comprehensive sexual assault kit reform legislation that includes certain requirements, such as auditing and testing backlogged sexual assault kits. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Condemning violence against children globally, and encouraging the development of a strategy for preventing, addressing, and ending violence against children and youth globally.

Bill: 115-hres-910
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2018-05-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Child care and development
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Congressional tributes
Crimes against children
Domestic violence and child abuse
Europe
International organizations and cooperation
Sex offenses
Sweden
Violent crime
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: 
Condemns all forms of physical, mental, and sexual violence against children and youth globally.
 
Commends the End Violence Against Children Solution Summit 2018 in Stockholm, Sweden, for its leadership.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign 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: 2018-05-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign 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: 2018-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

Bill: 115-hres-911
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]
Introduced: 2018-05-24 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: 
Recognizes the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. 
 
Recognizes that the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities enhance the rich diversity of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of the Chesapeake Bay and supporting the efforts and goals of the Clean the Bay Day.

Bill: 115-hres-912
Sponsor: Rep. Brat, Dave [R-VA-7]
Introduced: 2018-05-24 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Chesapeake Bay
Commemorative events and holidays
Marine pollution
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Solid waste and recycling
Virginia
Water quality

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: 
Recognizes the importance of the Chesapeake Bay and expresses support for the Clean the Bay Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the goals and ideals of June 1 through June 3, 2018 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend" and June 2018 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-hres-913
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Introduced: 2018-05-24 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Crime victims
Firearms and explosives
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Gun Violence Awareness Month and National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

Bill: 115-hres-914
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2018-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-25
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Foster Care Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
action_date: 2018-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2018-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress in support of protecting patients' access to medically appropriate, evidence-based healthcare and information, and the ethical and professional obligations of healthcare professionals to provide that care and information.

Bill: 115-hres-915
Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]
Introduced: 2018-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Abortion
Family planning and birth control
Health care quality
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-25
text: 
Recognizes that the health of the patient should always come first and that the patient should be able to rely on their medical providers for medically accurate and evidence-based information about the full range of health care options, including information about access to safe and legal abortion.
 
Opposes efforts seeking to limit access to reproductive health care options.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Las Damas de Blanco as the recipient of the 2018 Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty.

Bill: 115-hres-916
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-25]
Introduced: 2018-05-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Congressional tributes
Cuba
Detention of persons
Human rights
Latin America
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-25
text: 
Congratulates Las Damas de Blanco on receiving the prestigious 2018 Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty, and honors them for standing up to the Cuban regime and defending human rights and fundamental freedoms.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing on May 28, 2018, Memorial Day, the denial of full voting rights in Congress for active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia.

Bill: 115-hres-917
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Military personnel and dependents
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-25
text: 
Recognizes, on Memorial Day, May 28, 2018, the denial of full voting rights in Congress for active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of Washington, DC. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3249) to authorize the Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5895) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-918
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2018-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3249) to authorize the Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5895) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 175 (Roll no. 235). (text: CR H4785)
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 175 (Roll no. 235).(text: CR H4785)
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 176 (Roll no. 234). (consideration: CR H4791-4792)
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 918.
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4785-4792)
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 150.
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: The resolution provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 3249 in addition to providing for consideration of H.R. 8 and H.R. 5895. Each measure will be debatable for 1 hour. For H.R. 8, the resolution makes in order only those amendments printed in part A of the report. For H.R. 5895, the resolution makes in order only those amendments printed in part B of the report.
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-711, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-711, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.

Bill: 115-hres-919
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2018-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: 
Recognizes that the national debt is a threat to national security and that deficits are unsustainable, irresponsible, and dangerous. Commits to restoring regular order to the appropriations process and immediately passing a balanced budget. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2018-06-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2018-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of June as National Gun Violence Awareness Month, and calling on Congress to address gun violence.

Bill: 115-hres-920
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Assault and harassment offenses
Commemorative events and holidays
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Department of Justice
Domestic violence and child abuse
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Firearms and explosives
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Health information and medical records
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Law enforcement administration and funding
Licensing and registrations
Marketing and advertising
Mental health
Performance measurement
Retail and wholesale trades
Smuggling and trafficking
State and local government operations
Trade restrictions
U.S. Sentencing Commission
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Month.
 
Calls on Congress to pass specified gun-violence prevention legislation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2018-07-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: Introduced in House