hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 88) to modify the boundary of the Shiloh National Military Park located in Tennessee and Mississippi, to establish Parker's Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-1160
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2018-11-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-28
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 88) to modify the boundary of the Shiloh National Military Park located in Tennessee and Mississippi, to establish Parker's Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the National Park System.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 181 (Roll no. 423). (text: CR H9703)
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 181 (Roll no. 423).(text: CR H9703)
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9729-9730)
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1160, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1160.
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9703-9710)
action_date: 2018-11-28
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 195.
action_date: 2018-11-28
text: Rule provides for consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 88 with 1 hour of general debate.
action_date: 2018-11-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-1054, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2018-11-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-1054, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2018-11-28
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Speaker to administer the oath of office to the representative-elect from the 13th Congressional District of Michigan.

Bill: 115-hres-1161
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-9]
Introduced: 2018-11-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Michigan

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: 
Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives to administer the oath of office to Representative-elect Brenda Jones from the 13th congressional district of Michigan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H9700)
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H9700)
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9700)
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Mr. Levin asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Ukraine, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-1162
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2018-11-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Conflicts and wars
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
International law and treaties
Marine and inland water transportation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: 
This resolution condemns Russia's attack and seizure of Ukrainian vessels and their crews in the Kerch Strait and other violations of Ukraine's sovereignty, and calls on the President and U.S. allies to hold Russia accountable for such actions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10075)
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10075)
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1162.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10075-10076)
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Bill: 115-hres-1163
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Introduced: 2018-11-29 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
General Native American affairs matters

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: 
Recognizes National Native American Heritage Month and Native American Heritage Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.

Bill: 115-hres-1164
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23]
Introduced: 2018-11-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Books and print media
Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-30
text: 
Provides for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the 116th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-11-30
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H9748)
action_date: 2018-11-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H9748)
action_date: 2018-11-30
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9747-9748)
action_date: 2018-11-30
text: Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
action_date: 2018-11-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-30
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the Assad regime and its backers for their continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria.

Bill: 115-hres-1165
Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2018-11-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Government studies and investigations
Human rights
Iran
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Racial and ethnic relations
Reconstruction and stabilization
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Russia
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Syria
Terrorism
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-30
text: 
This resolution expresses support for a political solution to the conflict in Syria, condemns the Assad regime and the governments of Russia and Iran for their continued support of war crimes, and calls on the President and the Department of State to work toward a sustainable political transition in Syria.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10070)
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10070)
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1165.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10068-10070)
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2018-11-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-11-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-30
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and praising the American Jewish Committee (AJC) on the occasion of its 112th anniversary.

Bill: 115-hres-1166
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2018-11-30 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Human rights
Israel
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-30
text: 
Recognizes the 112th anniversary of the founding of the American Jewish Committee.
 
 Honors the American Jewish Committee for its efforts regarding human rights worldwide, interfaith dialogue, and the promotion of Israel's security and place in the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10163-10164)
action_date: 2018-11-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-11-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the profound regret and sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of George Herbert Walker Bush, forty-first President of the United States of America.

Bill: 115-hres-1167
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2018-12-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: 
 Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) has learned with profound regret and sorrow of the death of George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President of the United States of America; and (2) tenders its deep sympathy to the members of his family in their bereavement.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on December 3, 2018, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the former President.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H9760)
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H9760)
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9760)
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Polish independence.

Bill: 115-hres-1168
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2018-12-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Poland
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of Polish independence and reaffirms the close bonds between Poland and the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1592)
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the commitment of the United States to promote free, fair, transparent and credible elections in Bangladesh.

Bill: 115-hres-1169
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2018-12-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Bangladesh
Burma
Congressional tributes
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
News media and reporting
Racial and ethnic relations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-06
text: 
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to promote free, fair, transparent, and credible elections in Bangladesh.
 
Calls on the Government of Bangladesh to: (1) respect the freedom of speech and of the press, and (2) heed the Bangladesh Election Commission's request to ensure security for minorities and maintain communal harmony for a peaceful election.

action_date: 2018-12-12
text: 
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to promote free, fair, transparent, and credible elections in Bangladesh.
 
Calls on the Government of Bangladesh to: (1) respect the freedom of speech and of the press, and (2) heed the Bangladesh Election Commission's request to ensure security for minorities and maintain communal harmony for a peaceful election.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10142)
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10142)
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10142)
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2018-12-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-06
text: Introduced in House
Urging the Government of Nigeria and Nigeria's political parties to ensure electoral accountability and work toward holding credible, peaceful, and transparent elections in February 2019.

Bill: 115-hres-1170
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2018-12-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Conflicts and wars
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Law enforcement administration and funding
Nigeria
Political parties and affiliation
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-06
text: 
This resolution expresses support for peace and democracy in Nigeria, and calls on Nigeria's government and political parties to take all actions to ensure that elections are credible, transparent, and peaceful in order to support the will of the people. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives and honoring the memory of the victims of the shooting at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, on November 19, 2018.

Bill: 115-hres-1171
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2018-12-06 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Firearms and explosives
First responders and emergency personnel
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Illinois
Law enforcement officers
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-06
text: 
Expresses condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of Officer Samuel Jimenez, Dr. Tamara O'Neal, and Dayna Less, who were the victims of the shooting on November 19, 2018, at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.
 
Honors the lives and memory of the victims, with gratitude for the service the victims provided as members of the law enforcement and medical communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-06
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of President George Herbert Walker Bush.

Bill: 115-hres-1172
Sponsor: Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17]
Introduced: 2018-12-10 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: 
Expresses: (1) appreciation for the profound public service of former President George H.W. Bush, and (2) deep sympathy to the entire family of the former President.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10082-10083)
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10082-10083)
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10082-10083)
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Mr. Mitchell asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy to enter into an international joint-build, cost-sharing program for the next generation nuclear-powered fast attack submarine program, and encouraging the Department of the Navy to maximize the utility of autonomous underwater vehicles.

Bill: 115-hres-1173
Sponsor: Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11]
Introduced: 2018-12-10 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Collective security
Department of Defense
International organizations and cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: 
Encourages: (1) the Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy to enter into an international joint-build, cost-sharing program for the next generation nuclear-powered fast attack submarine program along specified guidelines; and (2) the Department of the Navy to maximize the utility of autonomous underwater vehicles.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day".

Bill: 115-hres-1174
Sponsor: Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2018-12-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Human rights
International law and treaties
Political movements and philosophies
Rule of law and government transparency

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and encourages all nations to continue working towards freedom, peace, and security through democracy and respect for human rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: Introduced in House
Supporting increased awareness of sepsis and the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate intervention.

Bill: 115-hres-1175
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6]
Introduced: 2018-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care quality
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Public-private cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: 
Commits to increasing awareness of sepsis.
 
Expresses support for: (1) innovative public-private partnerships, and (2) the pursuit of mechanisms to accelerate the pursuit of improved early detection and intervention for patients with sepsis.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-1176
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2018-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Saudi Arabia
War and emergency powers
Yemen

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through FY2023. Prohibits provisions of the War Powers Resolution concerning congressional priority procedures from applying during the remainder of the 115th Congress to a concurrent resolution introduced with respect to Yemen.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 206 - 203 (Roll no. 432). (text: CR H10115)
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 206 - 203 (Roll no. 432).(text: CR H10115)
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 191 (Roll no. 431). (consideration: CR H10127)
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1176.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10115-10128)
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 196.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: The resolution provides for consideration of the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 2. The resolution provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-1074, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-1074, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House