hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Supporting the President's diplomatic efforts on the Korean Peninsula.

Bill: 115-hres-861
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2018-04-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
Chemical and biological weapons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
North Korea
Nuclear weapons
Sanctions
South Korea
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-27
text: 
Welcomes the U.S.-North Korea summit which follows the South Korea-North Korea summit on April 27. 
 
Urges the President, the Supreme Leader of North Korea, and regional leaders to engage diplomatically to ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2018-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-27
text: Introduced in House
READ IT Resolution

Bill: 115-hres-862
Sponsor: Rep. Garrett, Thomas A., Jr. [R-VA-5]
Introduced: 2018-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Digital media
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-27
text: 

Review Every Act Diligently In Total Resolution or the READ IT Resolution

 
Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of a bill, joint resolution, resolution, or conference report unless its text has been publicly available in electronic form for a number of minutes equal to two times the number of its pages.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2018-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Velvalea "Vel" Phillips for a life of public service.

Bill: 115-hres-863
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Introduced: 2018-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-27
text: 
Recognizes the achievements of Velvalea &quot;Vel&quot; Phillips as a ground breaker, role model, and civil rights leader.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2018 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-hres-864
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]
Introduced: 2018-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-27
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month. (PCOS is caused by a hormone imbalance. Symptoms can include infertility, weight gain, excess hair growth, and acne.)
 
Recognizes the need for further research, improved treatment and care options, and a cure for PCOS.
 
Acknowledges the struggles affecting all women and girls afflicted with PCOS.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Tracy K. Smith for her selection by the Librarian of Congress as the 22d Poet Laureate of the United States and recognizing her great accomplishments.

Bill: 115-hres-865
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]
Introduced: 2018-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Congressional tributes
Literature

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-27
text: 
Honors Tracy K. Smith for her selection by the Librarian of Congress as the 22nd Poet Laureate of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2018-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning negotiations with North Korea.

Bill: 115-hres-866
Sponsor: Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-13]
Introduced: 2018-05-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
North Korea
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-01
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that U.S. policy and any negotiations with North Korea should incorporate U.S. values, including concern for human rights and the welfare of the North Korean people. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2018-05-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-05-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week, the week of May 6 through 12, 2018.

Bill: 115-hres-867
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2018-05-01 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-01
text: 
 Supports the designation of Public Service Recognition Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-05-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of May 27, 2018, through June 2, 2018, as "Great Lakes Week".

Bill: 115-hres-868
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Mike [R-MI-8]
Introduced: 2018-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Great Lakes
Lakes and rivers
Water quality

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-03
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of Great Lakes Week and commits to ensuring that the Great Lakes are preserved and protected through programs such as the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2018-05-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
action_date: 2018-05-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2018-05-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2018-05-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2018-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-03
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing American Muslims' history and contributions to our Nation.

Bill: 115-hres-869
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]
Introduced: 2018-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-03
text: 
Recognizes the historic and valuable contributions by the American Muslim community to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the Special Counsel assigned to investigate Russian interference with the 2016 Presidential election and related matters, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-870
Sponsor: Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4]
Introduced: 2018-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Russia
Subversive activities

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-03
text: 
Expresses the need for a swift resolution of the Special Counsel's investigation into Russian interference during the 2016 presidential election and related matters. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 2, 2018, through June 10, 2018, as National Fishing and Boating Week.

Bill: 115-hres-871
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
Introduced: 2018-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Hunting and fishing
Marine and inland water transportation
Outdoor recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-07
text: 
Supports the designation of National Fishing and Boating Week and recognizes that the recreational boating community and the boating industry should be commended for their numerous contributions to the economy, the well-being of citizens, and responsible environmental stewardship of water resources.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
action_date: 2018-05-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2018-05-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2018-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 129) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom".

Bill: 115-hres-873
Sponsor: Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14]
Introduced: 2018-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-07
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 129) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom".

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-17
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Doyle, Michael F.Petition No: 115-11. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/115/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0011.xml">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2018-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2018-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Daniel Joseph "Rusty" Staub for excellence in his career as a professional baseball player and for his entrepreneurship, humanitarian work, and philanthropy, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-874
Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2]
Introduced: 2018-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
New York State
Professional sports
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-07
text: 
Honors Daniel Joseph &quot;Rusty&quot; Staub for excellence in his professional baseball career and for his entrepreneurship, humanitarian work, and philanthropy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in efforts of the Government of the United States to promote democracy and good governance.

Bill: 115-hres-875
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28]
Introduced: 2018-05-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Government information and archives
Human rights
News media and reporting
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations
Violent crime
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-07
text: 
Recognizes the threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goal of increasing public school teacher pay and public education funding.

Bill: 115-hres-876
Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]
Introduced: 2018-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that compensation of public school teachers should be comparable to other college graduates with years in the workforce where the teachers are employed.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Commerce to provide certain documents in the Secretary's possession to the House of Representatives relating to the decision to include a question on citizenship in the 2020 decennial census of population.

Bill: 115-hres-877
Sponsor: Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34]
Introduced: 2018-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Census and government statistics
Citizenship and naturalization
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Department of Commerce
Government information and archives

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: 
Directs the Department of Commerce to transmit to the House of Representatives, by 14 days after the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, correspondence, or other communication that refers or relates to: (1) the addition of a question on citizenship to the 2020 decennial census of population; and (2) the December 12, 2017, letter from Arthur E. Gary, General Counsel, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice, to Ron Jarmin, Acting Director, Bureau of the Census.

action_date: 2018-05-24
text: 
Directs the Department of Commerce to transmit to the House of Representatives, by 14 days after the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, correspondence, or other communication that refers or relates to: (1) the addition of a question on citizenship to the 2020 decennial census of population; and (2) the December 12, 2017, letter from Arthur E. Gary, General Counsel, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice, to Ron Jarmin, Acting Director, Bureau of the Census.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 149.
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Reported adversely by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-705.
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Reported adversely by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-705.
action_date: 2018-05-23
text: Ordered to be Reported Adversely by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.
action_date: 2018-05-23
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 115-hres-878
Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2018-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional officers and employees
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: 
Establishes a select committee to investigate the circumstances around the resignation of Father Patrick Conroy, Chaplain of the House of Representatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 182 (Roll no. 172).
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Mr. McCarthy moved to table the measure.
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3824-3825; text: CR H3824)
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Crowley rose to a question of the privileges of the House and submitted a resolution. The Clerk reported the text of the resolution and the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3053) to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-879
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2018-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3053) to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-05-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 184, 1 Present (Roll no. 174). (text: CR H3844)
action_date: 2018-05-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 184, 1 Present (Roll no. 174).(text: CR H3844)
action_date: 2018-05-09
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 189 (Roll no. 173). (consideration: CR H3849-3850)
action_date: 2018-05-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 879.
action_date: 2018-05-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3844-3850)
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 143.
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3053 under a structured rule with one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-665, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-665, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing the Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-being.

Bill: 115-hres-880
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]
Introduced: 2018-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: 
Thanks and promotes the teaching profession by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in National Teacher Appreciation Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing May 3, 2018, as the 30th anniversary of the National Day of Prayer established under the Act entitled "An Act to provide for setting aside the first Thursday in May as the date on which the National Day of Prayer is celebrated", approved May 5, 1988, which was signed by President Ronald Reagan on May 5, 1988.

Bill: 115-hres-881
Sponsor: Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2018-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Religion
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: 
Recognizes the 30th anniversary of the National Day of Prayer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives during Teacher Appreciation Week regarding the importance of education, particularly civics education.

Bill: 115-hres-882
Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Introduced: 2018-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Civics education
Commemorative events and holidays
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that to continue to cherish our rights and duties, all Americans should recognize the importance of civics education.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of May 2018 as "Mental Health Month".

Bill: 115-hres-883
Sponsor: Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32]
Introduced: 2018-05-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-09
text: 
Supports the designation of Mental Health Month to remove the stigma associated with mental illness and to place emphasis on scientific findings regarding mental health recovery.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-05-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-05-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-09
text: Introduced in House