hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 115-hres-726
Sponsor: Rep. Lujan Grisham, Michelle [D-NM-1]
Introduced: 2018-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional operations and organization
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Immigration status and procedures
Law enforcement officers
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives condemns Representative Paul Gosar for certain actions regarding attendance at the State of the Union address.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 187 (Roll no. 53).
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: Mr. Buck moved to table the measure. (CR H795)
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H794-795; text: CR H795)
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM) 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: 2018-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1892) to amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty.

Bill: 115-hres-727
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2018-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1892) to amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 188 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H821)
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 188 (Roll no. 59).(text: CR H821)
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 189 (Roll no. 58). (consideration: CR H833-834)
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H833-834)
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 727, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 727.
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H821-830)
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 124.
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 1892.
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-547, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-547, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2018-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming United States support for Israel and condemning the United Nations Human Rights Council for certain wasteful and abusive actions.

Bill: 115-hres-728
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2018-02-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
European Union
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Trade restrictions
United Nations
West Bank

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: 
Reaffirms U.S. support for Israel. 
 
Condemns actions of the United Nations Human Rights Council as wasteful and abusive. 
 
Supports remarks from Ambassador Nikki Haley in 2017 stating that the United States &quot;does not seek to leave the council, but to reestablish its legitimacy.&quot;
 
Calls on the council to: (1) reform and become competitive and transparent in membership selection, and (2) stop singling out Israel as a permanent item on its agenda.
 
Urges Congress to support specified legislation that expands anti-boycott laws to extend to international organizations such as the United Nations and European Union.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1381-1382)
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2018-02-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2018-02-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that countries that are party to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction should work to resolve international parental child abduction cases, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-729
Sponsor: Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-21]
Introduced: 2018-02-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Family relationships
International law and treaties
Separation, divorce, custody, support

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: 
Calls for countries that are party to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction to work to resolve international parental child abduction cases, including by applying the convention retroactively with respect to cases initiated prior to the date on which the countries involved became a party to the convention.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Career and Technical Education Month.

Bill: 115-hres-730
Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]
Introduced: 2018-02-07 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Educational guidance
Elementary and secondary education
Employment and training programs
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: 
Supports the designation of Career and Technical Education Month to celebrate career and technical education (CTE) and the goals and ideals of such month.
 
Recognizes the importance of CTE in preparing a well-educated and skilled workforce.
 
Encourages educators, school counselors, guidance and career development professionals, administrators, and parents to promote CTE as a respected option for students.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1105)
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Bill: 115-hres-731
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2018-02-07 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
HIV/AIDS
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health
Research administration and funding
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Urging Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

Bill: 115-hres-732
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Introduced: 2018-02-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Europe
European Union
Human rights
International law and treaties
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: 
Calls on Turkey to: (1) eliminate all forms of discrimination, particularly those based on race or religion, and grant the Ecumenical Patriarch appropriate international recognition and ecclesiastic succession; (2) safeguard religious and human rights; (3) respect international law, European Union laws, and the basic tenets of human rights; and (4) prove that it is ready to meet the criteria set forth by the Copenhagen European Council prior to its accession into the European Union.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for health and wellness coaches and "National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week".

Bill: 115-hres-733
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2018-02-07 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week and for the efforts of health and wellness coaches.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1170)
action_date: 2018-02-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1892) to amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty.

Bill: 115-hres-734
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2018-02-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1892) to amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-02-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 193 (Roll no. 68). (text: CR 2/8/2018 H996)
action_date: 2018-02-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 193 (Roll no. 68).(text: CR 2/8/2018 H996)
action_date: 2018-02-09
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 186 (Roll no. 67). (consideration: CR 2/8/2018 H1001)
action_date: 2018-02-09
text: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1892. The motion shall be debatable for one hour and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to adoption without intervening motion.
action_date: 2018-02-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 734.
action_date: 2018-02-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H 2/8/2018 H996-1002)
action_date: 2018-02-09
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 125.
action_date: 2018-02-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-551, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2018-02-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-551, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on their victory in Super Bowl LII.

Bill: 115-hres-735
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1]
Introduced: 2018-02-08 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Pennsylvania
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: 
Congratulates the Philadelphia Eagles on their victory in Super Bowl LII.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of March 2, 2018, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Day".

Bill: 115-hres-737
Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Introduced: 2018-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-13
text: 
Supports the designation of Gold Star Families Remembrance Day.
 
Honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by the families of members and veterans of the armed forces who gave their lives to defend freedom and protect America.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2018-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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: 2018-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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: 2018-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of February 14 as World Bonobo Day.

Bill: 115-hres-738
Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52]
Introduced: 2018-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Mammals

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-14
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of World Bonobo Day and encourages participation in activities that help to educate the public about the need to protect bonobos as endangered great apes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-02-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Engineers Week.

Bill: 115-hres-739
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2018-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Research and development
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-15
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Engineers Week to increase understanding of, and interest in, engineering and technology careers. 
 
Recognizes that engineering education is a critical component of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
action_date: 2018-02-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2018-02-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2018-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-02-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of March 3, 2018, as World Hearing Day.

Bill: 115-hres-740
Sponsor: Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]
Introduced: 2018-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Hearing, speech, and vision care
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-15
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of World Hearing Day.
 
Recognizes the importance of preventing hearing loss through self-protective behavior and the importance of patient access to early detection and intervention by health care professionals in the process of identification, treatment, and rehabilitation of hearing loss.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E218)
action_date: 2018-02-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-02-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-02-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the rebuilding and resettlement of the Nineveh Plain, which is essential for preserving the homeland and heritage of Christian Assyrians (also known as Chaldean and Syriac), Yezidis and Shabaks.

Bill: 115-hres-741
Sponsor: Rep. Denham, Jeff [R-CA-10]
Introduced: 2018-02-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
International organizations and cooperation
Iraq
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-16
text: 
Calls on the United States to work with the Iraqi government, local governments, and the international community to facilitate the safe return of displaced peoples to the Nineveh Plain region of Iraq.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker.

Bill: 115-hres-742
Sponsor: Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]
Introduced: 2018-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-16
text: 
Honors the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker, a civil rights icon, humanitarian, theologian, and cultural historian. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the human rights and religious freedom of the Tibetan people and the Tibetan Buddhist faith community, and for the designation of a "Tibetan Rights Day".

Bill: 115-hres-743
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2018-02-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Protest and dissent
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Tibet

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-16
text: 
Supports the designation of a Tibetan Rights Day and calls on the Department of State to fully implement the provisions of the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2018.

Bill: 115-hres-744
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2018-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-16
text: 
Recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year.
 
Expresses, in observance of this Lunar New Year, the Year of the Dog, the deepest respect of the House of Representatives for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion. 
 
Wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-02-16
text: Introduced in House