hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6157) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2083) to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to reduce predation on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-961
Sponsor: Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-25
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6157) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2083) to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to reduce predation on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 172 (Roll no. 292). (text: CR H5668-5669)
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 172 (Roll no. 292).(text: CR H5668-5669)
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 172 (Roll no. 291). (consideration: CR H5668)
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 961.
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5668-5673)
action_date: 2018-06-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 158.
action_date: 2018-06-25
text: Provides for consideration of H.R. 6157 and H.R. 2083 both under structured rules.
action_date: 2018-06-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-783, by Ms. Cheney.
action_date: 2018-06-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-783, by Ms. Cheney.
action_date: 2018-06-25
text: Introduced in House
Condemning and censuring Maxine Waters, Representative of California's 43d Congressional District.

Bill: 115-hres-962
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2018-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
California
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Protest and dissent

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-25
text: 
Condemns and censures Maxine Waters, Representative of California's 43rd Congressional District, for conduct that condones public violence and incites public discord.
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that she should immediately resign from office.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
action_date: 2018-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-25
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 115-hres-963
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Introduced: 2018-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: 
Elects a specified Member to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

action_date: 2018-06-26
text: 
Elects a specified Member to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5674)
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H5674)
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5674)
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 6157) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes, and providing for proceedings during the period from June 29, 2018, through July 9, 2018.

Bill: 115-hres-964
Sponsor: Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 6157 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019)
.

 
Makes it in order to consider concurrent resolutions providing for adjournment during July 2018.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-06-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 185 (Roll no. 299). (text: CR H5759)
action_date: 2018-06-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 185 (Roll no. 299).(text: CR H5759)
action_date: 2018-06-27
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 - 188 (Roll no. 298). (CR H5767-5768)
action_date: 2018-06-27
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration CR H5767-5768)
action_date: 2018-06-27
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 964, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Torres demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2018-06-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 964.
action_date: 2018-06-27
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5759-5765)
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 159.
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Pursuant to the resolution no further amendment to the bill, as amended, shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from June 29, 2018 through July 9, 2018.
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-785, by Ms. Cheney.
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-785, by Ms. Cheney.
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 200) to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-965
Sponsor: Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 200) to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-07-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 - 184 (Roll no. 317). (text: CR H6057-6058)
action_date: 2018-07-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 - 184 (Roll no. 317).(text: CR H6057-6058)
action_date: 2018-07-11
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 186 (Roll no. 316). (CR H6063)
action_date: 2018-07-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 965.
action_date: 2018-07-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6057-6064)
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 160.
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: The resolution makes in order as original text for the purpose of amendment, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill. The resolution makes in order only those amendments printed in the Rules Committee report.
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-786, by Ms. Cheney.
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-786, by Ms. Cheney.
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Introduced in House
In the matter of Maxine Waters.

Bill: 115-hres-966
Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Introduced: 2018-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
California
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Protest and dissent

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: 
 Censures and condemns Maxine Waters, Representative of California's 43rd Congressional District, for her reactions to the policies of the Trump Administration on June 23, 2018.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of October 23 as a national day of remembrance of the tragic 1983 terrorist bombing of the United States Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon.

Bill: 115-hres-967
Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]
Introduced: 2018-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Lebanon
Middle East
Military facilities and property
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a national day of remembrance for members of the U.S. Armed Forces who were killed or injured by the terrorist attack on the Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1902) to protect our Social Security system and improve benefits for current and future generations.

Bill: 115-hres-968
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2018-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1902) to protect our Social Security system and improve benefits for current and future generations.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the accomplishments and the economic contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Bill: 115-hres-969
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7]
Introduced: 2018-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: 
Recognizes the accomplishments and economic contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender entrepreneurs and small-business owners in the United States.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 970) insisting that the Department of Justice fully comply with the requests, including subpoenas, of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the subpoena issued by the Committee on the Judiciary relating to potential violations of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act by personnel of the Department of Justice and related matters.

Bill: 115-hres-971
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2018-06-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-27
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 970) insisting that the Department of Justice fully comply with the requests, including subpoenas, of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the subpoena issued by the Committee on the Judiciary relating to potential violations of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act by personnel of the Department of Justice and related matters.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 184 (Roll no. 305).
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 184 (Roll no. 305).
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 186 (Roll no. 304). (consideration: CR H5825-5826)
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 971.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5820-5826)
action_date: 2018-06-27
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 161.
action_date: 2018-06-27
text: Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 970 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2018-06-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-791, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2018-06-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-791, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2018-06-27
text: Introduced in House
Original LGBTQ Pride Month Resolution of 2018

Bill: 115-hres-972
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Human rights
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) rights are human rights and protected by the U.S. Constitution; (2) LGBTQ Pride Month should be celebrated; and (3) all Americans should be treated equally regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of July 15, 2018, as "National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day" and the designation of July 2018, as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-hres-973
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-9]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Musculoskeletal and skin diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 
 Expresses support for the designation of National Sarcoma Awareness Week and National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day. (Sarcoma is a malignant cancer that arises from certain tissues, such as bone or muscle. Leiomyosarcoma is a type of sarcoma that arises from smooth muscle tissue, most commonly originating in the uterus, stomach, intestine, or blood vessels.)
 
Recognizes the challenges faced by sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers working to improve the quality of life of sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting African American's Music Education.

Bill: 115-hres-974
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Historical and cultural resources
Music
Performing arts
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 
Recognizes the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States.
 
Recognizes that Black History Month and African-American Music Appreciation Month is an important time to celebrate this impact and to encourage greater access to music education.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
By the People Resolution

Bill: 115-hres-975
Sponsor: Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Aging
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional districts and representation
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Disability and paralysis
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal Election Commission (FEC)
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Members of Congress
Political advertising
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Public participation and lobbying
Racial and ethnic relations
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 

By the People Resolution

 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should enact various reforms with respect to voter registration and protection, campaign-finance contribution limits and violations, and political advertisements.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that complete, verifiable, and irreversible human rights improvements in the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea should be part of a United States strategy for a nuclear-free Korean peninsula and a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

Bill: 115-hres-976
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
China
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign property
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
Human trafficking
International law and treaties
Military personnel and dependents
News media and reporting
North Korea
Nuclear weapons
Protest and dissent
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Sanctions
United Nations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 
Requests that the President include complete and verifiable human rights improvements in North Korea as part of the U.S. negotiating strategy with North Korea, China, and regional allies.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of July 30, 2018, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".

Bill: 115-hres-977
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 
Designates National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of Trayvon Martin, urging the repeal of Stand Your Ground laws, and calling on the United States Government to address the crisis of racial profiling.

Bill: 115-hres-978
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Firearms and explosives
Government studies and investigations
Law enforcement administration and funding
Minority education
Poverty and welfare assistance
Racial and ethnic relations
State and local government operations
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 
Condemns unfounded reliance on Stand Your Ground laws to protect actions that extend far beyond historical use of self-defense. 
 
Urges state legislatures to reject or repeal Stand Your Ground legislation. Commits to developing incentives for states to find alternatives to such legislation, such as grants for community policing. Encourages states to create penalties for individuals found to have caused substantive harm through racial profiling.
 
Urges the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights to seek to elevate the social status of black males by undertaking studies to understand and correct the underlying causes of higher rates of school expulsions and suspensions, homicides, incarceration, poverty, violence, and drug abuse, as well as income, health, and educational disparities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in House