hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

Bill: 115-hconres-113
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Introduced: 2018-03-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Games and hobbies
Outdoor recreation
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-08
text: 
Permits the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association to sponsor soap box derby races as a free public event on the Capitol grounds on June 16, 2018.

action_date: 2018-05-22
text: 
(Sec. 1) Permits the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association to sponsor soap box derby races as a free public event on the Capitol grounds on June 16, 2018.

action_date: 2018-06-05
text: 
(Sec. 1) Permits the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association to sponsor soap box derby races as a free public event on the Capitol grounds on June 16, 2018.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2997)
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2997)
action_date: 2018-05-23
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4319-4320)
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4319-4320)
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 113.
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4319-4320)
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 147.
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-701.
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-701.
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.
action_date: 2018-03-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2018-03-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2018-03-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-08
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the contributions of the public elementary schools and secondary schools in the United States as an investment in our country's future and expresses the position of Congress that public funds should be spent to strengthen public elementary and secondary schools.

Bill: 115-hconres-114
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2018-03-13 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-13
text: 
Disapproves of using and expanding the use of federal funds, including tax expenditures, to subsidize tuition or other expenses associated with students enrolling in private elementary schools and secondary schools, except for limited allowances permitted in law.
 
Affirms that public funds should be used to support public elementary schools and secondary schools only.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-03-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 1625.

Bill: 115-hconres-116
Sponsor: Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11]
Introduced: 2018-03-22 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Appropriations
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 1625 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018) to amend the title of the bill. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-23
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1978)
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2029)
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H2029)
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2029-2030)
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Mr. Frelinghuysen asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of Equal Pay Day to illustrate the disparity between wages paid to men and women.

Bill: 115-hconres-117
Sponsor: Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-21]
Introduced: 2018-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Wages and earnings
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: 
Recognizes the significance of Equal Pay Day to illustrate the disparity between wages paid to men and women, and its impact on women, families, and the nation. 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing the printing of "United States Capitol Grounds: Landscape Architect Frederick Law Olmstead's Design for Democracy" as a House document.

Bill: 115-hconres-118
Sponsor: Rep. Harper, Gregg [R-MS-3]
Introduced: 2018-04-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Architecture
Books and print media
Congressional operations and organization
Historical and cultural resources

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-25
text: 
Authorizes the printing of the book titled &quot;United States Capitol Grounds: Landscape Architect Frederick Law Olmstead's Design for Democracy,&quot; prepared by the Office of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), as a House document, including additional copies for the use of the AOC.

action_date: 2018-04-26
text: 
(Sec. 1) Authorizes the printing of the book titled &quot;United States Capitol Grounds: Landscape Architect Frederick Law Olmstead's Design for Democracy,&quot; prepared by the Office of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), as a House document, including additional copies for the use of the AOC.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-07
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3688-3689)
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3688-3689)
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H3688-3689)
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2018-04-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2018-04-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.

Bill: 115-hconres-119
Sponsor: Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1]
Introduced: 2018-04-26 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Energy prices
Oil and gas
Sales and excise taxes
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to American families and businesses and is not in the best interest of the United States.

action_date: 2018-07-19
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to American families and businesses and is not in the best interest of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-23
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 180, 2 Present (Roll no. 363). (text: CR H6563)
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 180, 2 Present (Roll no. 363).(text: CR H6563)
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 119.
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 119 with 1 hour of general debate. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1001. (consideration: CR H6563-6569)
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Rule H. Res. 1001 passed House.
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1001 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 119 with 1 hour of general debate. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Supporting a bold and sustained expansion of Federal investments in affordable rental homes.

Bill: 115-hconres-120
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2018-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Housing and community development funding
Housing supply and affordability
Low- and moderate-income housing

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: 
Expresses support for a bold and sustained expansion of federal investments in affordable and accessible rental homes to help more low-income families. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3837-3838)
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill S. 2372.

Bill: 115-hconres-121
Sponsor: Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]
Introduced: 2018-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-16
text: 

 
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 2372 (VA MISSION Act of 2018) to amend the title.
 

action_date: 2018-05-16
text: 
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 2372 (VA MISSION Act of 2018) to amend the title.
 

action_date: 2018-05-23
text: 
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 2372 (VA MISSION Act of 2018) to amend the title.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-05-23
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2882)
action_date: 2018-05-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2882)
action_date: 2018-05-17
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2018-05-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-05-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4058)
action_date: 2018-05-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4058)
action_date: 2018-05-16
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4058)
action_date: 2018-05-16
text: Mr. Roe (TN) asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
action_date: 2018-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and its significant contributions to the national security of the United States.

Bill: 115-hconres-122
Sponsor: Rep. Knight, Stephen [R-CA-25]
Introduced: 2018-06-07 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Aviation and airports
Congressional tributes
Manufacturing
Military history
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Public contracts and procurement
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the accomplishments of the men and women at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works on the 75th anniversary of its establishment during World War II; and (2) the contribution to the national security of the United States by the aircraft designed, developed, and produced at the Skunk Works over the last 75 years. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: Introduced in House
Supporting National Men's Health Week.

Bill: 115-hconres-123
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2018-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: 
Expresses support for National Men's Health Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should resume normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hconres-124
Sponsor: Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48]
Introduced: 2018-06-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International organizations and cooperation
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Taiwan
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: 
 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) abandon the One China Policy in favor of a One China, One Taiwan Policy that recognizes Taiwan's independence; and (2) begin the process of resuming normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of June 21 as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to promote children's health and safe storage of guns in the home.

Bill: 115-hconres-125
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2018-06-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Family relationships
Firearms and explosives
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-21
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to encourage parents to ask, before their child visits another home, whether there is an unlocked gun in the home.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-06-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (H5369)
action_date: 2018-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-21
text: Introduced in House
Affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 115-hconres-126
Sponsor: Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
First Amendment rights
Human rights
Religion
U.S. history
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 
Affirms that religious freedom includes the right of an individual to worship, think, speak, and act in accordance with the individual's beliefs.
 


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
Condemning gun violence and its impact on youth by supporting the enactment of legislation to prevent future school and neighborhood shootings.

Bill: 115-hconres-127
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Elementary and secondary education
Firearms and explosives
Health personnel
Medical education
Medical research
Mental health
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 
 Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States must address gun violence. 
 
Expresses support for the following: 
 
 
 reinstating the ban on the sale of assault weapons, 
 
ensuring that children can attend school and live free from the threat of violence, 
 
 ensuring that school districts create learning environments where all students can excel, 
 
providing evidence-based school threat assessments, 
 
keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of unauthorized individuals, 
 
promoting information sharing to facilitate the early identification of threats, 
 
providing evidence-based training to recognize the indicators of violent behavior, and 
 
facilitating relevant research to expand access for mental health services. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, 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 Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, 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 Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, 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
Recognizing the significance of the parsonage allowance to the Nation's religious and spiritual communities.

Bill: 115-hconres-129
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2018-07-17 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Housing finance and home ownership
Income tax exclusion
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: 
Recognizes the significance of the parsonage allowance to the nation's religious and spiritual communities, and supports its continued retention in the Internal Revenue Code.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Introduced in House
Supporting America's clean car standards and defending State authority under the Clean Air Act to protect their citizens from harmful air pollution.

Bill: 115-hconres-130
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11]
Introduced: 2018-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Energy efficiency and conservation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental health
Environmental regulatory procedures
Intergovernmental relations
Motor fuels
Motor vehicles
Oil and gas
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: 
Expresses support for the existing One National Program with the goals of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and oil usage, protecting national security, and protecting human health and welfare.
 
Expresses support for politics that will: (1) achieve maximum feasible oil-use reductions and reduce GHG emissions from mobile sources; (2) recognize the rights and importance of states to set and follow stronger vehicle emissions standards under the Clean Air Act; and (3) ensure that the Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Environmental Protection Agency solicit input from states impacted by changes to existing standards for emissions and fuel economy. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House