hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 6157) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1071) recognizing that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes the voting power of United States citizens; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 115-hres-1077
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 6157) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1071) recognizing that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes the voting power of United States citizens; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 188 (Roll no. 403). (text: CR H8897)
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 188 (Roll no. 403).(text: CR H8897)
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 188 (Roll no. 402).
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8903-8904)
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1077, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Torres demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 1077 until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1077.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8897-8902)
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 184.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6157 and H. Res. 1071.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-976, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-976, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice on its 50th anniversary.

Bill: 115-hres-1078
Sponsor: Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Lawyers and legal services
Massachusetts

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September as Peace Month and calling on Congress to take action to promote peace.

Bill: 115-hres-1079
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Human rights

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 
 
Expresses support for the designation of Peace Month.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the important role of chefs in responding to natural disasters.

Bill: 115-hres-1080
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Food assistance and relief
Food industry and services
Foreign aid and international relief
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the leadership of Chef Jose Andres in founding World Central Kitchen and providing meals in multiple disaster zones, and (2) the volunteer chefs who have contributed to disaster relief efforts.
 
Encourages U.S. agencies involved in disaster response to incorporate World Central Kitchen best practices.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign 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: 2018-09-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign 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: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 23 through September 29, 2018, as Rail Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries.

Bill: 115-hres-1081
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Accidents
Commemorative events and holidays
Railroads
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of Rail Safety Week.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in House
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hres-1082
Sponsor: Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9]
Introduced: 2018-09-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: 
Concurs in the Senate amendment to H.R. 302 (Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017) with an amendment.

action_date: 2018-09-26
text: 
Concurs in the Senate amendment to H.R. 302 (Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017) with an amendment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 398 - 23 (Roll no. 407). (text: CR H8905-9034)
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 398 - 23 (Roll no. 407).(text: CR H8905-9034)
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9058)
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: At the conclusion of debate, a recorded vote was demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1082.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8905-9040)
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Mr. Shuster moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the month of August as National Destroyer Recognition Month.

Bill: 115-hres-1083
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
Introduced: 2018-09-26 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military facilities and property
Military history
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Destroyer Recognition Month.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6756) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote new business innovation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6757) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage retirement and family savings, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6760) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent certain provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act affecting individuals, families, and small businesses; and providing for proceedings during the period from October 1, 2018, through November 12, 2018.

Bill: 115-hres-1084
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2018-09-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6756) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote new business innovation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6757) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage retirement and family savings, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6760) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent certain provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act affecting individuals, families, and small businesses; and providing for proceedings during the period from October 1, 2018, through November 12, 2018.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 - 189 (Roll no. 410). (text: CR H9101-9102)
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 - 189 (Roll no. 410).(text: CR H9101-9102)
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 189 (Roll no. 409).
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1084.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9101-9113)
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 187.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6756, H.R. 6757 and H.R. 6760.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-985, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-985, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Women's Congressional Staff Association.

Bill: 115-hres-1085
Sponsor: Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-21]
Introduced: 2018-09-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional officers and employees
Congressional tributes
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: 
Celebrates the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Women's Congressional Staff Association (the first official staff association focused on the professional development of female staffers).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the month of September as "Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month", in recognition of the costs imposed by rheumatic diseases, the need for increased medical research, and the quality care provided by trained rheumatologists.

Bill: 115-hres-1086
Sponsor: Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]
Introduced: 2018-09-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical education
Medical research
Musculoskeletal and skin diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: 
 Expresses support for the designation of Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month in recognition of the costs imposed by rheumatic diseases, the need for increased medical research, and the care provided by rheumatologists.
 
Encourages people to celebrate the contributions of researchers and health care providers in serving those living with rheumatic diseases and to support efforts to find a cure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that sea level rise and flooding are of urgent concern impacting Florida that require proactive measures for community planning and the State's tourism-based economy to adapt.

Bill: 115-hres-1087
Sponsor: Rep. Rooney, Francis [R-FL-19]
Introduced: 2018-09-26 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Emergency planning and evacuation
Floods and storm protection
Florida
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Water resources funding

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: 
Acknowledges the significance of sea-level rise and flooding throughout communities across the country and in Florida.
 
Affirms the need for greater adaptation funding and the incorporation of historical flooding and sea-level rise projections into planning.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 29 as National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day.

Bill: 115-hres-1088
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2018-09-26 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Outdoor recreation
Urban and suburban affairs and development
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day.
 
Affirms support for the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a replacement for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act should have certain features.

Bill: 115-hres-1089
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2018-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a replacement for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act should: (1) allow states to receive broad authority to reform their individual health insurance markets, and (2) grant states the authority necessary to create certain market conditions which incentivize insurance companies and allow individuals to use their health savings accounts and insurance plans for more services.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to encourage consensus and increase accountability and transparency, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-1090
Sponsor: Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23]
Introduced: 2018-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional leadership
Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the House should revise its procedures for consideration of legislation and amendments by adopting proposals to:
 
 
encourage and reward consensus-driven governing,
 
foster the passage of member initiatives that solve constituent priorities,
 
increase accountability and transparency, and
 
elect a Speaker who is representative of the entire body.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that atrocities committed against the Rohingya by the Burmese military and security forces since August 2017 constitute crimes against humanity and genocide and calling on the Government of Burma to release Burmese journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo sentenced to seven years imprisonment after investigating attacks against civilians by the Burmese military and security forces, and for other purposes

Bill: 115-hres-1091
Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]
Introduced: 2018-09-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Burma
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Rule of law and government transparency
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: 
Condemns the attacks against civilians by Burma's military and security forces.
 
Considers the actions by the Burmese military against the Rohingya in northern Rakhine State in 2017 to be genocide. 
 
Calls on State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint to pardon Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo and other journalists and political prisoners.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 1 (Roll no. 435).
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 1 (Roll no. 435).
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10174-10175)
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1091.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10061-10065; text: CR H10061-10062)
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should redirect and target foreign assistance provided to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras in a manner that addresses the driving causes of illegal immigration into the United States from such countries, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-1092
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2018-09-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
El Salvador
Foreign aid and international relief
Guatemala
Honduras
Latin America
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should redirect foreign assistance provided to the governments of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras towards local governmental, private sector, and civil society entities that are addressing the causes of illegal immigration into the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 2018 as "National Kinship Care Month".

Bill: 115-hres-1093
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2018-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Child care and development
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Family relationships
Family services

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Kinship Care Month.

 
Honors the commitment and dedication of kinship caregivers and advocates.

 
Encourages Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armistice Agreement, the 100th anniversary of the return of the Unknown Soldier, and the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Bill: 115-hres-1094
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1]
Introduced: 2018-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
International law and treaties
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice Treaty.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 2018 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill: 115-hres-1095
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2018-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Introduced in House