hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to ensuring that women's health care under current law is preserved.

Bill: 115-hres-205
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53]
Introduced: 2017-03-16 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Child health
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Disability and health-based discrimination
Domestic violence and child abuse
Family planning and birth control
HIV/AIDS
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Sex and reproductive health
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Sexually transmitted diseases
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the health care system should continue to provide health insurance coverage for fundamental elements of women's health care, including maternity care, preventive care with no cost sharing, and coverage for preexisting conditions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 105th birthday and on the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scout Cookie Program.

Bill: 115-hres-206
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Introduced: 2017-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Financial literacy
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Women's education

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: 
Recognizesthe 105th birthday of the Girl Scouts and the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scout Cookie Program.
 
Declares that the House of Representatives joins Girl Scouts in working to ensure that all girls get the support and tools they need to succeed and become future leaders.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the continued support of the House of Representatives for the Good Friday Agreement (the Belfast Agreement).

Bill: 115-hres-207
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2017-03-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
European Union
International law and treaties
Ireland
Northern Ireland
Political parties and affiliation
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: 
Reaffirms support for the Good Friday Agreement as the essential framework for the continued advancement of partnership, reconciliation, tolerance, and mutual trust, in Northern Ireland.
 
Encourages the Irish and British governments, as well as the Northern Ireland political parties, to continue to uphold and respect the provisions of that agreement throughout the forthcoming Brexit negotiations and to ensure that future European Union-United Kingdom and Ireland-United Kingdom negotiations give priority to protecting the gains of the peace process in Northern Ireland.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Latino AIDS Awareness Day" on October 15, 2017, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-208
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2017-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and health-based discrimination
HIV/AIDS
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health
Religion
Research administration and funding
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Latino AIDS Awareness Day; (2) the implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy; (3) effective and comprehensive HIV prevention education programs; (4) appropriate funding of HIV/AIDS prevention, care, treatment, research, and housing; and (5) a comprehensive prevention and treatment strategy that empowers stakeholders to engage their communities to help decrease violence, discrimination, and stigma towards individuals who disclose their sexual orientation or HIV status and to normalize voluntary testing practices.
 
Encourages individuals, especially Latinos, to get tested for HIV.
 
Commends the work of organizations providing services to people living with and vulnerable to HIV/AIDS.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 372) to restore the application of the Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers.

Bill: 115-hres-209
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2017-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 372) to restore the application of the Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 182 (Roll no. 177). (text of measure as passed: CR H2253)
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 182 (Roll no. 177).(text of measure as passed: CR H2253)
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 185 (Roll no. 176). (consideration: CR H2253-2259)
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 209.
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2252-2259)
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 22.
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 372 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-50, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-50, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1101) to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees.

Bill: 115-hres-210
Sponsor: Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2017-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1101) to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 - 186 (Roll no. 180). (text of measure as passed: CR H2260)
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 - 186 (Roll no. 180).(text of measure as passed: CR H2260)
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 186 (Roll no. 179). (consideration: CR H2260-2267, H2275)
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2275-2276)
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 210, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the previous question until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 210.
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2260-2267)
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 23.
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1101 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-51, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-51, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz.

Bill: 115-hres-211
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19]
Introduced: 2017-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Human rights
Iran
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: 
Recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz.
 
 Expresses appreciation for the contributions of Iranian-Americans to U.S. society in observance of Nowruz.
 
 Recognizes the aspirations of all people, including the people of Iran, for human rights and religious tolerance as embodied in the spirit of Nowruz. 
 
Wishes Iranian-Americans, the people of Iran, and all those who observe this holiday a prosperous new year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any legislation to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act should include a replacement for such Act that includes certain health care consumer protections.

Bill: 115-hres-212
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20]
Introduced: 2017-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Comprehensive health care
Consumer affairs
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that legislation to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or substantial portions of the Act, should include certain provisions, including provisions that:
 
 
provide for health insurance coverage for at least the same number of people,
 
provide for affordable coverage and cost sharing,
 
provide for access to comprehensive coverage,
 
prohibit annual limits and lifetime benefit caps, and
 
address high health care costs.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of October 17, 2017, as the "National Vitiligo Awareness Day".

Bill: 115-hres-213
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Introduced: 2017-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Musculoskeletal and skin diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Vitiligo Awareness Day. (Vitiligo is a condition in which skin color is lost in patches.)
 
Recognizes the importance of providing support for individuals diagnosed with vitiligo.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.

Bill: 115-hres-214
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2017-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.
 
 Honors and recognizes the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the fact that the House of Representatives supports the system for prescription drug coverage provided under part D of the Medicare program and believes that changes to such system should not be part of the American Health Care Act of 2017.

Bill: 115-hres-215
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2017-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Medicare
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: 
Expresses: (1) support for the Medicare prescription drug benefit, and (2) the belief that changes to the benefit should not be included in the American Health Care Act of 2017.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-03-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2017-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2017-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2017-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Plastics Industry Association on its 80th anniversary.

Bill: 115-hres-216
Sponsor: Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8]
Introduced: 2017-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Manufacturing
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: 
Congratulates the Plastics Industry Association on its 80th anniversary.
 
 Reaffirms the crucial role of plastics in strengthening the U.S. economy and improving people's lives.
 
Recognizes the importance of continued investment in plastics, manufacturing, research, and education in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
action_date: 2017-03-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and 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: 2017-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and 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: 2017-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and 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: 2017-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and 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: 2017-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.

Bill: 115-hres-217
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2017-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation.

Bill: 115-hres-218
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2017-03-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Computer security and identity theft
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
General energy matters
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Public-private cooperation
Scientific communication
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: 
Affirms that the U.S.-Israel economic partnership has benefitted both countries and is a foundational component of the strong alliance. 
 
Recognizes that science and technology innovation present promising new frontiers for U.S.-Israel economic cooperation, particularly in light of widespread drought, cybersecurity attacks, and other major challenges impacting the United States. 
 
Encourages the President to regularize and expand forums of economic dialogue with Israel and foster public and private sector participation.
 
Supports the exploration of new agreements with Israel, including in the fields of energy, water, agriculture, medicine, neurotechnology, and cybersecurity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-29
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2017-06-29
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.

Bill: 115-hres-219
Sponsor: Rep. Walker, Mark [R-NC-6]
Introduced: 2017-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
House of Representatives
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: 
Establishes the House Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs to conduct a full investigation of all unresolved matters relating to any U.S. personnel unaccounted for from the Vietnam era, the Korean conflict, World War II, Cold War Missions, the Persian Gulf War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, or Operation Enduring Freedom.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding past genocides, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-220
Sponsor: Rep. Trott, David A. [R-MI-11]
Introduced: 2017-03-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armenia
Asia
Europe
Iraq
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Syria
Turkey
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-22
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States, in seeking to prevent war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide against religious and ethnic groups in the Middle East, should draw upon relevant lessons of the U.S. government, civil society, and humanitarian response to the Armenian Genocide, Seyfo, and the broader genocidal campaign by the Ottoman Empire.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-03-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of May 5, 2017, as "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls".

Bill: 115-hres-222
Sponsor: Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3]
Introduced: 2017-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Indian social and development programs
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-23
text: 
Supports the designation of National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
action_date: 2017-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2017-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-23
text: Introduced in House