hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions.

Bill: 115-hres-55
Sponsor: Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large]
Introduced: 2017-01-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-23
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 - 183 (Roll no. 63). (text of measure as passed: CR H620)
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 - 183 (Roll no. 63).(text of measure as passed: CR H620)
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 187 (Roll no. 62). (consideration: CR H632-633)
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 55.
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H620-633)
action_date: 2017-01-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 5.
action_date: 2017-01-23
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2017-01-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-5, by Ms. Cheney.
action_date: 2017-01-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-5, by Ms. Cheney.
action_date: 2017-01-23
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 115-hres-56
Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2017-01-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Ethics
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: 
Elects specified Members to the House Committee on Ethics.

action_date: 2017-01-24
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Elects specified Members to the House Committee on Ethics.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text of measure as passed: CR H633)
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text of measure as passed: CR H633)
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H633)
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools.

Bill: 115-hres-57
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2017-01-24 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Religion
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the contributions of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States; and (2) the continued dedication of Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers toward academic excellence and the key role they play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-01
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H828)
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding unanswered questions into the fate of Raoul Wallenberg.

Bill: 115-hres-58
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27]
Introduced: 2017-01-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Human rights
Hungary
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International organizations and cooperation
Russia
Sweden
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: 
Urges Russian authorities to grant access to archival collections and to declassify and make publicly available all documents related to Raoul Wallenberg.
 
Urges: (1) the Russian authorities to work with Wallenberg's family, the Swedish government, and Russian and international scholars, researchers, and archivists to resolve outstanding questions surrounding the circumstances of Wallenberg's arrest and death; and (2) the President, Secretary of State, and other high level U.S. government officials to raise the case of Wallenberg to their Russian counterparts and to request direct access to the original and unredacted documentation in the Russian archives.
 
Emphasizes the need for independent verification of any information provided by Russian officials. 
 
Reaffirms Wallenberg's humanitarian spirit, personal courage, and nonviolent action in the face of enormous odds and commits to the continued pursuit of answers regarding Wallenberg's fate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 115-hres-59
Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2017-01-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Education and the Workforce
House Committee on Small Business
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: 
Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) Education and the Workforce, and (2) Small Business.

action_date: 2017-01-24
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) Education and the Workforce, and (2) Small Business.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text of measure as passed: CR H662)
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text of measure as passed: CR H662)
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H661-662)
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing continued support for the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom and urging commencement of negotiations for the development of a North Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (NATIP) between the United States and the United Kingdom.

Bill: 115-hres-60
Sponsor: Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15]
Introduced: 2017-01-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Europe
European Union
Free trade and trade barriers
Trade agreements and negotiations
U.S. and foreign investments
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: 
Reaffirms the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom.
 
 Expresses respect for the decision of the June 23, 2016, referendum to leave the European Union and recognizes that it will not diminish the bond between the governments and people of the United States and the United Kingdom.
 
 Supports bilateral and free trade discussions between the two countries. 
 
 Calls upon the U.S. Trade Representative to begin negotiations with the United Kingdom for a new U.S.-United Kingdom North Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2017-01-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2017-01-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2017-01-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of a Juan Pablo Duarte Day.

Bill: 115-hres-61
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2017-01-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Dominican Republic
Latin America
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of a Juan Pablo Duarte Day, and (2) the establishment of a national day of recognition for Juan Pablo Duarte to honor the founding father of the Dominican Republic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Introduced in House
Prohibiting the placement of "Members Only" signs in the House of Representatives wing of the United States Capitol or in office buildings of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 115-hres-62
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-8]
Introduced: 2017-01-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government buildings, facilities, and property
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: 
Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives to remove any sign stating &quot;Members Only&quot; from, and to ensure that no such sign is placed anywhere in, the House wing of the U.S. Capitol or any House office building.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2017.

Bill: 115-hres-63
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2017-01-24 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: 
Recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year.
 
Expresses, in observance of this Lunar New Year, the Year of the Rooster, the deepest respect of the House of Representatives for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion. 
 
Wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their role in providing quality healthcare for the public.

Bill: 115-hres-64
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2017-01-27 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Hospital care
Licensing and registrations
Nursing
Surgery and anesthesia

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-27
text: 
Thanks and promotes the profession of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) by encouraging patients, hospital administrators, health care professionals, policymakers, and others to become more familiar with CRNAs by participating in National CRNA Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-01-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-01-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Urging the President to seek an independent investigation into the death of Tibetan Buddhist leader and social activist Tenzin Delek Rinpoche and to publicly call for an end to the repressive policies used by the People's Republic of China in Tibet.

Bill: 115-hres-65
Sponsor: Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2017-01-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Protest and dissent
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Tibet

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-27
text: 
 Urges the President to: (1) seek an independent inquiry into Tenzin Delek Rinpoche's death, and (2) publicly call for an end to China's repressive policies in Tibet each time the President meets with Chinese officials.
 
 Urges China to halt suppression of the religious, cultural, social, economic, and environmental rights of the Tibetan people in Tenzin Delek Rinpoche's home regions of Lithang and Nyagchu and across all areas of traditional Tibet. 
 
 Declares that violations of human rights in general and the persecution of Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, his family, and his supporters are matters of worldwide concern.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2017-01-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-01-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing January 2017 as "National Mentoring Month", and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-66
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53]
Introduced: 2017-01-27 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Educational guidance
Elementary and secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-27
text: 
Recognizes: (1) National Mentoring Month, and (2) the staff and volunteers at quality mentoring programs who help young people reach their full potential.
 
Acknowledges that mentoring is beneficial in that it encourages educational achievement and self-confidence, reduces juvenile delinquency, improves life outcomes, and strengthens communities.
 
Expresses support for: (1) the creation and expansion of quality mentoring programs across the United States, and (2) initiatives to increase the percentage of young people who have a mentor.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-01-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of November 2017, as "National Bladder Health Month".

Bill: 115-hres-67
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2017-01-27 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-27
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Bladder Health Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-01-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Condemning Palestinian incitement and reaffirming the special bond between Israel and the United States.

Bill: 115-hres-68
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2017-01-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government information and archives
Israel
Middle East
News media and reporting
Palestinians

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-27
text: 
Condemns incitement and acts of violence against Israeli citizens.
 
Calls on: (1) Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to publicly condemn incitement and acts of violence against Israeli citizens and to discontinue incitement in Palestinian Authority-controlled media outlets, and (2) the international community to condemn such incitement and acts of violence.
 
Expresses the belief that any chance at lasting peace can only happen through peaceful, bilateral, discussions and sound consultation with peaceful allies.
 
Expresses support for individuals and organizations working to encourage Israeli-Palestinian cooperation and for the many activists within Israel and the Palestinian territories working to bring an end to the conflict. 
 
Reaffirms the friendship between Israel and the United States.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
action_date: 2017-01-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-01-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the 17th day in May as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.

Bill: 115-hres-69
Sponsor: Rep. Knight, Stephen [R-CA-25]
Introduced: 2017-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health programs administration and funding
Medical research
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-30
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of DIPG Awareness Day. (&quot;DIPG&quot; is diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, a terminal childhood brain cancer.)
 
 Encourages the National Cancer Institute and other research funders to elevate their consideration of the mortality rate of a type of cancer as well as the life years lost as factors considered during the grant application process.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-30
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 38) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the Stream Protection Rule.

Bill: 115-hres-70
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2017-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-30
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 38) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the Stream Protection Rule.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-31
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-01-31
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 - 186 (Roll no. 69). (text: CR H761)
action_date: 2017-01-31
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 - 186 (Roll no. 69).(text: CR H761)
action_date: 2017-01-31
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 183 (Roll no. 68). (consideration: CR H801)
action_date: 2017-01-31
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H801)
action_date: 2017-01-31
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 70, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2017-01-31
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 70.
action_date: 2017-01-31
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H761-771)
action_date: 2017-01-30
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 6.
action_date: 2017-01-30
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 38 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit.
action_date: 2017-01-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-6, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2017-01-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-6, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2017-01-30
text: Introduced in House