hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Honoring the success of the more-than-a-decade-long process by Southern California locals to create the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument.

Bill: 115-hres-639
Sponsor: Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32]
Introduced: 2017-12-01 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: California
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Monuments and memorials
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-01
text: 
Acknowledges the three-year anniversary of the designation of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument in California in October 2014. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2017-12-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2017-12-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of December 3, 2017, as the "National Day of 3D Printing".

Bill: 115-hres-640
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2017-12-01 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Computers and information technology
Digital media
Manufacturing

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-01
text: 
Supports the designation of a National Day of 3D Printing.
 
Recognizes the economic impact of 3D printing and its positive implications for the U.S. advanced manufacturing sector. 
 
Encourages the promotion and celebration of 3D printing technology. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2017-12-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-12-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-01
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 150th Anniversary of Morehouse College and its contributions to the United States and the world.

Bill: 115-hres-641
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2017-12-01 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Education
Educational facilities and institutions
Higher education
Minority education

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-01
text: 
 Celebrates and honors Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, for its 150-year legacy, for its service to the African-American community, and for its contributions to the United States and the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-12-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-01
text: Introduced in House
Prohibiting the use of the Members' Representational Allowance of a Member of the House of Representatives to pay awards, settlements, or other compensation in connection with allegations of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct by the Member or the employees of the Member's office, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-642
Sponsor: Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2]
Introduced: 2017-12-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Civil actions and liability
Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Crimes against women
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
House Committee on House Administration
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Right of privacy
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-01
text: 
Prohibits the Members' Representational Allowance of a Member of the House of Representatives from being used to pay awards, settlements, or other compensation in connection with allegations of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct by the Member or any individual whose compensation is paid from the allowance.
 
Requires an individual for whom such allowance was used to pay such compensation before the adoption of this resolution to repay the Treasury the amount of such compensation using personal funds.
 
Requires the Committee on House Administration, within 30 days after it approves a settlement entered into under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 by the office of a Member of the House in connection with a violation involving sexual harassment or sexual misconduct, to publish and post on its public website:
 
 
a description of the violation involved,
 
the office and the individual committing the violation, and
 
the amount of the settlement. 
 
 
Directs the committee to ensure that the identity of any individual who received a settlement, or who made an allegation of a violation, is not disclosed.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2017-12-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-01
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to observe a moment of silence in the House on the first legislative day of each month for those killed or wounded in the United States engagement in Afghanistan.

Bill: 115-hres-643
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2017-12-04 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-04
text: 
Amends rule XIV (Order and Priority of Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to declare that, on the first legislative day of each month on which there is a record vote on any bill or joint resolution, immediately after that vote, a moment of silence shall be observed in the House on behalf of those killed or wounded (as well as their families) in current U.S. engagement in Afghanistan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9712)
action_date: 2017-12-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2017-12-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-04
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 38) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means by which nonresidents of a State whose residents may carry concealed firearms may also do so in the State.

Bill: 115-hres-645
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2017-12-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-05
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 38) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means by which nonresidents of a State whose residents may carry concealed firearms may also do so in the State.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-12-06
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 194 (Roll no. 660). (text: H9674)
action_date: 2017-12-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 194 (Roll no. 660).(text: H9674)
action_date: 2017-12-06
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 189 (Roll no. 659). (consideration: CR H9684)
action_date: 2017-12-06
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9683-9684)
action_date: 2017-12-06
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 645, 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 the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2017-12-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 645.
action_date: 2017-12-06
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9674-9682)
action_date: 2017-12-05
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 107.
action_date: 2017-12-05
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 38 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: 2017-12-05
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-440, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2017-12-05
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-440, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2017-12-05
text: Introduced in House
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high misdemeanors.

Bill: 115-hres-646
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2017-12-06 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Athletes
Caribbean area
Congressional-executive branch relations
Disaster relief and insurance
Europe
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Immigration status and procedures
Members of Congress
Military personnel and dependents
Natural disasters
Political movements and philosophies
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Professional sports
Protest and dissent
Puerto Rico
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
United Kingdom
Violent crime
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-06
text: 
Impeaches President Donald John Trump for high misdemeanors.
 
Sets forth two articles of impeachment based on President Trump's statements as President that constituted harm to American society and manifest injury of the people of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-06
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 364 - 58, 4 Present (Roll no. 658).
action_date: 2017-12-06
text: Mr. McCarthy moved to table the measure.
action_date: 2017-12-06
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9682-9683; text: CR H9682)
action_date: 2017-12-06
text: QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Al Green (TX) rose to a question of the privileges of the House and submitted a resolution. The Clerk reported the text of the resolution and the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.
action_date: 2017-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 477) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to exempt from registration brokers performing services in connection with the transfer of ownership of smaller privately held companies; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3971) to amend the Truth in Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to modify the requirements for community financial institutions with respect to certain rules relating to mortgage loans, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 123) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-647
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2017-12-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-06
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 477) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to exempt from registration brokers performing services in connection with the transfer of ownership of smaller privately held companies; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3971) to amend the Truth in Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to modify the requirements for community financial institutions with respect to certain rules relating to mortgage loans, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 123) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 188 (Roll no. 666). (text: CR H9722)
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 188 (Roll no. 666).(text: CR H9722)
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 190 (Roll no. 665). (consideration: CR H9730)
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 647.
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9722-9730)
action_date: 2017-12-06
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 108.
action_date: 2017-12-06
text: Provides for consideration of H.R. 477 and H.R. 3971 under structured rules with one hour of debate, one motion to recommit with or without instructions on each measure. Also provides for consideration of H.J.Res. 123 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate and one motion
action_date: 2017-12-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-443, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2017-12-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-443, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2017-12-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of August 3, 2018, as "National Ernie Pyle Day".

Bill: 115-hres-648
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2017-12-07 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
Japan
Military history
News media and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: 
Supports the designation of National Ernie Pyle Day.
 
Recognizes contributions made by Ernie Pyle to journalism in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Marcus Garvey.

Bill: 115-hres-649
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Introduced: 2017-12-07 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Marcus Garvey, founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, was innocent of the charges brought against him by the U.S. government; (2) Garvey was and should be recognized internationally as a leader and thinker in the struggle for human rights; and (3) the President should take appropriate measures to clear Garvey's name.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the results of the free and fair elections for the new Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands held on November 9, 2017.

Bill: 115-hres-650
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-25]
Introduced: 2017-12-07 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: 
Welcomes the democratic elections of the Falkland Islands.
 
Acknowledges that only the people of the Falkland Islands can determine their future.
 
Recognizes the United Kingdom's sovereignty over the Falkland Islands for as long as the islands desire to remain a self-governing overseas territory.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Burundi is at risk of mass atrocities, and that the Government of Burundi should comply with constitutional limits on presidential terms and re-engage in regionally-brokered peace talks.

Bill: 115-hres-651
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2017-12-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Burundi
Child safety and welfare
Conflicts and wars
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Law enforcement officers
Military personnel and dependents
News media and reporting
Political parties and affiliation
Protest and dissent
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: 
Calls upon the government of Burundi to: (1) accept unarmed United Nations (U.N.) police to monitor the security and human rights situation, (2) disarm those engaged in political violence and the illegal possession of weapons, (3) investigate allegations of human rights violations and hold perpetrators accountable, (4) allow the full deployment of African Union human rights observers and military experts throughout the country, and (5) participate in the political dialogue led by the East African Community (EAC) without preconditions.
 
Calls on: (1) the political opposition in Burundi to renounce violence, (2) Burundian stakeholders to participate in the Inter-Burundian Dialogue to peacefully resolve contentious issues, (3) the EAC to guarantee the inclusiveness of the dialogue process, (4) the African Union to impose targeted sanctions on those perpetuating violence, and (5) the U.N. Security Council to impose targeted sanctions against all who threaten the peace and security of Burundi.
 
Calls on the President of the United States to impose specified additional targeted sanctions, including against any individuals responsible for or complicit in actions or policies that threaten the peace, security, or stability of Burundi or that undermine democratic processes.
 
Calls on the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to use appropriated funds to: (1) continue U.S. humanitarian assistance and food aid for Burundians, (2) support media, civil society, and human rights actors on the ground to create opportunities for inclusive citizen participation in political dialogue, (3) develop a strategy and programming to address the medium-term risk of political violence, and (4) ensure that the USAID and the State Department are adequately staffed to monitor and develop strategies to rapidly respond to contingencies on the ground.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the practice of community-oriented policing and encouraging diversity hiring and retention in law enforcement.

Bill: 115-hres-652
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2017-12-07 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Employee hiring
Government information and archives
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Minority employment

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: 
Supports community-oriented policing and encourages efforts to increase the hiring and retention of diverse law enforcement officers within law enforcement agencies. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 69th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day".

Bill: 115-hres-653
Sponsor: Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2017-12-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Human rights
International law and treaties
Political movements and philosophies
Rule of law and government transparency

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: 
Recognizes the 69th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of Human Rights Day. 
 
 Supports the ideals of human rights and reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
 
 Encourages all nations to continue working towards freedom, peace, and security which can be achieved only through democracy, respect for human rights, and the rule of law.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of January 23, 2018, as "National Handwriting Day" and recognizing the importance of handwriting for cognitive, artistic, and educational benefit.

Bill: 115-hres-654
Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Introduced: 2017-12-07 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Handwriting Day, and recognizes the importance of handwriting in cognitive, artistic, and educational development. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in House
Calling for Congress to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct against President Trump.

Bill: 115-hres-655
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
Introduced: 2017-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Congressional committees
Congressional oversight
Crimes against women
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-11
text: 
Calls for Congress to investigate the allegations of sexual misconduct that have been made against President Trump, either through an existing committee or a committee established for purposes of investigating such allegations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-11
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 100th anniversary of Boys Town.

Bill: 115-hres-656
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Introduced: 2017-12-12 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Child care and development
Child safety and welfare
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: 
Honors the 100th anniversary of Boys Town (a nonprofit organization that provides care and services to children and families).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Introduced in House