hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3798) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 30-hour threshold for classification as a full-time employee for purposes of the employer mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and replace it with 40 hours; providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 5895) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from September 17, 2018, through September 24, 2018.

Bill: 115-hres-1059
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2018-09-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3798) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 30-hour threshold for classification as a full-time employee for purposes of the employer mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Act and replace it with 40 hours; providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 5895) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from September 17, 2018, through September 24, 2018.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 171 (Roll no. 397). (text: CR H8181)
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 171 (Roll no. 397).(text: CR H8181)
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1059.
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8181-8184)
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 183.
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Providing for consideration of H.R. 3798 and the conference report to accompany H.R. 5895. Both shall be debatable for one hour and are granted one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-949, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-949, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Introduced in House
Commending Alice Allison Dunnigan for her barrier-breaking career in journalism.

Bill: 115-hres-1060
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Introduced: 2018-09-12 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Congressional tributes
News media and reporting
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: 
Commends Alice Allison Dunnigan for her barrier-breaking career in journalism.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of September 16, 2018, through September 22, 2018, as "Balance Awareness Week".

Bill: 115-hres-1061
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2018-09-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of Balance Awareness Week and recognizes the importance of raising public awareness about vestibular (inner ear balance) disorders.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals to protect United States military personnel from malaria.

Bill: 115-hres-1062
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20]
Introduced: 2018-09-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Health promotion and preventive care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical research
Military personnel and dependents
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals of researching new interventions to prevent and treat malaria; and (2) sustained or enhanced efforts so that once malaria is eliminated in a country, it does not return.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Introduced in House
Designating room H-226 of the United States Capitol as the "Lincoln Room".

Bill: 115-hres-1063
Sponsor: Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-18]
Introduced: 2018-09-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Presidential administrations
U.S. Capitol
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: 
Designates room H-226 of the U.S. Capitol as the &quot;Lincoln Room.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 366 - 0 (Roll no. 474). (text: CR H10514)
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 366 - 0 (Roll no. 474).(text: CR H10514)
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR 10532)
action_date: 2018-12-21
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: 2018-12-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1063.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10514)
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2018-09-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the work done by the 12th Woman.

Bill: 115-hres-1064
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2018-09-13 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Digital media
Domestic violence and child abuse
Emergency communications systems
Health facilities and institutions
Higher education
Hospital care
School administration
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: 
Encourage an institution of higher education to publish on its website information regarding:

 
 
the institution's sexual-assault response coordinator;
 
sexual-assault reporting options and investigation processes;
 
potential accommodations for victims;
 
the telephone number for a sexual-assault hotline; and
 
the name and location of the nearest medical facility.

 
Encourages institutions of higher education to enter into a memoranda of understanding with local enforcement agencies to delineate responsibilities and share information. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of September 23 through 29, 2018, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.

Bill: 115-hres-1065
Sponsor: Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3]
Introduced: 2018-09-13 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: 
 
Expresses support for the designation of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions should be retained in law regardless of further amendments to, or the repeal of, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Bill: 115-hres-1066
Sponsor: Rep. Young, David [R-IA-3]
Introduced: 2018-09-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should support protections in law for individuals with pre-existing conditions and, in the case of a court ruling that would hinder such protections, act swiftly to reinstate such protections.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing suicide as a public health problem and expressing support for designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month".

Bill: 115-hres-1067
Sponsor: Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]
Introduced: 2018-09-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Suicide Prevention Month.
 
Recognizes suicide as a preventable public health problem and declares that suicide prevention should be a priority.
 
Promotes awareness that there is no single cause for suicide.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.

Bill: 115-hres-1068
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2018-09-13 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Latin America
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month; and (2) the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Introduced in House
Requiring the President to seek congressional authorization prior to any engagement of the United States Armed Forces against any adversary.

Bill: 115-hres-1069
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2018-09-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Iran
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Russia
Syria
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President is required to: (1) seek congressional authorization prior to any engagement of the U.S. Armed Forces against Syria, Iran, or Russia; and (2) consult with Congress before introducing the U.S. Armed Forces into situations of hostilities.
 
Expresses the sense of the House that the use of the U.S. Armed Forces without congressional authorization is illegal and unconstitutional. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the United States Merchant Marine Academy.

Bill: 115-hres-1070
Sponsor: Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]
Introduced: 2018-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Marine and inland water transportation
Military education and training
Military history
New York State
Transportation employees

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-17
text: 
Recognizes the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2018-09-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2018-09-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2018-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes the voting power of United States citizens.

Bill: 115-hres-1071
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23]
Introduced: 2018-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-20
text: 
Recognizes that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise, and diminishes the voting power, of U.S. citizens.


action_date: 2018-09-26
text: 
Recognizes that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise, and diminishes the voting power, of U.S. citizens.



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 the Yeas and Nays: 279 - 72, 69 Present (Roll no. 406). (text: CR H9047)
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 279 - 72, 69 Present (Roll no. 406).(text: CR H9047)
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9057-9058)
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1071, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1071.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6157 and H. Res. 1071.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1077. (consideration: CR H9047-9052)
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Rule H. Res. 1077 passed House.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1077 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6157 and H. Res. 1071.
action_date: 2018-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 2018 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-hres-1072
Sponsor: Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3]
Introduced: 2018-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Medical research
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-20
text: 
 
Expresses support for the designation of Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. (Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring of the lungs that causes breathing problems.)
 
 
Expresses continued support for more robust and accelerated research to develop more effective treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and to ultimately find a cure for the disease. 
 
Recognizes the ongoing courage and contributions of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis who participate in clinical trials.
Commends the dedication of those working to improve the quality of life of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those individuals.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Presidential Determination of the annual refugee admissions limit in fiscal year 2019 shall be no less than 110,000 and that President Trump and his administration must operate the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) in good faith.

Bill: 115-hres-1073
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Introduced: 2018-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Immigration status and procedures
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-20
text: 
Reaffirms the bipartisan commitment of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees, including through U.S. resettlement for those who cannot return home.
 
Urges President Trump and his administration to affirm the importance of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and to make a presidential determination for FY2019 that the admission of at least 110,000 refugees is justified. (Under the program, such determination establishes the overall admissions levels and regional allocations of all refugees for an upcoming fiscal year.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history.

Bill: 115-hres-1074
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-20
text: 
Honors the legacy of those who furthered freedom in the Pearl Incident and recognizes their historical importance.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of September 23 through September 29, 2018, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".

Bill: 115-hres-1075
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2018-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-20
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of Gold Star Families Remembrance Week and recognizes the sacrifices made by the family members of veterans who died in the line of duty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2018-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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: 2018-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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: 2018-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the House of Representatives to pass laws to prevent gun violence.

Bill: 115-hres-1076
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Criminal justice information and records
Firearms and explosives
House of Representatives
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 
Encourages the enactment of laws with respect to the purchasing of weapons, background checks, and mental-health services funding.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in House