hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2396) to amend the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act to update the exception for certain annual notices provided by financial institutions, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4015) to improve the quality of proxy advisory firms for the protection of investors and the U.S. economy, and in the public interest, by fostering accountability, transparency, responsiveness, and competition in the proxy advisory firm industry.

Bill: 115-hres-657
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2017-12-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2396) to amend the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act to update the exception for certain annual notices provided by financial institutions, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4015) to improve the quality of proxy advisory firms for the protection of investors and the U.S. economy, and in the public interest, by fostering accountability, transparency, responsiveness, and competition in the proxy advisory firm industry.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 184 (Roll no. 679). (text: CR H9860-9861)
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 184 (Roll no. 679).(text: CR H9860-9861)
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 187 (Roll no. 678). (consideration: CR H9878-9879)
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9878-9879)
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 657, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prveailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 657.
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9860-9868)
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 109.
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Rule provides for one hour of general debate for each bill. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in H.R. 2396 shall be considered as adopted. The rule also makes in order the amendment printed in the report. An amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 4015 consisting of Rules Committee Print 115-46, shall be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-462, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-462, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1638) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4324) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to make certifications with respect to United States and foreign financial institutions' aircraft-related transactions involving Iran, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-658
Sponsor: Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4]
Introduced: 2017-12-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1638) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4324) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to make certifications with respect to United States and foreign financial institutions' aircraft-related transactions involving Iran.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 182 (Roll no. 677). (text: CR H9854)
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 182 (Roll no. 677).(text: CR H9854)
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 189 (Roll no. 676). (consideration: CR H9859-9860)
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9859-9860)
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 658, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Hastings demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 658.
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9854-9859)
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 110.
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Rule provides for one hour of general debate on each bill. It also makes in order specified amendments for the bills.
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-463, by Mr. Buck.
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-463, by Mr. Buck.
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a point of order against legislation that cuts Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits.

Bill: 115-hres-659
Sponsor: Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8]
Introduced: 2017-12-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Medicaid
Medicare
Senate
Social security and elderly assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: 
Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order to consider any bill, joint resolution, amendment, amendment between the chambers, or conference report that would:
 
 
 result in a reduction of guaranteed Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance benefits;
 
 increase either the early or full retirement age for such benefits;
 
 privatize Social Security; 
 
 result in a reduction of guaranteed benefits for individuals entitled to, or enrolled for, Medicare benefits; or 
 
 result in a reduction of benefits or eligibility for individuals enrolled in, or eligible to receive medical assistance through, a state Medicaid plan or waiver under Grants to States for Medical Assistance Programs.
 
 
Allows a waiver or suspension of this rule only by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 2d anniversary of the adoption of the international Paris Agreement on climate change.

Bill: 115-hres-660
Sponsor: Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2017-12-12 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Commemorative events and holidays
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: 
Recognizes the second anniversary of the adoption of the Paris Agreement, an international agreement to keep global temperature from rising 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) above preindustrial levels, and recommends that the United States remain a signatory to the global warming agreement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2017-12-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2017-12-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the commitment of the United States to promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Cambodia.

Bill: 115-hres-661
Sponsor: Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2017-12-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Cambodia
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Foreign property
Human rights
News media and reporting
Political parties and affiliation
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Cambodia. 
 
Condemns political violence in Cambodia and urges the cessation of human rights violations.
 
Supports the decision announced by the Department of State on December 6, 2017, to restrict entry to the United States for individuals involved in undermining democracy in Cambodia.
 
Urges: (1) the Department of the Treasury to consider placing all senior Cambodian government officials implicated in specified abuses on the List of Specially Designated Nationals maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control, and (2) Prime Minister Hun Sen and the Cambodian People's Party to end all harassment and intimidation of Cambodia's opposition and foster a political environment where democracy can thrive.
 
Urges the Cambodian government to: (1) free Kem Sokha; (2) recognize the legitimacy of the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) and its members, including by reinstating the 55 CNRP officials elected to the National Assembly; and (3) respect freedom of the press and the rights of its citizens to freely assemble, protest, and speak out against the government.
 
Supports efforts in Cambodia to ensure free and fair elections in 2018.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2017-12-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2017-12-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Introduced in House
Emphasizing disapproval of six anti-Israel United Nations resolutions and reaffirming United States support for the State of Israel and its people.

Bill: 115-hres-662
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2017-12-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Arab-Israeli relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the dispute between Israel and the Palestinian Authority but expresses the belief that it should be settled internally, (2) the historical aspects of the Israeli-Palestinian Authority relationships but continues to recognize Israel's sovereignty to choose its own capital, and (3) that Israel is the strongest U.S. ally in the Middle East.
 
Reaffirms the strong relationship between the United States and Israel.
 
Affirms opposition to recent actions by the United Nations General Assembly approving certain resolutions concerning Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: Introduced in House
Urging the release of information regarding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks upon the United States.

Bill: 115-hres-663
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2017-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Crime victims
Department of Defense
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
New York City
Pennsylvania
Terrorism
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: 
Resolves that documents related to the events of September 11, 2001, should be declassified to the greatest extent possible so as to provide answers to survivors, the families of the victims, and the people of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the immediate extradition or rendering to the United States of convicted felons William Morales, Joanne Chesimard, and all other fugitives from justice who are receiving safe harbor in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States.

Bill: 115-hres-664
Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2]
Introduced: 2017-12-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Cuba
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Latin America

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: 
 Calls for: (1) the immediate extradition or rendering to the United States of convicted felon William Morales and all other fugitives who are receiving safe harbor in Cuba to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States, and (2) the Department of State and the Department of Justice to continue to press for the immediate extradition or rendering of all fugitives from U.S. justice.
 
Urges the international community to continue to press for the immediate extradition or rendering of all fugitives from justice who are receiving safe harbor in Cuba.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the crew of the San Antonio Rose, B-17F, who sacrificed their lives during World War II, and honoring their memory during the week of the 75th anniversary of that tragic event.

Bill: 115-hres-665
Sponsor: Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4]
Introduced: 2017-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-15
text: 
Commemorates the 75th anniversary of the loss of the San Antonio Rose and honors the memory of its crew.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2017-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2017-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to observe a 60-second moment of silence in the House for those killed by gun violence in the United States on the next legislative day after any such individual dies.

Bill: 115-hres-666
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Introduced: 2017-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Firearms and explosives
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-15
text: 
Amends Rule XIV (Order and Priority of Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to observe a 60-second moment of silence in the House for those killed by gun violence in the United States on the next legislative day after any such individual dies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2017-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3312) to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-667
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2017-12-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-18
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3312) to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision, and for other purposes.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-12-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 - 193 (Roll no. 689). (text: CR H10189-10190)
action_date: 2017-12-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 - 193 (Roll no. 689).(text: CR H10189-10190)
action_date: 2017-12-19
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 187 (Roll no. 688).
action_date: 2017-12-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 667.
action_date: 2017-12-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10189-10200)
action_date: 2017-12-18
text: The resolution provides for consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 1. Additionally, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3312, under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on both the conference report and H.R. 3312. Lastly, the rule provides for motions to suspend the rules through the remainder of the first session of the 115th Congress.
action_date: 2017-12-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 111.
action_date: 2017-12-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-474, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2017-12-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-474, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2017-12-18
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.

Bill: 115-hres-668
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2017-12-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 190 (Roll no. 698). (text: CR H10252)
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 190 (Roll no. 698).(text: CR H10252)
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 188 (Roll no. 697). (consideration: CR H10260-10261)
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 668.
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10252-10261)
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 112.
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: Rule provides for consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions.
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-476, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-476, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 115-hres-669
Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2017-12-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on the Judiciary
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: 
Elects a specified Member to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

action_date: 2017-12-20
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Elects a specified Member to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10261)
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10261)
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10261)
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: Introduced in House