hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
A resolution reaffirming the vital and indispensable role the free press serves.

Bill: 115-sres-607
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Introduced: 2018-08-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: First Amendment rights
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
News media and reporting
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2018-08-16
text: 
 
Affirms that the press is not the enemy of the people.
 
Reaffirms the vital and indispensable role that the free press serves to inform the electorate, uncover the truth, act as a check on the power of the government, further national discourse and debate, and advance democratic norms and freedoms of the United States.
 Condemns the attacks on the free press and expresses the view that efforts to undermine the credibility of the press are an attack on the democratic institutions of the United States.

action_date: 2018-08-16
text: 
Affirms that the press is not the enemy of the people.
 
Reaffirms the vital and indispensable role that the free press serves to inform the electorate, uncover the truth, act as a check on the power of the government, further national discourse and debate, and advance democratic norms and freedoms of the United States.
 Condemns the attacks on the free press and expresses the view that efforts to undermine the credibility of the press are an attack on the democratic institutions of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5681; text: CR S5695)
action_date: 2018-08-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5681; text: CR S5695)
action_date: 2018-08-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating August 16, 2018, as "National Airborne Day".

Bill: 115-sres-608
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2018-08-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military history
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2018-08-16
text: 
Designates August 16, 2018, as National Airborne Day.

action_date: 2018-08-16
text: 
Designates August 16, 2018, as National Airborne Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5701; text: CR S5695)
action_date: 2018-08-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5701; text: CR S5695)
action_date: 2018-08-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of Paul Laxalt, the former Governor and Senator of the State of Nevada.

Bill: 115-sres-609
Sponsor: Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV]
Introduced: 2018-08-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
Nevada
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2018-08-16
text: 
 Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Paul Laxalt, former Member of the Senate.
 
Extends deepest condolences and gratitude to his family.
 
Honors Paul Laxalt's legacy, life, service to the Senate, and commitment to the people of Nevada and the United States.
 
 Declares that when the Senate adjourns on August 16, 2018, it stands adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Paul Laxalt.

action_date: 2018-08-16
text: 
 Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Paul Laxalt, former Member of the Senate.
 
Extends deepest condolences and gratitude to his family.
 
Honors Paul Laxalt's legacy, life, service to the Senate, and commitment to the people of Nevada and the United States.
 
 Declares that when the Senate adjourns on August 16, 2018, it stands adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Paul Laxalt.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-20
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-08-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5701; text: CR S5695)
action_date: 2018-08-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5701; text: CR S5695)
action_date: 2018-08-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution urging the release of information regarding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks upon the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-610
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2018-08-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
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: 2018-08-21
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.

action_date: 2018-09-26
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: 2018-09-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 8/31/2018 S5762)
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 8/31/2018 S5762)
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6316-6317)
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6316-6317)
action_date: 2018-08-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2018-08-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution opposing the targeted harassment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and employees and reaffirming the fundamental principle that public safety services should be provided without discrimination.

Bill: 115-sres-611
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Introduced: 2018-08-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Border security and unlawful immigration
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of Homeland Security
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Human trafficking
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Juvenile crime and gang violence
Law enforcement officers
Oregon
Protest and dissent
Right of privacy
State and local government operations
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2018-08-21
text: 
Expresses solidarity with the men and women of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
 
Condemns the harassment of all officers and employees of ICE.
 
Calls on the Mayor of Portland, Oregon, Ted Wheeler, to immediately resign.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2018-08-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2018 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-612
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2018-08-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Human trafficking
Mental health
Sex offenses
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2018-08-22
text: 
 
Designates September 2018 as National Child Awareness Month to: (1) promote awareness of youth-serving charities and organizations throughout the United States, (2) recognize the efforts made by those charities and organizations as critical contributions to the future of the United States, and (3) recognize the importance of meeting the needs of at-risk children and youth.
 

action_date: 2018-09-06
text: 
Designates September 2018 as National Child Awareness Month to: (1) promote awareness of youth-serving charities and organizations throughout the United States, (2) recognize the efforts made by those charities and organizations as critical contributions to the future of the United States, and (3) recognize the importance of meeting the needs of at-risk children and youth.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-06
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-09-06
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-09-06
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6103-6104)
action_date: 2018-09-06
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6103-6104)
action_date: 2018-08-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5833-5834)
action_date: 2018-08-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution requesting a report on the observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom in Saudi Arabia.

Bill: 115-sres-613
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2018-08-22 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Canada
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Middle East
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Religion
Saudi Arabia
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2018-08-22
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the President should support Canada by calling upon Saudi Arabia to release Samar Badawi, Nassima al-Sada, Raif Badawi, Waleed Abu al-Khair, and other detained human rights activists, journalists, and religious minorities; and (2) the arrest of women's rights activists is contrary to Saudi Arabia's stated goals. 
 
Requests that the Department of State submits to Congress a statement regarding human rights and fundamental freedom in Saudi Arabia. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5834)
action_date: 2018-08-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Coya Knutson.

Bill: 115-sres-614
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Introduced: 2018-08-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2018-08-22
text: 
Honors the life and legacy of Coya Knutson (a former U.S. Representative), whose dedication to overcoming exceptional odds and devotion to the well-being of the United States shall serve as an inspiration for generations of individuals in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5834-5835)
action_date: 2018-08-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Aretha Franklin and the contributions of Aretha Franklin to music, civil rights, and the City of Detroit.

Bill: 115-sres-615
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2018-08-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2018-08-22
text: 
Celebrates the life and legacy of Aretha Franklin.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5869; text: CR S5835)
action_date: 2018-08-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5869; text: CR S5835)
action_date: 2018-08-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution urging the Government of Kenya to respect human rights, protect democratic space for civil society, and promote transparent and accountable democratic governance.

Bill: 115-sres-616
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2018-08-23 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Civil actions and liability
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Due process and equal protection
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government liability
Human rights
Judicial procedure and administration
Kenya
Law enforcement officers
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2018-08-23
text: 
Calls upon the government of Kenya and President Kenyatta to: (1) ensure that extrajudicial killings and other violations are investigated and prosecuted by an independent judicial inquiry, and (2) safeguard human rights and civil and political freedoms.
 
Calls upon the President and other senior U.S. officials, as well as international partners, to support the development of democratic institutions in Kenya.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5934)
action_date: 2018-08-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing The American Legion for 100 years of service to veterans and members of the Armed Forces in the United States and their families.

Bill: 115-sres-617
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2018-08-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2018-08-23
text: 
Recognizes the American Legion for a century of service to veterans and members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families.
 
 Designates the week of August 24 through August 30, 2018, as American Legion Week. 

action_date: 2018-08-28
text: 
Recognizes the American Legion for a century of service to veterans and members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families.
 
 Designates the week of August 24 through August 30, 2018, as American Legion Week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-28
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6007)
action_date: 2018-08-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6007)
action_date: 2018-08-28
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-08-28
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-08-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5935)
action_date: 2018-08-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the commissioning of the USS John F. Kennedy.

Bill: 115-sres-618
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2018-08-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2018-08-23
text: 
Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the commissioning of the USS 
John F. Kennedy
 (CV-67).


action_date: 2018-08-23
text: 
Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the commissioning of the USS 
John F. Kennedy
 (CV-67).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5939; text: CR S5935-5936)
action_date: 2018-08-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5939; text: CR S5935-5936)
action_date: 2018-08-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable John Sidney McCain, III, a Senator from the State of Arizona.

Bill: 115-sres-619
Sponsor: Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2018-08-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Arizona
Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2018-08-27
text: 
 Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable John Sidney McCain, III, a Senator from Arizona.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on August 27, 2018, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Senator.

action_date: 2018-08-27
text: 
 Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable John Sidney McCain, III, a Senator from Arizona.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on August 27, 2018, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Senator.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5956; text: CR S5956)
action_date: 2018-08-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5956; text: CR S5956)
action_date: 2018-08-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the National Academy of Inventors on the milestone of achieving 200 member institutions.

Bill: 115-sres-620
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2018-08-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2018-08-28
text: 
Recognizes the importance of inventions, patents, and copyrights as part of maintaining a competitive global economy and U.S. leadership in the world.
 
Expresses support for academic technological developments that promote entrepreneurship and for academic innovations in local communities.
 
Expresses support for the mission of the National Academy of Inventors, acknowledges the academy for its role in elevating the contributions of academic inventors, and congratulates the academy for its rapid expansion.


action_date: 2018-08-28
text: 
Recognizes the importance of inventions, patents, and copyrights as part of maintaining a competitive global economy and U.S. leadership in the world.
 
Expresses support for academic technological developments that promote entrepreneurship and for academic innovations in local communities.
 
Expresses support for the mission of the National Academy of Inventors, acknowledges the academy for its role in elevating the contributions of academic inventors, and congratulates the academy for its rapid expansion.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6007; text: CR S5994)
action_date: 2018-08-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6007; text: CR S5994)
action_date: 2018-08-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Honolulu Little League Baseball team of Hawaii on winning the 2018 Little League Baseball World Series Championship.

Bill: 115-sres-621
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2018-09-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-04
text: 
Congratulates the Honolulu Little League Baseball team on its 2018 Little League Baseball World Series Championship.
 
 

action_date: 2018-09-04
text: 
Congratulates the Honolulu Little League Baseball team on its 2018 Little League Baseball World Series Championship.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6032; text: CR S6030)
action_date: 2018-09-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6032; text: CR S6030)
action_date: 2018-09-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting renaming NATO Headquarters after the late United States Senator John Sidney McCain, III.

Bill: 115-sres-622
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2018-09-06 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Arizona
Belgium
Collective security
Congressional tributes
Europe
International organizations and cooperation
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-06
text: 
Supports renaming the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, after Senator John McCain in recognition of his long support for NATO.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6060-6061)
action_date: 2018-09-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

Bill: 115-sres-623
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2018-09-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-06
text: 
Designates the majority's party membership on specified Senate committees for the 115th Congress.

action_date: 2018-09-06
text: 
Designates the majority's party membership on specified Senate committees for the 115th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6100; text: CR S6061)
action_date: 2018-09-06
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6100; text: CR S6061)
action_date: 2018-09-06
text: Introduced in Senate