hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site in the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of those who have been awarded or are eligible for the Korean Defense Service Medal who are missing in action, are unaccounted for, or died in-theater.

Bill: 115-hconres-52
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2017-05-02 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Cemeteries and funerals
Conflicts and wars
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
North Korea
South Korea
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that an appropriate site in the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker (to be paid for with private funds) to honor the memory of those who have been awarded or are eligible for the Korean Defense Service Medal who are missing in action or unaccounted for, or who died in-theater, if the Secretary of the Army has exclusive authority to approve the site and design of the marker.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2017-05-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2017-05-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2017-05-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: Introduced in House
Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 244.

Bill: 115-hconres-53
Sponsor: Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11]
Introduced: 2017-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Appropriations
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 244 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017) to: (1) amend the title, (2) strike or amend specified sections, (3) amend the table of contents, and (4) add a division that includes the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 or the HIRE Vets Act. 

action_date: 2017-05-03
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 244 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017) to: (1) amend the title, (2) strike or amend specified sections, (3) amend the table of contents, and (4) add a division that includes the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 or the HIRE Vets Act. 

action_date: 2017-05-04
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 244 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017) to: (1) amend the title, (2) strike or amend specified sections, (3) amend the table of contents, and (4) add a division that includes the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 or the HIRE Vets Act. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-04
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2017-05-04
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2754, S2761)
action_date: 2017-05-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2754, S2761)
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3309-3310)
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3309-3310)
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Mr. Frelinghuysen asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H3309-3310)
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for strengthening engagement between the United States and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.

Bill: 115-hconres-54
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8]
Introduced: 2017-05-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Free trade and trade barriers
International organizations and cooperation
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that:
 
 
 the continuing success of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is in the national economic interest of the United States,
 
 APEC should be a part of the U.S. diplomatic and economic strategy for the Asia-Pacific region, and 
 
 the United States should continue to engage APEC in promoting economic growth through the adoption of rules-based policies to strengthen trade and investment between the United States and other APEC members.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2017-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should withdraw from the Paris Agreement, adopted in December 2015.

Bill: 115-hconres-55
Sponsor: Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]
Introduced: 2017-05-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
International law and treaties

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: 
 Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change, adopted in December 2015.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of October 28 as "Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day".

Bill: 115-hconres-56
Sponsor: Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11]
Introduced: 2017-05-18 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
First responders and emergency personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that a museum should be established and operated in Washington, DC, for the purpose of memorializing the victims of communist regimes, educating Americans and foreign visitors about the ideology of communism and its history, and encouraging visitors to meet the challenges of the human rights abuses presented by communist regimes today.

Bill: 115-hconres-57
Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15]
Introduced: 2017-05-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: District of Columbia
Human rights
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Political movements and philosophies
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that:
 
 
 the atrocities committed by totalitarian regimes under the banner of communism should be recognized and condemned,
 
the contributions of dissidents in the fight against communist oppression should be recognized and celebrated, and 
 
federal agencies and institutions should support the establishment of a prospective museum to memorialize the victims of communism.
 
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for a month to be known as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hconres-58
Sponsor: Rep. Marino, Tom [R-PA-10]
Introduced: 2017-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health programs administration and funding
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-19
text: 
Supports the designation of Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. (Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over time.)
 
Congratulates the cystic fibrosis community for their dedication to patients.
 
Recognizes that the care delivery system for cystic fibrosis can be a model for care coordination.
 
Acknowledges the investments and scientific achievements that have improved the lives of cystic fibrosis patients.
 
Urges researchers, developers, patients, and providers to do everything possible to find a cure for this deadly disease.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-05-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-19
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

Bill: 115-hconres-59
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]
Introduced: 2017-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
California
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Iraq
Kuwait
Middle East
Military education and training
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents
North Korea
South Korea
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: 
Commemorates the service, dedication, and sacrifice of our armed service members and their families who served at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton on its 75th anniversary.
 
Recognizes the fighting force of the I Marine Expeditionary Force, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Logistics Group, Marine Corps Installation-West, 1st Marine Raider Battalion, Wounded Warriors Battalion-West, Marine Corps Air Station at Munn Field, Marine Aircraft Group 39, Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego's Weapons & Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps School of Infantry-West, Marine Corps and Army Reserve Forces, the Navy's Assault Craft Unit 5, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, and 1st Dental Battalion.
 
Commends the members of the Armed Forces who deployed from Camp Pendleton to fight in World War II and the Korean, Vietnam, Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan wars.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the September 11th National Memorial Trail as an important trail and greenway to be enjoyed by all in honor of the heroes of September 11th.

Bill: 115-hconres-60
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Introduced: 2017-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Crime victims
Delaware
District of Columbia
Maryland
Monuments and memorials
New Jersey
New York City
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Pennsylvania
Terrorism
Virginia
West Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-23
text: 
Recognizes the September 11th National Memorial Trail that will pass through the states of Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and the District of Columbia, as an important trail and greenway honoring the heroes of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack in the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2017-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2017-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that all trade agreements the United States enters into, should provide reasonable access and collaboration of each nation involved in such an agreement, for the purpose of search and recovery activities relating to members of the United States Armed Forces missing in action from prior wars or military conflicts.

Bill: 115-hconres-61
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-5]
Introduced: 2017-05-24 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
International organizations and cooperation
Military personnel and dependents
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that all trade agreements the United States enters into with a foreign country should provide reasonable collaboration with that country for the purpose of search and recovery activities for Armed Forces members missing in action from prior wars or military conflicts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Introduced in House
To urge the President to direct the United States representative to the United Nations to use the voice and vote of the United States to hold the United Nations and its member states accountable for allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation by United Nations peacekeepers.

Bill: 115-hconres-62
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-22]
Introduced: 2017-05-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Military personnel and dependents
Sex offenses
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: 
Condemns all forms of sexual abuse and exploitation perpetrated by United Nations (U.N.) peacekeepers.
 
Urges the President to direct the U.S. representative to the U.N. to use the voice and vote of the United States to: (1) confront the issue of sexual abuse and exploitation within the U.N., (2) establish a clear policy to hold troop-contributing countries accountable, and (3) assist the U.N. in providing victims justice.
 
Calls for other member states and troop-contributing countries to fully investigate allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation by peacekeepers and to take appropriate actions to bring perpetrators to justice.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Introduced in House
Supporting efforts to enact a bold jobs and infrastructure package that benefits all Americans, not just billionaires.

Bill: 115-hconres-63
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2017-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
Buy American requirements
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Computer security and identity theft
Economic development
Electric power generation and transmission
Employee hiring
Energy efficiency and conservation
Environmental regulatory procedures
Income tax rates
Infrastructure development
Labor standards
Medicaid
Medicare
Minority employment
Natural disasters
Oil and gas
Public contracts and procurement
Racial and ethnic relations
Roads and highways
Rural conditions and development
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Social security and elderly assistance
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security
Urban and suburban affairs and development
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Wages and earnings
Water quality
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress regarding requirements and priorities for any infrastructure plan passed by Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2017-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2017-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2017-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2017-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2017-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United States Capitol Police and their role in securing the United States Capitol complex and protecting Members of Congress, their staff, and the general public.

Bill: 115-hconres-64
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2017-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional agencies
Congressional officers and employees
Congressional tributes
Law enforcement officers
Members of Congress
Protection of officials
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-14
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States Capitol Police is an invaluable asset to Congress and the community; (2) its officers deserve the utmost appreciation and respect; and (3) the congressional community is expressly grateful for the innumerable contributions and sacrifices of its officers to secure the U.S. Capitol complex and protect Members of Congress, their staff, and the general public.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2017-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Honoring David Américo Ortiz Arias, the three-time World Series Champion Major League Baseball player who played for the Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox for a combined 20 seasons.

Bill: 115-hconres-65
Sponsor: Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]
Introduced: 2017-06-23 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Massachusetts
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-23
text: 
Honors the career of Major League Baseball player David Americo Ortiz Arias.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-06-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-06-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of June 21 as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to promote children's health and gun safety.

Bill: 115-hconres-66
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2017-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Family relationships
Firearms and explosives

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-26
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to encourage parents to begin asking the question, &quot;Is there an unlocked gun in your house?&quot; before their child visits other homes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-06-26
text: Introduced in House