hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Censuring President Donald J. Trump.

Bill: 116-hres-766
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2019-12-17 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
House of Representatives
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Subversive activities

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: 
This resolution censures President Donald J. Trump for (1) actions taken which constitute a willful abuse of power, and (2) putting his personal political interests before those of the American people in a manner that undermines the democratic process.
 
The resolution calls on President Trump to (1) refrain from any conduct that invites foreign interference in U.S. elections or undermines U.S. government investigations into foreign interference, (2) respect the constitutionally defined separation of powers, (3) uphold his oath of office and fulfill his constitutional responsibilities to the American people, and (4) acknowledge and admit wrongdoing and apologize to the American people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: Introduced in House
Calling on African governments to protect and promote human rights through internet freedom and digital integration for all citizens across the continent of Africa.

Bill: 116-hres-768
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2019-12-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Asia
Business ethics
China
Computer security and identity theft
Contracts and agency
Freedom of information
Human rights
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Right of privacy
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: 
This resolution condemns the restriction of internet access across Africa and urges African governments to employ specified measures to ensure the integrity and security of their telecommunications infrastructures. The resolution also encourages telecommunications providers and businesses operating in Africa to facilitate open and secure access to the internet. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas.

Bill: 116-hres-769
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2019-12-17 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
First Amendment rights
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: 
This resolution recognizes the importance of Christmas symbols and traditions.
 
The resolution (1) disapproves of attempts to ban references to Christmas, and (2) supports the use of these symbols and traditions by those who celebrate Christmas. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: Introduced in House
Disapproving the manner in which Chairman Adam B. Schiff of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and Chairman Jerrold Lewis Nadler of the Committee on the Judiciary have conducted committee action during the impeachment inquiry of President Donald John Trump.

Bill: 116-hres-770
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23]
Introduced: 2019-12-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Evidence and witnesses
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
House Committee on the Judiciary
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-18
text: 
This resolution condemns (1) Chairman Schiff of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for abuse of power, and (2) the manner in which Chairman Nadler of the Committee on the Judiciary has failed to respond to the minority's request for an additional day of hearings to consider the impeachment of President Trump.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-18
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 - 191 (Roll no. 692).
action_date: 2019-12-18
text: Mr. Hoyer moved to table the measure.
action_date: 2019-12-18
text: QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - The Chair recognized Mr. McCarthy to offer a resolution raising a question of the privileges of the House. The Clerk reported the text of the resolution.
action_date: 2019-12-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-18
text: Introduced in House
Censuring the President of the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-771
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2019-12-18 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
House of Representatives
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Subversive activities

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-18
text: 
This resolution censures President Donald J. Trump for (1) actions taken which constitute a willful abuse of power, and (2) putting his personal political interests before those of the American people in a manner that undermines the democratic process.
 
The resolution calls on President Trump to (1) refrain from any conduct that invites foreign interference in U.S. elections or undermines U.S. government investigations into foreign interference, (2) respect the constitutionally defined separation of powers, (3) uphold his oath of office and fulfill his constitutional responsibilities to the American people, and (4) acknowledge and admit wrongdoing and apologize to the American people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-12-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-18
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5377) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the limitation on deduction of State and local taxes, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-772
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2019-12-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5377) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the limitation on deduction of State and local taxes.
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5377 (Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 196 (Roll no. 698). (text: CR H12214)
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 196 (Roll no. 698).(text: CR H12214)
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 195 (Roll no. 697). (consideration: CR H12220)
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 772.
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H12214-12221)
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 64.
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-357, by Mrs. Torres (CA).
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-357, by Mrs. Torres (CA).
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: Introduced in House
Electing certain Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 116-hres-773
Sponsor: Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8]
Introduced: 2019-12-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: 
This resolution elects specified Members to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

action_date: 2019-12-19
text: 
This resolution elects specified Members to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H12213)
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H12213)
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H12213)
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the immediate release of Cuban democracy activist José Daniel Ferrer and commending the efforts of José Daniel Ferrer to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms in Cuba.

Bill: 116-hres-774
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-25]
Introduced: 2019-12-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Crime victims
Cuba
Detention of persons
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Political movements and philosophies
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: 
This resolution condemns the imprisonment of Cuban democracy and human rights activist Jose Daniel Ferrer and calls for the release of Ferrer and all members of the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU). The resolution further commends Ferrer and recognizes the contributions of UNPACU for advancing human rights and fundamental freedoms in Cuba.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring Smokey Bear's 75 years of service to the United States and commitment to preventing unwanted human-caused wildfires and promoting forest health.

Bill: 116-hres-775
Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Introduced: 2019-12-19 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Fires
Forests, forestry, trees
Marketing and advertising

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: 
This resolution recognizes and honors Smokey Bear's 75 years of service to the United States.
 
The resolution also expresses support for Smokey Bear's commitment to preventing unwanted human-caused wildfires and promoting forest health. 
 
Finally, the resolution encourages the Forest Service, the National Association of State Foresters, and the Ad Council to explore ways Smokey Bear's message can be modernized to reflect current science and differentiate between unwanted human-caused wildfires and beneficial natural and prescribed fires.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
action_date: 2020-01-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2019-12-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2019-12-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: Introduced in House
Providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 116-hres-776
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Introduced: 2020-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
Congressional-executive branch relations
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: 
This resolution provides for appointment of a House of Representatives committee to notify the President that a quorum of the House has assembled.

action_date: 2020-01-07
text: 
This resolution provides for appointment of a House of Representatives committee to notify the President that a quorum of the House has assembled.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4)
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4)
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4)
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Introduced in House
To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled.

Bill: 116-hres-777
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Introduced: 2020-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: 
This resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that a quorum of the House is present and that the House is ready to proceed with business.

action_date: 2020-01-07
text: 
This resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that a quorum of the House is present and that the House is ready to proceed with business.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4)
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4)
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4)
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the hour of meeting of the House.

Bill: 116-hres-778
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Introduced: 2020-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: 
This resolution sets the daily meeting time for the House of Representatives.

action_date: 2020-01-07
text: 
This resolution sets the daily meeting time for the House of Representatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4)
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4)
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4)
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 535) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980.

Bill: 116-hres-779
Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Introduced: 2020-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 535) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980.
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 535 (PFAS Action Act of 2019).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 199 (Roll no. 3). (text: CR H23)
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 199 (Roll no. 3).(text: CR H23)
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 193 (Roll no. 2). (consideration: CR H49-50)
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H49-50)
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 779, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Lesko demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 779.
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H23-30)
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 66.
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 535 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-366, by Ms. Scanlon.
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-366, by Ms. Scanlon.
action_date: 2020-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that upon adoption by the House, the Speaker of the House is required to transmit without delay articles of impeachment to the Senate and must do so immediately.

Bill: 116-hres-780
Sponsor: Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11]
Introduced: 2020-01-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional leadership
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: 
This resolution (1) disapproves of the Speaker of the House of Representatives' decision to refuse to transmit to the Senate the two articles of impeachment adopted on December 18, 2019, and (2) demands that the Speaker immediately transmit the articles to the Senate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Ethics, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2020-01-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Ethics, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2020-01-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 83) directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran.

Bill: 116-hres-781
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2020-01-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 83) directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran.
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Con.Res. 83 (directing the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities in or against Iran unless certain conditions are met).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 193 (Roll no. 6). (text: CR H78)
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 193 (Roll no. 6).(text: CR H78)
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 191 (Roll no. 5). (consideration: CR H91)
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 781.
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H78-92)
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 83 with 2 hours of general debate.
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-371, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 68.
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-371, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: Introduced in House