hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
A resolution requesting information on Turkey's human rights practices in Syria pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Bill: 116-sres-409
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2019-11-06 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Russia
Syria
Terrorism
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-06
text: 
This resolution requires the Department of State to transmit a statement on Turkey's human rights practices in Syria. The resolution calls for specific elements to be included in the statement, including a description of the steps that the United States has taken to promote human rights in Turkey and an assessment of the extent to which security assistance to Turkey should be continued.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6451)
action_date: 2019-11-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution establishing a McCain-Mansfield Fellowship Program in the Senate.

Bill: 116-sres-410
Sponsor: Sen. Jones, Doug [D-AL]
Introduced: 2019-11-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional operations and organization
Members of Congress
Senate
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-07
text: 
This resolution requires the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to establish a McCain-Mansfield Fellowship Program through which certain veterans may participate in a two-year fellowship in the personal office of a Senator.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S6480)
action_date: 2019-11-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution affirming that States maintain primacy for the regulation of hydraulic fracturing for oil and natural gas production on State and private lands, that the President has no authority to declare a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing on State and private lands, and that the President should not attempt to declare a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing on Federal lands (including the Outer Continental Shelf) or lands held in trust for an Indian Tribe, unless the moratorium is authorized by an Act of Congress.

Bill: 116-sres-411
Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2019-11-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Environmental regulatory procedures
Intergovernmental relations
Oil and gas
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-07
text: 
This resolution affirms that (1) states maintain primacy for the regulation of hydraulic fracturing for oil and natural gas production on state and private lands, (2) the President has no authority to declare a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing on state and private lands, and (3) the President should not declare a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing on federal lands or lands held in trust for an Indian tribe unless such moratorium is authorized by Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S6480)
action_date: 2019-11-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of November 4 through November 8, 2019, as "National Family Service Learning Week".

Bill: 116-sres-412
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2019-11-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Family relationships
Public-private cooperation
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-07
text: 
This resolution (1) expresses support for the designation of the week of November 4-November 8, 2019, National Family Service Learning Week, (2) recognizes the importance of family service learning in cultivating civic engagement and community investment, and (3) encourages the public to support family service learning and community development programs. Family service learning is a multigenerational problem-solving approach that utilizes active participation to meet community needs and develop the skillsets of children and families.

action_date: 2019-11-07
text: 
This resolution (1) expresses support for the designation of the week of November 4-November 8, 2019, as National Family Service Learning Week, (2) recognizes the importance of family service learning in cultivating civic engagement and community investment, and (3) encourages the public to support family service learning and community development programs. Family service learning is a multigenerational problem-solving approach that utilizes active participation to meet community needs and develop the skillsets of children and families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6485; text: CR S6480-6481)
action_date: 2019-11-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6485; text: CR S6480-6481)
action_date: 2019-11-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of November 4 through November 8, 2019, as "National Veterans Small Business Week".

Bill: 116-sres-413
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2019-11-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Small Business Administration
Small business
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-07
text: 
This resolution designates November 4&#8211;8, 2019, as National Veterans Small Business Week, expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week, celebrates the millions of people in the United States&#8212;especially veterans and their spouses&#8212;who benefit from Small Business Administration programs, and expresses appreciation for the continued service of the nation's veterans through small business ownership and entrepreneurship.

action_date: 2019-11-07
text: 
This resolution designates November 4&#8211;8, 2019, as National Veterans Small Business Week, expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week, celebrates the millions of people in the United States&#8212;especially veterans and their spouses&#8212;who benefit from Small Business Administration programs, and expresses appreciation for the continued service of the nation's veterans through small business ownership and entrepreneurship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6485; text: CR S6481)
action_date: 2019-11-07
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 S6485; text: CR S6481)
action_date: 2019-11-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-414
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Introduced: 2019-11-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
General Native American affairs matters

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-07
text: 
This resolution recognizes November 2019 as National Native American Heritage Month and the Friday after Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day.

action_date: 2019-11-07
text: 
This resolution recognizes November 2019 as National Native American Heritage Month and the Friday after Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6485-6486; text: CR S6481-6482)
action_date: 2019-11-07
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 S6485-6486; text: CR S6481-6482)
action_date: 2019-11-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp series honoring women veterans of the Armed Forces and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp series be issued.

Bill: 116-sres-415
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Introduced: 2019-11-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Postal service
U.S. Postal Service
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-07
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the U.S. Postal Service should issue a commemorative stamp series honoring women veterans.
 
 

action_date: 2019-11-14
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the U.S. Postal Service should issue a commemorative stamp series honoring women veterans.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 11/07/2019 S6482)
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 11/07/2019 S6482)
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6614)
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6614)
action_date: 2019-11-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2019-11-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for the peaceful return to Cambodia of opposition party members and democracy activists.

Bill: 116-sres-416
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2019-11-07 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Cambodia
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Due process and equal protection
Human rights
News media and reporting
Political parties and affiliation
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-07
text: 
This resolution calls on Cambodia to release all political prisoners and restore full political rights to the Cambodia National Rescue Party. The resolution also condemns the deterioration of human rights and democracy in Cambodia. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6482-6483)
action_date: 2019-11-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 81st anniversary of Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass.

Bill: 116-sres-417
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Introduced: 2019-11-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Germany
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 81st anniversary of Kristallnacht and honors Jewish victims of the Holocaust. The resolution expresses support for increased awareness of the Holocaust and the eradication of anti-Semitism internationally. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6510)
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Government of Turkey's crackdown on dissent related to its incursion into northeast Syria, and broader human rights violations.

Bill: 116-sres-418
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Introduced: 2019-11-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Human rights
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Syria
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: 
This resolution (1) reaffirms U.S. support of peaceful dissent in Turkey; (2) calls on Turkey to lift restrictions on freedom of expression and uphold democratic standards; and (3) encourages the United States to raise the issue of suppressed free speech in Turkey, both bilaterally and multilaterally. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6511)
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.

Bill: 116-sres-419
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2019-11-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Charitable contributions
Congressional officers and employees
Congressional operations and organization
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Military personnel and dependents
Senate
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: 
This resolution authorizes a Senator, Senate officer, or Senate employee to (1) collect donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for certain charitable purposes during the holiday season from another Senator, Senate officer, or Senate employee within a Senate building or office; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization to deliver such donations.

action_date: 2019-11-12
text: 
This resolution authorizes a Senator, Senate officer, or Senate employee to (1) collect donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for certain charitable purposes during the holiday season from another Senator, Senate officer, or Senate employee within a Senate building or office; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization to deliver such donations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6512; text: CR S6511)
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6512; text: CR S6511)
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution encouraging the President to expand the list of the Department of Veterans Affairs of presumptive medical conditions associated with exposure to Agent Orange to include Parkinsonism, bladder cancer, hypertension, and hypothyroidism.

Bill: 116-sres-420
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2019-11-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cancer
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Military medicine
Neurological disorders
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: 
This resolution encourages the President to expand the Department of Veterans Affairs list of presumptive medical conditions associated with exposure to Agent Orange to include Parkinsonism, bladder cancer, hypertension, and hypothyroidism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S6570)
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating Seattle Sounders FC on winning the 2019 Major League Soccer Cup.

Bill: 116-sres-421
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Introduced: 2019-11-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Professional sports
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Washington State
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: 
This resolution (1) recognizes Seattle Sounders FC for winning the 2019 Major League Soccer Cup, and (2) supports equity in men's and women's professional sports.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S6610-6611)
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing November 15, 2019, as "America Recycles Day" and expressing the sense of the Senate that recycling promotes a healthy economy and responsible environmental stewardship.

Bill: 116-sres-422
Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2019-11-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Solid waste and recycling

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: 
This resolution recognizes November 15, 2019, as America Recycles Day and encourages people to incorporate additional recycling practices into their daily lives.

action_date: 2019-11-14
text: 
This resolution recognizes November 15, 2019, as America Recycles Day and encourages people to incorporate additional recycling practices into their daily lives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6614; text: CR S6611)
action_date: 2019-11-14
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 S6614; text: CR S6611)
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing November 2019 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".

Bill: 116-sres-423
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Introduced: 2019-11-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: 
This resolution recognizes November 2019 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month.

action_date: 2019-11-14
text: 
This resolution recognizes November 2019 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6614; text: CR S6611)
action_date: 2019-11-14
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 S6614; text: CR S6611)
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Colorado Farm Bureau Federation and celebrating the long history of the Colorado Farm Bureau Federation representing the farmers and ranchers of Colorado.

Bill: 116-sres-424
Sponsor: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]
Introduced: 2019-11-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Colorado
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
General agriculture matters
Public participation and lobbying

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Colorado Farm Bureau Federation and recognizes its efforts to promote and advocate for the farm and ranch interests of Colorado.

action_date: 2019-11-14
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Colorado Farm Bureau Federation and recognizes its efforts to promote and advocate for the farm and ranch interests of Colorado.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6614; text: CR S6611-6612)
action_date: 2019-11-14
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 S6614; text: CR S6611-6612)
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 2019 as "National Down Syndrome Awareness Month" and supporting the goals and ideals of National Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

Bill: 116-sres-425
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2019-11-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Birth defects
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: 
This bill (1) designates October 2019 as National Down Syndrome Awareness Month; (2) supports the health, well-being, and dignity of all people with Down syndrome; (3) encourages the advancement of research about Down syndrome; and (4) acknowledges the contributions that people with Down syndrome and their families make in their communities.

action_date: 2019-11-14
text: 
This resolution (1) designates October 2019 as National Down Syndrome Awareness Month; (2) supports the health, well-being, and dignity of all people with Down syndrome; (3) encourages the advancement of research about Down syndrome; and (4) acknowledges the contributions that people with Down syndrome and their families make in their communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6614; text: CR S6612)
action_date: 2019-11-14
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 S6614; text: CR S6612)
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Members of Congress should substitute teach at least 1 day per year in a public school to gain firsthand knowledge on how to address the prevailing challenges facing educators and how to remove obstacles to learning for students.

Bill: 116-sres-426
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Introduced: 2019-11-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Members of Congress
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: 
 This resolution (1) recognizes the contributions of teachers to the United States, (2) thanks teachers for their service, and (3) recommends that each Member of Congress spend at least one day per year serving as a substitute teacher in a public school.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6612)
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Introduced in Senate