hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2513) to ensure that persons who form corporations or limited liability companies in the United States disclose the beneficial owners of those corporations or limited liability companies, in order to prevent wrongdoers from exploiting United States corporations and limited liability companies for criminal gain, to assist law enforcement in detecting, preventing, and punishing terrorism, money laundering, and other misconduct involving United States corporations and limited liability companies, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-646
Sponsor: Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Introduced: 2019-10-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2513) to ensure that persons who form corporations or limited liability companies in the United States disclose the beneficial owners of those corporations or limited liability companies, in order to prevent wrongdoers from exploiting United States corporations and limited liability companies for criminal gain, to assist law enforcement in detecting, preventing, and punishing terrorism, money laundering, and other misconduct involving United States corporations and limited liability companies.
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2513 (Corporate Transparency Act of 2019).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 195 (Roll no. 572). (text: CR H8307)
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 195 (Roll no. 572).(text: CR H8307)
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 194 (Roll no. 571). (consideration: CR H8314-8315)
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 646.
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8307-8315)
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 48.
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2513 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-247, by Mr. Perlmutter.
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-247, by Mr. Perlmutter.
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 116-hres-647
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2019-10-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: California
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: 
This resolution censures and condemns Representative Adam Schiff of California for certain misleading conduct.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 185 (Roll no. 568).
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: Mr. Hoyer moved to table the measure.
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8279-8280; text: CR H8279)
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the lives, work, and sacrifice of Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., the 2 United States Postal Service employees who died as a result of their contact with anthrax while working at the United States Postal Facility located at 900 Brentwood Road NE, Washington, DC, during the anthrax attack in the fall of 2001; United States Postal Service employees, who have continued to work diligently in service to the people of the United States notwithstanding the anthrax attack; as well as the other 3 Americans who died and the 17 who became ill in the attack.

Bill: 116-hres-648
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2019-10-21 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Postal service
Terrorism
U.S. Postal Service

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: 
This resolution honors the lives and work of Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., and acknowledges the sacrifice that all U.S. Postal Service employees make on behalf of the United States on a daily basis.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the support of the United States for the grassroots development programs the Inter-American Foundation has undertaken for the past 50 years.

Bill: 116-hres-649
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2019-10-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Foreign aid and international relief
Inter-American Foundation
Latin America
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: 
This resolution commends the Inter-American Foundation for its contributions to promoting economic and social development, democracy, and peace in Latin America and the Caribbean. The resolution also recognizes the foundation's bottom-up approach to empower individuals in marginalized and underserved communities and expresses continued support for the vital work of the foundation as an independent agency.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4617) to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify the obligation to report acts of foreign election influence and require implementation of compliance and reporting systems by Federal campaigns to detect and report such acts, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-650
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2019-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4617) to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify the obligation to report acts of foreign election influence and require implementation of compliance and reporting systems by Federal campaigns to detect and report such acts.
action_date: 2019-10-23
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 4617 (Stopping Harmful Interference in Elections for a Lasting Democracy Act or the SHIELD Act).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-10-23
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 180 (Roll no. 580). (text: CR H8398)
action_date: 2019-10-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 180 (Roll no. 580).(text: CR H8398)
action_date: 2019-10-23
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 180 (Roll no. 579). (consideration: CR H8403, H8409)
action_date: 2019-10-23
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8409-8410)
action_date: 2019-10-23
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 650, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cole demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2019-10-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 650.
action_date: 2019-10-23
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8398-8403)
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 49.
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4617 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed.
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-253, by Mr. Hastings.
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-253, by Mr. Hastings.
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of October 2019 as "National Bullying Prevention Month" and October 23, 2019, as "Unity Day".

Bill: 116-hres-651
Sponsor: Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]
Introduced: 2019-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Bullying Prevention Month and the designation of Unity Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the city of Santa Ana's 150th anniversary.

Bill: 116-hres-652
Sponsor: Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]
Introduced: 2019-10-23 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: California
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-23
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 150th anniversary of the city of Santa Ana, California.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-10-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-23
text: Introduced in House
Calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and supporting the designation of October 2019 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".

Bill: 116-hres-653
Sponsor: Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]
Introduced: 2019-10-23 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Neurological disorders
Special education

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-23
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Dyslexia Awareness Month, and calls on Congress, schools, and educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-10-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8285)
Supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Bill: 116-hres-654
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2019-10-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Food assistance and relief
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Multilateral development programs
Poverty and welfare assistance
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
United Nations
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-24
text: 
This resolution expresses support for meeting key goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including achieving gender equality, ending extreme poverty, and improving public health. The resolution also states that the agenda's Sustainable Development Goals form a critical blueprint to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people can live in peace and prosperity by 2030. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-24
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 296) affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide.

Bill: 116-hres-655
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2019-10-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 296) affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide.
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Res. 296 (affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 191 (Roll no. 588). (text: CR H8552)
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 191 (Roll no. 588).(text: CR H8552)
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 189 (Roll no. 587). (consideration: CR H8557)
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 655.
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8552-8558)
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 50.
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 296 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered.
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-263, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-263, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: Introduced in House
LEAC Transcripts Resolution (Let Everyone Access a Copy of Transcripts Resolution)

Bill: 116-hres-657
Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
Introduced: 2019-10-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: 

LEAC Transcripts Resolution (Let Everyone Access a Copy of Transcripts Resolution)

 
This resolution requires all transcripts and recordings of proceedings, written testimony, and any supporting information submitted during a classified or otherwise closed official meeting of any committee be made available to all Members on the same schedule and basis as it is made available to members of the committee.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation "Housing America Month" and honoring the importance of affordable housing and community development programs and resources that allow communities across the country to provide access to safe, secure housing for all Americans, regardless of income level.

Bill: 116-hres-658
Sponsor: Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1]
Introduced: 2019-10-28 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Low- and moderate-income housing
Public housing

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of`Housing America Month and honors the importance of our nation's housing and community development programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: Introduced in House
Affirming that States should maintain primacy for the regulation of hydraulic fracturing for oil and natural gas production on State and private lands and that the President should not declare a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing on Federal lands (including the Outer Continental Shelf), State lands, private lands, or lands held in trust for an Indian Tribe unless such moratorium is authorized by an Act of Congress.

Bill: 116-hres-659
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2019-10-29 in the House
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: 2019-10-29
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; and (2) the President should not declare a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing on federal lands, state lands, private lands, or lands held in trust for an Indian tribe unless such moratorium is authorized by Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing the Office of General Counsel of the House of Representatives to retain private counsel, either for pay or pro bono, in support of the ongoing inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach President Donald John Trump.

Bill: 116-hres-661
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53]
Introduced: 2019-10-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional oversight
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Lawyers and legal services
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: 
This resolution authorizes the Office of General Counsel of the House of Representatives to retain private counsel, either for pay or pro bono, in support of the ongoing inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House to impeach President Trump.

action_date: 2019-11-14
text: 
This resolution authorizes the Office of General Counsel of the House of Representatives to retain private counsel, either for pay or pro bono, in support of the ongoing inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House to impeach President Trump.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, H. Res. 661 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H8845; text: CR H8845)
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, H. Res. 661 is considered passed House.(consideration: CR H8845; text: CR H8845)
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Introduced in House
Urging the release of information regarding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks upon the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-662
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2019-10-29 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Crime victims
Department of Defense
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
New York City
Pennsylvania
Terrorism
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: 
This resolution states 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: 2019-10-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2019, to October 31, 2019, as "BatWeek".

Bill: 116-hres-663
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
Introduced: 2019-10-30 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Mammals
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of BatWeek and acknowledges the important role bats play as pollinators and pest control for agriculture.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8942)
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: Introduced in House
Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2019

Bill: 116-hres-664
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2019-10-30 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Domestic violence and child abuse

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: 

Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2019

 
This resolution expresses support for (1) National Domestic Violence Awareness Month; (2) continuing to raise awareness about domestic violence and its devastating effects on individuals, families, and communities; and (3) developing programs designed to end domestic violence. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the strong partnership between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-665
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2019-10-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Congressional tributes
Denmark
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
International organizations and cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: 
This resolution expresses recognition of the significance of the enduring political, economic, and security partnership between the United States and Denmark. The resolution also expresses gratitude to the people of Denmark and members of the Danish military for their efforts and sacrifices to make the world more secure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: Introduced in House