hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Condemning the decision of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe to restore full rights to Russia within the Council.

Bill: 116-hres-474
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2019-07-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Conflicts and wars
Detention of persons
Europe
European Union
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-02
text: 
This resolution reaffirms U.S. support of Ukraine's territorial integrity and condemns the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe's decision to restore full rights to Russia within the council. The resolution calls on the United States and the European Union to continue to issue sanctions against Russia. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Oversight and Reform, Financial Services, and 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: 2019-07-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Oversight and Reform, Financial Services, and 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: 2019-07-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Oversight and Reform, Financial Services, and 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: 2019-07-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Oversight and Reform, Financial Services, and 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: 2019-07-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Oversight and Reform, Financial Services, and 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: 2019-07-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-02
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the President to work toward equitable, constructive, stable, and durable Armenian-Turkish relations based upon the two countries' common interests and the United States significant security interests in the region.

Bill: 116-hres-475
Sponsor: Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2019-07-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armenia
Asia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: 
This resolution calls on the President to promote equitable Turkish-Armenian relations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Introduced in House
Requiring that the House authorize any judicial proceeding on behalf of any committee.

Bill: 116-hres-477
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8]
Introduced: 2019-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional oversight
Evidence and witnesses
House of Representatives
Lawyers and legal services

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: 
This resolution requires authorization by the House of Representatives, rather than by the Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group, for any judicial proceeding on behalf of a House committee. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day.

Bill: 116-hres-478
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2019-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Electric power generation and transmission
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day. (A journeyman lineman is a person who builds and maintains electrical power systems.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Introduced in House
Seeking the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States Navy.

Bill: 116-hres-479
Sponsor: Rep. Tipton, Scott  R. [R-CO-3]
Introduced: 2019-07-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Military operations and strategy
Navigation, waterways, harbors
North Korea

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: 

 
This resolution expresses desire for the return of the USS 
Pueblo 
from North Korea to the U.S. Navy.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Introduced in House
Acknowledging the racial disparities in diagnosing and treating mental health among youth in communities of color.

Bill: 116-hres-480
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2019-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Elementary and secondary education
Government studies and investigations
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Medical education
Medical research
Mental health
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: 
This resolution acknowledges the disparities in diagnosing and treating mental health issues among youth from communities of color and expresses support for researching best practices, increasing access to care, funding education and training programs, and increasing diversity among mental health professionals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2019-07-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2019-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 116-hres-481
Sponsor: Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large]
Introduced: 2019-07-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Education and Labor
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
House Committee on the Budget
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-10
text: 
This resolution elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) the Budget, (2) Education and Labor, and (3) Oversight and Reform.

action_date: 2019-07-10
text: 
This resolution elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) the Budget, (2) Education and Labor, and (3) Oversight and Reform.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-07-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5337)
action_date: 2019-07-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5337)
action_date: 2019-07-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5337)
action_date: 2019-07-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States efforts to promote peace and stability in the Gulf region between and among United States allies.

Bill: 116-hres-482
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2019-07-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Alliances
Bahrain
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Egypt
International organizations and cooperation
Kuwait
Middle East
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
United Arab Emirates

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-10
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the Gulf Cooperative Council and its member states and encourages the President, as well as the Department of State, to employ all possible efforts to promote stability in the Gulf region.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
action_date: 2019-07-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-07-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance and effectiveness of veteran-to-veteran sponsorship programs.

Bill: 116-hres-483
Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]
Introduced: 2019-07-10 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-10
text: 
This resolution recognizes the importance, effectiveness, and need for veteran-to-veteran sponsorship programs and encourages the use and practice of these programs within the federal government.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2019-07-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-07-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-10
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the unofficial start of the inland waterway system navigation season and the role of the Corps of Engineers in facilitating access and increasing efficiencies in the American agricultural and trade economy.

Bill: 116-hres-484
Sponsor: Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]
Introduced: 2019-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Army Corps of Engineers
Commodities markets
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Congressional tributes
Dams and canals
Economic performance and conditions
Infrastructure development
Marine and inland water transportation
Navigation, waterways, harbors

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-11
text: 
This resolution (1) recognizes the start of the inland waterway system navigation season, (2) acknowledges the work of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in maintaining the inland waterway system as vital to the nation's economy, (3) recognizes that more than 78% of the locks and dams operated by the Corps on the system are well beyond their 50-year design life, and (4) expresses that investment in the inland waterway system is needed and would significantly impact the competitiveness of American commodities in international markets.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2019-07-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2019-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the historic significance of the "Betsy Ross Flag", a symbolic representation of America's revolutionary period and our Nation's commitment to freedom and unity.

Bill: 116-hres-485
Sponsor: Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
Introduced: 2019-07-12 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
National symbols
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-12
text: 
This resolution recognizes that the spirit of the Betsy Ross Flag should be celebrated and has served as an inspiration for the cause of freedom.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-07-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-12
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and legacy of John Havlicek.

Bill: 116-hres-486
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6]
Introduced: 2019-07-12 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Massachusetts
Ohio
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-12
text: 
This resolution recognizes John Havlicek as one of the greatest basketball players of all time and extends condolences to his family upon his passing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-07-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing full support to the Ukrainian people in their aspiration to continue consolidating their democracy and rule of law.

Bill: 116-hres-487
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2019-07-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Business ethics
Conflicts and wars
Disability and paralysis
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-12
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the full consolidation of democracy in Ukraine and calls on the Ukrainian Central Election Commission, as well as social media platforms, to ensure that elections meet international democratic standards.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-07-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-12
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of July 2019 as Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month.

Bill: 116-hres-488
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]
Introduced: 2019-07-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Minority health
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-12
text: 
This resolution expresses the support of the House of Representatives for designating Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month and recognizes the need for additional research, treatment, and care options for uterine leiomyoma. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-07-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-12
text: Introduced in House
Condemning and censuring President Donald Trump.

Bill: 116-hres-490
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2019-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Citizenship and naturalization
Congressional-executive branch relations
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Immigration status and procedures
Members of Congress
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: 
 This resolution censures and condemns the President for his tweets made on July 14 and 15, 2019, and states that they are xenophobic, promote white supremacist and nativist ideologies, and violate the President's oath of office to uphold and defend the Constitution.
 
The resolution further calls on the President to apologize for the comments described in this resolution, stating that they have disgraced the Office of the President and dishonored the United States of America.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3494) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes; relating to the consideration of House Report 116-125 and an accompanying resolution; relating to the consideration of measures disapproving of sales, exports, or approvals pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 489) condemning President Trump’s racist comments directed at Members of Congress.

Bill: 116-hres-491
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Introduced: 2019-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3494) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes; relating to the consideration of House Report 116-125 and an accompanying resolution; relating to the consideration of measures disapproving of sales, exports, or approvals pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 489) condemning President Trump's racist comments directed at Members of Congress.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-07-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 190 (Roll no. 479). (text: CR H5835)
action_date: 2019-07-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 190 (Roll no. 479).(text: CR H5835)
action_date: 2019-07-16
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 189 (Roll no. 478). (consideration: CR H5843-5844)
action_date: 2019-07-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 491.
action_date: 2019-07-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5835-5845)
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 36.
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3494 under a structured rule; provides for consideration of a resolution relating to House Report 116-125, if called up by direction of the Committee on Overisight and Reform; provides for consideration of a joint resolution reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs regarding the Arms Export Control Act; provides for consideration of H. Res. 489.
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-154, by Mr. Raskin.
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-154, by Mr. Raskin.
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 582) to provide for increases in the Federal minimum wage, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-492
Sponsor: Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
Introduced: 2019-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 582) to provide for increases in the Federal minimum wage.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 197 (Roll no. 485). (text: CR H5926)
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 197 (Roll no. 485).(text: CR H5926)
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 194 (Roll no. 484). (consideration: CR H5974)
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5974-5975)
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 492, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Burgess demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 492 until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 492.
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5926-5935)
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 37.
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 582 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. A specified amendment is in order.
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-155, by Mr. Morelle.
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-155, by Mr. Morelle.
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the persecution of Christians in China.

Bill: 116-hres-493
Sponsor: Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]
Introduced: 2019-07-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-16
text: 
This resolution reaffirms the U.S. commitment to promoting religious freedom in China and urges U.S. officials to make concerted efforts to address the issue of religious persecution in China. The resolution also calls on China to release all religious prisoners and ensure that detainees are treated humanely. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-16
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: 2019-07-16
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: 2019-07-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-16
text: Introduced in House