hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to "Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions in Communities with Substantial or High Transmission of COVID-19 To Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19".

Bill: 117-sjres-24
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Introduced: 2021-08-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Landlord and tenant

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the order submitted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention titled 
Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions in Communities With Substantial or High Transmission of COVID-19 To Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19
 and published on August 6, 2021.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

Bill: 117-sjres-25
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2021-09-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: 

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress and the states to set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections. 
 
The amendment grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by legislation. They are allowed to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in Senate
Ulysses S. Grant Bicentennial Recognition Act

Bill: 117-sjres-26
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2021-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Military command and structure
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: 

Ulysses S. Grant Bicentennial Recognition Act

 
This joint resolution authorizes the President to posthumously appoint Ulysses S. Grant to the grade of General of the Armies of the United States, effective on April 27, 2022. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

Bill: 117-sjres-27
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Introduced: 2021-10-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
Constitution and constitutional amendments
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-06
text: 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Representatives to eight terms and Senators to three terms. Terms beginning before the ratification of this amendment do not count towards term limits.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-06
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-10-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.

Bill: 117-sjres-28
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2021-10-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Due process and equal protection
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-07
text: 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the United States or any state from denying or abridging equal rights under the law on account of sex.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2283-2284)
action_date: 2021-10-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard".

Bill: 117-sjres-29
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2021-11-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Department of Labor
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Labor emergency temporary standard for preventing the transmission of COVID-19 in employment settings.
 
Under the standard issued on November 5, 2021, employers with 100 or more employees must require their onsite employees to either be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.

action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Labor emergency temporary standard for preventing the transmission of COVID-19 in employment settings.
 
Under the standard issued on November 5, 2021, employers with 100 or more employees must require their onsite employees to either be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-09
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2021-12-09
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2021-12-09
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 48. Record Vote Number: 489. (text: CR S9034)
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 48. Record Vote Number: 489.(text: CR S9034)
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S9007, S9034)
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S9007)
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 178.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Introduced in Senate
Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution

Bill: 117-sjres-30
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Introduced: 2021-11-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: 

Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution

 
This joint resolution designates a Slavery Remembrance Day annually on August 20 and condemns slavery and its progenies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles.

Bill: 117-sjres-31
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2021-11-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Foreign aid and international relief
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Saudi Arabia
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: 
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of specified defense articles to Saudi Arabia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-07
text: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 30 - 67. Record Vote Number: 484. (consideration: CR S8955)
action_date: 2021-12-07
text: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (consideration: CR S8952-8955)
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination".

Bill: 117-sjres-32
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Introduced: 2021-12-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health personnel
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medicaid
Medicare
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-09
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the rule titled
 Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination
, which was issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on November 5, 2021. The rule requires health care providers, as a condition of Medicare and Medicaid participation, to ensure that staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

action_date: 2022-03-02
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the rule titled
 Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination
, which was issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on November 5, 2021. The rule requires health care providers, as a condition of Medicare and Medicaid participation, to ensure that staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-02
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 44. Record Vote Number: 67. (text: CR S936)
action_date: 2022-03-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 44. Record Vote Number: 67.(text: CR S936)
action_date: 2022-03-02
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
action_date: 2022-03-01
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 291.
action_date: 2022-03-01
text: Senate Committee on Finance discharged,by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
action_date: 2022-03-01
text: Senate Committee on Finance discharged,by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
action_date: 2021-12-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2021-12-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution joint resolution relating to increasing the debt limit.

Bill: 117-sjres-33
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2021-12-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: 
This joint resolution increases the public debt limit by $2.5 trillion. 

action_date: 2021-12-14
text: 
This joint resolution increases the public debt limit by $2.5 trillion. 

action_date: 2021-12-16
text: 
This joint resolution increases the public debt limit by $2.5 trillion. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-16
text: Became Public Law No: 117-73.
action_date: 2021-12-16
text: Became Public Law No: 117-73.
action_date: 2021-12-16
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2021-12-16
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2021-12-15
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2021-12-15
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2021-12-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-12-15
text: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 209 (Roll no. 449). (text: CR H7819-7820)
action_date: 2021-12-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 209 (Roll no. 449).(text: CR H7819-7820)
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 33.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Providing for consideration of S.J. Res. 33. Provides for one hour of debate, the previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions, and provides for a motion to commit.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 852.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Rule H. Res. 852 passed House.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 852 Reported to House. Providing for consideration of S.J. Res. 33. Provides for one hour of debate, the previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions, and provides for a motion to commit.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 498. (text: CR S9142)
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 498.(text: CR S9142)
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S9134-9142)
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 497. (CR S9134)
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Introduced in the Senate. Pursuant to Public Law 117-71, Ordered Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 184.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Introduced in Senate

Enacted as: number: 117-73
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Coronavirus Immunization of School Students and Early Childhood Workers Amendment Act of 2021.

Bill: 117-sjres-34
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2022-01-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child care and development
Child health
District of Columbia
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Intergovernmental relations
State and local government operations
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-01-19
text: 
This joint resolution disapproves of the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Coronavirus Immunization of School Students and Early Childhood Workers Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-285), enacted by the council on January 12, 2022.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-01-19
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2022-01-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill: 117-sjres-35
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2022-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-07
text: 
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of specified defense articles and services to Egypt.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-10
text: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 19 - 80. Record Vote Number: 73. (CR S1095)
action_date: 2022-03-10
text: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (CR S1093-1096)
action_date: 2022-02-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill: 117-sjres-36
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2022-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-07
text: 
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of specified defense articles and services to Egypt.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to "Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs".

Bill: 117-sjres-37
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2022-02-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Aviation and airports
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Marine and inland water transportation
Motor vehicles
Public transit
Railroads

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-10
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on February 3, 2021, that requires the use of face masks on planes, trains, buses, and other public conveyances and at transportation hubs to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.

action_date: 2022-03-15
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on February 3, 2021, that requires the use of face masks on planes, trains, buses, and other public conveyances and at transportation hubs to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-15
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 40. Record Vote Number: 81. (text: CR S1171)
action_date: 2022-03-15
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 40. Record Vote Number: 81.(text: CR S1171)
action_date: 2022-03-15
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 305. (consideration: CR S1171-1175)
action_date: 2022-03-15
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
action_date: 2022-03-15
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
action_date: 2022-02-10
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2022-02-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.

Bill: 117-sjres-38
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Introduced: 2022-02-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health programs administration and funding
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-14
text: 
This joint resolution terminates the national emergency concerning COVID-19 declared by the President on March 13, 2020.

action_date: 2022-03-03
text: 
This joint resolution terminates the national emergency concerning COVID-19 declared by the President on March 13, 2020.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-03
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 47. Record Vote Number: 68. (text: CR S982)
action_date: 2022-03-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 47. Record Vote Number: 68.(text: CR S982)
action_date: 2022-03-03
text: Senate Committee on Finance discharged Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S965-982)
action_date: 2022-03-03
text: Senate Committee on Finance discharged Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S965-982)
action_date: 2022-02-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2022-02-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs.

Bill: 117-sjres-39
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Introduced: 2022-02-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Education of the disadvantaged
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Preschool education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-14
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Health and Human Services rule published on November 30, 2021, concerning vaccine and mask requirements to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Head Start programs. These programs provide comprehensive early education and development services to low-income children.

action_date: 2022-05-03
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Health and Human Services rule published on November 30, 2021, concerning vaccine and mask requirements to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Head Start programs. These programs provide comprehensive early education and development services to low-income children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-05-06
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2022-05-06
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2022-05-04
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2022-05-03
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 41. Record Vote Number: 147. (text: CR S2265-2266)
action_date: 2022-05-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 41. Record Vote Number: 147.
action_date: 2022-05-03
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 360.
action_date: 2022-05-03
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). (consideration: CR S2259-2266)
action_date: 2022-05-03
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
action_date: 2022-02-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2022-02-14
text: Introduced in Senate