hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Calling for the immediate release of Trevor Reed, a United States citizen who was unjustly found guilty and sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison.

Bill: 117-hres-186
Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Introduced: 2021-03-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Health information and medical records
Health technology, devices, supplies
Human rights
International law and treaties
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: 
This resolution calls on the Russian government to immediately release Trevor Reed, a U.S. citizen, and all other political prisoners. It also condemns the Russian government's use of politically motivated imprisonment.
 
 


action_date: 2021-06-29
text: 
This resolution calls on the Russian government to immediately release Trevor Reed, a U.S. citizen, and all other political prisoners. It also condemns the Russian government's use of politically motivated imprisonment.
 
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-29
text: Pursuant to section 8 of H. Res. 504, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1500, as amended; H.R. 2471, as amended; H.R. 3261; H.R. 3283, as amended; and H.R. 3385, as amended; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 186; and H. Res. 402, as amended. (consideration: CR H3258-3262; text: CR H3261)
action_date: 2021-06-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 8 of H. Res. 504, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1500, as amended; H.R. 2471, as amended; H.R. 3261; H.R. 3283, as amended; and H.R. 3385, as amended; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 186; and H. Res. 402, as amended.(consideration: CR H3258-3262; text: CR H3261)
action_date: 2021-06-29
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 504, proceedings on H. Res. 186 are considered vacated.
action_date: 2021-06-28
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2021-06-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 186.
action_date: 2021-06-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3178-3179; text: CR H3178)
action_date: 2021-06-28
text: Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2021-04-21
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-04-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the goals and ideals of "World Hearing Day".

Bill: 117-hres-187
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2021-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Hearing, speech, and vision care
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: 
This resolution expresses support for World Hearing Day and other efforts to promote ear and hearing care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Seeking the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States Navy.

Bill: 117-hres-189
Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3]
Introduced: 2021-03-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Crime victims
Detention of persons
Government buildings, facilities, and property
International law and treaties
Military facilities and property
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Navigation, waterways, harbors
North Korea
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: 
This resolution declares that the USS 
Pueblo
 is the property of the U.S. government and that the murder of Petty Officer Duane Hodges and the inhumane captivity of American troops were in violation of international law. The resolution also urges the President to make the return of the USS 
Pueblo
 essential in discussions with North Korea. 
 
(North Korea captured the USS 
Pueblo
 on January 23, 1968.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and career of Johnny Pacheco, a groundbreaking musical artist whose pioneering approach to music inspired generations and made him one of the most internationally renowned artists in Latin music.

Bill: 117-hres-190
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2021-03-08 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Latin America
Music
Performing arts

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: 
This resolution expresses the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the passing of Johnny Pacheco, a trailblazer in Latin music and culture.
 
The resolution also expresses sympathy to his family, friends, and loved ones. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Introduced in House
To amend H. Res. 8 to eliminate remote voting by proxy and remote committee activity.

Bill: 117-hres-191
Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]
Introduced: 2021-03-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: 
This resolution repeals the authority for Members of the House of Representatives to conduct remote voting by proxy and remote committee activity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should give its advice and consent to the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.

Bill: 117-hres-192
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Introduced: 2021-03-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Human rights
International law and treaties
Senate
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: 
This resolution expresses support for international women's rights and urges the Senate to endorse the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the contributions of AmeriCorps members and alumni and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers to the lives of the people of the United States.

Bill: 117-hres-193
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6]
Introduced: 2021-03-08 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Aging
Congressional tributes
National and community service
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: 
This resolution encourages (1) the people of the United States to join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps members, alumni, and Americorps Seniors volunteers and to raise awareness about the importance of national and community service; and (2) all individuals to consider opportunities to serve in AmeriCorps and Americorps Seniors. The resolution also acknowledges the accomplishments of AmeriCorps members, alumni, community partners, and Americorps Seniors volunteers and recognizes their important contributions to the lives of the people of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Rules in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

Bill: 117-hres-194
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2021-03-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Rules

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: 
This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Rules for the 117th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Introduced in House
Know Debt Resolution

Bill: 117-hres-195
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2021-03-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Government buildings, facilities, and property
House Committee on Appropriations
House Committee on the Budget
House of Representatives
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: 

Know Debt Resolution

 
This resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to place a real-time display of the gross national debt in the main hearing rooms of the House Appropriations Committee and the House Budget Committee.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of taking a feminist approach to all aspects of foreign policy, including foreign assistance and humanitarian response, trade, diplomacy, defense, immigration, funding, and accountability mechanisms.

Bill: 117-hres-196
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2021-03-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Crimes against women
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Foreign aid and international relief
Health care coverage and access
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Sex offenses
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Violent crime
Women's education
Women's employment
Women's health
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: 
This resolution supports the goals of a feminist foreign policy (i.e., a foreign policy that requires analysis of and challenges to power structures and inequalities that are based on systems of discrimination), and it supports the adoption of policies that promote gender equity and women's participation in public life.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the export of COVID-19 vaccines to foreign countries.

Bill: 117-hres-197
Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
Introduced: 2021-03-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
China
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should not export COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccines to foreign countries until every eligible U.S. national and permanent resident who wishes to receive the vaccine is fully vaccinated. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1319) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 5.

Bill: 117-hres-198
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2021-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1319) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 5.
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 1319 (American Rescue Plan Act of 2021).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 210 (Roll no. 66). (text: CR H1164)
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 210 (Roll no. 66).(text: CR H1164)
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 206 (Roll no. 65). (consideration: CR H1173-1174)
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 198.
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1164-1174)
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 10.
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: The resolution provides for the motion that the House concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1319.
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-11, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-11, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Homeland Security in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

Bill: 117-hres-199
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Introduced: 2021-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Homeland Security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: 
This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Homeland Security for the 117th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

Bill: 117-hres-200
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Introduced: 2021-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: 
This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the 117th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Natural Resources in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

Bill: 117-hres-201
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Introduced: 2021-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: 
This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Natural Resources for the 117th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the need for a replacement fleet that meets the climate goals of the United States, protects critical supply chains, and promotes a cleaner, more stable future for a burgeoning 21st century domestic vehicle industry.

Bill: 117-hres-202
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2021-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
International law and treaties
Motor vehicles
Public contracts and procurement
U.S. Postal Service

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: 
This resolution (1) urges the U.S. Postal Service to freeze the recently awarded contract to purchase 165,000 new vehicles until a review is conducted as specified by the resolution, and (2) expresses support for the need for replacement vehicles that meet the climate goals of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E219)
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President of the United States should take Executive action to declare National COVID-19 Vaccination Awareness Day as a one-time Federal holiday to act as a galvanizing moment to promote the more rapid distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to all areas of the country, show appreciation for the heroic partnership between government and health care stakeholders to develop effective and safe vaccines in record time, and increase public awareness of the important role vaccination can play for a return to normalcy as soon as possible.

Bill: 117-hres-203
Sponsor: Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]
Introduced: 2021-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Intergovernmental relations
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
State and local government operations
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: 
This resolution calls on the President to declare National COVID-19 Vaccination Awareness Day as a one-time federal holiday and encourages other efforts to promote COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccinations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the essential staff of the United States Capitol Complex as unsung heroes.

Bill: 117-hres-204
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18]
Introduced: 2021-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Civil disturbances
Congressional officers and employees
Congressional tributes
Crimes against property
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Subversive activities
Terrorism
U.S. Capitol
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: 
This resolution honors the essential staff of the U.S. Capitol complex, recognizes and thanks them for their invaluable contributions, and commits to better protecting them.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Army Chaplain Emil J. Kapaun.

Bill: 117-hres-205
Sponsor: Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]
Introduced: 2021-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: 
This resolution honors and recognizes Chaplain (Captain) Emil J. Kapaun for his heroic service to the country and expresses condolences to his family. The resolution also states that the House of Representatives will never cease in the task of recovering and remembering all prisoners of war and soldiers missing in action.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

Bill: 117-hres-206
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
Introduced: 2021-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: 
This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for the 117th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the Judiciary in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

Bill: 117-hres-207
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10]
Introduced: 2021-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on the Judiciary

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: 
This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on the Judiciary for the 117th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Energy and Commerce in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

Bill: 117-hres-208
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2021-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Energy and Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: 
This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for the 117th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of March 2021 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill: 117-hres-209
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2021-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-09
text: Introduced in House