hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 118-hres-87
Sponsor: Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2023-02-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Education and the Workforce
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
House Committee on Small Business
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: 
This resolution elects designated Members to the Committee on Education & the Workforce; the Committee on Foreign Affairs; the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology; and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives.

action_date: 2023-02-01
text: 
This resolution elects designated Members to the Committee on Education & the Workforce; the Committee on Foreign Affairs; the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology; and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H613)
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H613)
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H613)
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month.

Bill: 118-hres-88
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Introduced: 2023-02-01 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
North Carolina
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Teaching, teachers, curricula
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: 
This resolution recognizes (1) the Greensboro Four for their contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and the significant role they played as a catalyst for the formation of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, (2) the value of ethnic and racial diversity in the United States, and (3) the continued importance of sit-ins as an effective form of nonviolent resistance. The resolution also encourages states to include information about the Greensboro Four in their educational curriculums.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2023-02-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2023-02-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: Introduced in House
Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Bill: 118-hres-89
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-02-01 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Department of Homeland Security
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Immigration status and procedures
Smuggling and trafficking
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: 
This resolution impeaches Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas for high crimes and misdemeanors related to his actions regarding border security and immigration. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: Introduced in House
Demanding that the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party immediately release Mark Swidan.

Bill: 118-hres-90
Sponsor: Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]
Introduced: 2023-02-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Detention of persons
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Human rights

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: 
This resolution demands that the Chinese government and the Communist Party of China (CPC) immediately release Mark Swidan. The resolution also condemns the Chinese government and the CPC for denying Swidan access to U.S. diplomats and independent and competent medical care. 
 
Swidan is a U.S. citizen who was convicted of drug-related charges in China and sentenced to death. A U.N. working group on arbitrary detention considers Swidan's detention arbitrary and in violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

action_date: 2023-04-25
text: 
This resolution demands that the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) immediately release Mark Swidan. The resolution also condemns the Chinese government and the CCP for denying Swidan access to U.S. diplomats and independent and competent medical care. 
 
Swidan is a U.S. citizen who was convicted of drug-related charges in China and sentenced to death. A U.N. working group on arbitrary detention considers Swidan's detention arbitrary and in violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 193). (text: CR H1927)
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 193). (text: CR H1927)
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1931-1932)
action_date: 2023-04-25
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: 2023-04-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 90.
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1927-1929)
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2023-02-28
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2023-02-28
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of February 1, 2023, as "George Washington Carver Day".

Bill: 118-hres-91
Sponsor: Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]
Introduced: 2023-02-01 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural education
Agricultural practices and innovations
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: 
This resolution supports a George Washington Carver Day to celebrate and commemorate George Washington Carver's enduring legacy and contributions to our nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Israel as America's legitimate and democratic ally and condemning antisemitism.

Bill: 118-hres-92
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Introduced: 2023-02-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: 
This resolution states that the House of Representatives (1) rejects hate, discrimination, and antisemitism; (2) stands united with the Jewish people against rising antisemitism; and (3) condemns antisemitic tropes such as claims of dual loyalty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2023-02-02
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2023, as "National Cancer Prevention Day".

Bill: 118-hres-93
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
Introduced: 2023-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Cancer Prevention Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural, social, and political movement in American history.

Bill: 118-hres-94
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2023-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: 
This resolution recognizes that the Harlem Renaissance represented a pivotal moment in American history for African Americans and the African diaspora community of intellectuals, artists, performers, writers, poets, and musicians whose works of political discourse and creative expression set a path for self-determination and self-empowerment that is still evident today.
 
The resolution also celebrates the lasting impact of the Harlem Renaissance on the art, literature, music, discourse, and culture of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 106th anniversary of Selfridge Air National Guard Base and the contributions of Selfridge Air National Guard Base to the military and national security of the United States.

Bill: 118-hres-95
Sponsor: Rep. James, John [R-MI-10]
Introduced: 2023-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Michigan
Military facilities and property

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: 
This resolution honors Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township, Michigan, on its 106th anniversary, commends the thousands of men and women who have worked and trained at the base, and reinforces the commitment of the military to the base as a facility that is key to national security. The resolution also encourages continued cooperation and dialogue with the Department of Defense in support of the base and acknowledges Michigan's ongoing investments in its defense assets and workforce.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Transparency in Federal Spending Resolution

Bill: 118-hres-96
Sponsor: Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2]
Introduced: 2023-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-06
text: 

Transparency in Federal Spending Resolution

 
This resolution permits Members to object to the consideration of legislation that authorizes or appropriates funding for programs unless the legislation includes a table (in a machine-readable format) that details the funding. The table must account for (1) the total amount, and the amount per fiscal year, of the funding; and (2) estimates of the affect (if any) of the funding on the cost of servicing the public debt.
 
An objection raised on these grounds may not be waived.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2023-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the partnership between the United States and the Dominican Republic and advancing opportunities to deepen diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation between the two nations.

Bill: 118-hres-98
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2023-02-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-07
text: 
This resolution reaffirms the Senate's commitment to strengthening the historic partnership between the United States and the Dominican Republic based on shared democratic values and efforts to advance economic prosperity and national security. 
 
The resolution also encourages continued actions by the government of the Dominican Republic to assume a regional leadership role in promoting human rights, democratic values, and humanitarian assistance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-02-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".

Bill: 118-hres-99
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12]
Introduced: 2023-02-07 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
HIV/AIDS
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health
Research administration and funding
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-07
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-02-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-02-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran, and condemning violations of human rights and state-sponsored terrorism by the Iranian Government.

Bill: 118-hres-100
Sponsor: Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]
Introduced: 2023-02-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-07
text: 
This resolution condemns Iranian state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents. The resolution also expresses support for the people of Iran who are legitimately defending their rights for freedom against repression and condemns the killing of Iranian protesters by the Iranian regime.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (consideration: CR S723; text: CR S723)
action_date: 2023-02-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing deepest condolences for the lives lost, and unwavering solidarity with the Republic of Türkiye and the Turkish people following the destructive earthquakes that devastated the Turkish cities of Malatya, Kahramanmaras, Adana, Adiyaman, Diyarbakir, Osmaniye, Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Hatay, and Kilis.

Bill: 118-hres-101
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17]
Introduced: 2023-02-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-07
text: 
This resolution states that the House of Representatives expresses deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones in the earthquakes which occurred in Turkey (Turkiye) on February 6, 2023. The resolution also states that the House of Representatives (1) wishes a speedy recovery for the injured, (2) commends the hard work of Turkish search and rescue personnel, (3) conveys its solidarity with Turkey and the Turkish people, and (4) urges the Biden administration to provide immediate assistance to the people of Turkey. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-02-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House.

Bill: 118-hres-102
Sponsor: Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2023-02-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
House Committee on the Budget
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: 
This resolution elects designated Members of the House of Representatives to the Committee on the Budget and the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

action_date: 2023-02-08
text: 
This resolution elects designated Members of the House of Representatives to the Committee on the Budget and the Committee on Foreign Affairs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H762)
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H762)
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H762)
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 118-hres-103
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Introduced: 2023-02-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on the Budget
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: 
This resolution elects designated Members of the House of Representatives to the Committee on the Budget.

action_date: 2023-02-08
text: 
This resolution elects designated Members of the House of Representatives to the Committee on the Budget.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H762)
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H762)
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H762)
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the Chinese Communist Party's use of a high-altitude surveillance balloon over United States territory as a brazen violation of United States sovereignty.

Bill: 118-hres-104
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Introduced: 2023-02-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Aviation and airports
China
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International law and treaties
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: 
This resolution condemns China's violation of U.S. sovereignty and denounces the Chinese Communist Party's efforts to deceive through false claims about its intelligence collection campaigns in violation of U.S. sovereignty. The resolution also states that it should be U.S. policy to promptly and decisively act to prevent foreign aerial surveillance platforms from violating U.S. sovereignty.

action_date: 2023-02-09
text: 
This resolution condemns China's violation of U.S. sovereignty and denounces the Chinese Communist Party's efforts to deceive through false claims about its intelligence collection campaigns in violation of U.S. sovereignty. The resolution also states that it should be U.S. policy to promptly and decisively act to prevent foreign aerial surveillance platforms from violating U.S. sovereignty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 117). (text: CR H794)
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 117). (text: CR H794)
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 104.
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H794-799)
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, is recognized as a genocide and should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine.

Bill: 118-hres-105
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Introduced: 2023-02-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: 
This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives 
 
 
recognizes the Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, as a genocide; 
 
 remembers the atrocities of the Holodomor and extends deepest sympathies to the victims, survivors, and families of this tragedy; 
 
 condemns the systematic violations of human rights, including the starvation, repression, and persecution of the Ukrainian people by the Soviet Union; 
 
recognizes the findings of the Commission on the Ukraine Famine as submitted to Congress on April 22, 1988; and 
 
is resolute that Ukraine remain independent and sovereign to protect the people from future genocide. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the undemocratic attacks on Brazil's Government institutions and supporting the free will of the Brazilian people as expressed in Brazil's recent Presidential election.

Bill: 118-hres-106
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2023-02-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: 
This resolution condemns the attack against Brazil's government institutions on January 8, 2023. The resolution opposes any attempt to overturn Brazil's 2022 election results and calls for the U.S. government to cooperate with requests for assistance from Brazilian authorities investigating the attack.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-08
text: Introduced in House