hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Supporting the designation of May 15, 2024, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day" to raise awareness about the increasing number of fraudulent scams targeted at seniors in the United States, to encourage the implementation of policies to prevent those scams from happening, and to improve protections from those scams for seniors.

Bill: 118-hres-1229
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2024-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2024-05-15
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Senior Fraud Awareness Day and encourages the development of policies that help prevent scams targeting older adults.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
action_date: 2024-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2024-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3259)
action_date: 2024-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the hundreds of thousands of lives lost during Sri Lanka's almost 30-year armed conflict, which ended 15 years ago on May 18, 2009, and ensuring nonrecurrence of past violence, including the Tamil Genocide, by supporting the right to self-determination of Eelam Tamil people and their call for an independence referendum for a lasting peaceful resolution.

Bill: 118-hres-1230
Sponsor: Rep. Nickel, Wiley [D-NC-13]
Introduced: 2024-05-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3278-3279)
action_date: 2024-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2024-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Nakba and Palestinian refugees' rights.

Bill: 118-hres-1231
Sponsor: Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
Introduced: 2024-05-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2024-05-15
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that it is the policy of the United States to recognize the Palestinian Nakba and support Palestinian refugees' rights. It also states that it is the policy of the United States to recognize that Palestinians are a unique people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2024-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the goals and ideals of "National Hypertension Awareness Month".

Bill: 118-hres-1232
Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
Introduced: 2024-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: 
This resolution expresses support for Hypertension Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day.

Bill: 118-hres-1233
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2024-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: 
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day to increase awareness of health disparities and other challenges facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) elders.
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the East Bay Regional Park District's 90th anniversary.

Bill: 118-hres-1234
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]
Introduced: 2024-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: 
This resolution celebrates and commends the East Bay Regional Park District, located in California's Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, on its 90th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that certain welfare programs discourage marriage and hurt the institution of the family in the United States.

Bill: 118-hres-1235
Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]
Introduced: 2024-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: 
This resolution expresses support for review of any government programs or policies that financially penalize married couples as opposed to unmarried individuals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of May 16, 2024, as the "National Day of Light".

Bill: 118-hres-1236
Sponsor: Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
Introduced: 2024-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of a National Day of Light and recognizes the continued importance of the United States as the world leader in light-based science and technology.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day".

Bill: 118-hres-1237
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]
Introduced: 2024-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: 
This resolution expresses support for Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of May 17, 2024, as "Endangered Species Day".

Bill: 118-hres-1238
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
Introduced: 2024-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
action_date: 2024-05-17
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Endangered Species Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2024-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Strongly condemning the rise of antisemitism on campuses of institutions of higher education across the United States.

Bill: 118-hres-1239
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Introduced: 2024-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2024-05-17
text: 
This resolution strongly condemns (1) the rise of antisemitism on campuses of institutions of higher education (IHEs) across the United States, and (2) administrators of IHEs who have enabled ongoing antisemitism on their campuses.

The resolution also urges the Department of Education to take necessary actions to ensure that IHEs are complying with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and that students, including Jewish students, are not experiencing discrimination in violation of Title VI. (Title VI prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally funded programs or activities.)

The resolution urges the executive branch to withhold federal funds from IHEs that are not complying with Title VI or are enabling protests that result in discrimination in violation of Title VI.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2024-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4121) to protect an individual's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception.

Bill: 118-hres-1240
Sponsor: Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6]
Introduced: 2024-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-06-04
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Ms. Manning. Petition No: 118-12. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2024060412?Page=2&CongressNum=118">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2024-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2024-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the establishment of a comprehensive, long-term development program to rebuild the Republic of Haiti.

Bill: 118-hres-1241
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2024-05-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2024-05-17
text: 
This resolution marks 220 years of Haitian independence.

Further, the resolution expresses the sense that Congress should establish the Louverture Investment Plan, a 10-year, $50 billion development program to rebuild Haiti with the goals of stabilizing the country, strengthening democratic and judiciary institutions, investing in critical infrastructure, spurring economic growth, and improving opportunities for women and youth.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2024-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Prioritizing mental health to the same degree as physical health to address the epidemics of suicide and drug overdose in the United States.

Bill: 118-hres-1242
Sponsor: Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]
Introduced: 2024-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2024-05-17
text: 
This resolution expresses support for parity between insurance coverage of mental health and physical health treatment and for the Department of Health and Human Service's 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2024-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2024-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Censuring Associate Justice Samuel Alito, Jr., for knowingly violating the Federal recusal statute and binding ethics standards.

Bill: 118-hres-1244
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2024-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Law

Summary:
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: 
This resolution censures Justice Samuel Alito, Jr. with respect to recusal and ethics standards.

The resolution also demands Justice Alito recuse himself from all litigation related to the 2020 election or the insurrection on January 6, 2021.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing "National Public Works Week".

Bill: 118-hres-1245
Sponsor: Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]
Introduced: 2024-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: 
This resolution supports National Public Works Week and encourages the people of the United States to recognize workers in the public works industry for their contributions in protecting the country’s health, safety, and quality of life.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the Department of State's statement expressing condolences for the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, and other members of their delegation.

Bill: 118-hres-1246
Sponsor: Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]
Introduced: 2024-05-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: 
This resolution condemns the Department of State’s May 20, 2024, statement expressing condolences for the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, and other members of their delegation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of "National Safe Boating Week".

Bill: 118-hres-1247
Sponsor: Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]
Introduced: 2024-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: 
This resolution recognizes the importance of National Safe Boating Week and calls on federal, state, and local partners to continue to observe the week with appropriate programs and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the impact the stigmatization of menstruation has on the lives of women, girls, and people who menstruate, and expressing support for the designation of the month of May as "National Menstrual Health Awareness Month".

Bill: 118-hres-1248
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2024-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Menstrual Health Awareness Month to educate people about menstrual health and eliminate period stigma.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2024-05-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2024-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing on Memorial Day, May 27, 2024, the denial of full participation in their Government through statehood by active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia.

Bill: 118-hres-1249
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2024-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 60th anniversary of President Lyndon Baines Johnson's Great Society.

Bill: 118-hres-1250
Sponsor: Rep. Allred, Colin Z. [D-TX-32]
Introduced: 2024-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2024-05-22
text: 
This resolution celebrates the 60th anniversary of President Lyndon Baines Johnson's Great Society. The resolution also honors and commemorates the public service of President Johnson.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2024-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Rosalynn Smith Carter's legacy in mental health advocacy.

Bill: 118-hres-1251
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Introduced: 2024-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2024-05-22
text: 
This resolution recognizes Rosalynn Smith Carter for her contributions towards helping those with mental health and substance use disorders.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2024-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2024-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the commitment and care of emergency medical services personnel.

Bill: 118-hres-1252
Sponsor: Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]
Introduced: 2024-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2024-05-22
text: 
This resolution recognizes emergency medical services personnel for their roles in serving communities and delivering necessary health care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2024-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2024-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.

Bill: 118-hres-1253
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2024-05-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2024-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the strategic importance of Kenya to the United States and celebrating the 60-year anniversary of United States-Kenya relations.

Bill: 118-hres-1254
Sponsor: Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2024-05-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2024-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2024, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.

Bill: 118-hres-1255
Sponsor: Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]
Introduced: 2024-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2024-05-23
text: 
This resolution calls on the people of the United States to observe Memorial Day to honor the men and women who died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2024-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the United Nations moment of silence for Ebrahim Raisolsadati as a blatant disregard of the United Nations Charter.

Bill: 118-hres-1256
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1]
Introduced: 2024-05-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2024-05-23
text: 
This resolution condemns the human rights violations of the Iranian regime and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisolsadati.

The resolution also (1) finds the United Nations (U.N.) Security Council holding a moment of silence for the death of Ebrahim Raisolsadati to be inconsistent with the values of the U.N. Charter, and (2) denounces the decision of Robert Wood, U.S. Deputy Ambassador to the U.N., to participate in the moment of silence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2024-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of Huntington's Disease and support for the designation of a "National Huntington's Disease Awareness Month".

Bill: 118-hres-1257
Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill [D-NJ-9]
Introduced: 2024-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2024-05-23
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Huntington's Disease Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2024-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2024-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the unwavering journey of our Armed Forces from enlistment to their lasting contributions as veterans.

Bill: 118-hres-1258
Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
Introduced: 2024-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2024-05-23
text: 
This resolution extends gratitude to those who have and are currently serving the country, and commits to ensure that any and all resources be made available to servicemembers, veterans, and their families by assisting with employment opportunities, educational and training opportunities, health care, and economic stability.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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: 2024-05-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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: 2024-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as "National Physical Fitness and Sports Month".

Bill: 118-hres-1259
Sponsor: Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]
Introduced: 2024-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2024-05-23
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2024-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2024-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-05-23
text: Introduced in House