hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Marcus Garvey.

Bill: 118-hres-133
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Introduced: 2023-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Human rights
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Marcus Garvey should be recognized as a leader in the struggle for human rights and that the President should take measures to exonerate him of charges brought against him.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Kansas City Chiefs on their victory in Super Bowl LVII.

Bill: 118-hres-134
Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
Introduced: 2023-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Kansas City Chiefs on their win in Super Bowl LVII.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ethics in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

Bill: 118-hres-135
Sponsor: Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]
Introduced: 2023-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: 
This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Ethics for the 118th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution of 2023

Bill: 118-hres-136
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2023-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: 

Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution of 2023

 
This resolution sets forth procedures regarding committee subpoenas by the House of Representatives, including allowing the House of Representatives to enforce committee subpoenas with respect to federal departments, agencies, executive branch officials, and other persons. Specifically, the resolution allows the House to punish a noncomplying individual held in contempt with a monetary penalty, detention, or both.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

Bill: 118-hres-137
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Introduced: 2023-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: 
This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for the 118th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Financial Services in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

Bill: 118-hres-138
Sponsor: Rep. McHenry, Patrick T. [R-NC-10]
Introduced: 2023-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Financial Services

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: 
This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Financial Services for the 118th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ("NASCAR").

Bill: 118-hres-139
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Introduced: 2023-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: 
This resolution celebrates the 75th anniversary of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) and commemorates NASCAR's contributions to the U.S. economy and society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell, 11-time National Basketball Association champion, first Black head coach of the National Basketball Association, and civil rights activist.

Bill: 118-hres-140
Sponsor: Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2023-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: 
This resolution honors the life of William &quot;Bill&quot; Felton Russell (basketball player and coach with the Celtics and civil rights activist) and expresses condolences to his family and friends.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

Bill: 118-hres-141
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8]
Introduced: 2023-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Ways and Means

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: 
This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Ways and Means for the 118th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Agriculture in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

Bill: 118-hres-142
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
Introduced: 2023-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Agriculture

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: 
This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Agriculture for the 118th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to fortify relations with the people and Government of Nigeria and calling for the country to commit to a peaceful, credible, and timely electoral process.

Bill: 118-hres-143
Sponsor: Rep. Allred, Colin Z. [D-TX-32]
Introduced: 2023-02-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: 
This resolution reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to strengthening ties between the United States and Nigeria. The resolution also (1) supports the rights of Nigerians to free and fair elections; (2) condemns the Islamic State-West Africa Province, Boko Haram, and other violent extremist groups; and (3) calls on the government of Nigeria to uphold its commitment to good governance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and celebrating the 70th anniversary of the 1953 Baton Rouge Bus Boycott.

Bill: 118-hres-144
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Troy [D-LA-2]
Introduced: 2023-02-21 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Louisiana
Monuments and memorials
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: 
This resolution recognizes and celebrates the 70th anniversary of the 1953 Baton Rouge Bus Boycott in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to provide an opportunity for the people of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
Opposing the Republic of South Africa's hosting of military exercises with the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation, and calling on the Biden administration to conduct a thorough review of the United States-South Africa relationship.

Bill: 118-hres-145
Sponsor: Rep. James, John [R-MI-10]
Introduced: 2023-02-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: 
This resolution states that the House of Representatives opposes South Africa's hosting of military exercises with China and Russia in February 2023. The resolution calls on the government of South Africa to (1) cancel all future military exercises with China and Russia and (2) rejoin U.S.-led exercises. Additionally, the resolution calls on the Biden administration to conduct a review of the status of the United States-South Africa bilateral relationship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing strong support for the people of Moldova and for the Moldovan Government in their demonstrated commitment to advancing democracy, strengthening civil society, and European integration in the face of Russia's illegal and full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Bill: 118-hres-146
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2023-02-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: 
This resolution reaffirms the U.S. commitment to Moldova in the face of Russia's malign influence and military aggression. The resolution also (1) lauds the strengthening of civil society, democracy, and democratic institutions in Moldova; (2) welcomes the strong mandate given to pro-reform forces in recent elections; and (3) urges the European Union to continue to promote Moldova's accession processes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of February 18 through February 25, 2023, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of the iconic FFA jacket.

Bill: 118-hres-147
Sponsor: Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]
Introduced: 2023-02-21 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural education
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National FFA Week. It also (1) recognizes the important role of the National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and (2) celebrates the 90th anniversary of the iconic FFA jacket.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day in bringing attention to the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural heritage through education.

Bill: 118-hres-148
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2023-02-21 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Historical and cultural resources
Language arts

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and legacy of John Robert Lewis and commending John Robert Lewis for his towering achievements in the nonviolent struggle for civil rights.

Bill: 118-hres-150
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2023-02-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: 
This resolution honors the life and legacy of former Representative John Robert Lewis and commends his achievements in the struggle for civil rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Small Business in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

Bill: 118-hres-151
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
Introduced: 2023-02-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: 
This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Small Business for the 118th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "move over" laws.

Bill: 118-hres-152
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2023-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: First responders and emergency personnel
Roads and highways
State and local government operations
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideas of move over laws. It also urges relevant federal and state agencies, as well as nongovernmental organizations involved in traffic incident management response to spread awareness and promote the existence of, and adherence to, state move over laws. 
Move over laws
 generally require motorists to move at least one lane over when an emergency or rescue activity is taking place on the shoulder or side of the roadway, or, if unable to do so safely, to slow down and pass the scene with caution.

action_date: 2024-12-12
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of move over laws. It also urges relevant federal and state agencies, as well as nongovernmental organizations involved in traffic incident management response, to spread awareness and promote the existence of, and adherence to, state move over laws. 
Move over laws
 generally require motorists to move at least one lane over when an emergency or rescue activity is taking place on the shoulder or side of the roadway, or, if the motorist is unable to do so safely, to slow down and pass the scene with caution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-12
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 100.
action_date: 2024-12-12
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-872.
action_date: 2024-12-12
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-872.
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: 2023-02-28
text: Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.
action_date: 2023-02-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Submitted in House
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

Bill: 118-hres-153
Sponsor: Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
Introduced: 2023-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: 
This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs for the 118th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide.

Bill: 118-hres-154
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2023-02-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: 
This resolution condemns Russia for committing acts of genocide against the Ukrainian people. It also calls on the United States, in cooperation with North Atlantic Treaty Organization and European Union allies, to undertake measures to support the Ukrainian government to prevent further acts of Russian genocide against the Ukrainian people. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

Bill: 118-hres-155
Sponsor: Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1]
Introduced: 2023-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: 
This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability for the 118th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Introduced in House
NO STOCK Resolution

Bill: 118-hres-156
Sponsor: Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]
Introduced: 2023-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: 

NO STOCK Resolution or the No Option for Stock Trading and Ownership as a Check to Keep congress clean Resolution

 
This resolution prohibits Members, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners of the House of Representatives from owning the common stock of an individual public corporation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Dominican community's presence and contributions to Washington Heights and Inwood.

Bill: 118-hres-157
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2023-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of a noncontiguous Dominican cultural heritage district under the control of the National Park Service to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of the Dominican community to New York City, New York State, and the nation.
 
The resolution
 
 
recognizes that the cultural legacy and contributions of the Dominican community enrich, enliven, and permeate the Washington Heights and Inwood, New York neighborhoods;
 
honors the history and contributions of Dominican-American elected officials, artists, small business and bodega owners, writers, and trailblazers; and
 
supports efforts to recognize and preserve the history of the Dominican people in Washington Heights and Inwood, including through the designation of historic buildings and districts. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2023-02-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2023-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to congressionally appropriated funds to the nation of Ukraine from January 20, 2021 to February 24, 2023.

Bill: 118-hres-158
Sponsor: Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14]
Introduced: 2023-02-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional-executive branch relations
Department of Defense
Department of State
Europe
Government information and archives
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: 
This resolution asks the President to provide to the House of Representatives copies of all documents and other communications detailing expenditures of appropriated funds directed to Ukraine between January 20, 2021, and February 24, 2023. The resolution also directs the Department of Defense and the Department of State to provide such documents.

action_date: 2023-03-27
text: 
This resolution asks the President to provide to the House of Representatives copies of all documents and other communications detailing expenditures of appropriated funds directed to Ukraine between January 20, 2021, and February 24, 2023. The resolution also directs the Department of Defense and the Department of State to provide such documents.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-27
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 10.
action_date: 2023-03-27
text: Reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 118-29.
action_date: 2023-03-27
text: Reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 118-29.
action_date: 2023-03-24
text: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 20.
action_date: 2023-03-24
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Introduced in House