hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.

Bill: 118-hres-3
Sponsor: Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1]
Introduced: 2023-01-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
Congressional-executive branch relations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-06
text: 
This resolution authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives to appoint a committee, joined with a corresponding Senate committee, which shall notify the President that a quorum of each chamber has assembled.

action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 
This resolution authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives to appoint a committee, joined with a corresponding Senate committee, which shall notify the President that a quorum of each chamber has assembled.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-01-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H48)
action_date: 2023-01-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H48)
action_date: 2023-01-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H48)
action_date: 2023-01-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-06
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.

Bill: 118-hres-4
Sponsor: Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional leadership
Congressional officers and employees
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-06
text: 
This resolution instructs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the President that the House has elected Kevin McCarthy and Cheryl L. Johnson as Speaker of the House and Clerk, respectively.

action_date: 2023-01-07
text: 
This resolution instructs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the President that the House has elected Kevin McCarthy and Cheryl L. Johnson as Speaker of the House and Clerk, respectively.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-01-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H49)
action_date: 2023-01-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H49)
action_date: 2023-01-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H49)
action_date: 2023-01-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-06
text: Introduced in House
Fixing the daily hour of meeting of the First Session of the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

Bill: 118-hres-6
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 
This resolution sets the daily meeting time for the House of Representatives.

action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 
This resolution sets the daily meeting time for the House of Representatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H73)
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H73)
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H73)
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of access to comprehensive, high-quality, life-affirming medical care for women of all ages.

Bill: 118-hres-7
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health facilities and institutions
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 
This resolution expresses support for women nationwide to have access to comprehensive, convenient, compassionate, life-affirming, and high-quality health care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Bill: 118-hres-8
Sponsor: Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 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
Law enforcement officers
Smuggling and trafficking
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 
This resolution impeaches Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that China is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic and must be held financially liable for $16,000,000,000,000.

Bill: 118-hres-9
Sponsor: Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that China's government is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic and should be held financially responsible for the pandemic's cost. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Fine Arts Board to obtain a bust of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, for display in the House of Representatives wing of the United States Capitol.

Bill: 118-hres-10
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Government buildings, facilities, and property
House of Representatives
U.S. Capitol
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 
This resolution directs the Fine Arts Board to obtain a bust of Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, for permanent display in the U.S. Capitol.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Establishing the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party.

Bill: 118-hres-11
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-20]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Asia
China
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Government studies and investigations
House of Representatives
Military operations and strategy

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 
This resolution establishes in the House of Representatives the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, which is comprised of not more than 16 Members appointed by the Speaker (7 of whom shall be appointed in consultation with the minority leader).
 
The resolution authorizes the committee to investigate and submit policy recommendations concerning the status of the economic, technological, and security progress of the Chinese Communist Party and its competition with the United States.

action_date: 2023-01-10
text: 
This resolution establishes in the House of Representatives the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, which is comprised of not more than 16 Members appointed by the Speaker (7 of whom shall be appointed in consultation with the minority leader).
 
The resolution authorizes the committee to investigate and submit policy recommendations concerning the status of the economic, technological, and security progress of the Chinese Communist Party and its competition with the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 365 - 65 (Roll no. 26). (text: CR H121-122)
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 365 - 65 (Roll no. 26). (text: CR H121-122)
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H143-144)
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 11, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 11.
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H121-129)
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution

Bill: 118-hres-13
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 

Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution

 
This resolution makes it out of order for the House to consider a concurrent resolution for its adjournment during any day in August of a calendar year unless it has passed by July 31 each of the regular appropriation bills for the fiscal year beginning on October 1.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 118-hres-14
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Introduced: 2023-01-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Agriculture
House Committee on Appropriations
House Committee on Armed Services
House Committee on Education and the Workforce
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
House Committee on Financial Services
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
House Committee on Homeland Security
House Committee on Natural Resources
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
House Committee on Rules
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
House Committee on Small Business
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
House Committee on Ways and Means
House Committee on the Budget
House Committee on the Judiciary
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: 
This resolution elects designated Members to specified standing committees of the House of Representatives.

action_date: 2023-01-10
text: 
This resolution elects designated Members to specified standing committees of the House of Representatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H145)
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H145)
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H145)
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 118-hres-15
Sponsor: Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2023-01-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Agriculture
House Committee on Appropriations
House Committee on Armed Services
House Committee on Education and the Workforce
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
House Committee on Financial Services
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
House Committee on Homeland Security
House Committee on Natural Resources
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
House Committee on Rules
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
House Committee on Small Business
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
House Committee on Ways and Means
House Committee on the Budget
House Committee on the Judiciary
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: 
This resolution elects designated Members to specified standing committees of the House of Representatives.

action_date: 2023-01-10
text: 
This resolution elects designated Members to specified standing committees of the House of Representatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H145)
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H145)
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H145)
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football National Championship.

Bill: 118-hres-16
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Introduced: 2023-01-10 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: 
This resolution congratulates the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team for an incredible season and winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football National Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Speaker to allow the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN) to broadcast and record the floor proceedings of the House, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hres-17
Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]
Introduced: 2023-01-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Digital media
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: 
This resolution revises House rules to allow a minimum of four cameras owned and operated by the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN) to broadcast floor proceedings. Typically, cameras in the House are owned by the House Recording Studio and operate under procedures set out in House rules.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: Introduced in House
Less is More Resolution

Bill: 118-hres-18
Sponsor: Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Budget process
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: 

Less is More Resolution

 
This resolution prohibits consideration of legislation in the House of Representatives if the legislation authorizes or appropriates funding for a new program without also reducing funding for at least two other federal programs. Each reduction must equal or exceed the amount authorized or appropriated for the new program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on Ethics, 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: 2023-01-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on Ethics, 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: 2023-01-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: Introduced in House
Acknowledging the role of the United States in El Salvador's civil war and urging increased United States support for strengthening civil society, human rights protections, and for humanitarian and development assistance for El Salvador.

Bill: 118-hres-19
Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2023-01-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: 
This resolution urges the President to formally acknowledge U.S. involvement in the civil war in El Salvador from 1979-1992. The resolution also condemns the atrocities committed by all sides of the war and supports transitional justice for the victims.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2023-01-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2023-01-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September 2023 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States.

Bill: 118-hres-20
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2023-01-10 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Music
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Gospel Music Heritage Month, which would recognize the contributions to U.S. culture derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-10
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the life and legacy of Sojourner Truth.

Bill: 118-hres-21
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2023-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: 
This resolution commemorates the life and legacy of Sojourner Truth, who demonstrates the indomitable will of people who yearn to be free and overcome impossible odds to win freedom for themselves and others.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Condemning and opposing the unprovoked invasion and egregious act of aggression against the sovereign state of Ukraine by the Russian Federation.

Bill: 118-hres-22
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2023-01-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Aviation and airports
Collective security
Conflicts and wars
Economic performance and conditions
Europe
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: 
This resolution strongly condemns and opposes the unprovoked invasion and egregious act of aggression against Ukraine by Russia.
 
The resolution also (1) supports the right of the people of Ukraine to freely determine their future, and (2) calls upon and commends the Biden Administration for assembling and working with an international coalition of the world's leading nations to ensure that all nations refuse to recognize Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine and to ensure that Russia is held accountable.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2023-01-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2023-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the catastrophic impact of the 2022 monsoon season in Pakistan and the devastation inflicted upon the Pakistani people.

Bill: 118-hres-23
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2023-01-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Foreign aid and international relief
Immigration status and procedures
Natural disasters
Pakistan
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: 
This resolution states that the United States is a leader in providing humanitarian assistance to those in need and will continue to support Pakistan and its people amid the recent flooding and devastation. It also urges the Biden Administration to expeditiously grant Temporary Protected Status to eligible Pakistani nationals currently residing in the United States. 
 
(Temporary Protected Status allows an individual to temporarily remain in the United States.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2023-01-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2023-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: Introduced in House