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bill_id congress bill_type bill_number title policy_area introduced_date ▲ latest_action_date latest_action_text origin_chamber sponsor_name sponsor_state sponsor_party sponsor_bioguide_id cosponsor_count summary_text update_date url
102-hjres-202 102 hjres 202 To proclaim Lech Walesa as an honorary citizen of the United States. Private Legislation 1991-03-20 1991-03-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees. House Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-5] IL D L000342 0 Proclaims Lech Walesa as an honorary citizen of the United States. 2021-06-02T14:02:11Z  
102-hjres-113 102 hjres 113 For the relief of Alexander Vraciu. Private Legislation 1991-02-06 1991-05-07 Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Navy. House Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10] IN D J000033 1 Waives time limitations relating to the award of a medal of honor to a named individual for heroic service to the Nation during World War II. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
101-hjres-506 101 hjres 506 For the relief of Randall Stewart. Private Legislation 1990-03-06 1990-03-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. House Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9] TN D F000261 0 Waives the statute of limitations on the claim of a named individual for personal injuries resulting from alleged negligent medical treatment at the Memphis Veterans Administration Medical Center. 2021-07-01T13:20:16Z  
101-hjres-279 101 hjres 279 For the relief of Alexander Vraciu. Private Legislation 1989-05-18 1990-02-02 Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Navy. House Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10] IN D J000033 0 Waives time limitations relating to the award of a medal of honor to a named individual for heroic service to the Nation during World War II. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
99-hjres-530 99 hjres 530 A joint resolution to commend Project Equality, Incorporated participants for twenty years of dedicated service to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action practices. Private Legislation 1986-02-19 1986-02-25 Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. House Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5] MO D W000326 0 Commends a named organization on its 20th anniversary. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
99-hjres-366 99 hjres 366 A joint resolution for the relief of Solomon Monk. Private Legislation 1985-07-31 1985-07-31 Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary. House Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] CA D S000810 0 Directs that a named individual is to be partially compensated for hardships undergone while in military custody and that the Navy must pay a specified amount to him for each day of custody remaining unless he is convicted of the same crime upon retrial. 2021-06-30T18:56:53Z  
98-hjres-347 98 hjres 347 A joint resolution to waive certain provisions of law and request the President to award the Congressional Medal of Honor to Kenneth Koon. Private Legislation 1983-08-04 1984-03-13 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6] IN R B001149 0 Requests the President, notwithstanding certain time limitations, to award the medal of honor to a named individual for his actions as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
98-hjres-341 98 hjres 341 A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to appoint Captain Grace M. Hopper (United States Naval Reserve, Retired) to the grade of commodore on the retired list. Private Legislation 1983-08-02 1983-08-04 Referred to Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation. House Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12] IL R C000873 57 Authorizes and requests the President to appoint a named individual to the grade of commodore on the Naval Reserve retired list. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
98-hjres-305 98 hjres 305 A joint resolution proclaiming Lech Walesa to be an honorary citizen of the United States of America. Private Legislation 1983-06-22 1983-06-24 Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. House Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-5] IL D L000342 0 Proclaims a named individual to be an honorary citizen of the United States. 2021-06-29T20:01:58Z  
98-hjres-299 98 hjres 299 A joint resolution proclaiming Lech Walesa to be an honorary citizen of the United States of America. Private Legislation 1983-06-16 1983-06-20 Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. House Rep. Corcoran, Tom [R-IL-14] IL R C000773 0 Proclaims a named individual to be an honorary citizen of the United States. 2021-06-29T20:01:56Z  
95-hjres-506 95 hjres 506 A joint resolution in recognition of a great Pennsylvanian, Fred Waring. Private Legislation 1977-06-06 1977-06-06 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10] PA R M000399 0 Recognizes Fred Waring for his dedication and skills to the arts and his service to America. 2024-08-01T19:57:09Z  
95-hjres-489 95 hjres 489 A joint resolution granting the status of permanent residence to certain aliens. Private Legislation 1977-05-26 1978-10-27 Private Law 95-80. House Rep. Eilberg, Joshua [D-PA-4] PA D E000096 0 Directs the Attorney General to cancel deportation proceedings for, and to record as lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence certain specified individuals. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
93-hjres-1081 93 hjres 1081 A joint resolution granting the status of permanent residence to certain aliens. Private Legislation 1974-06-27 1974-06-27 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Eilberg, Joshua [D-PA-4] PA D E000096 0 Grants the status of permanent residence to certain aliens. 2024-08-01T18:27:49Z  
93-hjres-931 93 hjres 931 A joint resolution restoring citizenship posthumously to General Robert E. Lee. Private Legislation 1974-03-06 1974-03-06 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Downing, Thomas N. [D-VA-1] VA D D000474 0 Restores citizenship posthumously to General Robert E. Lee. 2024-08-01T18:27:45Z  
93-hjres-680 93 hjres 680 A joint resolution authorizing the President to award the Legion of Merit to Doctor Emanuel M. Satulsky, major, United States Army (retired). Private Legislation 1973-07-23 1973-07-23 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Maraziti, Joseph J. [R-NJ-13] NJ R M000121 0 Authorizes the President to award the Legion of Merit to Doctor Emanuel M. Satulsky, major, United States Army (retired). 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  

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CREATE TABLE legislation (
    bill_id TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
    congress INTEGER,
    bill_type TEXT,
    bill_number INTEGER,
    title TEXT,
    policy_area TEXT,
    introduced_date TEXT,
    latest_action_date TEXT,
    latest_action_text TEXT,
    origin_chamber TEXT,
    sponsor_name TEXT,
    sponsor_state TEXT,
    sponsor_party TEXT,
    sponsor_bioguide_id TEXT,
    cosponsor_count INTEGER DEFAULT 0,
    summary_text TEXT,
    update_date TEXT,
    url TEXT
);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_congress ON legislation(congress);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_type ON legislation(bill_type);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_policy ON legislation(policy_area);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_date ON legislation(introduced_date);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor ON legislation(sponsor_name);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor_bioguide ON legislation(sponsor_bioguide_id);