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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
118-sjres-102 118 sjres 102 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard". Animals 2024-07-11 2024-07-11 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] TX R C001098 3   2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
118-sjres-24 118 sjres 24 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat". Animals 2023-03-30 2023-09-28 Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 45. Record Vote Number: 243. Senate Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] OK R M001190 14   2025-12-05T23:42:56Z  
111-sjres-31 111 sjres 31 A joint resolution to authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, and construct a facility and to enter into agreements relating to education programs at the National Zoological Park facility in Front Royal, Virginia. Animals 2010-05-28 2010-05-28 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] VT D L000174 2 Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to construct a facility in which to conduct research and educational programs on National Zoological Park property in Front Royal, Virginia. Authorizes the Board of Regents to enter into agreements to provide (at no cost to the Smithsonian Institution) housing and other services to participants in such programs. 2023-01-11T13:19:57Z  
102-sjres-152 102 sjres 152 A joint resolution to designate the week beginning June 9, 1991, as "Animal Rights Awareness Week". Animals 1991-06-03 1991-06-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] NV D R000146 0 Designates the week beginning June 9, 1991, as Animal Rights Awareness Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-344 101 sjres 344 A joint resolution to designate the week of November 18 through 24, 1990, as "National Wild Turkey Week" and November 22, 1990, as "National Wild Turkey Day". Animals 1990-07-10 1990-07-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 8 Designates the week of November 18 through 24, 1990, as National Wild Turkey Week, and November 22, 1990, as National Wild Turkey Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-236 101 sjres 236 A joint resolution designating May 6 through 12, 1990, as "Be Kind to Animals and National Pet Week". Animals 1990-01-23 1990-05-08 Became Public Law No: 101-282. Senate Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA] CA R W000607 62 Designates May 6 through May 12, 1990, as Be Kind to Animals and National Pet Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-229 101 sjres 229 A joint resolution to designate April 1990 as "National Prevent-A-Litter Month". Animals 1989-11-20 1990-03-30 Became Public Law No: 101-261. Senate Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] CA D C000877 55 Designates April 1990 as National Prevent-A-Litter Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-186 101 sjres 186 A joint resolution designating the week of March 1 through March 7, 1990 as "National Quarter Horse Week". Animals 1989-08-03 1990-02-27 Became Public Law No: 101-248. Senate Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] ID R M000346 59 Designates the week of March 1 through March 7, 1990, as National Quarter Horse Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-172 101 sjres 172 A joint resolution to recognize the Bicentennial of the America Morgan Horse and to designate the period commencing October 9, 1989 and ending October 15, 1989 as "National Morgan Horse Week". Animals 1989-06-23 1989-06-23 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 2 Designates October 9 through October 15 1989, as National Morgan Horse Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-149 101 sjres 149 A joint resolution relating to responsible management and renewed recognition honoring America's wild horses and burros as being important National heritage resources. Animals 1989-06-06 1989-06-06 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] NV D R000146 0 Designates March 21 as National Free-Roaming Wild Horse and Burro Day. Encourages national recognition of the intrinsic value of wild horses and burros. Honors them as living symbols of American frontier development during the "Old West" era. Calls for cooperative management of wild horses and burros based on certain scientific principles in resolving land-use conflicts with resource users. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-107 101 sjres 107 A joint resolution designating the month of May as "National Duckling Month". Animals 1989-04-19 1989-04-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 1 Designates May as National Duckling Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-66 101 sjres 66 A joint resolution to designate the third week of June of 1989 as "National Dairy Goat Awareness Week". Animals 1989-02-28 1989-02-28 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 36 Designates the period beginning the second Saturday and ending the third Saturday of June 1989 as National Dairy Goat Awareness Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
99-sjres-95 99 sjres 95 A joint resolution to establish a national policy for the taking of predatory or scavenging mammals and birds on public lands, and for other purposes. Animals 1985-03-26 1985-03-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] CA D C000877 0 Prohibits the taking of predators or scavengers naturally occurring on public lands unless there is public notification and the approval of the Secretary with primary jurisdiction over such lands, and such taking will maintain the species at a level consistent with its role in the ecosystem. Subjects to forfeiture all mammals or birds shot or captured and all weapons or equipment used to shoot, capture, or harass any such creatures in violation of this prohibition. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
98-sjres-292 98 sjres 292 A joint resolution to designate the week of May 27 through June 2, 1984, as "National Animal Health Week". Animals 1984-05-09 1984-05-25 See H.J.Res.526. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 29 Designates the week of May 27 through June 2, 1984, as National Animal Health Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-230 98 sjres 230 A joint resolution to designate the week of October 7, 1984 through October 13, 1984, as "National Birds of Prey Conservation Week". Animals 1984-02-09 1984-07-03 Became Public Law No: 98-337. Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] PA R S000709 30 Designates the week of October 7 through October 13, 1984, as National Birds of Prey Conservation Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-219 97 sjres 219 A joint resolution to designate the second Sunday of each September as "National Pet Memorial Day." Animals 1982-07-26 1982-07-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 0 Designates the second Sunday of each September as National Pet Memorial Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-121 97 sjres 121 A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the year 1982 as the "Bicentennial Year of the American Bald Eagle" and the designation of June 20, 1982, as "National Bald Eagle Day". Animals 1981-11-09 1981-12-29 Became Public Law No: 97-139. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 49 Requests the President to designate 1982 as Bicentennial Year of the American Bald Eagle and June 20, 1982, as National Bald Eagle Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-6 97 sjres 6 A joint resolution to establish a national policy for taking of predatory or scavenging mammals and birds on public lands, and for other purposes. Animals 1981-01-05 1981-01-05 Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] CA D C000877 0 Prohibits all taking of wolves and other predators or scavengers on public lands, except under procedures prescribed in this Act. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
96-sjres-169 96 sjres 169 A joint resolution to authorize the President to issue a proclamation honoring the Guide Dog Foundation. Animals 1980-04-29 1980-04-29 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV] WV D R000046 0 Authorizes the President to issue a proclamation honoring the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Incorporated, and Max, a guide dog, as a symbol of the contribution that the handicapped can make to helping themselves and others. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-sjres-166 96 sjres 166 A joint resolution designating the first week of August 1980 as "National Salmon Week". Animals 1980-04-23 1980-04-23 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Gravel, Mike [D-AK] AK D G000388 0 Designates the first week of August, 1980, as "National Salmon Week." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-sjres-104 96 sjres 104 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to proclaim September 16, 1979 through September 22, 1979, as "Responsible Pet Care Week". Animals 1979-09-10 1979-09-10 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 0 Authorizes and requests the President to declare the week of September 16 through September 22, 1979, as "Responsible Pet Care Week." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-sjres-73 96 sjres 73 A joint resolution to designate "National Hawk Watching Week". Animals 1979-05-03 1979-05-03 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 1 Designates the week commencing with the first Sunday in October of each year as "National Hawk Watching Week." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-sjres-8 96 sjres 8 A joint resolution to establish a national policy for the taking of predatory or scavenging mammals and birds on public lands, and for other purposes. Animals 1979-01-15 1979-01-15 Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] CA D C000877 0 Prohibits all taking of wolves and other predators or scavengers naturally occurring on public lands unless such taking is approved by the Secretary having primary jurisdiction over such lands, after consideration of public comment on the proposed taking, and consultation with the President's Council on Environmental Quality and with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Requires the Secretary to promulgate regulations to carry out and enforce this Act. Authorizes appropriations necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
95-sjres-46 95 sjres 46 A joint resolution to establish a national policy for the taking of predatory or scavenging mammals and birds on public lands. Animals 1977-04-07 1977-04-07 Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] CA D C000877 0 Prohibits all taking of wolves and other predators or scavengers naturally occurring on public lands unless such taking is approved by the Secretary having primary jurisdiction over such lands, after consideration of public comment on the proposed taking, and consultation with the President's Council on Environmental Quality and with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Requires the Secretary to promulgate regulations to carry out and enforce this Act. Sets forth civil penalties for violation of this Act. Authorizes appropriations necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
93-sjres-184 93 sjres 184 A joint resolution to protect whales and certain other living marine resources. Animals 1973-12-21 1973-12-21 Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] WA D M000053 4 Expresses the concern of Congress with respect to the actions of Japan and the Soviet Union which violate the spirit and intent of the agreements of the International Whaling Commission which would cause further depletion of whales. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to determine and report to the Congress what action can be taken to promote international compliance with conservation measures agreed to by the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment, and other national agreements to which the United States is a party. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  

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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);
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