Video & Transcript Research : 'Appropriations Act'

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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine the nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer, of Oregon, to be Secretary of Labor. - Part 2 of 2 Feb 19th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The protecting the right to organize act or the pro-act is a significant and controversial piece of legislation
  • What do you feel about the Butch Lewis Act?
  • Do you still support the PRO Act, or don't you support the PRO Act?
  • So I want to know, will you commit to following appropriations laws and the Empowerment Control Act?
  • It's title 7 of the Civil Service Reform Act.
Keywords: PRO Act, labor laws, worker rights, unionization, right-to-work, public testimony, political polarization
Summary: The meeting centered around an in-depth discussion of the PRO Act, with representatives expressing passionate opinions both for and against the legislation. Representative Chavez de Rimmer emphasized the importance of worker freedom, arguing that the PRO Act would infringe upon individual rights by coercing unionization. This perspective was strongly received by members from right-to-work states, who articulated their concerns about the potential erosion of workers' choices and protections. Speaker after speaker conveyed conflicting views on labor laws, indicating a deeply polarized environment surrounding labor issues at the moment.
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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Business meeting to consider an original bill entitled, "GENIUS Act of 2025", and S.875, to curtail the political weaponization of Federal banking agencies by eliminating reputational risk as a component of the supervision of depository institutions. Mar 13th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Today's historic markup of the Genius Act and the Firm Act is proof that we are in fact delivering on
  • . banking, including Senator Kramer's Fair Access to Banking Act.
  • This committee will also be considering the FIRM Act during today's session.
  • Under the Genius Act, stablecoin issuers must already comply with the Bank Secrecy Act, including filing
  • I now move to call up S. 875, the FIRM Act.
Bills: SB875
Keywords: banking regulation, federal agencies, reputational risk, financial services, supervision, FIRM Act, bank supervision, depository institutions, federal banking agencies, FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve, NCUA, CFPB, credit unions, Operation Choke Point, financial discrimination, safety and soundness, supervisory guidance, examination manual
Summary: This meeting focused on the markup of the Genius Act and the FIRM Act, two significant pieces of legislation addressing stablecoin regulation and the financial industry's regulatory framework. The Chairman noted the importance of providing clarity to the digital asset community and protecting American consumers, while also promoting innovation and competition within the financial sector. Members of both parties expressed varying viewpoints, with some highlighting concerns related to national security and the potential risks associated with stablecoins.
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/02/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security

Military Affairs and Border Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair and members, Senate Bill 1156 appropriates $20 million. Mr.
  • Chair members, this, as staff said, appropriates $20 million, and why are we doing this?
  • for high-tech fencing and other kinds of oversight would be appropriate.
  • Appropriate, and this is an appropriation for that purpose. Any questions?
  • We are neighbors, and I just feel like we need to start acting like it. Thank you.
Bills: SB1152, SB1156, SB1157, SB1213, SB1232, SB1268
Keywords: immigration, public benefits, asylum, verification, Arizona Revised Statutes, appropriation, public safety, detention, unauthorized aliens, local government funding, border security, fencing, appropriations, southern border, local government, immigration enforcement, probation, law enforcement, court notification, civil rights
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AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Health Committee Jan 21st, 2026

Health

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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

A joint hearing with the House Committee on Small Business to examine prosperity on Main Street, focusing on keeping taxes low for small businesses. Apr 8th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Today's hearing will focus on the importance of making the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 permanent to
  • The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was a game-changer.
  • That's why the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 was so important.
  • The Tax Cut and Jobs Act in 2017. resulted in the deficit growing by $2 trillion.
  • And this tax cut and job act Act certainly didn't meet that test, which was a test for me.
Keywords: joint hearing, small business, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, economic recovery, tax relief, job creation
Summary: In this joint hearing of the House Committee on Small Business and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, the primary focus was on the importance of making the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) permanent. The chair emphasized that small businesses are crucial for the nation's economic recovery, especially in the wake of current federal policies perceived as detrimental. Witnesses shared their experiences and highlighted how the tax cuts facilitated job creation and business expansion, stressing the need for continued support through ongoing tax relief measures. The meeting included discussions about the economic implications of the TCJA's potential expiration, with members voicing their concerns regarding how this could impact small businesses and the broader economy.
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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • There's the Clean Water Act.
  • What happened to the Clean Water Act?
  • </c><00:47:18.079><c> directly</c> the legislature to appropriate directly the legislature to appropriate
  • </c><00:47:23.520><c> legislature</c> of an appropriation, the legislature of an appropriation, the legislature
  • Um, as of about a of that appropriation.
Bills: HF3898, HF3957, HF4372, HF4350, HF3692, HF4085
Keywords: pesticides, wild rice, environmental protection, agriculture, water quality, pollinators, training, management plan, fertilizer research, education grants, Minnesota Agricultural Council, technology transfer, agricultural productivity, HF4372, Minnesota agriculture, meat processing, meat processing training, retention incentive grants, grant extension, project deadline extension
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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine the STOP CSAM Act. Mar 11th, 2025 at 01:30 pm

Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Stop CCM Act was first introduced two years ago.
  • Thank you, and thank you for your leadership, Senator, on the Report Act.
  • So should we look at going back into the report act and being specific?
  • And I appreciate that and I think the live-streaming is such a heinous act.
  • Unanimously, the Takedown Act has unanimously passed, the SHIELD Act passed.
Keywords: Stop CSAM Act, child exploitation, online safety, reporting requirements, tech accountability, NCMEC, survivor support, legislative testimony
Summary: The committee meeting centered around the urgent need to address child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online, focusing primarily on the testimony and discussions surrounding the Stop CSAM Act. Several witnesses, including representatives from law enforcement and advocacy organizations, highlighted the significant drop in reports of child exploitation cases despite an alarming increase in actual incidents. Concerns were raised about tech companies' reporting practices, with calls for more stringent requirements to ensure timely and accurate reporting of suspected abuse. The legislation aims to fortify protections for child victims by imposing stricter obligations on tech platforms to report incidents and support law enforcement in investigations.
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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget 2nd Revision: HB1782 (Moore) laid over. Added to 3/4 A and B Full agenda Mar 3rd, 2026 at 04:30 pm

Appropriations and Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • So I'm trying to think like passing period or acts non-instructional time.
  • That kind of thing does not require an appropriation. You'll have questions. Right.
  • Just establishes it and describes what funds that are appropriated and qualified.
  • House Bill 3944 is a cleanup and modernization of the language for the State Finance Act.
  • House Bill 3978 is an extension and update for the Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act.
Bills: HB1242, HB1250, HB1590, HB1752, HB1979, HB1983, HB2952, HB2961, HB2967, HB2973, HB2988, HB3031, HB3047, HB3052, HB3066, HB3086, HB3175, HB3177, HB3178, HB3240, HB3404, HB3429, HB3548, HB3638, HB3671, HB3704, HB3759, HB3831, HB3904, HB3920, HB3944, HB3969, HB3973, HB3975, HB3976, HB3978, HB3983, HB3984, HB4092, HB4118
Keywords: HB1242, cervidae, deer, elk, sales tax exemption, agricultural exemption, livestock, ranching, farm tax, agricultural sales tax, Oklahoma Tax Commission, agriculture, producer sales, private treaty, special livestock sale, tax relief, farm products, rural economy, local law enforcement, Public Safety Technology Revolving Fund
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WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources Committee, February 24, 2026

Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • There’s clearly public benefit from keeping our private lands appropriately managed so that fire from
  • </c> this act is effective immediately say I. this act is effective immediately say I. &gt;&gt; I.
  • :28.960><c> language</c><01:03:29.440><c> there</c> appropriation and the language there appropriation
  • Starting on line one there, this is an appropriation of $175,000 to the Office of Water Programs.
  • Starting on line one there, this is an appropriation of $175,000 to the Office of Water Programs.
Bills: HB0078, HB0087, SF0070, SF0068, SF0017, SF0043
Keywords: forest health, grant program, state forester, wildfire prevention, environmental conservation, habitat improvement, water development, feasibility studies, appropriations, water management, rehabilitation, irrigation, public works, agricultural supply, municipal water, funding, maintenance projects, tax assessments, state law, forestry management
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WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources Committee, February 24, 2026

Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • omnibus water bill construction, and um this authorizes the construction of projects, provides appropriations
  • Um, the next section is the appropriation, which again in this case is $210,000.
  • Um, if we have a grant and loan, the appropriation would be the combination of the two.
  • I think one thing that I want to point out here is that there is no state appropriation tied to this.
Bills: HB0078, HB0087, SF0070, SF0068, SF0017, SF0043
Keywords: forest health, grant program, state forester, wildfire prevention, environmental conservation, habitat improvement, water development, feasibility studies, appropriations, water management, rehabilitation, irrigation, public works, agricultural supply, municipal water, funding, maintenance projects, tax assessments, state law, forestry management
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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Budget Review Subcommittee on Transportation (7-17-24)

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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Finance May 11th, 2026

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • At the appropriate time, I move favorable. Okay. I'd like to read in these cards.
  • In fact, I'd like to move favorable at the appropriate time, Mr. Chairman.
  • I'll move favorable at the appropriate time. Okay.
  • And I would welcome a question, sir, if appropriate. Senator Persson? Yes. Thank you.
  • Question, sir, if appropriate. Senator Persson? Yes.
Bills: SB25, SB250, HB22, HB27, HB33, HB47, HB233, HB290, HB308, HB324, HB382, HB533, HB559, HB575, HB980, HB1157, HB1207, HB1236, HCR45
Keywords: registrar of voters, parish registrar, chief deputy registrar, confidential assistant, election administration, elections, salary schedule, compensation, merit evaluation, population-based pay, census-based pay, Department of State, Secretary of State, State Board of Election Supervisors, redistricting, senate districts, Senate District 33, Senate District 34, Senate District 35, precincts
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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint hearings with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to examine the legislative presentation of The American Legion and multi VSOs: Minority Veterans of America, Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A, National Association of County Veterans Servic Feb 26th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Senate Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • , the Precision Brain Health Research Act, the Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act, and my National
  • Under the PAC Act, under all...
  • The PACT Act backlog is not going to be helped.
  • We're calling on Congress to act, boldly and decisively.
  • Notably, Section 302, the Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act, or CVSO Act, marks a historic
Keywords: veteran services, homelessness, unemployment, VA funding, mental health, congressional oversight, testimonies, American Legion, Dole Act, suicide prevention
Summary: This meeting focused on veteran services, emphasizing the urgent need to address the alarming rate of unemployment and homelessness among veterans. Numerous testimonies were presented detailing the impact of mass furloughs and cutbacks at the VA on personnel, notably veterans who were serving as employees. Various representatives expressed deep concern over how these firings could drastically affect the quality of care available to those who have served the nation. There was a strong call for Congress to bolster funding for existing programs aimed at alleviating veteran homelessness and improving overall care quality, especially in mental health services.
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NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Morning Session Apr 7th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So this incorporates then the corresponding appropriation in regard to, I believe, my friend Senator
  • It's for appropriations to aid and carry out Legislative Bill 962.
  • How much funding is actually appropriated at this point? In this bill? Nothing. No, in general.
  • I don't think anything got appropriated this year.
  • Would it be more appropriate to put this amendment with that one to address those? Maybe so.
Bills: LB815A, LB838A, LB912A, LB972A, LB1126A, LB962A, LB1114, LB921, LB937, LB803, LB803A, LB1032, LB1032A, LB1075, LB1075A, LB889, LB878, LB933, LB304, LB304A, LB1096, LB1096A, LB1165, LB1165A, LB958, LB958A, LB762, LB1187, LB966, LB929, LB962, LB753, LB788, LB913, LB1055, LB1195, LB429, LB721, LB722, LB727, LB743, LB745, LB749, LB778, LB787
Keywords: LB815A, LB815, appropriation, appropriations bill, Nebraska Department of Revenue, Motor Fuel Tax Enforcement and Collection Cash Fund, motor fuel tax, gas tax, fuel tax, tax enforcement, tax collection, cash fund, budget, state spending, per diem, salaries, fiscal year, enrollment and review, final reading, Nebraska
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NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Afternoon Session Apr 7th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So originally, you did come to appropriations asking for an appropriation of $250,000 for the ESUs to
  • We are not appropriating the funds.
  • They will not be coming back to appropriations. They will not come to appropriations.
  • an appropriation.
  • Senator, are you familiar with the Voting Rights Act? The Voting Rights Act? Yeah. Sure. Okay.
Bills: LB815A, LB838A, LB912A, LB972A, LB1126A, LB962A, LB1114, LB921, LB937, LB803, LB803A, LB1032, LB1032A, LB1075, LB1075A, LB889, LB878, LB933, LB304, LB304A, LB1096, LB1096A, LB1165, LB1165A, LB958, LB958A, LB762, LB1187, LB966, LB929, LB962, LB753, LB788, LB913, LB1055, LB1195, LB429, LB721, LB722, LB727, LB743, LB745, LB749, LB778, LB787
Keywords: LB815A, LB815, appropriation, appropriations bill, Nebraska Department of Revenue, Motor Fuel Tax Enforcement and Collection Cash Fund, motor fuel tax, gas tax, fuel tax, tax enforcement, tax collection, cash fund, budget, state spending, per diem, salaries, fiscal year, enrollment and review, final reading, Nebraska
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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act implementation and case studies. Feb 26th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Environment and Public Works Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Today our focus is on the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act, one of the foundational components
  • The federal funding support through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a lifeline to overcome
  • It took a while to get started and it was delayed a little bit from authorization to appropriation in
  • Our Department of Transportation... side of flexibilities in the PROTECT Act, but I'd like to hear what
  • I introduced the All Aboard Act, which would revolutionize America's rail system.
Keywords: Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act, IIJA, bipartisan infrastructure, funding flexibility, NEPA, environmental reviews, bureaucratic delays, federal funding, infrastructure investment
Summary: The committee meeting focused on the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act, discussing the ongoing implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Chairman Capito highlighted the bipartisan nature of the legislation and the necessity of refining existing provisions to ensure effective delivery of transportation projects. Notable emphasis was placed on the need for flexibility in funding to address inflation impacts and delays caused by bureaucratic hurdles, especially relating to environmental reviews under NEPA. Witnesses from state transportation agencies provided valuable insights into real-world challenges faced in project execution, ultimately underscoring the importance of continuous federal support for infrastructure development. The discussion also touched on the broader implications of federal funding freezes by the previous administration, which have reportedly hindered several ongoing and planned projects. This issue raised significant concern among committee members, who urged the need for reliable funding and the removal of unnecessary bureaucratic obstacles that could cause delays in project implementation. The meeting concluded with a commitment from the members to work collaboratively to overcome these challenges and ensure a smooth path forward for critical infrastructure investments.
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KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary (10-16-25)

Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:05 25 RS HB 534 - AN ACT relating to actions for forcible entry and detainer: 00:01:45 25 RS SB 111 - AN ACT relating to juvenile justice: 00:23:46 Children's Advocacy Centers of Kentucky: 01:13:26 Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Treatment in State and County Correctional Facilities: 01:25:28, 958, all
Summary: The committee approved the September 18 minutes and then heard testimony on House Bill 534, which would automatically seal dismissed eviction filings and protect youth from public disclosure in forcible detainer cases. Rep. Susan Tyler Whitten and George Ecklan of the Coalition for the Homeless said the bill is aimed at reducing housing barriers for Kentuckians, especially those with dismissed cases, while preserving landlords’ rights to pursue rent, collections, damages, and other legal remedies. They said the proposal was developed with input from landlords, clerks, judges, AOC, and service providers, and noted that similar laws exist in other states. Several members, including Sen. Neimes, Rep. Deetsz, Rep. Cole Carney, and Sen. Thomas, expressed support while emphasizing that the bill is narrowly tailored to dismissed cases and should not affect legitimate landlord claims; Sen. Wheeler raised concerns about cases involving settlements or delays and whether future landlords should know about them. The sponsors responded that the bill only covers dismissed actions, that dismissals require a judge’s order, and that the goal is to remove barriers created by records that remain publicly visible even when a case is resolved. The committee then took up Senate Bill 111 on juvenile justice. Commissioner Randy White, Kentucky Hospital Association President Nancy Galvanny, and Dr. Clark Lester of the University of Kentucky said the bill would require a secure state-run facility for youth with high-acuity mental health needs in detention and, until that is built, create a process with incentives for private hospitals to provide inpatient treatment with safeguards and increased compensation. They argued that detention is not an appropriate setting for severely mentally ill, violent youth and that private psychiatric hospitals often refuse these referrals or discharge them early. Dr. Lester cited recent referral data showing high denial rates for juvenile justice youth in private hospitals in August and September, often due to aggression, and described a case in which repeated placement attempts failed because of violent and self-harming behavior. The presenters said the bill is intended to fill a service gap and improve safety and outcomes for youth, staff, and hospitals, but no vote or final action on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Press Conference: C.A.R.E. No Matter What Bill Rollout Mar 4th, 2025 at 08:03 am

Transcript Highlights:
  • What act is the solution?
  • Texas lawmakers must act. Health care is not a political bargaining chip.
  • We need this legislature to act.
  • But the Care No Matter What Act is the solution.
  • Legislators must act. Texans can't wait.
Keywords: Texas, healthcare, reproductive health, Care No Matter What Act, Planned Parenthood, maternal mortality, teen pregnancy, funding cuts, community health
Summary: The meeting addressed critical health care concerns in Texas, highlighting the consequences of funding cuts on access to reproductive health services. Key speakers emphasized the urgent need for the Care No Matter What Act, which aims to restore funding to healthcare providers like Planned Parenthood. They underscored the alarming statistics of maternal mortality and the rising rates of teen pregnancies, particularly in Black and Latina communities. Testimonies shared during the meeting illustrated the real-life impacts of healthcare access issues on individuals and families across the state, illustrating the necessity for legislative action to ensure comprehensive reproductive health services.
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AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Financial Services Committee Feb 19th, 2025

Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • automatically jumped in, like other states, when they passed that law in 2022, the Federal Jobs Cut Act
  • , whatever... ...2022, the Federal Jobs Cut Act, which made you amortize.
Bills: HB163
Keywords: income tax, research expenditures, economic development, tax deductions, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Alabama tax law, 1136, house, all
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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 18th, 2026 at 02:07 pm

House Taxation & Revenue

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Finance Committee substitute for Senate Bill 240, as amended, appropriates $1.3 billion to capital
  • The remainder of the dollars are appropriated to state agency, judicial, and higher education projects
  • The appropriations in the bill include $445 million in the general fund, $444 million in severance tax
  • As well as there was another amendment that ensures the funds for these projects are appropriated as
  • And if that's the case, I would love to start being able to vote for appropriation...
Bills: SB240
Keywords: capital outlay, capital projects, severance tax bonds, general fund appropriations, supplemental severance tax bonds, UNM School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, infrastructure, state buildings, courts, schools, higher education, road improvements, water and wastewater, tribal infrastructure, tribal projects, public safety, housing, emergency services, bonding