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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 28, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Signed, sincerely, Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Leader.
- Signed, sincerely, Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Leader.
- Signed, sincerely, Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Leader.
- Signed, sincerely, Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Leader.
- Signed, sincerely, Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Leader.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Gun Violence Prevention Working Group Media Availability - 09/17/25
Transcript Highlights:
- But Democrats have repeatedly been shooting and voting our ideas down.
- </c> It's not just the Democrats' job to pass an assault weapons ban. We will try.
- And they have every opportunity to work with Democrats to do something about this. They don't.
- We've had some uncertainty among Democrats or some concerns among Democrats about some of the proposals
- among among Democrats or some concerns among Democrats<00:37:50.240><c> about</c><00:37:50.560><c> some
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Minority Leader Mark Johnson addresses global budget agreement details - 05/15/25
Transcript Highlights:
- minority party here at the state capitol right now, where you have a tie in the House and the majority Democrats
- Historically, we're only one vote different between Republicans and Democrats, and so we have to work
- and the Senate and the Democrats and the Senate and the governor<00:00:27.519><c> working</c><00:00:
- So none of the details on you putting up some votes to make up for Democrats peeling off.
- </c> some votes to make up for Democrats some votes to make up for Democrats peeling<00:07:48.080><c>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Press Conference 4/14/26
Transcript Highlights:
- The ideas that we heard in education finance and policy were not just Republican or Democrat ideas.
- </c> were not just Republican or Democrat were not just Republican or Democrat ideas.<00:03:01.520><c
- If we have a Democrat that is willing to side with us.
- If we have a Democrat that is willing to side with us.
- If we have a Democrat that is willing to side with us.
Summary:
House Education Finance and Policy leaders discussed House File 3493, a school safety package presented as a bipartisan, common-sense effort to protect students in public, non-public, tribal, and charter schools. Rep. Brian Lawrence said the bill would provide more school safety funding, more student mental health support, local anonymous threat reporting options, safe school plans, and student discipline reforms. Chair Peggy Bennett and Rep. Ben Bakeberg emphasized that the proposal was intended to be flexible, practical, and responsive to local needs rather than a one-size-fits-all mandate.
Several questions focused on whether the package would include gun restrictions, but the authors said the committee was focused on education-related tools it could control and on areas of agreement. They repeatedly said they were not willing to advance a package that left any students out, including those in non-public or tribal schools. Bennett said schools should be able to opt into anonymous threat reporting systems rather than being mandated, arguing schools are already overmandated and that good ideas will be adopted voluntarily.
Members also discussed funding, including a proposed $50 million shift from Northern Lights money and the overall size of the appropriation, which was described as still unsettled but roughly $52 million a year in the latest figures. The speakers said the package was being moved during committee deadlines and that they wanted to act quickly on the areas where there was agreement. They expressed frustration that no Democratic counterproposal had been brought forward and said they hoped to pass a school safety package that could keep all kids safe.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Press Conference 3/10/26
Transcript Highlights:
- In our last budget, Democrats pushed to $430 million cut to education, including special education.
- In our last budget, Democrats pushed to $430 million cut to education, including special education.
- In our last budget, Democrats pushed to a $430 million cut to education, including special education.
- I could choose an SGO that's really important to him in Colorado that has a Democrat governor, mind you
- And I'm tired of fraud and waste and taxes and everything being a joke to the Democrats here.
Summary:
House Republican leaders and Speaker Melissa Hortman held a press event promoting House File 3490, which would opt Minnesota into a federal education tax credit program. They argued the bill has no state cost and would keep donations made by Minnesotans benefiting Minnesota students and schools rather than out-of-state scholarship organizations. Supporters said the funds could help with tutoring, extracurriculars, school supplies, special education-related services, learning loss, and other school needs, and they repeatedly urged Governor Tim Walz to opt in or publicly explain why he would not.
Rep. Andrew Myers, the bill’s chief author, said the proposal is personal to him as a parent and legislator and described recent school budget pressures, including staff and resource cuts and larger class sizes. Rep. Ben Bakeberg, a middle school principal, said the bill could generate significant funding if many taxpayers participate and argued it could help offset school district shortfalls and the Blue Ribbon Commission. Rep. Griesbach also backed the bill, calling it a “no-brainer” and saying he would not work with the governor on other budget items unless the governor opted in.
In response to questions, supporters said scholarship-granting organizations could be created by a variety of entities, including education foundations, and could support both private-school tuition and public-school-related costs such as extracurricular fees, field trips, and transportation for summer learning. They rejected the idea that the bill pits public and nonpublic schools against each other, saying it is meant to expand educational opportunity for all students. No vote or formal committee action was taken during the event; it ended with questions from reporters on the bill and other Republican priorities such as rental assistance, gas taxes, and energy costs.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I agree with the Democratic lawyers who believe that if HB 4 is going to pass anyway, the sooner we..
- The minority accusations were proven right by the NAACP, MALDEF, and... ...the Democratic Party have
- Supreme Court, Democrats and minorities will prevail in contesting the 2021 and the 2025 elections. .
- Everyone in this chamber knows that Black folks in Texas over-vote Democratic.
- We as Democrats understand we're outnumbered, so you have the ability to do whatever.
Bills:
SB 2, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB4, HB1, HB3, HB20, HB22, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB4, SB2, SB5
Keywords:
disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House DFL Press Conference 1/17/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Come back to the negotiating table and work with Democrats on the business of the people. can support
- Democrats are committed to an economy that works for everyone and not just the rich and powerful.
- </c><00:04:20.040><c> will</c> exploiting motans Democrats will exploiting motans Democrats will increase
- be deployed to pick up House Democrats.
- </c> conversations with my Democratic conversations with my Democratic colleagues<00:13:22.600><c> that
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 14, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:51:13.599><c> movements,</c> supporting democratic movements, supporting democratic movements
- As the us, Democrat and Republican.
- ,</c> Whether you're a Republican or Democrat, Whether you're a Republican or Democrat, a<02:56:03.359
- Democrats put What did you vote for?
- </c> criminals, because of a Democrat criminals, because of a Democrat president<03:03:40.800><c> who
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We could maybe call this a Democrat double standard.
- We could maybe call this a Democrat double standard.
- We could maybe call this a Democrat double standard.
- The Democrats have spent maybe 10 or 15 minutes total talking about this resolution.
- The Democrats have spent maybe 10 or 15 The Democrats have spent maybe 10 or 15 minutes<00:55:17.359>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 4/15/26
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- And I'm also a Democrat. I've only voted Democrat.
- </c><00:57:23.720><c> Democrat.
- </c> And um I'm also a a Democrat Democrat. And um I'm also a a Democrat Democrat.
- </c> charges are brought against a Democrat charges are brought against a Democrat uh<01:17:28.120><c
- </c> against a Democrat? against a Democrat? >> Representative<01:17:33.840><c> Wiener.
Keywords:
permanent school fund, school endowment fund, Minnesota constitutional amendment, school aid, public school funding, State Board of Investment, investment income, distributable amount, school districts, property taxes, income taxes, voter approval, ballot question, constitutional amendment 2026, education finance, fund perpetuity, purchasing power, trust lands, swamp lands, internal improvement land fund
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate Republican Media Availability 4/.28/26 Apr 29th, 2026
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We even had a record fraud amount that now is being acknowledged by Democrats here in the state of Minnesota
- We've proved in the House that Democrats and Republicans can come together and do work and try to make
- We've proved in the house that Democrats We've proved in the house that Democrats and<00:01:22.240><c
- </c> the years 2023 and 2024 full Democrat the years 2023 and 2024 full Democrat control<00:01:49.920
- </c> We heard grandstanding on Democrat We heard grandstanding on Democrat priorities,<00:02:04.080><
Summary:
Republican legislative leaders reacted critically to Governor Walz’s speech, saying it was divisive and focused too heavily on Democratic priorities rather than unity or bipartisan work. Speaker Daudt and Majority Leader Liska argued the governor ignored the state’s affordability problems, including high property taxes, rising business costs, and what they described as mandates imposed under full Democratic control. They also said the speech downplayed poor educational outcomes and failed to offer a unifying vision for the final weeks of session.
A major theme was fraud and accountability. Leaders said the governor waited too long to address the state’s large fraud scandal and then deflected blame to other states. They said Minnesotans want accountability and affordability, and they pointed to the House Fraud Committee and the Senate’s OIG bill as examples of anti-fraud work Republicans say Democrats have blocked. They also criticized the governor’s tax proposals as a “bait and switch,” arguing that promised tax cuts would be offset by new taxes on services and banking fees.
The discussion also touched on school safety, gun policy, child care credits, and the HCMC bailout. Republicans said they were willing to work on bipartisan school safety measures, including mental health supports and funding for public, private, and charter schools, but believed gun-control proposals lacked the votes. On the child care credit, leaders said they would keep evaluating it but were concerned about future deficits and the need for a pay-for. In response to questions, they said they were not surprised HCMC was not mentioned and said conversations were continuing. One leader also objected to the governor’s comments about voting access for people of color, calling them disrespectful.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate Republican Media Availability 4/23/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But we know that making those cuts is going to take a lot of collaboration and work, as House Democrats
- We again started 23 days late because of Democrats not showing up for work.
- </c><00:09:34.399><c> We</c> Democrats not showing up for work.
- We Democrats not showing up for work.
- </c> having productive talks with Democrats having productive talks with Democrats in<00:13:52.959><c
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate DFL Press Conference 3/3/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Democrats aren't going to let either of those things happen.
- Minnesota Democrats have worked collaboratively with communities, small businesses, and stakeholders
- Minnesota Democrats have worked collaboratively with communities, small businesses, and stakeholders
- Minnesota Democrats have worked collaboratively with communities, small businesses, and stakeholders
- How do Democrats plan to handle any electoral pressure from this program?
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- The result of the decision There was a lawsuit brought by Democrats. Governor Cuomo.
- American history occurred at the hands of the Democrats who ran New York City.
- Staten Island overwhelmingly—Democrat and Republican, Democrat-elected officials included and Republican-elected
- And then we, in our democratic republic, we all have the opportunity.
- And then we, in our Democratic Republic, we all have the opportunity.
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Cities 1 met on May 14, 2026, with a quorum present and Chair Erik Bottcher presiding. The committee considered a series of bills affecting New York City and related tax, housing, and municipal issues. Early measures included a neighborhood small business rent increase exemption (S.1451A), notice to community boards before locating transitional housing (S.3884), a solar and energy storage tax abatement credit (S.4272A), towing protection enforcement (S.4793), safety policies and training for correction and health workers (S.543?), and a proposal to create the city of Staten Island (S.8578). Most of these bills were advanced to other committees after brief discussion and voice votes.
The most extensive debate centered on S.8578, which would incorporate Staten Island as a separate city. Senator Lanza argued that Staten Island has long been neglected by New York City, cited past referendums and historical grievances, and urged the committee to let the bill continue through the process. Chair Bottcher and other members responded that Staten Island is an important part of New York City and discussed housing, transit, environmental preservation, and the City of Yes zoning changes; several members said they did not support secession but were open to continued conversation about Staten Island’s needs. After debate, the bill was defeated in committee.
The committee also considered an artist housing preferences bill (S.9652), a facade-work tax abatement bill (S.9559), a parkland discontinuance measure (S.9987), and a credit/debit card surcharge prohibition bill (S.1005). S.9652, S.9559, S.9987, and S.1005 were reported out after voice votes. One homeless shelter placement bill (S.5554) failed. The meeting concluded after the final votes and adjournment.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: DFL and Republican Media Availability - 02/03/25
Transcript Highlights:
- And do you want Democrats to come back so you do have a chamber to work with?
- The committee had some troubles in environment where Democrats weren’t willing to hear Democrat bills
- </c><00:09:20.320><c> weren't</c> environment where Democrats weren't environment where Democrats weren't
- ><c> bills</c><00:09:22.839><c> that</c> willing to hear Democrat bills that willing to hear Democrat
- Democrats threw it away once more.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Motion to refer inspector general bill to judiciary committee 2/25/26
Transcript Highlights:
- The seven members that did not pass this bill in the Senate were Democrats. Seven members.
- </c> were Democrats. were Democrats. Seven<00:10:02.080><c> members.
- And now the Democrats bring we've seen.
- </c> first opportunity uh the Democrats first opportunity uh the Democrats gutted<00:14:26.320><c> the
- It's the Democrats that are being frauds on<00:20:08.559><c> fraud.
Summary:
The House considered a motion by Representative Nash to recall Senate File 856 from the Committee on State Government, Finance, and Policy and re-refer it to Judiciary, Finance, and Civil Law. Nash argued the bill, which concerns creating or empowering an inspector general to address fraud, had already received two hearings and should move quickly because time was limited. Supporters of the motion said the bill needed further work on constitutional and data-practices issues in Judiciary, and that holding it in State Government would delay or effectively kill it.
Opponents of the motion, led by Representative Cleorne, argued the bill should remain in State Government because that committee was the proper place to address constitutional concerns and other substantive changes. Cleorne said the committee had already considered a delete-everything amendment and nine amendments, with only two adopted, and maintained the bill as amended raised separation-of-powers concerns. Other members said the bill had bipartisan support in the Senate, passed 60-7, and that further negotiations should happen in a working group rather than through floor maneuvering.
The debate focused heavily on whether the bill’s structure for selecting an inspector general was constitutional and whether the motion was an attempt to speed the bill along or to block it. Representative Norris said nonpartisan staff, the legislative auditor, and Senate and House authors had all indicated the bill needed fixes to be constitutional. After a roll call vote, the motion failed 67-66, so Senate File 856 remained in the Committee on State Government, Finance, and Policy.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Jackie Wheeler, Dean Democratic Club, in strong support. Sue Correll.
- We drove all the way from Santa Rosa, part of the Santa Rosa Democratic Club. So. Thank you.
- Bram Hewey from Water Creek, representing the Democratic Valley, DeValvo, DeAbel Valley Democratic Club
- Joey Lee on Marsh Creek Democratic Club has endorsed, strong support.
- in the Senate to vote for Democrats.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They run on congressional Democrats.
- </c> not Democrat or Republican issues. not Democrat or Republican issues.
- control</c><02:23:17.040><c> has</c> government under Democrat control has government under Democrat
- That's what Democrats have been country.
- This is wrong and no Democrat frozen. This is wrong and no Democrat wants<03:00:58.160><c> this.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, February 26, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Democrats are going to stand on the side of the American people, and that is why each and every Democrat
- Democrat Democrat opposed<02:14:41.040><c> these</c><02:14:41.280><c> out</c><02:14:41.480><c> ofc</
- </c><02:54:54.600><c> are</c> from industry today but Democrats are from industry today but Democrats
- </c><06:57:16.280><c> I</c><06:57:16.440><c> yield</c> committee Democrats I yield committee Democrats
- </c> heard from my Democratic heard from my Democratic colleagues<07:35:10.200><c> example</c><07:35:
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Health Committee Mar 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Lisa Smith, lifelong Democrat until two years ago, I strongly oppose this bill.
- I'm a registered Democrat, long-time San Francisco resident, member of Women Are Real, member of Democrats
- until the Democrats forgot what sex meant.
- I’m with Democrats for an Informed Approach to Gender and the Women’s Liberation Front.
- Rachel Bordaulay, a San Francisco-based registered Democrat, member of Women Are Real, member of Democrats
Summary:
The Assembly Health Committee met on March 17 and first approved a consent calendar of several bills, then heard AB 1540 by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, which would restore the 988 “Press 3” LGBTQ youth crisis line. Supporters, including suicide prevention advocates, behavioral health groups, and local governments, argued the service is a vital, identity-affirming suicide prevention tool for LGBTQ youth. Opponents, including detransitioners and conservative advocacy groups, argued it would steer vulnerable youth toward organizations they viewed as harmful. The committee approved the bill on a due-pass-as-amended motion to the Communications and Conveyance Committee, with several no votes; the bill was later held on call and then advanced.
The committee next heard AB 1671 by Assemblymember Tangipa, creating a Rural Medical Provider Grant Program to help providers serving rural communities with operational costs, equipment, workforce needs, and related expenses. Supporters said the bill would help retain providers and improve access in areas where patients travel long distances for care; committee members also discussed telehealth as an important rural access tool. The bill passed on a due-pass-as-amended motion to Appropriations.
The committee then took up AB 1876 by Assemblymember Addis, the Fair Care for All Act, which would codify federal health care nondiscrimination protections into California law, including protections related to race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, and gender identity. Supporters said the bill is needed because federal protections are vulnerable to rollback and because patients, especially transgender and intersex Californians, face coverage denials and care disruptions. Opponents argued the bill would force coverage of gender-affirming care and raised concerns about detransitioning. The committee approved the bill on a due-pass motion to Judiciary, with some no votes, and later held it on call before it advanced.
Finally, the committee heard AB 1629 by Assemblymember Haney, which would require dental plans to honor assignment-of-benefits requests and improve reporting on network adequacy. Supporters said the bill would reduce upfront costs for patients and improve transparency, while opponents, including Delta Dental and dental plan groups, warned it could weaken networks and increase out-of-pocket costs. After discussion about network participation and patient access, the committee passed the bill on a due-pass motion to Appropriations. The committee then completed the remaining votes, including the consent items, and adjourned.