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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-04-29 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- than there are Black Republicans.
- than there are black Republicans.
- And I am not persuaded, as a Republican, as a lifelong Republican, as a partisan Republican, I am not
- Party, Donald Trump's Republican Party.
- This isn't about making a Republican-leaning map more Republican-leaning.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Press Conference 3/11/26
Transcript Highlights:
- House Republicans understand the pressure that families are under.
- House Republicans understand need it.
- House Republicans' goal is simple: make Minnesota affordable so hard work pays off.
- Republicans, across the board, are serious about trying to make things more affordable.
- Um House Republicans have efficient way.
Summary:
House Speaker Lisa Damoth and Leader Harry Niska held a press availability focused on “affordability” in Minnesota, arguing that families are being squeezed by rising costs for groceries, child care, housing, insurance, energy, and property taxes. They blamed recent DFL control for spending down an $18 billion surplus, raising taxes, and adding mandates and fees, and said House Republicans are prioritizing lower taxes and reduced mandates to help families keep more of what they earn.
They outlined a package of Republican proposals, including making the state’s reinsurance program permanent, expanding direct primary care, requiring the state to pay for new health care mandates, allowing schools and local governments to opt out of some unfunded mandates, creating a property tax commission, eliminating taxes on tips and overtime, repealing the retail delivery fee, ending the Social Security tax, lowering car tab and boat fees, and returning future surpluses to taxpayers. They also criticized DFL proposals such as additional health care mandates, a climate super fund, and higher car tab fees, and said they oppose any new tax increases.
In response to questions, the leaders said some affordability measures could be affected by federal policy, but emphasized that many cost drivers are within state control. They said they are open to broader property tax relief, including caps, and to investments in DHS and county systems modernization to reduce fraud and improve efficiency. They also said they do not expect a large omnibus bill at the end of session, arguing that bills should move individually through committee and onto the House floor, and they accused House Democrats of delaying bills for bargaining leverage. No votes were taken.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Republican Leaders Media Availability Feb 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- to our Republican media availability here on day 44 of the 60-day legislative session.
- Just a few introductions with us today from the House Republican Caucus.
- And from the Senate Republican Caucus, we have Senate Republican Caucus Chair Judy Warnick [member_13350
- He listed a few bills at the top that Republicans opposed on the House side.
- House Republicans are, and Senate Republicans, I'll speak for both of us unless they want to wrap up
Summary:
House and Senate Republican leaders held a media availability focused on the final stretch of the legislative session, with most of the discussion centered on budget proposals, a proposed income tax on high earners, and several policy bills they oppose. They criticized the operating budget for relying on a new income tax, using one-time fund sweeps and pension-related financing, and drawing down the rainy day fund, while saying the capital budget was more bipartisan and the transportation budget had some positive emphasis on road preservation but still included concerns such as Public Works Trust Fund sweeps and ferry funding.
A major topic was allegations that sign-ins on the income tax bill included duplicates or fraudulent entries. Republicans said they took the issue seriously, supported verification improvements, and argued that even after removing duplicates the bill still drew over 100,000 unique emails opposing it. They rejected claims that their side had manipulated the process and said the Legislature should fix the sign-in system, possibly with more IT safeguards, while also arguing the bill should lose its emergency clause so voters could weigh in through a referendum.
Republicans also criticized bills they described as anti-police or anti-law-enforcement, including measures related to face coverings and sheriff qualifications, and they opposed a bill requiring arbitration before claims against the state or local governments can go to jury trial, saying broader tort reform is needed instead. They said the state’s liability problems stem from harm done in areas like juvenile rehabilitation and child welfare. On the budget side, they objected to cuts to Medicaid, child care, transitional kindergarten, rural school funding, and other programs, while also warning against using pension funds to balance the budget and against a proposed 75-year Sound Transit bond, which they called financially irresponsible. No votes were taken in this media availability.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Part 1)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Republicans are going to make billion.
- Republicans aren't cutting red tape.
- Republicans aren't in the making.
- </c> Republican colleagues would rather Republican colleagues would rather prioritize<02:52:42.720><c
- </c> And let's not forget, while Republicans And let's not forget, while Republicans are<02:52:52.080
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 4, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, I yield back. before now it is Republicans are the before now it is Republicans are the party
- </c> that means so not only is Republican that means so not only is Republican leadership<00:28:50.600
- Apparently, reports this morning indicate that in the Republican Caucus meeting, a member of Republican
- </c> agency and a house Republican agency and a house Republican caucus<03:06:02.479><c> that</c><03:
- </c> it from this house under Republican it from this house under Republican control<03:07:24.479><c>
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:17:04.720><c> and</c> colleagues in Congress, Republicans and colleagues in Congress, Republicans
- eliminating</c><00:28:54.559><c> the</c> House Republicans are eliminating the House Republicans are
- Republicans Republicans uh<00:36:40.000><c> to</c><00:36:40.320><c> bring</c><00:36:40.560><c> bills
- And Republicans in Congress tariffs.
- > night</c><00:39:32.160><c> in</c> pain." and Republicans last night in pain." and Republicans last
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, January 15, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:38:09.760><c> in</c> so and I invite any Republican in so and I invite any Republican in Congress
- Republican Women's Club and she was a Republican Women's Club and she was a true<07:11:22.680><c> pillar
- </c> communicate about this House Republicans communicate about this House Republicans additionally<07
- </c><08:09:35.040><c> colleagues</c> now if any of my Republican colleagues now if any of my Republican
- </c> president's agenda on the Republican president's agenda on the Republican agenda<08:27:12.280><c
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- We also have the Republican Party here speaking in favor of our bill.
- And I want to remind especially those in the Republican Party that the Missouri Republican Party platform
- primary. 11,000 Missourians voted in a Republican primary.
- And if we close our primaries, as Representative Simmons suggested, that Republicans vote in the Republican
- I expect my Republican Party to be true to your word and make our votes count.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House POCI Caucus Press Conference 5/8/25
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:02:13.840><c> to</c> Senate DFL joined Senate Republicans to Senate DFL joined Senate Republicans
- ><00:04:30.560><c> this</c> Republicans want to repeal this Republicans want to repeal this provision
- And Republicans have taken that off the table.
- Um, but Republicans have backed us into.
- </c><00:26:49.600><c> are</c> sitting at the table Republicans are sitting at the table Republicans are
Summary:
Lawmakers and advocates from the POCI Caucus held a news conference focused on protecting recent DFL-enacted policies in a newly divided Legislature. They highlighted accomplishments from the last biennium, including earned sick and safe time, ethnic studies, unemployment insurance changes, environmental protections, and MinnesotaCare coverage for undocumented immigrants, and argued these measures should not be rolled back in budget negotiations. Speakers said Republicans were pushing cuts or carveouts that would disproportionately harm Black, brown, immigrant, women, and low-income communities, and they urged the House and Governor Walz to reject those changes.
A major theme was opposition to proposed carveouts to earned sick and safe time. Amanda Otero of TakeAction Minnesota said the proposed changes would remove benefits from more than 100,000 workers based on employer size, and lawmakers said sick leave should be universal. Another major topic was MinnesotaCare for undocumented immigrants. Representative María Isa Pérez Vega, Council Member Jason Chavez, and others argued the program is affordable, reduces uncompensated emergency care, and improves public health by expanding preventive care. Chavez and Emilia Gonzalez Avalos shared personal stories about family members who benefited from health coverage and said cutting access would worsen disparities and hurt families and communities.
The event also included remarks on ethnic studies and historical memory. Representative Samantha Sencer-Mura connected the Ethnic Studies for All Act to her family’s experience with Japanese American incarceration during World War II, and Sally Sudo described her family’s removal and imprisonment under Executive Order 9066. Speakers framed these stories as warnings against scapegoating and exclusion. In the question-and-answer portion, lawmakers said they were still in negotiations but emphasized that certain protections were non-negotiable and that any compromises should be distributed equitably rather than targeting specific groups.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- With the state Republican state Republican executive Committee man SD 24 and yourself. Hello, sir.
- Every Republican in Georgia voted for ranked choice voting as part of SB 202.
- This decision transformed Virginia Republicans' fortunes.
- Ranked choice voting kept all candidates in the race as Republicans.
- Donald Trump, the Republican National Committee, the Republican platform of the RFPT, which was created
TX
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- This decision transformed Virginia Republicans' fortunes.
- Ranked-choice voting kept all candidates in the race as Republicans.
- To harm Democrats and Republicans. On that, I agree.
- Ranked choice voting involves Donald Trump, the Republican National Committee, and the Republican platform
- Four Republican polls received 8 1⁄2 by 11 ballot paper instead.
Keywords:
HB 817, Texas Election Code, majority vote, majority threshold, ranked-choice voting, preferential voting, instant runoff voting, vote reassignment, ballot ranking, election administration, public office election, Election Code Section 2.0215, runoff elections, plurality vs majority, voting systems, education reform, budget allocation, teacher retention, student performance, accountability measures
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- :25:00.400><c> right</c> Republican colleagues, do the right Republican colleagues, do the right thing
- </c> well, why don't Republicans do it now? well, why don't Republicans do it now?
- In fact, every Republican bill.
- Is he referring to the Republicans?
- campaigns, getting Republican Republican campaigns, getting Republican tax<03:53:18.479><c> cuts,</c
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Republican Leaders Media Availability Feb 17th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to this week's Republican Media Availability.
- I'm Kimberly Wirtz, Communications Director for the Washington State Senate Republican Caucus.
- With us today from the Senate: Senate Republican Leader John Braun from the 20th Legislative District
- , and Senate Republican Budget Leader Chris Gildon from the 25th.
- And there's a number of bills, both Republican and Democrat.
Summary:
At this Republican media availability, Senate and House GOP leaders focused on affordability, taxes, and government accountability as the session approached cutoff. Senate Republican Leader John Braun criticized the Senate’s income tax bill and a range of other tax proposals, arguing they would raise costs for food, health care, prescription drugs, data centers, startups, grocery bags, and employers of Apple Health/Medicaid users. House Republican leaders Peter Abbarno and April Connors echoed those concerns, saying the latest revenue forecast did not justify new taxes and that Democrats were relying on tax increases rather than relief for families and small businesses.
A major topic was the income tax bill that had passed the Senate and was headed to the House. Republicans said they opposed it on constitutional and policy grounds, argued it would eventually expand beyond high earners, and said the bill should be amended to remove the necessity clause so it could be referred to voters. They also said any meaningful tax reform should include broader relief such as property or sales tax reductions, not just narrow carveouts. Braun also said he hoped Governor Inslee would reconsider support for the measure, while House Republicans said they would try to stop it from advancing.
The lawmakers also discussed child welfare and public safety bills, especially efforts to force votes on legislation related to DCYF and child deaths. They criticized House Democrats for not hearing or advancing several Republican-backed bills and said process objections were being used to avoid accountability. Braun noted that a bipartisan bill to add fentanyl to the endangerment statute, HB 5071, remained alive in the House. Other bills mentioned as priorities to oppose included an environmental crimes bill, a juvenile release bill, a real estate excise tax measure, and a bottle bill, all of which Republicans said would increase costs or expand state authority.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Republican Leaders Media Availability Feb 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to this week's Republican Media Availability.
- I'm Kimberly Wirtz, Communications Director for the Washington State Senate Republican Caucus.
- With us today from the Senate: Senate Republican Leader John Braun from the 20th Legislative District
- , and Senate Republican Budget Leader Chris Gildon from the 25th.
- And there's a number of bills, both Republican and Democrat.
Summary:
Washington Senate and House Republican leaders held a media availability focused on affordability, taxes, and government accountability as cutoff day approached. Senator John Braun and Representatives Peter Abbarno and April Connors criticized the Senate-passed income tax bill, arguing it is unconstitutional, would eventually expand beyond high earners, and should be stopped in the House. They also warned about a range of other tax proposals they said would raise costs for groceries, prescription drugs, data centers, startups, and businesses that employ people on Apple Health or Medicaid.
The lawmakers also highlighted concerns about energy policy, saying past decisions have driven up utility costs and forced more spending on low-income energy assistance. Abbarno criticized a bill affecting L&I funds and said money was diverted to CCA instead of education or health care. They also objected to several agency-expansion and enforcement bills, including an environmental crimes bill and an Attorney General investigations bill, saying they would centralize power in Olympia and discourage investment.
A major portion of the discussion centered on child welfare and DCYF accountability. Republicans said House Democrats blocked motions to bring child welfare bills to the floor, including measures tied to the Keeping Families Together Act and a bill to clarify “imminent harm,” and argued the Legislature should focus on child safety rather than process objections. In closing, Braun noted that a bipartisan fentanyl/endangerment bill, HB 5071, remains alive in the House, while Republicans said they would continue trying to stop tax increases and other bills they view as harmful before the cutoff deadline.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Budget Bills Pass / Reflecting on the Session / What's Next for Senate Media Jun 15th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> you respond then when Senate Republicans you respond then when Senate Republicans make<00:04:58.479
- Um, but Democrats and Democrats disagree and Republicans and Republicans disagree and House and Senate
- Um, but Democrats and Democrats disagree and Republicans and Republicans disagree and House and Senate
- Um, but Democrats and Democrats disagree and Republicans and Republicans disagree and House and Senate
- </c> where Donald Trump and the Republicans where Donald Trump and the Republicans in<00:12:45.680><c
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:
- And I don't understand why there would be anyone, Democrat or Republican, wouldn't want to do that.
- Democrats and Republicans have time and time again linked arms to defend this separation.
- So, I, this is one I can't understand why my Republican colleagues would vote against.
- Republicans and Democrats agree it is a crisis. We work together to address it.
- Literally just an hour ago, every Republican voted against an amendment to do exactly that.
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.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, February 27, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:27:55.000><c> are</c> today that ends House Republicans are today that ends House Republicans
- </c> manufacturers um meanwhile Republicans manufacturers um meanwhile Republicans and<00:29:33.000><
- </c><00:29:47.760><c> didn't</c> families plus House Republicans didn't families plus House Republicans
- </c> it the words are meaningless Republicans it the words are meaningless Republicans aren't<00:42:21.319
- </c> problems that I see on the Republican problems that I see on the Republican side<00:51:29.359><c
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate Republican Media Availability 4/23/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- For the last two years, Republicans have been cut out of the room.
- Chair Kristen Robbins with a Republican Chair Kristen Robbins with a a<00:01:40.159><c> Republican</
- House Republicans were in there doing the work.
- House Republicans were very, very key.
- That is a nonstarter for House Republicans at this point.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting Jul 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We need Republican leadership for such a time as this. Republicans have a larger story.
- Echoing the words of Frederick Douglass, I am a Republican, a Black Republican who died in the war, and
- We need more representation from the Republican side.
- I will vote Republican no matter what lies they throw at me.
- To pick up five more Republican congressional seats in Texas.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Preview of the Senate’s 2026 Session – Majority Leader Erin Murphy Feb 16th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I just saw a statement from Republican Senator Jason Rarick.
- I just saw a statement from Republican Senator Jason Rarick.
- I just saw a statement from Republican Senator Jason Rarick.
- I just saw a statement from Republican Senator Jason Rarick.
- </c> Leader Johnson and my Republican Leader Johnson and my Republican colleagues<00:11:53.920><c> over