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• that Senator Kolkhorst presented to us about sister city agreements between government entities and foreign
• This is one of the many bills in this session dealing with our hostile foreign adversaries, the substitute
• House Bill 34 would correct an unintended loophole that could have permitted adversarial investments
• We want to make sure that that's not being given to our hostile foreign adversaries.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• This bill is about preventing hostile foreign adversaries from owning land.
• This bill is based on your actions or your affiliations with hostile foreign adversaries.
• To sever ties with a hostile foreign adversary.
• I said they have to take action to sever ties with a hostile foreign adversary.
• I, too, am concerned about the foreign adversary coming. into our state and harming us.

Bills: HJR175, HJR88, HB21, HB49, HB216, HB346, HB573, HB565, HB954, HB1953, HB2686, HB1441, HB2734, HB1650, HB3161, HB2876, HB3185, HB3388, HB2761, HB3233, HB 1186, HB1534, HB5506, HB5129, HB3619, HB778, HB2867, HB3221, HB3672, HB2434, HB4903, HB3687, HB3675, HB4609, HB4582, HB4921, HB3866, HB3901, HB4534, HB2446, HB3984, HB700, HB4012, HB4491, HB4088, HB229, HB4234, HB722, HB4136, HB4105, HB4413, HB170, HB551, HB2858, HB3053, HB3142, HB3180, HB3722, HB2200, HB1794, HB1784, HB1581, HB2530, HB4308, HB1896, HB2974, HB3359, HB4580, HB2458, HB2215, HB3332, HB2278, HB3015, HB3151, HB1368, HCR9, HCR40, HB5138, SB17, HB4944, HB2284, HB3421, SB1569, SB2420, SB1968, SB2351, SB2544, SB1490, SB1349, SB1568, SB2776, HB3531, HB2149, HB4327, HB3158, HB3717, HB4520, SB888, SB552, HB3138, HB3704, HB2921, HB4853, HB4506, HB3892, HJR161, HJR175, HJR88, HB1937, HB3334, HB5444, HB5137, HB361, HB321, HB5447, HB464, HB678, HB2294, HB4172, HB3225, HB1769, HB5394, HB1837, HB1787, HB2271, HB2440, HB5134, HB5149, HB2151, HB2073, HB2186, HB2025, HB1936, HB1777, HB1663, HB 1306, HB 1290, HB1527, HB4802, HB3462, HB2963, HB2462, HB2560, HB644, HB2725, HB2621, HB2588, HB1443, HB1403, HB3032, HB1557, HB1664, HB2811, HB2088, HB2598, HB3062, HB3134, HB3940, HB4027, HB4097, HB4862, HB4170, HB4157, HB4205, HB4279, HB4377, HB4838, HB5424, HB5294, HB4870, HB4763, HB5639, HB4112, HB2275, HB1677, HB5014, HB3848, HB3797, HB3727, HB3709, HB3177, HB3057, HB4176, HB4202, HB2180, HB3528, HB3658, HB21, HB49, HB216, HB346, HB573, HB565, HB954, HB1953, HB2686, HB1441, HB2734, HB1650, HB3161, HB2876, HB3185, HB3388, HB2761, HB3233, HB 1186, HB1534, HB5506, HB5129, HB3619, HB778, HB2867, HB3221, HB3672, HB2434, HB4903, HB3687, HB3675, HB4609, HB4582, HB4921, HB3866, HB3901, HB4534, HB2446, HB3984, HB700, HB4012, HB4491, HB4088, HB229, HB4234, HB722, HB4136, HB4105, HB4413, HB170, HB551, HB2858, HB3053, HB3142, HB3180, HB3722, HB2200, HB1794, HB1784, HB1581, HB2530, HB4308, HB1896, HB2974, HB3359, HB4580, HB2458, HB2215, HB3332, HB2278, HB3015, HB3151, HB1368, HCR76, HCR127, HCR9, HCR40

Keywords: constitutional amendment, medium of exchange, currency rights, digital currency, financial autonomy, tax exemption, rainwater harvesting, graywater system, local government, ad valorem taxation, housing finance, multifamily residential, low income, audit requirements, affordable housing, development bonds, oil waste, gas waste, liability, treatment processes

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• </c><00:10:49.839><c> and</c> against all enemies, foreign and against all enemies, foreign and domestic
• </c> notably English and math, foreign notably English and math, foreign languages,<00:43:36.640><c>
• Whereas prior to foreign affairs.
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Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The Texas Communications Network is vulnerable to foreign interference.
• And today, companies are directly connected to foreign adversary governments, like Huawei.
• adversaries.
• This bill would further strengthen our network and secure it against attacks from foreign adversaries
• adversary.

Bills: HB12, HB149, SB229, SB1361, SB1749, SB1897, SB2113, SB2566, SB2677, SB1652, SB2327, SB2344, SB2696, HB12, HB149

Keywords: artificial intelligence, regulation, biometric data, ethical AI, consumer protection, AI governance, automobile sales, finance, retail seller, motor vehicle purchase, motor vehicle sales, pricing restrictions, third-party financing, education, funding, student assessment, accountability, standards, motor vehicle, financing

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• , if a person makes a communication to affect legislation or administrative action on behalf of a foreign
• adversary or a person controlled by a foreign adversary, they would have to lobby regardless.
• It's OK to do so and it also uh prohibits a person from receiving compensation from a foreign adversary
• adversary to report to the ethics commission that contact and it's left up to the ethics commission
• adversaries trying to influence or, uh, gain access to government facilities.

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• adversaries.
• That is why I champion the Foreign Ties Due Diligence Program.
• That is why my Innovate Act introduces a new definition of foreign risk.
• It implements a clear list of ties to foreign countries of concern that disqualify an applicant, and
• On vetting out any kind of foreign intrusion into the company.

Keywords: SBIR, STTR, Innovate Act, small business, innovation, legislative reforms, economic growth, funding, technology transfer

Summary: The meeting focused on the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs (SBIR-STTR), emphasizing the critical reforms necessary to enhance their effectiveness. Chair Ernst introduced the Innovate Act to streamline processes, ensuring funding is awarded based on merit and addressing existing abuses within the system. The discussion was robust, with numerous members expressing concerns about phase transitions and the need for targeted funding to support impactful technological innovations. The conversation also highlighted the program's importance in fostering economic growth, particularly for small businesses in rural areas, and the urgency for legislative changes as the program's authorization approaches expiration.

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• How can you justify a man who cozies up to our foreign adversaries and turns his back on our allies?
• How can you justify a man who cozies up to our foreign adversaries and turns his back on our allies?
• Foreign direct investment from non-adversarial nations can be used to grow critical sectors important
• adversaries.
• by the former chairman of the foreign adversaries. foreign adversaries.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 23, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Senate Bill 1018 specifies that foreign law includes Sharia law.
• Foreign law means Sharia law.
• Foreign law means Sharia law. explicit statement.
• Citizens of Arizona don't necessarily see it as just foreign law.
• The prohibition here is already on foreign law.

Keywords: 1182, all

Bills: HB1813, HB2429, HB2423, HB1996, HB1851, HB2546, HB2028, HB2583, HB2490, HB2545, HB2114, HB1859, HB2534, HB2474, HB1863, HB2475

Keywords: taxation, general excise tax, use tax, exemptions, Hawaii Revised Statutes, tax expenditure, tax expenditure evaluation, tax credit review, tax incentive, tax exemption, use tax exemption, income tax credit, DBEDT, Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism, Department of Taxation, fiscal oversight, budget accountability, tax policy, revenue loss, public spending

Summary: The committee opened with HB 1813 on taxation and HB 2429 on tax expenditure evaluation, taking mostly written testimony and limited oral discussion. On HB 2429, the Tax Foundation and Department of Taxation raised privacy and federal-law concerns, warning that the bill could require taxpayers to file duplicative returns and could risk disclosure of federal tax information if released publicly. Members and witnesses discussed using anonymized or summary reporting instead of individual public release, with the department saying summarized data would be preferable and that the state can ask for the information as a policy matter, but individual public release could create problems. The committee then heard HB 2423 HD1 on biodiesel, where Pacific Biodiesel said it can supply all biodiesel needed for B5 in Hawaii without imports and asked to move the implementation date earlier to November 2027 to allow rollout planning. HB 1996 HB1 on hearing aids drew broad support; a disability access representative said earlier insurance-based efforts had run into administrative problems and that this bill would immediately lower costs for consumers. HB 1851 HD1, also related to hearing aids, received support from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, while the Tax Foundation argued the program would be better funded directly rather than through the tax system, citing overhead costs and blank provisions that should be filled in before passage. On HB 2546, the research activities tax credit, HCDC said the credit supports long-term R&D and should be converted from a first-come, first-served system to proration so more applicants receive some benefit; the agency described the credit as helping companies move from idea to commercialization and noted the state is leaving potential jobs and federal dollars on the table. HB 2028 HD1, relating to Labor Day for construction workers, drew support from labor representatives who said it recognizes construction workers and helps offset cost-of-living pressures, while the Tax Foundation opposed it as an industry-specific subsidy and flagged technical issues with undefined terms and blank credit amounts. The committee also heard HB 2583, HB 2490, HB 2545, HB 2114, and HB 1859 HD1. HB 2490, concerning coastal erosion at Mokuhiki Bay, received strong support from a temple representative who described severe shoreline loss, years of temporary emergency work, and the need for a long-term, nature-based solution in coordination with state agencies. HB 2545, involving HCDC and SBIR commercialization, was supported as a way to turn R&D into economic development; HCDC said it had more applications than it could fund and that the bill could help create high-wage jobs. HB 2114, the Hawaii Benefits Hub, received comments from ETS and DHS emphasizing support for the concept but cautioning that operational, policy, cybersecurity, and data-sharing standards must be carefully aligned. HB 1859 HD1 on workforce development drew strong support from workforce and philanthropic groups, who said Hawaii faces a long-term gap between projected living-wage jobs and the number of young people entering the workforce, and argued the bill would create durable infrastructure for coordination and long-term planning. No formal votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• We are dealing with other foreign entities as well, Russia in particular.
• Certainly, there are concerns brought by foreign governments.
• I'm a U.S. citizen, but for 15 of those 20 years, I was a foreigner.
• Foreign countries do not have our best interest at heart.
• This bill attempts to prevent foreign governments and foreign individuals from owning agricultural land

Bills: HB256, HCR19, HB256, HB1308, HB1554, HB1743, HB2308, HB2351, HB2858, HB3676, HB3784, HB4312, HB4552, HB4823, HB4852, HB5007, HB5010, HB5520, HB5524, HCR19

Keywords: severe weather, adaptation plan, vulnerability assessment, environmental protection, state agencies, federal agents, transparency, law enforcement, identification, public trust, immigration enforcement, HCR 19, Texas concurrent resolution, federal immigration enforcement, masked agents, facial coverings, visible identification, uniforms, badges, name tags

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• Office of the Attorney General will receive notification from the Texas Committee on Foreign Investment
• of certain higher-risk foreign transactions.
• You know, there's lots of foreign investment in housing.
• The United States has historically been very open to foreign investment.
• Because we do deal with quite a bit of foreign investment issues in our company. Thanks.

Bills: HB256, HB1308, HB1554, HB1743, HB2308, HB2351, HB2858, HB3676, HB3784, HB4312, HB4552, HB4823, HB4852, HB5007, HB5010, HB5520, HB5524, HCR19, HB256, HCR19

Keywords: E-verify, employment verification, illegal employment, state contracts, government entities, license suspension, immigration compliance, state grant funding, E-Verify, compliance, penalties, immigration, government contracts, employee status, state contractors, E-verify program, legally present, employment practices, legal services, public money

Bills: SB1303, SB1343, SB1435, SB1438, SB1444, SB1641, SB1765, SB1916, SB2067

Keywords: workers' compensation, workers comp, Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission, Administrative Workers' Compensation Act, self-insurance guaranty fund, multiple injury trust fund, physician advisory committee, advisory council on workers' compensation, workers' compensation court, insurance, employer liability, self-insured employer, fund transfer, records transfer, agency reorganization, statutory cleanup, technical corrections, Title 85A, SB1343, Vision Plan Contractual Requirements Act

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• I know we're required by federal law about what a foreign adversary company is, but do you know what
• Who gets listed on the federal adversary or foreign adversary company list that Oklahoma will have to

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• Wilmeth gets denied a foreign trip and does not play. He's not here.
• So we know China is an adversary. Are we going to continue to follow?
• Are we going to continue to fund our adversaries through our public universities?
• This bill says that we will vet foreign money from China and foreign money from our adversaries, and
• Adversaries, and we will ensure that it's not being used for a nefarious purpose.

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• I'm so pleased to present Senate Bill 1176, which would prohibit foreign entities identified as adversaries
• adversaries, California lags behind.
• adversaries, California lags behind.
• , but who fall into the category of being foreign-born or foreign actor.
• And we just have a history... ...being foreign-born or foreign actor.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• America's foreign enemies are Florida's foreign enemies.
• and report suspected foreign influence campaigns.
• would give such foreign sources access or control to that infrastructure.
• government or designated foreign terrorist organization.
• headquartered and subject to the laws of that foreign country of concern.

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• I'm so pleased to present Senate Bill 1176, which would prohibit foreign entities identified as adversaries
• entities identified as adversaries by the U.S.
• of a foreign government or even a straw buyer?
• , but who fall into the category of being foreign-born or a foreign actor.
• And we just have a history... ...being foreign-born or a foreign actor.

Summary: The committee heard several bills and took action on a number of them. SB 1234 by Senator Alvarado-Gil would require fentanyl to be included in drug tests ordered by juvenile courts for parents or guardians in dependency cases; there was no opposition, a committee member confirmed it would apply to caregivers rather than children, and the bill was supported for moving forward. SB 1257 by Senator Arreguín would require the Attorney General to publish an annual public report on immigration enforcement incidents at designated safe locations such as schools, hospitals, courthouses, and places of worship; supporters from immigrant advocacy and health groups testified about fear and chilling effects in communities, while questions focused on how data would be collected and concerns were raised about sanctuary policies. SB 1176 by Senator Choi would bar foreign adversary entities from buying California agricultural land; supporters cited national security concerns, but committee members pressed on enforcement, straw buyers, and who would be responsible for identifying prohibited purchasers, and the bill was held on a 2-4 vote after debate. The committee also heard SB 1146 by Senator Gonzalez, which would require clear disclosure when AI-generated or altered images, audio, or video are used in health-related advertisements depicting health care providers. The California Medical Association and California Dental Association supported the bill, describing deepfake health ads as deceptive and harmful; it passed the committee 7-0 to Appropriations. SB 988 by Senator Grayson would regulate auto glass insurance practices by restricting assignment of benefits, requiring claim numbers and itemized estimates, and addressing steering and billing practices; supporters said it would curb fraud and stabilize premiums, while independent glass businesses worried about steering and market concentration. After discussion of consumer choice and small-business impacts, the bill passed 7-0 to Appropriations. SB 1288, presented by Senator Grayson on behalf of Senator Laird, would require financial institutions to make a good-faith effort to notify beneficiaries of non-probate assets and would reduce barriers to claiming those assets, especially for nonprofits. Nonprofit witnesses described long delays and burdensome account-opening requirements, while SIFMA and bankers opposed the bill unless amended, citing conflicts with federal and industry obligations and concerns about retroactivity and verification. The bill passed 8-0 to call. The committee also heard SB 941 by Senator Padilla, which would cap commissary markups in private immigration detention facilities at 35% above vendor cost; the Attorney General’s office and immigrant advocates supported it as a response to exploitative pricing and poor conditions, and it passed 8-0 to call. Finally, SB 909 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas would raise and index public works contractor fees and penalties and dedicate more penalty revenue to enforcement; labor supporters said stronger funding is needed to address wage theft and backlogs, while contractors opposed the fee and penalty structure as uncapped and costly. The bill was moved forward on a vote and remained on call after committee discussion.

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• At the same time... ...we face cyber-threats from our foreign adversaries, and Panama is a perfect example
• And foreign influence.
• Article 5, the prohibition of any foreign military presence.
• Now, turning to foreign security forces.
• Our foreign investment in Panama is 3.8 billion dollars annually.

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• AND OTHER ADVERSARIES.
• adversary that has already shown its willingness to target essential American services.
• ADVERSARY THAT HAS ALREADY SHOWN ITS WILLINGNESS TO TARGET ESSENTIAL AMERICAN SERVICES.
• adversaries and criminal groups.
• STATE AND LOCAL SYSTEMS THAT ARE NOW SQUARELY IN THE SIGHTS OF FOREIGN ADVERSARIES AND CRIMINAL GROUPS

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, November 17, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• </c><03:09:36.000><c> in</c> access of US chips by our adversaries in access of US chips by our adversaries
• </c><03:11:19.760><c> American</c> our adversaries to weaponize American our adversaries to weaponize
• While we or foreign policy interest.
• </c><05:22:36.560><c> including</c> while our global adversaries including while our global adversaries
• </c> essential to protecting also US foreign essential to protecting also US foreign policy<05:34:09.360

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, January 12, 2026, 1012, house, all