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• refer to any of the savings that the state has, with the savings being available like the rate preservation
• The rate preservation fund is being half of that is being spent this year for the new request for the
• So the rate preservation fund is something that we have saved up for.

Bills: HB4440, HJR1067, HJR1087, HJR1089

Keywords: Medicaid, low-income adults, healthcare, eligibility restrictions, constitutional amendment, Medicaid expansion, SoonerCare, health coverage, federal matching funds, FMAP, Article XXV-A, state question, special election, Title 63, public assistance, healthcare funding, federal-state match, Medicaid eligibility, Oklahoma Constitution, ad valorem

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• bill would eliminate a financial disincentive for educators to accept administrative positions by preserving
• So this means that your career ladder positions preserve so that if you decide to come back, but then
• House Bill 762 preserves fairness while recognizing the unique mobility of military families.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate Education Committee heard two bills. Senate Bill 1358, presented by Senator Harris, would revise Idaho’s career ladder rules so superintendents and principals who return to teaching can count prior administrative experience toward advancement if they had proficient-or-higher evaluations in three of the previous five years, with retroactive application to July 2021. Testimony from an Idaho superintendent and the Idaho Association of School Administrators supported the bill as a fairness measure that would reduce financial penalties for moving back into the classroom and help retain experienced educators. After brief questioning about how the credit would affect placement and whether the years would count toward a lifetime certificate, the committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then considered House Bill 762, presented by Senator Woodward, which would allow public charter schools to give lottery priority to children in foster care who already have a sibling in the school and to children of active-duty or active-reserve military members. Testimony from the Department of War, the Idaho Charter School Association, military service members and spouses, and military children emphasized frequent moves, waitlists, and the need for stability and access to quality schools. Supporters said the bill would not create new schools or change accountability, but would give charter schools flexibility to prioritize military-connected students and foster siblings. The committee approved the bill and sent it to the floor with a due pass recommendation before adjourning.

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• It's to kind of preserve a little bit what is already there.
• But for those that are still very small, we need to preserve and protect that status so that they're
• It's simply to preserve what we have now.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on Substitute Senate Bill 6289, which would direct the Department of Commerce to develop a statewide economic development and competitiveness strategic plan by June 30, 2027, with updates every five years. Senator Kaufman said the bill is intended to create a more intentional, coordinated, data-driven statewide strategy to support businesses of all sizes and sectors. Supporters from the Washington Economic Development Association and the Department of Commerce said the plan is needed to align regional and local efforts, improve competitiveness, and address challenges such as capital access, infrastructure gaps, tariffs, and AI-related disruption. Both Commerce and WEDA supported moving the update cycle from two years to five years, and Commerce said the change would save money and help reduce the fiscal impact. The committee also heard Substitute Senate Bill 6149, which would expand the definition of a rural county for public facilities funding and related programs to include counties with population density of 100 or more people per square mile if they have no city larger than 45,000 people. Senator Wilson said the bill is meant to preserve rural eligibility for counties like Cowlitz as cities grow, so they do not lose access to grants and loans that support economic development. Members raised questions about how the new definition would affect counties and whether it would better capture rural areas within larger counties, but no testimony opposed the bill. In executive session, the committee considered three bills. For Senate Bill 5420, concerning access to state benefits and opportunities for veterans, the committee adopted a striking amendment that broadened some eligibility language, including changing a reference from physical to medical discharge and updating employment preference provisions, then advanced the bill by a 12-0 vote with one excused. For Senate Bill 5649, creating a Supply Chain Competitiveness Infrastructure Program, members began debate on amendments that would add WSDOT scoring criteria favoring Washington-made or Washington-grown goods and limit grants and loans to projects not already eligible for Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board funding. The committee also reviewed several amendments to the AI companion chatbot bill, including narrowing educational and gaming exclusions, adding protections around age inference and manipulative engagement techniques, and limiting data collection; one amendment was withdrawn before further action.

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• The antibody screening is really exciting when you're thinking about how you can preserve beta cells
• And I would hope that you would, Consider a yes vote today in preserving beta cells and being able to
• preserve the future of so many young people who might not know that they are carrying antibodies for

Bills: SB1421, SB1427, SB1484, SB1503, SB1553, SB1557, SB1564, SB1566, SB1567, SB1591, SB1642, SB1794, SB1837, SB2044

Keywords: mental health, nonphysical intervention, training, youth care, conflict resolution, staff training, pediatric screenings, type 1 diabetes, health care providers, parental consent, reimbursement, state funding, public health, medicolegal investigation, medical examiner, coroner, sudden infant death syndrome, SIDS, sudden unexpected infant death, SUID

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• And statewide when it comes to preserving the culture of Oklahoma if OETA were to cease to exist.
• of our state, and what would be the impact on the Oklahomans everywhere if we didn't have OETA to preserve
• teams accomplished This by working with agencies to identify records that should be permanently preserved

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• services to children and families across our state from foster care, community-based care, family preservation
• Um, more broadly, our members of the Alliance support a, a long-term plan for family preservation services
• Kate Murphy with Texans Care for Children, um, and I'm here to talk to you today about family preservation

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• direct services to children and families. our state from foster care, community-based care, family preservation
• A long-term plan for family preservation services in our state.
• Please state your name and who you're with. and I'm here to talk to you today about family preservation

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• This action signals a long overdue step toward election integrity and will preserve the strength and
• </c><00:11:59.360><c> the</c><00:11:59.680><c> strength</c> integrity and will preserve the strength
• integrity and will preserve the strength and<00:12:00.560><c> the</c><00:12:00.800><c> security</c><00
• H.R. 6644 sets the stage for building and preserving more affordable homes in our neighborhoods.
• </c> that seek seek to preserve that order. that seek seek to preserve that order.

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• </c> commercial use while preserving commercial use while preserving essential<03:38:58.239><c> federal
• And with that, I yield back the balance of my time. preserve.
• I would like to take a moment preserve.
• Their leadership in conservation, water management, and environmental protection has helped preserve
• Their leadership in conservation, water management, and environmental protection has helped preserve

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, July 14, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• that bipartisanship and that preserve that bipartisanship and that collaboration<01:58:23.119><c> as
• the integrity of the you're preserving the integrity of the fund<01:58:56.320><c> and</c><01:58:56.480
• </c><01:59:11.280><c> largely</c><01:59:11.840><c> in</c> and why it has been preserved largely in and
• The secretary will take the role on the A2 amendment. preserve their funding in the future.
• So preserve their funding in the future.

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• </c><00:40:13.280><c> so</c> government are created and preserved so government are created and preserved
• It still says that you need to create and preserve official records.
• </c><00:45:55.440><c> Um</c> create and preserve official records.
• Um create and preserve official records.
• The update reaffirmed that specific authorization in law refers to Minnesota-enacted law preserving the

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee approved the October 15, 2025 minutes and then held a broader discussion on current challenges with data retention and government transparency. Judy Randall of the Office of the Legislative Auditor said historical data is essential for post-audits, which often look back three to five years, and that retention decisions must balance audit needs with the burden of separating public and nonpublic data. She described the records-retention panel process as informal and largely based on individual judgment, noting she had objected to a proposed 60-day email retention period and generally uses a three-year guideline, though she said that standard is not grounded in a formal rule. Members discussed whether auditing standards should set retention periods, with Randall saying auditing is a good starting point but other offices, including the attorney general, also have needs, and that some agency discretion is unavoidable because of the gray area between official records and non-records. Representative Elkins raised the related principle of data minimization, arguing that government should not keep data longer than needed and citing a University of Minnesota legacy data warehouse breach as an example of the risks of retaining unnecessary sensitive information. Randall agreed that data no longer needed is a liability and said her office purges workpapers after five years. Representative Scott pressed whether three years is enough for fraud investigations and financial records; Randall responded that a reasonableness standard is needed and that longer retention can produce diminishing returns, though she said she would follow up on whether financial records should be treated differently. Tanya Tacker of the Rum River Special Education Cooperative testified in support of updating Minnesota’s data-retention laws for schools. She said districts want to protect student information and maintain transparency, but the current general retention schedule dates to 1985 and 2000 and does not reflect digital records, modern systems, or the volume of special education data. She urged modernizing the schedule, clarifying what must be kept in paper versus digitized form, aligning state rules with IDEA and other federal requirements, and providing practical guidance and tools. Members praised the specificity of her recommendations. Dr. BB Newman testified that retention failures in St. Anthony Village have made it difficult to obtain routine municipal and police data, with records delayed, missing, or inconsistently produced and no clear explanation of what systems were searched or whether records were destroyed. Newman argued these gaps undermine statutory access rights and force residents into costly litigation, and recommended stronger retention auditing, documentation of destruction, mandatory disclosure of systems searched, and consequences for noncompliance. In response to questions, Senate counsel said there is generally no direct penalty, but affected parties may seek mandamus, Data Practices Act claims, or informal mediation/opinions from the Data Practices Office. The discussion closed with calls for clearer standards and possible legislative updates to improve compliance and transparency.

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• that Indigenous-managed lands equal to or outperformed government-designated protected areas in preserving
• carry that on their background, is now being accepted by Natural Resources as an adequate way to preserve
• I believe that this bill. ...an adequate way to preserve the state of California.
• Both preservation and conservation are essential for protection of the environment.
• Focusing on preservation at culturally sensitive sites and conservation in other areas will lead the

Summary: The committee heard a series of natural resources bills, with several measures accepted on committee amendments and moved forward on party-line or near-unanimous votes. AB 2461 on oil and gas bonding and well-closure financial assurance drew strong support from environmental groups and some legislators, while an industry representative was neutral and warned about unintended consequences and reduced transfers. Senators Laird and Cabaldon supported the bill as a clarification of AB 1167, and the committee voted do pass as amended to Appropriations, with the bill placed on call. The committee also approved a consent calendar of 10 bills, which was moved and held on call. AB 53 by Assemblymember Ramos, as amended, would expand tribal eligibility for conservation grants and loans and express legislative intent to create a process for returning ancestral lands to federally recognized tribes. Tribal and environmental supporters argued the bill recognizes tribal stewardship and helps remove barriers to conservation participation, while county, farm bureau, and habitat league witnesses raised concerns about long-term land management, public accountability, easements, and jurisdiction if lands are transferred. Committee members emphasized the importance of preserving conservation protections and continuing work on the land-return framework; the bill was moved do pass as amended to Appropriations and held on call. AB 2679 on Lake Tahoe corridor safety and access was supported by local officials and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, who described dangerous parking, pedestrian conflicts, and a successful shuttle pilot, and the bill was moved do pass as amended to Appropriations. AB 1666, creating biomass innovation parks and other incentives for non-combustion uses of forest and agricultural biomass, received broad support from business, conservation, and local government witnesses, with senators framing it as a way to address wildfire debris and create rural jobs; it also advanced do pass as amended to Appropriations. AB 2494, which would modernize the demonstration state forest system and elevate biodiversity, recreation, carbon storage, and tribal stewardship over maximum sustained production, drew strong support from environmental and tribal advocates but significant opposition from forest industry, county, and research witnesses who warned it could undermine research, sustainable forestry, and local economies; the author said he would continue negotiations, and the bill was moved do pass to Appropriations. The committee also heard AB 2234, which updates the definition of geothermal exploratory projects, and AB 2521, which seeks to use the California Council on Science and Technology for watershed-wide water availability analyses to help identify excess water for groundwater recharge. Both bills had support from sponsors and some stakeholders, while AB 2521 drew concerns from agricultural water interests about agency reliance, public trust considerations, and funding. Both measures were moved do pass as amended to Appropriations. Finally, AB 2410 would extend a CEQA exemption for certain fuels-reduction projects in high fire-risk areas; local government groups supported it as a wildfire-prevention tool, while environmental and other opponents argued the remaining exemption still weakens habitat protections and public review, and one witness sought to remove conventional herbicides from the exemption.

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• We believe the bill would ignore several unsafe conditions and mandate the preservation of a poorly implemented
• To qualify, these collector vehicles must be used primarily for display, preservation, educational, or
• To qualify, these collector vehicles must be used primarily for display, preservation, educational, or
• last year passed this committee 14 to 0 last year, and now SB 1392, which is a bit narrower, helps preserve
• SB 1392 helps preserve this important legacy for future generations.

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee heard several bills focused on active transportation, transit, road safety, and local enforcement. SB 569 would restrict removal or downgrading of bikeways built with state General Fund dollars for at least 20 years, require public hearings before major changes, and was supported by bicycle advocates and some local and environmental groups. The City of Encinitas opposed the bill, arguing it could limit needed safety fixes and should apply only to future projects; committee members discussed whether the bill still allowed safety-based modifications. The bill passed on a due pass vote to Appropriations. SB 741 would streamline the Low-Carbon Transit Operations Program by reducing administrative burden and giving transit agencies more flexibility to use funds for service improvements, fare programs, and other transit needs while maintaining oversight and disadvantaged community requirements. Transit agencies and advocacy groups supported the measure, saying it would help agencies respond to post-pandemic ridership and financial challenges. The committee approved the bill on a due pass as amended vote to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 1167, which would tighten consumer protections by clarifying that high-powered e-motos and similar motor vehicles are not e-bikes, requiring clearer disclosures and labels, and improving crash reporting. Supporters said the bill would reduce confusion and improve safety for riders, pedestrians, and parents; the Motorcycle Industry Council opposed unless amended, arguing the term “e-bike” is used broadly and the bill could affect existing businesses. The bill passed to Appropriations. Later, SB 953, dealing with vehicular manslaughter cases dismissed through misdemeanor diversion, would add DMV points so fatal conduct remains reflected on driving records; the bill was supported by the victim’s family and safety advocates and passed to Appropriations. The committee then heard SB 1218, which would let local agencies boot vehicles tied to repeated unpaid illegal dumping citations instead of using DMV enforcement. Oakland officials and community groups supported the bill as a needed deterrent, while the ACLU opposed it as punitive debt collection without a sufficient nexus to the vehicle. The bill passed to Appropriations. Finally, SB 739 would revise the Clean Miles Standard for rideshare companies by allowing CARB and CPUC to adjust electric vehicle mileage targets in light of current market conditions; Uber and Lyft supported the flexibility, while clean air advocates began raising concerns about weakening climate goals as the transcript cut off.

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• It is one of the most direct investments we can make in workers across California and preserving a historic
• It is one of the most direct investments we can make in workers across California and preserving a historic
• no substantive changes to the financing structure beyond the extension date, it is essential to preserving
• no substantive changes to the financing structure beyond the extension date, it is essential to preserving
• It is our duty to preserve it for future generations, ensure that the promise of America endures for

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then moved through a largely procedural session with several unanimous-consent motions, guest introductions, and budget-related trailer bills. Members also adopted resolutions recognizing June as Dairy Month and June 2026 as Electronic Dance Music Month, and later approved H.R. 88 commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Guest introductions highlighted the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Kappa League, Assembly staff member Mukhtar Ali, and Jennifer Levy, who is advocating against drunk driving after the death of her son. On the floor, the Assembly considered a series of Senate budget trailer bills presented by Assembly Member Gabriel. SB 170 reorganizes housing and homelessness agencies; SB 171 makes labor-related cleanup changes; SB 172 addresses general government, broadband, and NextGen 9-1-1; SB 174 extends remote court hearings and related court provisions; SB 177 advances options related to Medi-Cal and employer contributions; SB 180 extends the California Competes tax credit and conforms tax treatment for certain savings accounts; SB 169 covers transportation and DMV-related provisions; SB 168 creates a zero-emission vehicle incentive program and other clean-energy changes; SB 166 implements natural resources and environmental protection budget items; SB 165 extends the skilled nursing facility financing framework; SB 163 updates developmental services; and SB 135 funds higher education initiatives, including community college enrollment and Cal Grant changes. Most of these measures passed with bipartisan support, though several drew opposition over concerns about bureaucracy, fees, oversight, or policy direction. The Assembly also passed SB 719, which updates vehicle-related protections for domestic violence survivors, SB 97, an urgency bill making clarifying changes to digital financial asset law, SB 1350, which supports hydrogen and clean energy development, and SB 1344, which aims to reduce meritless lawsuits delaying affordable and supportive housing projects. AB 182, which sets the order for proposition numbers on the November ballot, was approved despite criticism that it manipulates the ballot numbering process. Votes on the measures were recorded, with many passing on strong margins and several transmitted immediately to the Senate or Governor as noted in the proceedings.

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• we move forward, our goal should be really clear: that we intend to be able to reduce harm while preserving
• We believe there is a broad middle ground of serious and access-preserving opportunities.
• So I know that is the balance everyone here is being asked to strike: reducing real harms while preserving
• The first being privacy-preserving youth protections.
• The first being privacy-preserving youth protections.

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• I want to say art is not just a fun activity, although it is, but it's about preservation of history.
• Also, can you share a little bit about the extent to which cultural districts are focusing on preservation
• about what evidence the council has seen that our investments have also helped these communities preserve
• space, but also generate some revenue for communities over time through that preservation?
• We work with committees and their leaders to produce and preserve quality affordable homes, which is

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I want to say art is not just a fun activity, although it is, but it's about preservation of history.
• Also, can you share a little bit about the extent to which cultural districts are focusing on preservation
• about what evidence the council has seen that our investments have also helped these communities preserve
• space, but also generate some revenue for communities over time through that preservation?
• We work with committees and their leaders to produce and preserve quality affordable homes, which is

Summary: The subcommittee first heard an item on the vehicle license fee backfill for counties, focused largely on San Mateo County and the related excess ERAF calculation. Department of Finance staff said the administration does not propose the requested $119 million backfill, arguing the payment is discretionary and that the existing statutory formula should continue to operate as written. Senators and public witnesses, including Senator Becker and former Senator Jackie Speier, argued the state has a longstanding obligation to local governments and that San Mateo County faces severe service cuts without the funds; they also discussed whether the issue could be solved through local school district boundary changes or other structural fixes. The chair held the item open after testimony. The committee then reviewed Secretary of State budget proposals. The department presented SB 851 implementation funding of $1.1 million General Fund in 2026-27 and $807,000 ongoing for four positions and software to track election-related litigation, update voting system standards, and expand vendor notice requirements. Members asked about election security, the impact of recent federal court decisions, the end of federal HAVA funds in 2027-28, and the staffing and timeline needed to implement the law. The committee also heard a $11.8 million General Fund request for the Cal Access Replacement System, intended to replace the outdated campaign finance and lobbying disclosure platform; staff said the project is on track for a November 2026 go-live with a stabilization period afterward. A separate item sought $9.795 million Business Fees Fund for the Notary Automation Program replacement, with the department explaining delays were due to more planning, a 2025 special election, and the need to secure a contractor, with go-live now projected for 2029. All three items were held open. The Department of Veterans Affairs presented its overall status and then its Yountville skilled nursing facility project. CalVet described progress on veterans homes, home loans, housing programs, and mental health initiatives, while noting higher-acuity needs among older veterans and continued support for underserved groups. For Yountville, the department said the new 240-bed skilled nursing facility is nearing completion and will replace the aging Holderman Hospital building, though some functions will remain in the old building and other campus projects, including roof and steam system work, are still underway. Members also raised concerns about retroactive tax liabilities for employees whose housing fringe benefits had not been reported, and CalVet said it has corrected the reporting, retrained staff, and is working with employees on repayment and lease adjustments. The committee also discussed a proposal to eliminate vacant positions under Control Section 4.12; CalVet said the positions were long vacant and could be given back without harming operations, while the LAO noted the Legislature had not concurred and keeping them would increase General Fund costs. The item was held open. Finally, the California Arts Council gave an informational update on its work and the cultural districts program. The director described the council’s grantmaking, technical assistance, and support for 24 cultural districts statewide, while members emphasized the economic and preservation value of arts funding and urged more investment, including a proposed $50 million General Fund augmentation and a $10 million carve-out for cultural districts. Staff explained that the original cultural district funding was reduced and that the program is currently unfunded and lacks dedicated staff, limiting its ability to expand beyond a small share of applications. Members from different regions noted that many parts of the state still lack cultural district designations and pressed the council to broaden access beyond major urban areas. The item was informational only, with no vote taken.

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• They could look for new state revenues, or they could make significant cuts in other areas to preserve
• They could look for new state revenues, or they could make significant cuts in other areas to preserve
• They could look for new state revenues, or they could make significant cuts in other areas to preserve
• They could look for new state revenues, or they could make significant cuts in other areas to preserve
• sufficient funding for the preserve sufficient funding for the Medica<00:36:15.160><c> Medicaid</c><

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Summary: Minnesota Management and Budget presented the February 2025 budget and economic forecast, with Commissioner Aon Campbell, State Economist Anthony Becker, and Budget Director Anam Mingi outlining updated revenue, spending, and long-term balance projections. The state’s FY 2026-27 general fund outlook remains positive but weaker than in November, with an ending balance of $456 million, down $160 million from the prior forecast. Looking ahead, the planning years FY 2028-29 show a projected deficit of just under $6 billion, driven largely by spending growth outpacing revenues. Officials emphasized that discretionary inflation is a major factor in the forecast, but also noted that those amounts are not automatically appropriated and would require legislative action. Becker said the national outlook has changed since November, with higher expected inflation, higher interest rates for longer, and slower growth in later years. He highlighted uncertainty around tariffs, trade policy, immigration policy, federal spending, and possible changes to tax and debt-ceiling policy, all of which could affect Minnesota’s economy and revenues. Minnesota’s labor market remains tight, with low unemployment and rising wages, and the revenue forecast was revised upward overall for FY 2026-27, including higher income and sales tax receipts, though corporate tax revenue was slightly lower than previously projected. Mingi said projected general fund spending is up $79 million in FY 2026-27 and $960 million in FY 2028-29 compared with November. The largest increases are in education and health and human services, especially due to inflation, higher pupil counts, special education costs, long-term care, and higher Medical Assistance spending. She noted that higher utilization of weight-loss drugs also raises Medicaid costs, and that a smaller assumed bonding bill helps offset some debt service costs. The commissioner and staff repeatedly warned that federal policy changes, especially possible Medicaid reductions, pose a major risk; they said Minnesota could face billions in lost federal funding, including a potential $2.4 billion hit if the enhanced Medicaid match for adults without children were eliminated. No votes or legislative actions were taken in the presentation.

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• </c><00:08:32.080><c> The</c> preserved 20,000 acres of farmland.
• The preserved 20,000 acres of farmland.
• preservation reflects a recent preservation reflects a commitment<00:08:34.640><c> to</c><00:08:34.959
• </c><00:09:01.360><c> 164</c> more than $40 million to preserve 164 more than $40 million to preserve
• </c><05:03:30.718><c> transparency,</c> while preserving transparency, while preserving transparency,

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, December 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• </c><01:19:06.840><c> Services</c> the family first preservation Services the family first preservation
• And the last one is a unique initiative, and that is around preserving Survivor and SSI... foster care
• The African-American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act back in 2017.
• We believe strongly, with the passage of the Minnesota African-American Family Preservation and Child
• We believe strongly, with the passage of the Minnesota African-American Family Preservation and Child

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