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• THAT YOU CANNOT SAY BECAUSE YOU REFUSE TO GET THIS INJECTION, YOU CANNOT GET MEDICAL CARE AT OUR FACILITY
• TRANSFER OF THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED BEDS BASED ON THIS PURPOSE FOR NO MORE THAN 100 MILES FROM THAT FACILITY
• THE BILL STANDARDIZES THE TIME THAT HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND FACILITIES EXCEPT FOR NURSING HOMES MUST
• FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH THE BILL DEFINES THE TERM DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL AND GRANTS IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL
• Senator Trumball: YOU KNOW, SENATOR BERMAN, I BELIEVE THIS WOULD BE SOMETHING THAT I STEM CELL FACILITIES

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• access access to whatever facilities access access to whatever facilities they<00:36:29.560>
• Minnesota cable companies have a long-standing commitment to serving Minnesota residents.
• I think we're all committed to doing that. And, Mr. Christenson or Ms.
• We've had civil penalties issued. But yet we got this disclaimer. I mean, where do we go?
• We've had civil penalties issued. But yet we got this disclaimer. I mean, where do we go?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <01:08:59.359> staffing statutes and state facility staffing statutes and state facility staffing
• a water injection site on the facility, uh, data centers, I'm communications even.
• a water injection site on the facility, uh, data centers, I'm communications even.
• Students who engage in civil believe.
• teaches citizens critical thinking civil teaches citizens critical thinking civil discourse<03:09

Keywords: 916, all

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• K-9s provide critical protection, search and rescue operations, offender apprehension, and facility security
• They detect cell phones, electronics, narcotics, and tobacco in our facilities.
• Facility and perimeter searches, search and rescue operations, offender apprehension, and interagency
• And if we build it, how do we maintain privacy and civil liberties while building it?
• Currently, Mesa, Phoenix, and Tucson police conduct over 3,000 of these facility-to-facility transports

Bills: HB2134, HB2253, HB2270, HB2402, HB2404, HB2673, HB2941

Keywords: critical infrastructure, foreign adversaries, China, communications, security, law enforcement, disciplinary action, administrative appeals, investigative files, due process, retaliation, county seal, law enforcement authority, sheriff's posse, public safety, county governance, ambulance services, certificate of necessity, emergency medical services, state regulations

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• I remain committed to continue to work with the stakeholders as this bill moves forward.
• And I know that this author is committed, and her joint author is strongly committed, to be able to pay
• At 21 years old, he was committed to a secured youth treatment facility in Sonoma County.
• At 21 years old, he was committed to a secured youth treatment facility in Sonoma County.
• that may include a state hospital or other appropriate adult facility.

Summary: The Assembly met on May 7, 2026, after an initial delay caused by the absence of a quorum, then proceeded with prayer, a moment of silence for victims of a hate-motivated attack at the Islamic Center in San Diego, and the Pledge of Allegiance. The Speaker pro tempore then moved through the daily file, repeatedly urging members to be on time and at their desks as the House of Origin deadline approached. Procedural actions included dispensing with the journal, deferring some items, and moving AB 1667 to the inactive file. The bulk of the session was devoted to floor consideration of many bills, most of which passed with little or no opposition. Measures approved included bills on artificial intelligence provenance information (AB 2713), community college trustee compensation (AB 2528), transit camera enforcement and privacy (AB 1837), excess proceeds claims in taxation (AB 2705), HOA technical cleanup (AB 1892), hepatitis C treatment access (AB 1843), child care planning in local general plans (AB 1914), greenhouse energy code flexibility (AB 2200), rent-now-pay-later consumer protections (AB 2350), housing cleanup and density bonus measures (including AB 2390, AB 2480, AB 1567, AB 1751, and others), spay/neuter access (AB 2010), workforce housing financing tools (AB 2110), supportive housing and homelessness-related changes (AB 2146), mental health and health plan notification measures (AB 1598, AB 2613), student aid and education bills (AB 1534, AB 1636, AB 1669, AB 1728, AB 1784, AB 1871), public safety and criminal justice bills (AB 1546, AB 1572, AB 1872, AB 1877, AB 1932), and several health and social services measures (AB 1602, AB 1628, AB 1680, AB 1825, AB 1845, AB 1906, AB 1907, AB 1925). Most bills were described as support measures, often with bipartisan backing and no opposition, and passed by wide margins. A few bills drew more discussion, especially AB 1751, a housing/townhome bill that sparked extended debate over wages, prevailing wage, stakeholder engagement, and whether the measure could depress pay for construction trades; despite concerns and an opposition speech, it ultimately passed 44-0. AB 1793, which would allow symmetrical rounding of cash transactions to the nearest nickel in light of the penny’s phaseout, also drew light debate and passed 47-1. AB 1932, an urgency measure expanding community-based crisis response, passed with one no vote on both the urgency and the bill. Several urgency or 54-vote bills, including AB 1534 and AB 1932, required later roll calls or calls to be lifted, but all measures described in the transcript were ultimately approved.

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• I remain committed to continue to work with the stakeholders as this bill moves forward.
• And I know that this author is committed and her joint author is strongly committed to be able to pay
• At 21 years old, he was committed to a secured youth treatment facility in Sonoma County.
• At 21 years old, he was committed to a secured youth treatment facility in Sonoma County.
• that may include a state hospital or other appropriate adult facility.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• speaking, that means we handle summary process eviction cases, code enforcement, small claims, and civil
• Other electronic services we offer include civil court date text reminders, e-reminders, and e-delivery
• So we know that's something that you all are committed to working with us on, and we are grateful for
• So I'm hopeful that you would commit to that today, to expand it, and then also talk to me about how
• Solutions require long-term commitment.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Housing held its second introductory hearing to frame the session’s housing agenda. Chairs Cyr and Haggerty described the hearing as a chance to hear a wide range of perspectives on Massachusetts’ housing crisis, including underbuilding, zoning and permitting barriers, rising costs, and the need for both state and local action. The committee heard from court, municipal, advocacy, and regional housing leaders, with recurring themes of increasing supply, preserving existing housing, preventing displacement, and expanding resources for renters and homeowners. Chief Justice Diana Horan of the Housing Court said the court is handling more than 40,000 new filings annually with only 15 judges, and estimated the court would need about 21 judges to meet demand. She described complications from RAFT-related stays, mental health and guardianship issues, aging housing stock, and the new eviction sealing law, which she said was being implemented smoothly but may require additional resources if filings continue to rise. The Massachusetts Municipal Association and MAPC emphasized that municipalities need flexibility, funding, and better tools such as MassWorks, Housing Works, H-DIP, 40R reforms, inclusionary zoning changes, and a local option transfer fee; they also said local control concerns and long permitting timelines remain major barriers. MAPC and others stressed that supply growth alone will not solve the crisis and urged continued support for subsidized housing, access to counsel, and modular/off-site construction. Advocates and housing providers focused on displacement, preservation, and tenant protections. Homes for All Massachusetts and Mass Law Reform Institute called for rent stabilization, stronger tenant protections, foreclosure prevention, elimination of junk fees, continued funding for RAFT and HomeBASE, and expanded access to counsel. Mass Union of Public Housing Tenants said the state needs far more extremely low-income housing, more operating subsidy, and major investment to repair public housing, while also supporting tenant technical assistance during redevelopment. Franklin County’s housing authority warned that rural communities are being left out of many state programs and asked for a rural LIHTC set-aside, a permanent rural credit boost, and a review of housing choice programs. A Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation researcher presented findings that communities that add housing generally see stronger municipal finances, and that housing growth can improve property tax and state aid outcomes. Seasonal community representatives from Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket described extreme affordability pressures and the need for tailored tools. Nantucket’s housing trust chair said the island has made progress through local funding, inclusionary zoning, and deed-restricted units, but still needs a real estate transfer fee and faster ways to preserve year-round housing. Across the hearing, members and witnesses repeatedly returned to the need for a mix of production, preservation, tenant protections, and local flexibility, rather than relying on any single policy solution.

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• In conjunction, we have a whole new facility.
• The best facility in the world that's not accessible is no facility at all. You are correct, sir.
• . building facilities.
• The UNT System is committed to equipping...
• And we are committed to continuing to serve every qualified student who comes. commits to learn with

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• Establishes a civil cause of action for interference with constitutional and statutory rights through
• <00:51:11.680> Rights and this is in the Civil Rights and this is in the Civil Rights Regulations
• Mahalo for your time and commitment to our keiki and aloha.
• <00:58:59.080> to Mahalo for your time and commitment to Mahalo for your time and commitment
• Uh next up relating to civil Uh next up relating to civil interference<01:31:57.520> with

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard several Senate bills. SB 2149 would exempt paternity proceedings involving allegations of domestic abuse from mediation and clarify the domestic abuse mediation exemption in divorce cases. The Department of the Attorney General and the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence supported the measure but recommended technical and conforming changes, including updating references from HRS Chapter 584 to 584A and aligning the language more closely with the Uniform Mediation Act. Members discussed whether the bill’s wording could limit who may bring a support person to mediation, and the chair suggested the intent was to preserve survivor choice while avoiding ambiguity. No vote was taken in the portion heard. SB 2203 would create an offense for law enforcement officers using masks or personal disguises. The Office of the Public Defender, ACLU of Hawaii, Legal Clinic, and many other supporters argued the bill would improve transparency, accountability, and public trust, while still allowing safety exceptions. Law enforcement agencies, including the Department of Law Enforcement, Honolulu Police Department, and the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office, raised concerns about operational needs, undercover and auxiliary units, body cameras, and possible supremacy clause issues if the bill is aimed at federal officers. The chair noted the bill appeared likely to move forward and asked agencies and advocates to work on possible amendments; testimony count was reported as 114 in support, 3 opposed, and 2 comments. SB 2251 would appropriate funds for the victim witness assistance program in the City and County of Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The prosecutor’s office supported the bill, saying it would replace shortfalls from declining federal funding and help maintain victim services and rights information. A former program director also testified in support. When asked, the office said it would not object to a simple reporting requirement. The committee then moved on to SB 2311, which would address claims against the state and add reporting and timing requirements; the Department of the Attorney General testified with concerns and recommendations, and members began questioning current practices for handling claims and settlements.

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• I got to tell you, when I read the bill, it doesn't actually... scholars and civil rights organizations
• This is about protecting our civil liberties. This is about protecting our rights.
• I am committed to doing the annoying and tedious legal work with Ms.
• There will be mass confusion and civil disorder.
• The standard laws as a foundation for civility.

Bills: SB1018, SB1037, SB1568, SB1687, SB1825, SCR1001

Keywords: foreign law, Sharia law, cultural practices, women's rights, marriage laws, domestic violence, honor killings, Arizona legislation, elections, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security, internet connectivity, offline voting, chain of custody, polling place equipment, counting center, central counting center, election management system, EMS gateway

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• Let us be guided by a shared commitment to serve our needs, of Arizona.
• And the movement, the movement, and the fight for civil rights.
• . ...infrastructure projects like hotels and other gaming facilities.
• We have a couple other VA facilities that are really, really important in the state.
• The program keeps going, the facility, everything stays the same.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Can you commit to hold NOAA's feet to the floor?
• Can I have your commitment that as Secretary?
• Can you commit to me on doing that? Well, I love to fish, and I'm happy to commit to you.
• I'll be glad to commit to study that. Thank you.
• As you pay out CHIPS Act awards, will you commit to enforcing the commitments that these community impact

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• So with the charitable gambling, let's say there's four pull-tab machines in that particular facility
• So with the charitable gambling, let's say there's four pull-tab machines in that particular facility
• House Bill 1468 is a bill to provide a facility grant for our long-term care facilities.
• This is a moral commitment. Doing what is right.
• This is a moral commitment about justice, respect, and healing.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum call, then took up House amendments to Senate Bills 2009, 2147, and 2113. On motion, the Senate refused to concur in the House amendments and appointed conference committees for each bill. The chamber then considered several House bills, adopting amendments and passing House Bill 1556, which creates a Children's Cabinet work group to study out-of-home placement and treatment for children with behavioral health issues, and House Bill 1363, which directs development of a customizable cardiac emergency response plan template for schools and athletic events. House Bill 1533, requiring students to complete a half-unit of financial literacy for graduation, also passed after amendment. House Bill 1226, dealing with masks in public places and protest-related identification concerns, passed after the Judiciary Committee removed language about complying with law enforcement requests to unmask.

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• We're embedded within the facilities across our state and directly linking our work to reentry, which
• So the adult reengagement, of course, our wonderful work that we continue not just inside of the facilities
• thing that, you know, it does serve as a barrier for our part-time faculty as far as being able to commit
• to an institution and commit to the students at that institution.
• And we also know that with the civil rights movement, unfortunately, and one of the more ugly parts of

Summary: The committee held a work session on the state of Washington’s community and technical college system with State Board executive director Nate Humphrey and Tacoma Community College president Ivan Harrell. They described the system’s open-access mission, 34 colleges serving more than 307,000 students, relatively low tuition, enrollment growth over 12 consecutive quarters, and strong outcomes such as more than 46,000 credentials awarded last year. They also highlighted system initiatives including guided pathways, I-BEST, dual enrollment, tribal partnerships, a new program search tool, and six colleges named Aspen Prize finalists. At the same time, they emphasized major challenges: high rates of student food, housing, and homelessness insecurity; sharply rising emergency aid requests; and federal funding disruptions affecting TANF, BFET, adult basic education, Carl Perkins, NOAA-related tribal work, and several federal grants. Members asked about SNAP impacts, declining high school graduates, and how BFET and TANF interact with other aid programs. The presenters also discussed system priorities such as AI, Workforce Pell, capital planning, nursing accreditation alignment, and the Washington College Grant. The committee then heard testimony from AFT Washington and the Washington Association of Higher Education on faculty and staff conditions in the community and technical college system. Jackie Kane and Suzanne Sutherland argued that classified staff, professional staff, and contingent faculty are essential to student success but face low pay, instability, and weak retention, and they urged lawmakers to protect existing funding and avoid further cuts. They said working conditions for faculty and staff are student learning conditions, and that underfunding leads to reduced services, shortened advising, and program instability. Marina Parr of the Workforce Board presented on federal H.R. 1’s new Workforce Pell provisions and the updated Career Bridge website. She explained that Workforce Pell would allow federal aid for short-term training programs of 8 to 15 weeks, with high completion, employment, and earnings thresholds and a requirement that credentials be stackable and portable. She said Washington is well positioned to implement the program because of its existing eligible training provider evaluation system and Career Bridge, which now has a redesigned public portal, digital portfolios, multilingual access, and performance data on programs. Members asked about rulemaking, possible gaps in state services, and how the wage and completion standards would be applied. The Washington Student Achievement Council then briefed the committee on the new Washington Completes FAFSA campaign created by executive order. Staff described an advisory board with statewide representation, a pilot that used microgrants and other supports at 25 priority schools, and a new goal of 46,000 FAFSA or WASFA completions this year. They reported that completion rates were tracking slightly ahead of last year, with 24% of high school seniors having completed a FAFSA by the end of November, and they showcased a public dashboard with subgroup data and a WIAA-based leaderboard. Members asked about outreach to rural and homeschool students, legislative communications, Pierce County representation, and barriers to FAFSA completion, and staff said they would provide toolkits and continue expanding outreach. The committee then began hearing from student presenters about affordability, access, equity, and student experience.

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• Boudreau made that commitment there and Rep.
• Witness: I found out Detroit passed away from the actual facility.
• And so I've actually been in over 30 facilities across the country.
• and a state facility.
• I provided the knot, and she committed suicide, and I found her.

Summary: The committee first deferred HB 374 without objection. It then heard SB 46, which creates the crime of unlawful operation of a group home aimed at protecting vulnerable adults living in unsafe, unlicensed residences where operators control residents’ assets. The Attorney General’s office described severe neglect and exploitation in some homes, while the Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center opposed the bill over concerns it could create confusion, criminalize legitimate recovery or disability housing, and chill protected housing arrangements. After discussion, including assurances that the bill was narrowly targeted at bad actors, the committee reported SB 46 favorably. The committee next took up HB 276, which sets a statewide minimum bail amount for certain sexual offenses against minors. Testimony from a victim’s mother and an anti-trafficking expert supported the bill as a way to keep dangerous offenders detained and protect children, while members debated whether the original $50,000 minimum was too low and could be treated as a benchmark. The committee amended the bill in committee to raise the minimum to $1 million and to add human trafficking involving a victim under 18 to the covered offenses, then reported HB 276 favorably as amended. Members then heard SB 42 and SB 110, both addressing AI-generated child sexual abuse material. SB 42 expands the definition of child sexual abuse material to include digital and AI-generated depictions, while SB 110 prohibits using a child’s image to train AI to produce such material. The Attorney General’s office and survivor advocates supported the measures as necessary updates to keep pace with technology and protect children; the committee reported both bills favorably. HB 998, dealing with forensic medical exams and reimbursement for domestic violence victims, especially strangulation cases, was also heard and amended to remove human trafficking references and set implementation steps; advocates said the bill would improve evidence collection and reimbursement, and it was reported favorably with amendments. Finally, the committee heard SB 51 on fraudulent representation of military service or awards, which was supported as a tool to address stolen valor and was reported favorably, and HB 323 on notification and reporting of inmate deaths, which was presented as a transparency measure after a family testified about learning of a relative’s death from the news rather than the facility.

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• I think the definition of critical infrastructure facility is way too broad.
• "This bill makes it a person commits the offense of permitting, encouraging, aiding, or causing a minor
• to commit an offense.
• This is a civil detention bill. Give me just a moment, gentlemen.
• This is a civil detention bill. It passed your Health and Mental Health Committee 12 to 0.

Summary: The House met with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the previous day’s journal by a 133-0 vote. Members then spent much of the morning introducing interns, special guests, pages, and a doctor of the day, along with a recognition of Teacher Appreciation Day and a brief announcement about a Missouri contestant on American Idol. The chamber then took up a long series of Senate bills and House amendments, largely on crime, public safety, corrections, and related issues. Measures discussed included drone enforcement authority for law enforcement, a Missouri Ranger/school safety proposal and school bus stop-arm penalties, automatic expungement for certain drug offenses, Alzheimer’s and dementia training for law enforcement and adult protective services, fire hydrant testing, pseudoephedrine access, prison cell phone contraband, hands-free cell phone law fixes, critical infrastructure/copper theft, a parent-accountability bill involving minors, fentanyl trafficking, Attorney General staff carrying firearms, and a domestic violence registry. Several members raised concerns about school safety, privacy, criminal justice policy, and whether some proposals were too broad or punitive, while others emphasized public safety, victim support, and administrative clarity. The most extended debate centered on a death-penalty post-conviction relief amendment, with supporters arguing it would align Missouri law with federal procedures and speed up lengthy appeals, and opponents warning it could reduce safeguards in capital cases. After a roll call vote, that amendment was adopted 75-68. Another notable debate involved a first-responder buffer zone amendment, where supporters said it would protect officers and others during tense encounters, while opponents argued it could chill public recording of police activity. The House also adopted amendments on domestic violence protections, child abuse interview recording and camp background checks, inmate reentry documents and job preparation, and several technical fixes to previously passed bills. A point of order was sustained on one untimely distributed amendment, but most other amendments were adopted by voice vote or roll call.

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• Beerman, for your long commitment to updating this long overdue optometry scope of practice.
• Agbaje to the committee, and I move that House File 1010 be referred to the Judiciary. and Finance and Civil
• counties are considered maternity deserts. maternity deserts based on the availability of birthing facilities
• Agbeche, I renew the motion that House File 1010, as amended, be referred to the Judiciary Finance and Civil
• Motion prevails, and House File 1010, as amended, is referred to the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

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• Is that something that the agency could commit to?
• Yeah, I mean, I think we certainly are committed to using the most current data and to refreshing it
• That's something that the agency could commit to?
• Yeah, I mean, That's something that the agency could commit to?
• Or a roadway, you know, inside a facility.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held an oversight hearing on draft regulations implementing Article 97 of the Massachusetts Constitution under Chapter 274 of the Acts of 2022, the Open Space Act. Chairs Cabral and Collins framed the hearing as a review of how the new process for dispositions or changes in use of Article 97 land would work, including public notice, environmental justice protections, replacement land, appraisals, and the role of the legislature. Under Secretary Stephanie Cooper and Commissioner Adam Bakke testified for EEA/DCAM, followed later by Deputy Inspector General O’Neill and Deputy Inspector General Giles on appraisal review. Much of the discussion focused on how the draft regulations would operate in practice. EEA said the regulations would require advance public notice, define “comparable location” for replacement land, and allow the Secretary to make findings on whether an action would adversely affect environmental justice communities. Members pressed for longer public comment periods, clearer notice to local officials, more frequent updates to the site evaluation tool, and a clearer definition of terms such as “limited duration” for permits and licenses. EEA said the regulations are intended to standardize a process that has been handled through policy and case-by-case review, and that the legislature still retains the final authority to approve any Article 97 disposition. Committee members also questioned whether the draft rules shift too much discretion to the Secretary and whether the proposed “proponent” process could allow private entities to drive Article 97 actions. EEA responded that non-public proponents would still need municipal support and legislative sponsorship, and that the regulations do not create a new avenue to bypass the existing home rule and legislative process. Members raised concerns about the current policy’s unanimous-vote requirements for municipal commissions, the proposed waiver provisions, whether MEPA applies, and the lack of explicit enforcement or penalty language in the act or regulations. EEA and DCAM said the act does not provide an enforcement mechanism and that disputes would generally be handled through the courts or the Attorney General. The Inspector General’s office explained its role in reviewing appraisals for special legislation, including Article 97 matters, to ensure compliance with USPAP standards and to forward its review to DCAM. The hearing did not include any votes or formal committee action; members indicated that the committee may later issue recommendations to the executive agencies based on the testimony and questions raised.

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• Mark, a Head Start learning facility in Indiana.
• As all battles have become new again, we in the Congressional Black Caucus have remained committed, committed
• AS ALL BATTLES HAVE BECOME NEW AGAIN, WE IN THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS HAVE REMAINED COMMITTED, COMMITTED
• And now, look, we've got courts gutting the Civil Rights Act.
• ON CIVIL RIGHTS.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 31, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• having such a high civil having such a high civil penalty<00:31:03.159> is<00:31:03.320><
• rather kind of maybe beef up the Civil rather kind of maybe beef up the Civil penalties<00:31:10.120
• here um this bill permits a civil action here um this bill permits a civil action against<00:35:09.560
• I mean, I as I'm... obvious to me in in a civil obvious to me in in a civil lawsuit<00:58:15.480>
• Under your answer, does that negate civil action by an individual?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all