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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It is Republicans.
- </c><02:54:46.720><c> Republicans</c><02:54:47.359><c> voted</c> It is Republicans.
- Republicans voted It is Republicans.
- </c> Republicans alike. Republicans alike.
- <05:43:11.760><c> Congressman</c> Republican Congressman Republican Congressman 1848.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Advancing Gun and School Safety Measures / Improving Affordability through Tax Relief May 15th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I think we put together a package of exactly what Republicans asked for.
- </c> I'm talking about House Republicans. I'm talking about House Republicans.
- Senate Republicans say the gun violence prevention package is unconstitutional.
- Senate Republicans have their own ideas on how to improve affordability across the state.
- ><c> own</c><00:15:20.440><c> ideas</c> Senate Republicans have their own ideas Senate Republicans have
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Transcript Highlights:
- Katie Binsbacher, Senate Republican staff intern. Skylan Flores, Senate Research staff intern.
- And the sadness of it is that there was a lot of Republican support.
- And the sadness of it is that there was a lot of Republican support.
- This is a reckless and unbalanced Republican budget.
- The Republican side. That was impugning. She needs to stop. Okay, so we're clear on impugning.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and several guest recognitions, including a student honored for a national Mandarin speech contest, a Ms. Black Arizona candidate, and a Madison Elementary School reusable-tray pilot program. The body also recognized interns and approved the prior journal. The chamber then moved through Committee of the Whole calendars and adopted committee reports recommending passage of a series of budget-related bills.
The main legislative business centered on the 2026-27 budget package and related omnibus measures, including appropriations, budget implementation, capital outlay, commerce, criminal justice, environment, health care, higher education, human services, K-12 education, state property, revenue/taxation, and transportation bills. Most of these measures were advanced with do-pass recommendations, with repeated debate focused on the tax omnibus and the overall budget’s policy choices. Supporters argued the package provided affordability, tax relief, conformity with federal tax changes, reduced government spending, and reforms to entitlement and other programs; opponents argued it favored corporations and wealthy taxpayers, cut health care, food assistance, housing, tourism, wildfire response, and education, and would forfeit federal matching funds.
Several members specifically criticized the failure to close the data center tax exemption and to raise sports betting taxes, while supporters defended those provisions as pro-business and pro-growth. There was also discussion of fund sweeps, including university research funds, housing trust funds, and other agency balances, with opponents saying the sweeps targeted encumbered or already-committed money. After debate, the Senate adopted Committee of the Whole reports and advanced the bills, and later took up House bills introduced and placed on third reading, with members explaining their votes on HB 4138, the General Appropriations Act, largely along party lines.
At the end of the session, the Senate processed messages from the House requesting the return of SB 1160 and SB 1786 for reconsideration, and the Senate requested the House return HB 2415 for reconsideration. The chamber also introduced and placed several House budget bills on third reading, including HB 4138 through HB 4153, continuing the budget process.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate DFL Press Conference 1/29/26
Transcript Highlights:
- This is not Democrats versus Republicans. This is not coastal areas versus heartland states.
- So, let me just say again, 80% of Americans, that is Democrats, Republicans, rural communities, urban
- So, let me just say again, 80% of Americans, that is Democrats, Republicans, rural communities, urban
- </c><00:34:44.079><c> governors</c> conduits with these Republican governors conduits with these Republican
- </c> and that are in Tennessee, Republicans and that are in Tennessee, Republicans and<00:36:20.160><
Summary:
The meeting was a multi-state press event and hearing focused on alleged federal immigration enforcement abuses in Minnesota and other states. Minnesota lawmakers and invited legislators from Montana, Illinois, North Dakota, Tennessee, and elsewhere described ICE and Border Patrol activity as warrantless, masked, and violent, citing detentions of residents and U.S. citizens, school lockdowns, hospital disruptions, chemical munitions, and the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Brady. Speakers said the actions were terrorizing immigrant communities, communities of color, Native Americans, and families, and argued that the federal government was using Minnesota as a testing ground for broader authoritarian overreach.
Several lawmakers tied the situation to constitutional and civil-rights concerns, saying the conduct violated protections related to due process, free speech, and equal treatment. They urged state and federal officials to resist cooperation with ICE, protect schools, hospitals, churches, and courthouses as safe spaces, and support sanctuary policies. One speaker said Minnesota had never before needed a select committee on federal impacts, but that the current situation justified it; another said a coalition of 27 states was coordinating 85 bills to require coordination with local law enforcement, increase transparency, protect against warrantless arrests and racial profiling, and impose consequences for federal misconduct.
During the press question period, lawmakers from North Dakota and Tennessee said similar enforcement activity was spreading beyond Minnesota, including reported abductions in Fargo and a large federal presence in Memphis that had led to deportations and business closures. Illinois lawmakers said their state had already passed sanctuary laws and would continue pushing back. The event ended with calls for continued organizing, state-level legislation, and collective resistance to federal immigration enforcement practices described by speakers as unlawful and abusive.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 10th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Republican caucus has offered an amendment to this bill.
- Republicans voted against it. $2.8 billion in 2021-2022, Republican. libraries need to be doged as well
- Republicans voted against it. 2.8 billion and 21, 22, Republican. 2024 budget.
- Republicans voted against it. $2.8 billion in 2021-22, Republicans voted against it.
- In 2024-25, $2.6 billion, Republicans voted against it. $200 million for prescribed burns, Republicans
Summary:
The Assembly met after a quorum call and prayer, then handled a series of procedural motions, guest introductions, and floor actions. Members welcomed student groups from Hope International University and Vacaville High School, and later recognized several guests connected to public safety dispatch. The chamber also adopted multiple re-referrals and procedural requests, including moving bills between committees and taking up AB 100 on concurrence from the Senate.
A major portion of the session was devoted to ACR 34, designating April 14 as Sylvia Mendez Day. Assembly Member Ta and several colleagues spoke in support of honoring Sylvia Mendez and the Mendez v. Westminster case as a landmark in civil rights and school desegregation. The resolution drew extended partisan debate over the framing of the measure and broader issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, but it ultimately passed on a roll call vote, with the resolution adopted.
The Assembly also recognized Dolores Huerta on her 95th birthday through guest introductions and celebratory remarks, then moved through several bills and resolutions. AB 471 on air district board compensation, AB 677 on pupil records and access to screenings for housing-insecure students, ACR 31 designating California Public Safety Telecommunications Week, and AB 1150 on airport customer facility charges all passed. HR 30 recognizing Khmer New Year also was adopted with broad support.
The most contentious policy action was AB 100, the early action budget bill. Supporters said it provided funding for wildfire prevention, hospital payments, Medi-Cal, and recovery in Los Angeles fire areas, while opponents criticized the bill for health care spending and high-speed rail. After a failed attempt by Assembly Member DeMaio to amend the bill and an unsuccessful appeal of the chair, the Assembly concurred in the Senate amendments and sent AB 100 to the Governor. The day ended with consent calendar approvals and adjournments in memory for several community members, including Larkin Carol Wells, Carmen O. Perez, and Oscar B. Ramos.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Republican Leaders Media Availability Mar 3rd, 2026 at 09:15 am
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Kimberly Wirtz, Communications Director for the Washington State Senate Republicans.
- With us from the Senate today are Senate Republican Leader John Braun of the 20th Legislative District
- Senator Gildon is the Senate Republican lead on the operating budget.
- and House Republican Caucus Chair Peter Abbarno of the 20th District.
- House Republicans put 19 or 20... ...for about seven hours debating that budget.
Summary:
Senate and House Republican leaders held a media availability in Olympia as the 2026 session entered its final full week, focusing heavily on affordability, taxes, and the state operating budget. Senators Braun and Gildon, along with House Republicans Connors and Abbarno, criticized the House and Senate budget proposals as spending billions more than forecast revenue, relying on one-time money, the rainy day fund, and what they called unrealistic assumptions. They argued the budgets would worsen a future deficit and said Democrats were prioritizing special interests over fiscal restraint.
A major topic was the proposed income tax on high earners, which Republicans said would likely expand over time and drive businesses and wealthy residents out of Washington. They also discussed other tax proposals they said would hurt affordability, including changes affecting data centers, nicotine products, prescription drug warehousing, retail bags, and bottles. House Republicans said they were working with some Democrats to oppose the income tax and urged the governor to veto it if it reaches his desk. They also said the budget process has excluded Republican input and relied on closed-door negotiations.
Republicans also raised several policy issues they said were stalled or killed this session, including juvenile rehabilitation reform, child endangerment and fatality reporting, tort reform, and housing and energy policy. They criticized the House for not advancing measures they said would help with child safety, juvenile justice, housing supply, and energy diversity, and they opposed a data center tax/clawback bill they said could discourage investment and jobs, especially in rural communities. In response to questions, Braun said he planned to raise the income tax, the budget, juvenile rehabilitation, child endangerment, and tort reform in an upcoming meeting with the governor. No votes were taken during the availability.
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Transcript Highlights:
- He supports the Republican Party.
- He supports the Republican Party.
- He supports the Republican appointment.
- He fills an unrestricted board position and supports the Republican Party. Mr.
- He fills an unrestricted board position and supports the Republican Party. Mr.
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Transcript Highlights:
- Republican Committee Whip Tramont? Yes. Ranking Democratic Member Hunschofsky? No.
- Republican Committee Whip Tramont? Yes. Ranking Democratic Member Hunschofsky?
- Republican Committee Whip Tramont? Yes. Ranking Democratic Member Hunschofsky?
- Republican Committee Whip Tramont? Yes. Ranking Democratic Member Hunschofsky.
- Republican Committee Whip Tramont? Yes. Ranking Democratic Member Hunschofsky.
Summary:
The committee took up eight bills and memorials and reported each favorably. It first passed HM 4063, a memorial urging Congress to lay the groundwork for a federal sovereign wealth fund. Sponsor Rep. Anderson described it as a long-term economic security measure, while several members questioned how such a fund would be structured, governed, and balanced against paying down debt. Ranking member Hunschofsky and Rep. Spencer raised concerns about transparency, market disruption, and the lack of specific parameters. The memorial passed on a recorded vote.
The committee then approved CS/HB 139, allowing pawnbrokers to use digital transaction forms, with SMG testifying in support as a modernization and pro-business change. It also adopted an amendment and passed HB 1157, which tightens reemployment assistance requirements by adding work-search, interview, identity, immigration, and availability checks; the amendment added protection for missed interviews due to emergencies and removed an email reporting requirement. The Florida AFL-CIO and Florida Center for Fiscal and Economic Policy opposed the bill, arguing Florida’s unemployment system is already overly restrictive and that the proposal would further limit access to benefits, while supporters said it would ensure claimants are actively seeking work and verify eligibility.
Members also passed CS/HB 497 to create nonprofit agricultural organization medical benefit plans for farmers and ranchers, with support from Americans for Prosperity, the Florida Hospital Association, and the Farm Bureau; CS/HB 729 to authorize veterinary professional associates to perform limited duties under veterinarian supervision, with testimony from veterinarians and advocates citing access and workforce shortages; and HB 311, a right-to-repair bill for motorized wheelchairs, which drew strong support from disability advocates who described long repair delays, high costs, and the impact on independence and health. Rep. Tramont praised the wheelchair repair bill during debate, and the committee voted it favorably.
Finally, the committee passed CS/HB 1549, an Office of Financial Regulation agency bill intended to help regulate financial institutions more efficiently, and CS/HB 715, which allows licensed roofing contractors to perform roof-to-wall connections during reroof or repair projects and extends the emergency cancellation window to 180 days after a declared emergency. HB 715 was amended to require a contract notice advising property owners to verify insurance coverage before signing when the work is tied to an insurance claim. Roofing industry groups and home inspection representatives supported the measure as a way to reduce costs and improve wind mitigation. At the end of the meeting, the chair announced the agenda was complete and the committee rose.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Media Availability 1/28/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- If there is a threat, because we know that we have seen Democrat protesters try to take over a Republican
- If there is a threat, because we know that we have seen Democrat protesters try to take over a Republican
- If they're serious about waiting until that Roseville seat is filled by either a Democrat or Republican
- Paul doing the work that we've been elected to do, House Republicans still also work in their districts
- now we're hoping held by Republicans now we're hoping that<00:09:01.760><c> door</c><00:09:02.000><c
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 2/27/25
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- We're on, I think, what is it, week three, week four of the Republicans' limited time with a one-seat
- It's probably why that, uh, MPR reported yesterday that as Minnesota House Republicans roll out their
- So we invite our Republican colleagues to adjust their gaze. Let's look forward.
- House Republicans roll out their<00:04:20.359><c> top</c><00:04:20.560><c> priorities</c><00:04:21.079
- </c> enjoy uh invite our Republican enjoy uh invite our Republican colleagues<00:04:30.039><c> to</c>
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 11, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a solemn event, a time when Republicans and Democrats come together Republicans and Democrats come
- And Democrats and Republicans have a long history of working together to stamp it out. We...
- And on the oversight committee, Democrats and Republicans have worked together to do that.
- This administration and congressional Republicans remain committed to putting...
- Speaker, House Republicans are making it harder for moms and kids to get the food they need.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
FULL INTERVIEW: Patient-Centered Care | Senator John Marty Mar 20th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Republicans and Democrats alike have given strong support to the county-based purchasers.
- </c><00:08:47.680><c> Republicans</c> board members serve on this.
- Republicans board members serve on this.
- I've heard Republicans and Democrats say that we don't know how much we're paying them.
- /c><00:15:41.040><c> we</c><00:15:41.160><c> don't</c> Republicans and Democrats that we don't Republicans
Summary:
The interview focused on Senate File 3612, which the senator described as “patient-centered care” legislation for Minnesota’s Medicaid and MinnesotaCare programs. He said the bill would remove private insurers and HMOs from administering those public programs, replace them with a state contract for claims processing and administrative services, and shift care coordination directly to primary care clinics, counties, and nonprofits. He argued the current managed-care system creates churn, prior-authorization barriers, and fragmented care, and said providers should manage care rather than insurers.
The senator repeatedly cited Connecticut as a model, saying that state moved away from managed care, improved primary care participation, and saved money. He also argued Minnesota’s current system lacks transparency and may be overpaying health plans, pointing to fraud concerns and a past example in which UCare returned money to the state after an overpayment. He said the bill would improve accountability, make fraud easier to detect, and could save taxpayers billions, though he emphasized his main goal was better care rather than savings.
On support and prospects, he said the bill has backing from the governor and the American Cancer Society but currently only DFL co-authors. He said he does not expect it to become law this year because the fiscal note and details are still pending, and he does not expect insurance companies to support it. He added that he is open to discussion but sees the insurers as fundamentally opposed. The interview ended with him saying workers in insurance and claims processing should be treated fairly and offered retraining or dislocated-worker support if broader reforms reduce their roles.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, March 27, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:42:00.079><c> bill</c> in opposition to this Republican bill in opposition to this Republican
- It's the 83rd day since the Congress convened under the Republican majority, and Republicans haven't
- 00.079><c> to</c><00:43:00.319><c> hold</c> but Republicans have refused to hold but Republicans have
- </c><00:46:58.240><c> are</c> and it's the fact that Republicans are and it's the fact that Republicans
- Our Republican House Caucus, the president, the Senate, Republicans, we are committed to doing this for
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> defending Medicaid from Republicans defending Medicaid from Republicans trillion<00:14:53.199><c
- And last night, Republicans co-signed that exact sentiment. Republicans have an audience of one.
- 00:50:49.920><c> and</c><00:50:50.079><c> join</c> Republicans to wake up and join Republicans to wake
- </c> in the South Carolina Republican in the South Carolina Republican primary,<02:10:32.880><c> I'm<
- /c> week later, congressional Republicans week later, congressional Republicans again<07:49:30.320><c
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
04/29/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #21
Transcript Highlights:
- I will say last year, House Republicans wanted to make that ongoing.
- We're moving forward, doing the right thing as a Republican caucus.
- “Well, Republicans believe in conforming with this.
- We, as a Republican caucus, will do our job.
- We, as a Republican caucus, will do our job.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 9th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But what is happening in Washington, D.C., under Donald Trump and congressional Republicans, is wrong
- We must put a stop to Donald Trump and congressional Republicans' attack on women's health care."
- Let me start out by saying, I'm a Republican who firmly..."
- Republican, as a pro-choice Republican.
- Congressional Republicans and the President keep saying H.R. 1 won't hurt rural hospitals.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Mehmet Oz, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Mar 25th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Oz was given the chance to assure the American people that he would not be a rubber stamp for Republican
- That is included in the House Republican bill. While I appreciate Dr.
- Washington Republicans and Dr.
- Oz and Washington Republicans want them to do. But here's the deal.
- Republicans need a whole lot of money to pay for their tax cuts.
Keywords:
Social Security, Medicaid, Frank Bisignano, Elon Musk, benefit processing, office closures, public testimony, administration policies, health care, vulnerable populations
Summary:
The committee meeting focused heavily on the nomination of Frank Bisignano as the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, with intense discussions around the current state of Social Security and its management under the current administration. Members voiced significant concerns regarding potential changes to Social Security and Medicaid, specifically addressing issues such as office closures, delays in benefit processing, and the perceived policies from Elon Musk's association with the administration. Public testimonies highlighted fears that these changes would severely impact the accessibility of benefits for seniors and vulnerable individuals, resulting in a chaotic environment at the SSA. Members expressed a unified opposition to the notion of dismantling these critical programs, emphasizing the long-term implications on their constituents' well-being.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, February 10, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> heard from my Republican heard from my Republican colleagues<02:07:59.239><c> was</c><02:07:59.520
- </c><02:08:45.320><c> bait</c><02:08:46.320><c> and</c> a republican bait and a republican bait and switch
- </c> need it's a republican need it's a republican bait<02:10:08.639><c> and</c> bait and bait and switch
- </c> highlight the work of my Republican highlight the work of my Republican colleagues<04:52:28.558>
- </c> abuse doesn't care if you a Republican abuse doesn't care if you a Republican or<07:17:05.120><c
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Governor Walz Media Availability 4/21/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I recognize there are things in there that were not brought up by the Republicans that are still
- Republicans have made it clear they don't want to touch anything on guns.
- Um, we still have Republican leadership very proud of what ICE did here, very unapologetic about what
- that are still going to be Republicans that are still going to be brought<00:09:20.040><c> up.
- <c> clear</c><00:10:01.160><c> they</c> Republicans have made it clear they Republicans have made it
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: POCI Caucus Discusses Budget Targets Affecting Undocumented Minnesotans Healthcare May 16th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- But the Republican Party, not only at the federal level but at the state, they don't seem to have that
- But our Republican Party here is in lockstep with the federal way of doing things.
- </c><00:02:25.280><c> in</c> a political party, the Republicans in a political party, the Republicans
- But our Republican impacts of that yet.
- We already know that the Republican Senate leader and perhaps his caucus is not on board.