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• </c> and without any congressional and without any congressional authorization<02:43:25.120><c> to</c
• I also urge my colleagues to express their opposition to the elimination of congressionally authorized
• </c><03:22:01.840><c> authorized</c> funding for congressionally authorized funding for congressionally
• <03:22:21.520><c> authorized</c><03:22:22.479><c> uh</c><03:22:22.720><c> public</c> congressionally
• authorized uh public congressionally authorized uh public safety<03:22:23.680><c> grant</c><03:22:24.080

Bills: HR249 , HCR30 , HB2215 , HB2492 , HR952 , HR618 , HR531 , HB1829 , HB1550 , HR677 , HR1001 , HR167 , HR331 , HB1612 , HB1682 , HR364 , HR353

Keywords: Greece, Greek Independence Day, War of Greek Independence, philhellene, Greek-American, Hellenic, foreign affairs, bipartisan resolution, NATO, Eastern Mediterranean, Balkans, energy security, defense cooperation, Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement, 3+1 partnership, Israel, Cyprus, Alexandroupolis, human rights, democracy

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• </c> is the district for congressional. is the district for congressional.
• ><c> those</c><00:15:06.720><c> those</c> with congressional districts those those with congressional
• Half is in Congressional District 7. The other half is in Congressional District 2.
• </c> Congressional District 7. Congressional District 7.
• </c> the congressional districts. the congressional districts.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum of 35 senators. The journal was adopted without objection, absent senators were excused, and there were no house messages, committee reports, motions, or resolutions before the first bill was called. The main item of business was House Bill 1, described as a conditional measure to set a process for electing U.S. House candidates in Alabama’s congressional districts 1, 2, 6, and 7 if a federal court order lifts current injunctions. The sponsor said the bill would only take effect if the court order is issued and would allow quick compliance with federal rulings. Debate centered on whether the bill was truly responsive to the court or instead an attempt at mid-decade redistricting; opponents argued it would violate Alabama’s constitutional limits on elections and ignore the court’s redistricting orders, while supporters said they were trying to comply with the court and that the issue was partisan rather than personal. Much of the discussion focused on Allen v. Milligan, the Voting Rights Act, and the meaning of the court’s injunctions. One senator argued the bill would dilute Black voting strength and was being driven by national Republican politics, while the sponsor and others insisted the legislature was acting only conditionally and that the court had not ordered the specific action being debated. The exchange became lengthy and contentious, but no final vote or other action on HB1 was taken in the portion provided.

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• This bill would strip the governor of that authority.
• Authority we respectfully request that Authority we respectfully request that the<00:51:33.599><c> committee
• </c><01:01:25.480><c> of</c><01:01:25.640><c> this</c> original um author of this original um author
• </c><01:12:32.760><c> approval</c> dhhl requires Congressional approval dhhl requires Congressional approval
• </c><01:12:38.960><c> approval</c> to the process Congressional approval to the process Congressional

Committee: Senate Hawaiian Affairs

Summary: The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs opened its first meeting of the 33rd Legislature with housekeeping announcements, including live streaming, a two-minute testimony limit, and notice that the committee would reconvene later if technical problems forced an early adjournment. Members introduced themselves, and the chair explained that written testimony was already on file and that public testimony would be taken measure by measure. On SB 109, which concerns the relationship between Hawaiian and English versions of state laws, the Department of the Attorney General raised concerns that broadly allowing the Hawaiian text to supersede English could create ambiguity, and recommended narrowing the bill to laws originally drafted in Hawaiian that were never later amended in English. The Judiciary supported the bill, saying it reinforces Hawaiian as an official language, while OHA and several individuals also supported it. Testimony in support emphasized the importance of honoring Hawaiian language and preventing it from being treated as secondary. The committee then heard SB 268 on burial councils and SB 269 on the OHA budget. SB 268 drew strong support from OHA-related witnesses and many members of the public, who said burial council quorum problems and delays have hindered protection of iwi kupuna; one Moka representative opposed the bill, arguing the island had not been adequately consulted and that the real issue was the state process rather than council size. SB 269 received support from OHA and public testifiers who said OHA should be strengthened and better funded to serve Native Hawaiian needs. The committee also heard SB 624 relating to Prince Jonah Kūhiō, with DHHL and OHA supporting the measure to display portraits of Prince Kūhiō in public buildings; testifiers said the bill would promote cultural pride, education, and recognition of his legacy. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• This authority is executed annually through the appropriations process.
• :17:07.760><c> through</c> authority is executed annually through authority is executed annually through
• The Congressional Budget and Congress.
• </c><00:17:53.520><c> district,</c> Hawaii's first congressional district, Hawaii's first congressional
• 18:00.400><c> district</c> Hawaii's second congressional district Hawaii's second congressional district

Summary: The Judiciary Committee held an informational briefing on the rule of law with U.S. Representative Ed Case. Chair Carl Rhodes opened by explaining the purpose of the briefing, noting it was being livestreamed and that public testimony would not be taken in the usual way. He described the rule of law as central to democracy and introduced Case, who was invited to discuss the concept and its relevance to recent federal actions affecting Hawaii. Case framed the rule of law as a durable system grounded in the Constitution, federal laws, separation of powers, and checks and balances, with each branch of government and the public itself playing a role. He emphasized that Congress makes the laws, the president executes them, and the courts decide whether the Constitution and laws are being followed. He also stressed that elected officials swear to uphold this structure and that the rule of law is distinct from ordinary policy disagreements. Case then argued that the Trump administration has undermined the rule of law through actions such as dismantling or weakening agencies created and funded by law, withholding appropriated funds, removing inspectors general and other independent officials, ignoring or challenging court orders, weakening the independence of agencies like the Department of Justice and the Federal Reserve, and intimidating dissenting voices, the press, and other opponents. He said these actions have harmed Hawaii and reflect a coordinated effort to concentrate power in the executive branch. He noted that Congress has not been serving as an effective check, while federal courts have been the main remaining check through more than 46 lawsuits, and he identified voters as the ultimate check and balance, briefly correcting the timing of the next midterm election to 2026.

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• </c> Congressional Border Security Caucus. Congressional Border Security Caucus.
• I was proud to author the first in the I was proud to author the first in the nation<01:09:01.679><c>
• I yield back. and the congressional majority has and the congressional majority has prioritized<02:14
• . authority. authority.
• c> the</c> authoration authorization expires, the authoration authorization expires, the clock<08:00:

Bills: HB9238 , HB8340 , HB8467 , HB8464 , HB8312 , HB7892

Keywords: financial management, accountability, government oversight, taxpayer funds, federal agencies, budget, performance metrics, improper payments, fraud prevention, payment integrity, government waste, waste, fraud, and abuse, financial loss, federal spending, federal programs, OMB Circular A-123, Do Not Pay Initiative, Treasury Department, Office of Management and Budget, Inspector General

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• The Senate is authorized and prepared to do business.
• graduating college, Tatum Elizabeth Dale volunteered to work on Congressman Andy Barr's first congressional
• campaign and continued to congressional campaign and continued to work<00:17:07.760><c> for</c><00:17
• </c> position in the bar congressional position in the bar congressional office,<00:17:14.480><c> including
• </c> to serving the sixth congressional to serving the sixth congressional district<00:19:58.080><c>

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• authorization whatsoever to send United States military to Syria. ...injured.
• And there's never been a declaration of war or any congressional authorization whatsoever to send United
• And when they're properly called forth by Congress under the authority of the Constitution or federal
• All post-World War II deployments have taken place without any congressional declaration of war.
• Federal authorities to support the enforcement of federal immigration laws. Mr.

Bills: SB1047 , SB1365 , SB1474 , SB1618 , SB1620

Committee: Senate Military Affairs and Border Security

Keywords: National Guard, active duty, combat, Arizona, declaration of war, state law, military service, property tax, exemptions, veterans, disabilities, widows and widowers, Arizona Revised Statutes, immigration enforcement, local law enforcement, federal cooperation, law enforcement training, public safety, telecommunications, utility relocation

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• </c> Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District,<01:07:33.599><c> who
• </c> in Missouri's fourth fifth congressional in Missouri's fourth fifth congressional district<02:30
• </c> which will give permanent authorization which will give permanent authorization to<03:13:47.520>
• </c> throughout the 19th Congressional throughout the 19th Congressional District<07:17:41.840><c> of
• </c> the 31st Cong Congressional District. the 31st Cong Congressional District.

Bills: HB2987 , HB2931

Keywords: small business lending company, SBLC, SBA lending, Small Business Administration, section 7 loans, small business loans, loan guarantee, lender cap, financial institutions, credit access, small business finance, nonprofit lenders, business lending, CEASE Act, House passage, Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, sanctuary jurisdictions, office relocation, immigration policy, government operations

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• Also, the compacts do allow each state to keep their own authority.
• The compacts do not remove state regulatory authority.
• Each participating state retains full authority to regulate...
• It does not remove state regulatory authority.
• I teach people how to save lives, not read congressional law.

Committee: House Professional Registration and Licensing

Summary: The committee first met in executive session on Senate Substitute No. 2 for Senate Bill 1233. Members adopted several amendments, including language allowing the Boards of Therapeutic Massage and Chiropractors to seek emergency suspension of licenses when there are criminal indictments or charges that could harm citizens; extending the RX CARES for Missouri prescription drug abuse prevention program by removing its sunset; updating pharmacy distributor licensing language to reflect national licensing practices; clarifying pharmacist immunization authority, including RSV immunizations and board oversight for future immunizations; allowing certain long-term care facility employees to administer additional subcutaneous medications; and adopting agreed-upon language related to interior designers. The committee then rolled those amendments into a committee substitute and voted the bill do pass by a 16-1 roll call vote. The committee then heard House Bills 2618 and 2644, which would join Missouri to the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact. The bill sponsors said the compact would improve licensure portability for respiratory therapists, help address workforce shortages, and allow Missouri to be among the first states shaping the compact’s commission. Supporters, including respiratory therapists, a hospital association representative, a student and military spouse, and a nursing association representative, said the compact would speed access to qualified therapists, aid rural and hospital care, help during emergencies like COVID-19, and benefit military families. Several witnesses emphasized that participating states would still retain their own licensing standards and scope-of-practice authority. Opponents argued that the compact would surrender state sovereignty to an unformed commission, create a “blank check” before the rules are written, and potentially allow rules to supersede state law. They also raised constitutional concerns about interstate compacts and questioned whether a reciprocal licensing approach would be preferable. Committee members asked about sovereignty, the legal basis for compacts, and whether Missouri could preserve its standards; sponsors and supporters responded that the compact would not remove state authority and that Missouri could still require its own standards. The hearing concluded without a vote on the respiratory compact bills.

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• </c> altogether without congressional altogether without congressional reauthorization.<04:19:40.960>
• ><c> just</c> Congressional Budget Office just Congressional Budget Office just announced<04:22:18.000
• </c> entire agency we are authorizing entire agency we are authorizing programs<04:30:38.800><c> for<
• It is an authorizing committee.
• congressional resolution providing congressional disapproval<07:17:32.240><c> under</c><07:17:32.558

Bills: HR469 , HB2483 , HR458

Keywords: official photography, House of Representatives, session, government transparency, public engagement, opioid crisis, substance use disorder, mental health, treatment programs, recovery services, federal funding, public health, grants

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• :04.800><c> being</c> means no work authorizations being means no work authorizations being issued,<00
• </c> California's third congressional California's third congressional district,<00:28:09.440><c> I</
• </c> Facility Authorization Act. Facility Authorization Act.
• </c> Medical Facility Authorization Act. Medical Facility Authorization Act.
• Given our congressional intent, Treasury should use its authority to address these concerns and to minimize

Bills: HR1299 , HB5317 , HB4544 , HB3234 , HB1993 , HB3726 , HB2954 , SB2393 , HB3482 , HR1352 , HB4684 , HB2252 , HB6506 , HB7432 , SB4530

Keywords: housing, affordable housing, homeownership, rental assistance, HUD, Department of Housing and Urban Development, zoning reform, land use, building codes, single-stair buildings, point-access block, infill development, housing supply, housing affordability, HOME Investment Partnerships, CDBG, Community Development Block Grant, FHA, Federal Housing Administration, small-dollar mortgage

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• </c> on behalf of Alabama's 7th Congressional on behalf of Alabama's 7th Congressional District,<00:33
• And at the time, the congressional And at the time, the congressional Republicans<04:16:39.600><c> just
• </c> be put through the congressional be put through the congressional shredder.<05:20:00.638><c> Mr.
• </c> authorization, or appropriation. authorization, or appropriation.
• </c> against congressional Republicans. against congressional Republicans.

Bills: HR492 , HR499 , HB2056 , SB331

Keywords: immigration, sanctuary jurisdiction, federal compliance, District of Columbia, law enforcement, fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations

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• And join me as a co-author.
• It authorizes it. Racism has become too visible.
• Pacific does not see a hierarchy in humanity, then by what authority do we?
• Assembly Member has asked for the first roll to be open for co-authors.
• This is for co-authors, members. All members vote who desire to vote. This is for co-authors.

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• Governor Abbott, governor of the state of Texas, by the authority vested in me by Article 3, Sections
• Legislation that provides a congressional redistricting plan.
• Senators from the state of Texas to the Congressional Redistricting and Special Committee.
• Committee on Congressional Redistricting.
• Senate Bill 13 by Hughes et al. relating to the authority of the Attorney General to prosecute criminal

Bills: SB2 , SB3 , SB4 , SB5 , SB6 , SB7 , SB8 , SB9 , SB10 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB14 , SB15 , SB16 , SB18 , SB34 , SB2 , SB3 , SB4 , SB5 , SB6 , SB7 , SB8 , SB9 , SB10 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB14 , SB15 , SB16 , SB18 , SB34 , SB 2 , SB 3 , SB 4 , SB 5 , SB 6 , SB 7 , SB 8 , SB 9 , SB 10 , SB 11 , SB 12 , SB 13 , SB 14 , SB 15 , SB 16 , SB 17 , SB 18 , SB 34 , SB2 , SB3 , SB4 , SB5 , SB6 , SB7 , SB8 , SB9 , SB10 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB14 , SB15 , SB16 , SB17 , SB18 , SB34

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• </c> that Illinois's 12th congressional that Illinois's 12th congressional district<00:56:25.599><c>
• congressional congressional districts<00:56:43.599><c> where</c><00:56:44.319><c> individuals</c><00
• right back 12th congressional district?
• Congress on the congressional record.
• <08:19:28.398><c> released</c> the Congressional Budget Office released the Congressional Budget Office

Bills: HR881 , HB1503

Keywords: immigration, law enforcement, ICE, border protection, violence, security threats, forced organ harvesting, trafficking, human rights, organ donation, sanctions, international law

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• </c> Minnesota, with our congressional Minnesota, with our congressional delegation,<00:05:18.240><c>
• We have about $26 million left of that authorization.
• We have about $26 million left of that authorization.
• Um million left of that authorization.
• Um but to our congressional delegation.

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• </c> of Education without congressional of Education without congressional approval.<01:03:54.880><c>
• authority.
• </c> The court's disregard for the authority The court's disregard for the authority of<02:10:03.280>
• </c> sacrifice for the fifth Congressional sacrifice for the fifth Congressional District<02:17:13.840
• </c><02:20:52.240><c> maps</c> session to withdraw congressional maps session to withdraw congressional

Bills: HB4016 , HR580

Keywords: defense appropriations, military funding, national security, Department of Defense, fiscal year 2026, rules resolution, House Rules Committee, structured rule, appropriations, DoD appropriations, defense spending, digital commodities, cryptocurrency regulation, digital assets, SEC, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, CFTC, Federal Reserve, central bank digital currency, CBDC

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• We're not ceding that authority to our court system.
• We're not ceding that authority to our court system.
• We're not ceding that authority to our court system.
• </c> We're not ceding that authority We're not ceding that authority to<00:16:58.400><c> our</c><00:16
• </c><00:17:20.959><c> is</c> Because to concede those authorities is Because to concede those authorities

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• Senator Morris to enact Title 18 congressional districts provide for the redistricting Louisiana's congressional
• districts provided with respect to positions offices other congressional, which are based upon congressional
• districts, provide for effectiveness. other congressional, which are based upon congressional districts
• of the Addictive Disorders Regulatory Authority, also known as ADRA.
• Cruz, did you have a question for the author, or are you on closing?

Bills: HR295 , HR296 , HR297 , HR298 , HR299 , HR300 , HR301 , HR302 , HR303 , HR304 , HR305 , HR306 , HR307 , HCR115 , HCR116 , HCR117 , HR286 , HR287 , HR288 , HR290 , HR291 , HR292 , HR293 , HR294 , SCR61 , SCR68 , SB121 , SB250 , SB348 , SB444 , SB485 , HR252 , HR253 , HCR96 , HCR103 , HCR108 , SB268 , SB283 , SB414 , HCR98 , HR179 , HR223 , HR225 , HR274 , HCR89 , HCR26 , HB250 , HB265 , HB339 , HB427 , HB445 , HB463 , HB468 , HB606 , HB639 , HB649 , HB665 , HB746 , HB781 , HB853 , HB861 , HB872 , HB886 , HB916 , HB937 , HB1054 , HB1068 , HB1117 , HB1237 , HB74 , HB108 , HB956 , HB1085 , HB1137 , HB75 , SB39 , SB99 , SB111 , SB112 , SB124 , SB134 , SB174 , SB189 , SB190 , SB201 , SB233 , SB236 , SB258 , SB270 , SB273 , SB288 , SB307 , SB313 , SB320 , SB321 , SB325 , SB326 , SB331 , SB339 , SB341 , SB345 , SB346 , SB347 , SB353 , SB357 , SB359 , SB387 , SB393 , SB401 , SB415 , SB419 , SB422 , SB426 , SB435 , SB437 , SB440 , SB451 , SB464 , SB470 , SB487 , SB488 , SB495 , SB504 , SB505 , SB518 , SB523 , HR84 , HB646 , HB998 , HB1191 , SB78 , SB81 , SB97 , SB100 , SB109 , SB123 , SB125 , SB208 , SB385 , SB479 , SB56 , SB163 , SB197 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HR168 , HCR65 , HCR71 , HB284 , HB302 , HB306 , HB341 , HB366 , HB393 , HB458 , HB577 , HB603 , HB605 , HB614 , HB625 , HB733 , HB752 , HB773 , HB798 , HB911 , HB955 , HB996 , HB1035 , HB1069 , HB1113 , HB1140 , HB1180 , HB1240 , HB1255 , SB82 , SB89 , HB134 , HB258 , HB359 , HB782 , SB29 , SB42 , SB43 , SB149 , SB382 , SB441

Summary: The House met on May 18, 2026, with a quorum present, and began with prayer, the pledge, leave requests, and several personal privileges recognizing visitors and groups at the Capitol, including early education advocates, a poster contest winner, Entergy’s River Bend Nuclear Station on its 40th anniversary, a Children’s Miracle Network champion, Community Action leaders, and Leadership Tangipahoa participants. The chamber also received Senate messages, enrollment reports, a conference committee report on Senate Bill 149 that was allowed to lie over, and a long list of House resolutions and Senate bills that were either introduced, referred, or set aside for later consideration. Several resolutions were adopted without objection, including measures recognizing Early Education Day, World Preeclampsia Awareness Day, Dora’s Voyager, Tourism Day, and National Mississippi River Day, while House Concurrent Resolution 98 on SNAP grocery delivery fees failed on reconsideration by a vote of 46 yeas to 39 nays. The House then took up a series of Senate bills. Among the measures passed were SB 39 on provisional massage therapist licenses; SB 111 on freshwater recreational fish limits in the Atchafalaya Basin; SB 124 on peer review confidentiality for health systems; SB 134 on child sexual abuse material and sexting involving minors under 17; SB 99 on electronic DEQ notifications; SB 190 on special-focus nursing facilities; SB 201 on juvenile life-without-parole sentencing procedures; SB 233 on a statewide data exchange compact; SB 236 on annual kidney disease reporting; SB 258 on juvenile traffic offenses; SB 270 on medical marijuana use by terminally ill patients in health care facilities; SB 273 on hospice care requirements; SB 307 on educational displays and a Ten Commandments monument on Capitol grounds; SB 320 on CODIS hit tracking; SB 321 on electronic bonds; SB 325 on excluding threatening persons from sports wagering; SB 331 on temporary exceptions to the Scenic Rivers Act for lower Pearl River Basin work; SB 339 on gaming-related background checks; SB 345 on annual OJJ reporting; SB 346 and SB 347 on deepfake misuse in schools and on campuses; SB 357 on judiciary cleanup provisions; SB 359 on hospital district commissioner terms; SB 387 on pharmacy benefit managers; SB 393 on explosives regulation; SB 401 creating a Prescription Drug Affordability Board; SB 415 creating the Empower Louisiana Food Purchase Program; SB 419 on pre-charged pneumatic devices for deer hunting; SB 422 on unsupervised probation for certain repeat DWI offenders; SB 426 on the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority and peer support credentials; SB 435 creating a Commission on Fatherhood Engagement; SB 437 on licensed treatment services in facilities housing judicially referred residents; SB 440 creating a Renaissance District in Rapides Parish; SB 451 on newborn hearing screening and intervention; SB 464 on severe obesity treatment coverage; SB 470 on pregnancy-related rules in correctional facilities; SB 487 on gaming premises rental agreements; and SB 488 creating a school safety drone response pilot program. Several bills were returned to the calendar for later action, including SB 189 on atmospheric releases affecting weather and climate, SB 326, SB 341, SB 353, and SB 495. A number of bills drew debate over policy and fiscal effects. SB 112 on school release time for religious instruction prompted questions about public-school participation, sponsoring entities, and parental consent; SB 189 on prohibiting intentional atmospheric release of substances for climate or weather modification passed 75-21 after questions about aircraft fuel dumping and agricultural exceptions; SB 201 on juvenile sentencing led to discussion of Supreme Court precedent and appellate review; SB 233 raised privacy concerns about interagency data sharing; SB 313 on electronic filing fees in criminal matters was criticized as a possible unfunded mandate and failed 25-68; and SB 451 on newborn hearing screening drew questions about board expansion, Medicaid coverage, and added administrative costs before passing 94-1. Most other bills passed with little or no opposition, and the House repeatedly adopted motions to table reconsideration after final passage votes. The chamber also announced it would stop debate at 5:00 p.m. and continued working through Senate bills as the Natural Resources Committee finished its meeting.

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• President, I ask unanimous consent that all petitions, resolutions, and memorials be read by number, author
• States, the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States in Congress assembled, the Congressional
• Thank you. ...the congressional delegation representing the State of Idaho and the Congress of the United
• President, I ask unanimous consent that all bills on first reading be read by number, author, and title
• President, I ask unanimous consent that all bills on first reading be read by number, author, and title