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• But now, America lives at stake.
• They chant death to America.
• They chant death to America.
• They chant death to America.
• Mr. and Mrs.<02:59:51.200> America, Mrs. America, Mrs.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• York and the United States of America York and the United States of America are<00:30:52.799>
• This is a gut punch to middle America. This is attacks on every single family in America.
• <05:42:04.480> But they just forced upon America. But they just forced upon America.
• <06:15:33.600> It's America. This isn't justice. It's America. This isn't justice.
• I don't like reading that America.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
• Every time America enters a moment of fear, people say, we have never seen anything like this before.
• Things to always remember is that African-American history starts in Africa, not in America. Right?
• was inseparable from freedom across the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, and the world.
• WAS INSEPARABLE FROM FREEDOM ACROSS THE CARIBBEAN, LATIN AMERICA, AFRICA, AND THE WORLD.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, received messages and substitutions from the Assembly, and welcomed two new members, Senators Erik Bottcher and Jeremy Zellner. The chamber then adopted the resolution calendar and took up a privileged resolution sponsored by Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim February 2026 as Black History Month in New York. Senators Bailey, Baskin, Sanders, Scarcella-Spanton, Brisport, Parker, Cleare, Comrie, and others spoke in support, emphasizing Black history as American history, the importance of education and remembrance, and the contributions of Black New Yorkers and historical figures. The resolution was adopted, and the leader opened it for co-sponsorship. The Senate then moved to the bill calendar and passed several measures, including bills on civil procedure, urban development, labor, and public service law. One labor bill was substituted from the Assembly and passed. Several energy and utility-related bills drew debate, with supporters arguing they would improve affordability, utility rate-setting, and consumer protections, while opponents said they would not meaningfully lower costs and instead reflected broader policy choices. Senator Walczyk voted no on one utility bill, and Senators Tedisco and others criticized the package; Senators Mayer and Harckham defended the measures as needed reforms to utility regulation and return-on-equity standards. Most bills were approved by wide margins, including one public service bill that passed 53-9 and another that passed 61-1.

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• You're certainly a tireless advocate for. the farm community and for rural America.
• America has not lost our competitive edge in producing food, fuel, and fiber.
• That is the true history of America. That is the crux of the American dream.
• America.
• He is trying to right America to where we are absolutely building something in America. right trade to

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• Iran's goal in Latin Latin America.
• And most rings across America.
• our military posture, and puts America our military posture, and puts America first.<01:58:45.360
• Evil has America inspired millions.
• States of America. States of America.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, September 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• God bless you, and God bless America. Mr.
• Let this spirit remind us that America is America only when ordinary people demand the extraordinary.
• LET THIS SPIRIT REMIND US THAT AMERICA IS AMERICA ONLY WHEN ORDER NARYP PEOPLE DEMAND THE EXTRAORDINARY
• When America catches a cold, Black America gets the flu.
• WHEN AMERICA CATCHES A COLD, BLACK AMERICA GETS THE FLU.

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

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• You do have an America 250 presentation that is in your packet, and it will cover the America 250 portion
• And it's in celebration of awesome kids in America.
• And it's in celebration of awesome kids in America.
• It was part of an initiative for the America 250 working towards the America 250.
• It was part of an initiative for the America 250 working towards the America 250.

Summary: The Louisiana Commission on Civic Education met with a quorum, approved the minutes from its prior meeting, and unanimously approved the 2026–27 membership slate for the Legislative Youth Advisory Council after hearing that more than 300 students applied. The commission also approved LIAC’s budget and mileage reimbursement guidelines, which were updated to reflect the IRS rate increase. Members thanked the Legislature for continuing to fund LIAC after earlier years of sponsor-based support. The meeting featured several civic education presentations tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary. Brandon Burris of the Lieutenant Governor’s office described state parks, museums, library backpack programs, Keep Louisiana Beautiful, and Homework Louisiana as civic and educational resources. Liam Julian of the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute discussed national trends in civics education, teacher discomfort with controversial topics, and the institute’s teacher training, student camps, debate programs, and civics app. Louisiana Public Broadcasting’s Katie Stark and Nancy Torren presented America 250-related materials, including a PBS Kids feature on a Louisiana child and a PBS Learning Media series on Bernardo de Gálvez and Spanish Louisiana, along with teacher training events. LIAC members John Parker and Brandon Routon reported on their work over the year, including school safety efforts, digital service-hour tracking, AP self-study access, minor work permits, AI-generated harassment of minors, and school advisory councils. The Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education reported on Law Day and Constitution Day programming reaching thousands of students, its summer institute, student and teacher awards, and a proclamation marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Barry Irwin also reported that legislation to clean up the commission’s membership and quorum provisions had passed the House and been heard in Senate Education. The commission adjourned after thanking staff for managing the meeting during severe weather.

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• <00:16:10.639> Happy United States of America. Happy United States of America.
• America. Yet nearly 60 years later, the America.
• America. Unbecoming. America. Unbecoming.
• <02:55:28.240> And United States of America. And United States of America.
• United States of America. United States of America.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, April 23, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• corporations purchasing manufactured housing communities, one of those corporations being Hometown America
• There is an attorney who represents Hometown America, and I know communities in Taunton and Middleborough
• I wish to challenge a statement made in 2023 by Hometown America, the corporate sponsor of this bill,
• I want to be clear: Hometown America is not a newcomer to Massachusetts.
• It has never been followed by Hometown America.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Housing held a hearing on a wide range of housing bills focused on manufactured housing, condominiums, public housing, tiny homes, and protections for elderly and disabled residents. Chairs Haggerty and Cyr opened by emphasizing the importance of these housing types and the need to hear from many speakers. Testimony on manufactured housing was especially extensive and sharply divided. Supporters of bills such as H. 1475, S. 990, and H. 1513 argued that out-of-state corporate owners are buying communities, raising rents and fees, reducing services, and exploiting legal gray areas. Residents and lawmakers from affected communities like Taunton, Middleborough, Attleboro, and Oak Point described steep rent disparities, fear of displacement, and the need for stronger protections, while Representative Hawkins urged an omnibus approach and said the bill would create a local board to ensure compliance with existing law. Opponents, including the Massachusetts Manufactured Housing Association and Hometown America’s counsel, argued that current law already provides protections, that the bills would create uncertainty or unfairly restrict owners, and that H. 1475 was intended to clarify the post-Blake legal landscape. The committee also heard testimony on condominium reform through S. 980, with owners describing lack of transparency, surprise assessments, and limited accountability, and urging updates to Chapter 183A and more owner rights. Public housing bills also drew support from housing authority advocates. MassNAHRO backed S. 955, H. 1517, H. 1512, H. 1550, and H. 1551, saying housing authorities need more flexibility to preserve and expand affordable housing. Witnesses supported tax relief for replacement public housing units and streamlined procurement rules, arguing these changes would help projects move faster and make better use of capital funds. Committee members asked questions about PILOT agreements, tax treatment of new developments, and whether state and federal public housing would be treated similarly. The committee also heard from Senator Lovely and advocates for S. 1007/H. 1525, which would prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents in housing. Supporters described the bills as a long-needed response to harassment in senior and public housing, calling for building-level plans, staff training, and AG oversight; Jerry Halberstadt said the measure should be strengthened with enforcement and tenant advocacy support. Pamela and other witnesses described severe personal impacts from bullying and management retaliation. Another major topic was S. 1474/H. 1474 on movable tiny houses as permanent dwellings and accessory dwelling units. Supporters, including Representative DeCoste, Vera Struck, Kaylee DeCrease, and Abundant Housing Massachusetts, said tiny homes are a safe, affordable, sustainable option for seniors, workers, and others facing the housing shortage, and urged the committee to legalize them and align state rules with emerging standards. They also discussed tax classification and the need for a clear building code and DMV category. Finally, H. 1476 on pet-friendly elderly housing drew support from animal welfare groups, who said the bill would restore and modernize a prior pet program, expand access across state-aided housing, limit pet deposits, and reduce pet surrender caused by housing barriers. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee primarily received testimony and questions on the bills.

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• America.
• <02:30:59.680> is very blurred vision of what America is very blurred vision of what America
• <02:51:41.359> both measure that will make America both measure that will make America both
• peace through strength was how America peace through strength was how America could<02:52:53.359
• You rigged the economy so the America.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• This is the process that we have in these United States of America.
• is because Mexico is actually in North America.
• Renaming the body of water Gulf of America is not a matter of name, It's powerful stuff that puts America
• In the America First agenda, the Gulf of America provides essential resources that impact the daily lives
• America, and that is a federally known name that is now presented.

Bills: HB 9, HB 22, HB 908, HB 1392

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment

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• Repeat after me: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic
• be able to continue the progress that was made during his first administration to once again make America
• the flag of the United States of America the flag of the United States of America and<00:06:49.280
• Moreover, the murder rate is way down in America.
• Have any interest in bringing down the cost of living for the working middle class in America.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We, the United States of America, would be the safest country on the earth.
• Richard Hayes, Council for Gun Owners of America, in favor of HB3669.
• So, with that said, Gun Owners of America is very thankful to...
• I'm the Legislative Director for Texas for Gun Owners of America.
• I am representing Gun Owners of America and myself in favor of HB 2470.

Bills: HB259, HB259, HB 1128, HB1337, HB1506, HB1794, HB2215, HB2470, HB2771, HB2882, HB2993, HB3053, HB3428, HB3669, HB3789, HB3924, HB4201, HB4675

Keywords: redistricting, Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission, Texas Legislature, elections, district boundaries, voter representation, healthcare, insurance, patient rights, medical expenses, access to care, affordability, legislation, firearms, penal code, regulation, short-barrel firearms, ammunition, gun control, public safety

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• Was his prior here in America.
• don't we have America fund our schools? don't we have America fund our schools?
• As a public school student America.
• I reserve America.
• This legislation supports in America.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The story of America would be hollow without the words of immigrants.
• The immigrant story is a part of what America is today.
• Of a better life, immigrants came to America.
• They planted roots in the soil of America, and they endured whatever adversities came their way.
• American journey, for the story is not separate from the story of America.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Colorado and to America. I yield back. Colorado and to America. I yield back.
• check like everybody else in America. check like everybody else in America.
• everybody in America. I yield back, Mr. everybody in America. I yield back, Mr.
• America.
• Every sixth grader in America America.

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

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• The story of America would be hollow without the words of immigrants.
• The story of America would be hollow without the words of immigrants.
• The immigrant story is a part of what America is today.
• Seeking the opportunity to pursue the dream of a better life, immigrants came to America.
• Their story is not separate from the story of America.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call and prayer, then handled several procedural matters before moving to the daily file. Members approved a motion to withdraw Assembly Bills 100 through 219 to the second reading file by a roll call vote of 42-15, and unanimously approved re-referrals of AB 440 and AB 1265 to different committees. The chamber also welcomed international visitors, student and community guests, and later heard a series of guest introductions tied to agriculture, immigration, and Irish heritage. The main floor action centered on two resolutions. H.R. 19, recognizing California Agriculture Day, drew strong support from members representing agricultural districts, who highlighted the state’s farm production, exports, and the role of farmworkers and ranchers; the resolution was adopted by voice vote after 65 co-authors were added. ACR 51, honoring Irish American Heritage Month, was also adopted by voice vote after 66 co-authors were added, with members speaking about Irish immigration, labor history, California-Ireland ties, and St. Patrick’s Day. The Assembly also held multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes for the Honorable Leon Lawson Williams, a pioneering Black civic leader in San Diego who served on the City Council and County Board of Supervisors and helped expand public transit and advance civil rights. Members from San Diego and others described his barriers-breaking career and lasting influence on local government and community leadership. The House then received announcements about upcoming committee hearings and adjourned until Thursday, March 20, at 9 a.m.

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• and the Portuguese descendants in our communities through the cooperation with the United States of America
• and the Portuguese descendants in our communities through the cooperation with the United States of America
• <00:09:29.640> United<00:09:29.959> States<00:09:30.240> of<00:09:30.440> America
• c><00:09:31.240> as<00:09:31.360> well<00:09:31.480> as the United States of America
• as well as the United States of America as well as the<00:09:31.720> native<00:09:32.000>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, called the roll, and approved the previous day’s journal. Members then made several introductions recognizing visitors in the gallery, including staff and guests connected to tourism, a group from the Luso-American Development Foundation from Portugal, and students and administrators from Kahakai Elementary School. Senator Kim also introduced four University of Hawaiʻi Shidler College of Business Travel Industry Management students and their academic advisor and professor. Senator DeCoite spoke about Tourism Day at the Capitol, thanking HTA, HBCB, CNH, and Kilohana for their participation and youth-focused tourism programs, and later introduced the FLAD visitors from Lisbon, Portugal. The clerk reported Governor’s Message Nos. 713 to 717 transmitting nominations to boards and commissions, and Governor’s Message No. 718 withdrawing a nomination to the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund board. The Senate also received Senate Concurrent Resolutions 51 to 67 and Senate Resolutions 33 to 51 for referral to committee, which were ordered referred. The Chair announced that the deadline to file Senate Concurrent Resolutions and Senate Resolutions with the Clerk’s Office was 4:30 p.m. that day. At the close of business, Senator Wai moved that the Senate stand in recess, leaving the journal open until 4:30 p.m. for receipt of resolutions and reconvene at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 10. Senator Dort seconded the motion, and the Senate recessed without objection.

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• May God bless the great state of Texas and the United States of America.
• Please join me in the pledge to the United States of America.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
• Serving the United States of America.
• May God forever bless the United States of America. Thank you, Governor Abbott.

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• that you would draw the heart of America that you would draw the heart of America back<00:07:44.720
• America. America.
• In<00:51:27.520> America, In America, In America, in<00:51:29.680> our<00:51:29.920>
• America is strengthened when every faith America is strengthened when every faith is<02:07:24.960>
• Pay attention, America. Pay attention. Pay attention, America. Pay attention.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, March 19, 2026, 1012, house, all