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• Madam Clerk, open the machine for co-authors. Vote the machine for co-authors.
• Six co-authors.
• Madam Clerk, open the machine for co-authors. Members, vote the machine for co-authors.
• Madam Clerk, open the machine for co-authors. Members, vote the machine for co-authors.
• Did you open the machine for co-authors? Members, vote your machine for co-authors.

Bills: HB410 , HR310 , HR314 , HR316 , HR317 , HR321 , HR275 , HR276 , HR279 , HR282 , HR286 , HR289 , HR292 , HR295 , HR302 , HR319 , HR307 , HR273 , SCR59 , SCR61 , SCR62 , SCR68 , SCR69 , SCR70 , SCR54 , SCR55 , SCR64 , SCR75 , HCR32 , HB776 , HB42 , HB119 , HB159 , HB302 , HB1017 , HB1028 , SB217 , SB283 , HB953 , SB208 , HR74 , HB998 , HB901 , HR20 , HCR65 , HCR71 , HCR98 , HB284 , HB306 , HB341 , HB366 , HB393 , HB458 , HB577 , HB603 , HB605 , HB614 , HB625 , HB646 , HB733 , HB752 , HB773 , HB798 , HB911 , HB955 , HB996 , HB1035 , HB1069 , HB1113 , HB1140 , HB1180 , HB1191 , HB1240 , HB1255 , SB82 , SB89 , SB97 , SB123 , SB237 , HB36 , HB74 , HB75 , HB258 , HB259 , HB414 , HB459 , HB784 , HB848 , HB956 , HB1095 , HB1220 , HB1252 , SB469 , SB479

Keywords: oil and gas, orphan wells, inactive wells, shut-in wells, marginal wells, plugging and abandonment, well decommissioning, site remediation, site restoration, Oilfield Site Restoration, OSR program, financial security, bonding, taxpayer liability, public liability, offshore wells, onshore wells, coastal erosion, Department of Conservation and Energy, natural resources

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• </c> you know, with our congressional you know, with our congressional delegation,<00:05:04.320><c> this
• </c> get from our congressional delegation. get from our congressional delegation.
• </c> get some input from our congressional get some input from our congressional folks<00:09:51.120><
• </c> know, we we have different authorities. know, we we have different authorities.
• c><02:53:57.720><c> there's</c> has different authorities, and there's has different authorities, and

Committee: Joint Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee

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• It has very famous alums such as NASA astronaut Victor Glover, authors Dean Carranzis and Jay Asher,
• I went to Doug and asked him to co-author it with me.
• You had 25 or 30 congressional members elected from all over the state and the nation, and you had the
• You had 25 or 30 congressional members, elected from our Kevin McCarthy.
• He co-authored the definitive casebook on communications and law.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and welcomed guests from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, including President Jeffrey Armstrong, students, and staff. Senator Laird highlighted the university’s 125th anniversary and student achievements, including a Rose Parade Sweepstakes Trophy and a national design-build competition win. The chamber also recognized guests from Senator Cortese’s office later in the session. On the floor, the Senate took up and adopted SCR 111 by Senator Niello, commemorating the 125th anniversary of the certified public accountant profession in California and recognizing the California Board of Accountancy and the California Society of CPAs. The resolution passed by unanimous vote after roll call. The Senate also adopted SCR 109 by Senator Grove, proclaiming January 2026 as National Mentoring Month and honoring Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central California for its long record of youth mentoring and community impact. In unfinished business, the Senate concurred in Assembly amendments to SB 25 by Senator Umberg, described as streamlining California’s merger process and aligning it with the federal process; the motion passed 33-0. The Senate then approved a motion from Senator Laird to give certain Budget and Fiscal Review Committee bills second reading upon report and third reading status, with the motion carrying 29-10. The chamber also approved several adjourn-in-memory tributes, most notably for former Congressman Doug LaMalfa, with multiple senators speaking to his rural advocacy, bipartisan relationships, and personal kindness, and for Barry Del Bono, Alan Stewart Hammond, and Jeb Bing. The session ended with the Senate in recess until the next scheduled floor meeting.

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• But you will see things like, for example, House Bill 120, transferring statutory authority from the
• But you will see things like, for example, House Bill 120, transferring statutory authority from the
• But you will see things like, for example, House Bill 120, transferring statutory authority from the
• The statutory authority from the Department of Education to the Department of Military Affairs and Veterans
• If you wanted to encourage our Congressional Delegation to say we haven't drafted anybody since 1973,

Committee: House State-federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

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• I will not call our congressional delegation old, but I will call them seasoned.
• The last time that it was proposed by our congressional delegation was in 2023.
• The last time that it was proposed by our congressional delegation was in 2023.
• , keep our election decisions close to the people, protect Idaho's authority over campaign finance, security
• It urges Congress and our congressional delegation to champion states' powers and to set the rules on

Committee: House State Affairs

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• I want to thank our congressional delegation, who have I want to thank our congressional delegation who
• ... ...talk about the congressional delegation securing almost $600 million.
• by Representative Juan Vargas and co-authored by Alex Bedia and Adam Schiff.
• by Representative Juan Vargas and co-authored by Alex Bedia and Adam Schiff.
• Financing Authority.

Summary: The joint Senate and Assembly Environmental committees held an informational hearing on the Tijuana River Valley pollution crisis, with members from both parties emphasizing that the problem is decades old, cross-border, and requires federal, state, local, and binational action. Opening remarks described the crisis as a major environmental and public health emergency affecting San Diego County beaches, air quality, marine life, tourism, and nearby communities. Assembly Member Boerner and Senator Jones both stressed the need for continued funding and cooperation, while Supervisor Paloma Aguirre outlined county efforts and called for urgent action on localized fixes and health protections. Aguirre described the scale of sewage flows from Tijuana, the long beach closures, and the county’s response, including warning signs, an air purifier distribution program, a planned epidemiological study, soil testing, and an economic impact study. She highlighted a “hot spot” near Saturn Boulevard where wastewater becomes airborne, citing elevated hydrogen sulfide levels, community illness reports, and proximity to schools and homes. Congressional staff reported that the federal delegation has secured more than $650 million for infrastructure and cleanup, supported legislation to strengthen federal watershed and IBWC programs, and pressed federal agencies for health investigations, air monitoring, and emergency declarations. Scripps scientists Dr. Sarah Giddings and Dr. Kimberly Prather presented research on water and air transport of pollution. Giddings described a five-day coastal water quality forecast model, supported by state funding, that tracks wastewater movement and helps predict beach closure risk; she said the model has about 72% accuracy and is being refined with ongoing measurements. Prather explained that polluted surf-zone spray and aerosols can carry bacteria, viruses, and gases into the air, and said her team’s measurements showed strong links between river flow, odor complaints, and hydrogen sulfide spikes, with a major drop after river diversion. She also said the team has identified thousands of airborne compounds and is studying their health implications. Dr. Paula Stigler Granados summarized public health findings, saying surveys and monitoring show nighttime exposure, sleep disruption, headaches, respiratory symptoms, anxiety, and other impacts, especially for children, workers, and older adults. She reported chemical analyses finding hundreds of contaminants in river water and a distinct chemical fingerprint at the Saturn hot spot, including evidence that pollutants infiltrate nearby homes. Sergio Dondina of Wild Coast focused on ecological and economic damage, beach loss, tire and trash pollution, and the community’s sense of being ignored. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the informational hearing.

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• One concerning document was the White House Congressionally mandated research plan and an initial research
• So the first one is the 2023 congressionally mandated research plan and an initial research governance
• The next document is the 2023 solar geoengineering and climate change report from Congressional Research
• They state that congressional deliberations on SG policy may include an evaluation of trade-offs between
• It is the duty of our state and federal authorities under the 10th Amendment of the U.S.

Committee: House Environment, Energy and Technology

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• This is policy that if you are out talking to constituents, authority right now. authority right now.
• </c> authority to enforce their laws. authority to enforce their laws.
• </c> the authority the authority uh<01:31:27.040><c> to</c><01:31:27.280><c> issue</c><01:31:27.679><
• </c> going to give the judge uh the authority going to give the judge uh the authority to<01:59:30.639
• </c> resident of second congressional resident of second congressional district<02:54:25.279><c> and<

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• Then under President Biden, regulators weaponized their authority to debank politically disfavored industries
• Effective and appropriately tailored within the confines of the regulator's statutory authority.
• Well, Senator Warren, you know, there are many, as we saw on the congressional oversight panel for TARP
• I believe Congressional and directed dollars are starting to flow.
• by DOJ to ignore the congressional direction regarding staffing and funding for each division because

Committee: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Keywords: financial regulations, SEC, Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Transit Administration, nominees, Empowering Main Street in America Act, capital formation, economic growth

Summary: The committee meeting focused on several nominees within key financial institutions, including discussions surrounding the SEC, the Federal Transit Administration, and the Comptroller of the Currency. Notable dialogue included concerns over regulatory balance, with various members emphasizing a need to streamline regulations to foster innovation while ensuring accountability and safety for investors. The importance of the proposed 'Empowering Main Street in America Act' was highlighted as a means to facilitate access to capital for small businesses, underlining the current administration's approach towards financial regulations.

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• whereas the purpose of this special session is to consider legislation relating to the drawing of congressional
• Now therefore, I, Ron DeSantis, Governor of the state of Florida, by virtue of the power and authority
• of Florida into a special session relating to consideration of legislation for the drawing of congressional
• Senate Bill 8D by Senator Gates, a bill to be entitled an act establishing the congressional districts
• Senate Bill 8D by Senator Gates, a bill to be entitled an act establishing the congressional districts

Summary: The Florida Senate convened in special session with an opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then administered the oath of office to newly elected Senator Brian Nathan of District 14, who was welcomed by the chamber. The Secretary read the governor’s amended special-session proclamation, which expanded the call beyond congressional redistricting and related litigation funding to include legislation on artificial intelligence protections, an AI Bill of Rights, public records exemptions tied to AI investigations, and medical freedom/vaccine-related issues. The Senate then took up SB 2D, the Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights, and SB 4D, the related public records bill. Supporters said the AI bill was a first step to protect children, parents, privacy, and Floridians from deceptive or harmful AI practices, while opponents argued it was too weak, overly permissive, and could create a false sense of protection without meaningful remedies. Senators also raised concerns about balancing child safety with innovation and school technology use. SB 2D passed 37-1. SB 4D, described as the public records exemption accompanying the AI bill, passed 33-4 after brief discussion about which investigative files would be exempt while Department of Legal Affairs investigations are pending. The Rules Chair announced a committee meeting later that day, said SB 6D on medical freedom would be temporarily postponed in Rules, and the chamber set SB 8D on congressional districts for special order on Wednesday, April 29. The Senate then adjourned until 10 a.m. on April 29.

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• ><c> tax</c> congressional Republicans chose tax congressional Republicans chose tax breaks<00:09:05.519
• </c> for Indiana's 9th congressional for Indiana's 9th congressional district.<02:23:48.399><c> This<
• </c><07:39:18.638><c> record</c> portion of the congressional record portion of the congressional record
• </c><08:47:30.638><c> That</c> they're not congressionally driven.
• That they're not congressionally driven.

Bills: HB4593 , HR780 , HR977 , HR979 , HR978

Keywords: showerhead, regulation, energy policy, consumer protection, overregulation, gridlock, policy priorities, House resolution, legislative process, procedural motion, committee, House of Representatives, Mr. Knott, ethics, membership, Doug LaMalfa, memorial resolution, condolence, death of a member, adjournment in honor

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• With me is one of the bill's authors, Republican Senator Carla Nelson.
• Senator, you are the co-author to the Bridges to Health Care bill.
• You wrote a letter to the U.S. congressional Republicans urging them to protect Medicaid.
• </c> right now Senator you are the co-author right now Senator you are the co-author to<00:08:08.520>
• </c> letter to the US Congressional letter to the US Congressional Republicans<00:08:16.759><c> urging

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• </c> world, Trump and congressional world, Trump and congressional Republicans<00:14:13.680><c> are</
• </c> Donald Trump and congressional Donald Trump and congressional Republicans<00:14:42.399><c> have<
• </c><00:14:49.839><c> Republicans</c> Trump and congressional Republicans Trump and congressional Republicans
• </c><00:24:43.200><c> district,</c> Vista, the sixth congressional district, Vista, the sixth congressional
• <03:19:58.720><c> Republicans</c><03:19:59.359><c> 20th</c> Congressional Republicans 20th Congressional

Bills: HB4305 , HB2965 , HR916

Keywords: small business, regulatory burden, advocacy, government oversight, compliance assistance, Red Tape Hotline, regulatory budget, Small Business Administration, fiscal responsibility, rulemaking

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• These claims were based on the absence of presidential authority.
• These claims were based on the absence of presidential authority.
• As you're well aware, based on the absence of presidential authority.
• Other cases involve funding cuts to congressionally authorized programs supporting the use of renewable
• Other cases involve funding cuts to congressionally authorized programs, supporting the use of renewable

Summary: The House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee held a virtual work session focused first on federal actions affecting elections. A representative from NCSL reviewed recent U.S. Supreme Court and pending cases, including a redistricting/Voting Rights Act case and a case on whether mailed ballots received after Election Day can be counted. She also discussed a Trump executive order directing USPS to draft mail-ballot rules, the federal SAVE system’s expanded use for voter list maintenance, DOJ requests for unredacted voter rolls, and reduced federal election-security support. Committee members asked about proof of citizenship requirements, whether DOJ requests are compulsory, and how federal election funding and grants may be changing. The Attorney General’s Office then described Washington’s litigation challenging two election-related executive orders and DOJ’s lawsuit seeking unredacted voter registration lists. State lawyers said courts have already enjoined parts of the executive orders, including documentary proof-of-citizenship requirements and voting-system changes, and have upheld Washington’s ballot-receipt deadlines so far. They said DOJ’s voter-roll demands have been rejected by multiple courts and that Washington’s position is that state law limits disclosure of sensitive voter data. Members asked about the legal basis for DOJ’s requests, the risk of immigration-enforcement use, and whether attestation on registration forms counts as proof of citizenship; the office said it does under state law and that no evidence of mass voter-fraud problems in Washington has been shown. Deputy Attorney General Todd Bowers then gave a broader overview of the Attorney General’s federal litigation, saying Washington has filed 61 cases since January 2025, often with other states, and has had notable success obtaining preliminary injunctions and favorable summary judgments. He highlighted cases involving election rules, environmental and energy disputes, public health funding, student loans, housing, and data privacy, and said many challenges involve executive-branch conditions added to congressionally appropriated funds. He also described a growing number of federal audits and inquiries directed at state agencies. Finally, Office of Equity Director Megan Matthews discussed how federal actions are affecting state and local equity work, community organizations, and public confidence. She said the office is coordinating more closely with the Attorney General, governor’s office, other agencies, and local governments through the immigration subcabinet, while also working on data privacy, Keep Washington Working compliance, and community outreach. Committee members asked about the office’s human-trafficking work and how it is encouraging agency compliance; Matthews said the focus is on clearer guidance, technical support, and consistent expectations across agencies. The committee adjourned after the presentations and questions.

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• Naomi also worked on my first congressional campaign.
• </c> worked on my first congressional worked on my first congressional campaign.<00:21:23.760><c> So,
• </c> constituents of the Fort Congressional constituents of the Fort Congressional District,<00:24:13.360
• </c> congressional district in the country. congressional district in the country.
• So who authorized this museum in 2020.

Bills: HB6047 , HR1041 , HR1329

Keywords: veterans, disability compensation, dependency compensation, housing loans, benefits expansion, Sharri Briley, Eric Edmundson, government assistance, Scouting, youth development, Eagle Scouts, civic leadership, community service, American heritage, mental health, mental health awareness month, May 2026, suicide prevention, behavioral health, depression

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• Presently, we do not have any Senate authors here at the moment.
• I'm here in support of SB 412 and thank the author for introducing this bill.
• These congressional proposals would cut billions in food aid.
• These congressional proposals would cut billions in food aid.
• I'd love to be a co-author if you're taking co-authors, and I will invite you to close.

Committee: House Human Services

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Human Services met and heard two measures after announcing that SB 792 had been pulled from the agenda. The first bill, SB 412, would require affiliated home care aides to receive training in Alzheimer’s and dementia care as part of their preparation. The author and supporters, including the Alzheimer’s Association, AARP, and the Home Care Association of America, said the bill would help ensure more consistent and compassionate care for people living with dementia at home. A witness described personal experiences with inadequate home care for a spouse with Alzheimer’s, while committee members expressed support and personal connections to the issue. SB 412 was moved as amended to the Assembly Appropriations Committee and passed the committee on a 7-0 vote. The committee then heard SJR 3, a resolution urging Congress to avoid cuts to SNAP and related CalFresh benefits. The author and supporters from food banks and child poverty organizations argued that CalFresh is essential to reducing hunger, supporting children and families, and sustaining the food economy, and warned that proposed federal cuts would be devastating. Several public witnesses and committee members spoke in support, including members who shared personal experiences with food assistance. SJR 3 was adopted on a 7-0 vote. After the votes, the committee completed its business and adjourned.

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• We don't have the legal authority to take action on those records.
• We don't have the legal authority to take action on those records.
• We don't have broad investigative authority. Who does?
• We don't have enforcement authority over local elections.
• We don't have enforcement authority over local elections.

Committee: House Elections

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• Its authority without Mr. Speaker, Mr.
• Its authority without accountability.
• ><c> should</c><00:14:28.320><c> be</c> congressional oversight, you should be congressional oversight
• </c> Congressional District, thank you. Congressional District, thank you.
• </c> so far, Trump and congressional so far, Trump and congressional Republicans<02:30:55.200><c> blew

Bills: HB7006 , HR992

Keywords: appropriations, national security, foreign aid, transparency, democracy, House Resolution 992, H.Res. 992, HR 992, rule resolution, procedural rule, Rules Committee, Committee of the Whole, previous question, motion to recommit, waiver of points of order, closed rule, structured rule, FY2026 appropriations, consolidated appropriations, federal spending

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• </c> in 2021 Congress did authorize in 2021 Congress did authorize establishing<02:22:40.040><c> a</c
• This common-sense legislation authorizes the U.S.
• The bill does not actually require or even authorize it.
• Authorize that kind of money without spending reductions elsewhere.
• </c><07:55:44.360><c> staff</c> really our entire Congressional staff really our entire Congressional

Bills: HR187 , HR186 , HR375 , HR165 , HR204 , HR197 , HR207

Keywords: government oversight, accountability, federal employees, transparency, administrative leave, Elon Musk, conflict of interest, government efficiency, federal contracts, renewable fuels, ethanol, E15, ethanol-15, renewable fuel standard, RFS, RINs, renewable identification numbers, refinery capacity, farmers, refiners

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• ,</c><00:17:03.440><c> and</c> physicist, disruptor, author, and physicist, disruptor, author, and visionary
• </c> Virginia's sixth congressional district. Virginia's sixth congressional district.
• <c> are</c> and congressional Republicans are and congressional Republicans are tackling<04:22:41.199
• </c> Congress has already has the authority Congress has already has the authority to<04:38:50.719><c
• </c> Carolina's fourth congressional Carolina's fourth congressional district,<05:45:08.638><c> the</

Bills: HB5103 , HR1131 , HR1135

Keywords: appropriations, Department of Homeland Security, local beautification, navigable waters, government oversight, House committees, membership, legislative process, election, governance