Transcript Highlights:

• However, the agency made it clear the project was not a priority and lacked the resources to complete
• However, the agency made it clear the project was not a priority and lacked the resources to complete
• A neighborhood where sustainability and accessibility are priorities.
• <07:24:48.320> This<07:24:48.558> is accessibility are priorities.
• This is accessibility are priorities.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• “Is it true that this bill, 2420, is a legislative priority for the Texas GOP under Stop Sexualizing
• You know, for those of you who consider yourself MAGA, it is this administration’s stated priority for
• — MAGA, it is this administration's stated priority for the United States to be a global leader in biotech
• you all will go back to your districts and tell your voters that you checked off this legislative priority
• This is the governor's number one priority.

Bills: SB17, SB1569, SB2420, HB5138, HJR161, HB1937, HB3334, HB5444, HB5137, HB361, HB321, HB5447, HB464, HB678, HB2294, HB4172, HB3225, HB1769, HB5394, HB1837, HB1787, HB2271, HB2440, HB5134, HB5149, HB2151, HB2073, HB2186, HB2025, HB1936, HB1777, HB1663, HB 1306, HB 1290, HB1527, HB4802, HB3462, HB2963, HB2462, HB2560, HB644, HB2725, HB2621, HB2588, HB1443, HB1403, HB3032, HB1557, HB1664, HB2811, HB2088, HB2598, HB3062, HB3134, HB3940, HB4027, HB4097, HB4862, HB4170, HB4157, HB4205, HB4279, HB4377, HB4838, HB5424, HB5294, HB4870, HB4763, HB5639, HB4112, HB2275, HB1677, HB5014, HB3848, HB3797, HB3727, HB3709, HB3177, HB3057, HB4176, HB4202, HB2180, HB3528, HB3658, HCR76, HCR127

Keywords: foreign ownership, real property, national security, criminal penalties, civil penalties, personal information, higher education, privacy protection, governing board, institutional security, software applications, mobile devices, age verification, parental consent, data protection, app store regulation, HJR 161, Texas constitutional amendment, voting rights, non-citizen voting

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, received the invocation and pledges, and heard several announcements and recognitions before moving into floor action. Members honored the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley chess team for winning a share of the 2025 President’s Cup, recognized educator Jessica Lopez, and paid memorial tribute to Jennifer Maddenly, along with recognitions for Jeanette Valdez Duran’s food pantry work, TAMACC’s 50th anniversary, and Bernardine Steptoe’s retirement from WFAA. The House also granted permission for committees to meet while the House was in session, set a local consent calendar, and suspended posting rules for a Public Health Committee hearing on SB 2721. The chamber then considered a long series of Senate and House bills, with many passing on record votes. Measures addressed local law enforcement authority (SB 906), veterans highway designation (SB 1229), foster care medical billing (SB 855), massage therapy trafficking safeguards (SB 703), tax ballot language (SB 1025), occupational licensing for people with convictions (SB 1080), lien deadlines (SB 929), liquor sales complaints (SB 1355), higher education application fee waivers (SB 2231), utility data access (SB 1877), pediatric preceptorships (SB 1998), and several House bills on bond forfeiture notice, health workforce coordination, indigent civil commitment representation, consumer transaction cancellations, bird dispersal rules, theft venue for digital property, military grant applications, AI cancer-detection grants, cybersecurity contract language, in-state tuition for military-related programs, utility capital recovery, energy waste advisory oversight, gas utility rate recovery, psychedelic therapy study, teacher retirement funding transparency, pension changes, tax payment plans, and voter registration security. Some measures drew notable debate or amendments, including HB 5247, where a ratepayer-credit amendment failed, and HB 2298, HB 4014, HB 510, HB 561, HB 1128, HB 1904, HB 30, HB 200, HB 3045, and HB 5111, which all passed after recorded votes with varying margins. A major point of contention was SB 2420, the app store age-verification bill, which prompted extended debate over whether the bill should also require app developers to verify users’ ages. Representative Bryant offered an amendment to preserve developer verification obligations, arguing the bill would otherwise shift responsibility away from app makers; the author opposed it, saying the bill’s approach was more workable and raised concerns about First Amendment issues. Multiple points of order were raised and withdrawn during the debate, and the amendment discussion remained unresolved in the excerpt. The House also postponed further consideration of SB 17, SB 552, and SB 2420 at different points, and recessed for lunch after completing a large block of third-reading votes.

Transcript Highlights:

• It is, of course, a high priority for the department, but there aren't additional resources in this budget
• There are even spots available as well, but I know it's a priority of the committee, so we can't let
• There are even spots available as well, but I know it's a priority of the committee, so we can't let
• This bill before you is a priority of the Minnesota County Attorneys Association, and it provides, as
• This bill before you is a priority of the Minnesota County Attorneys Association, and it provides, as

Bills: HF2436, HF470, HF2643, HF2456, HF102, HF1367

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, early education, scholarships, funding, children, families, Minnesota education, child care licensing, family child care, child care center, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, correction order, conditional license, fix-it ticket, documented technical assistance, license suspension

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• funding is a little more equally distributed across the state as we've gotten through those first priority
• /c><00:49:39.400> first we've gotten through those first we've gotten through those first priority
• targeted areas thank you Miss priority targeted areas thank you Miss fish<00:49:44.119> closing
• The manual emphasizes early collaboration to create trails aligned with local values and priorities.
• The manual emphasizes early collaboration to create trails aligned with local values and priorities.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm still going to read our testimony because our function as an agency is to highlight the priorities
• We have 55% of our recipients meeting one or more of the state's priority areas, but unfortunately, we
• We have 55% of our recipients meeting one or more of the state's priority areas, but unfortunately, we
• more of our recipients meeting one or more of the<01:06:06.559> state's<01:06:06.920> priority
• <01:06:07.559> areas<01:06:08.559> but the state's priority areas but the state's priority

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I know you're putting a lot of time into this, and this should be a number one priority for every person
• She said she would hope that whatever ends up being in the horse trade on this is a priority for folks
• She said she would hope that whatever ends up being in the horse trade on this is a priority for folks
• :05.319> folks<01:08:05.599> and<01:08:05.720> I<01:08:05.839> can a priority
• for folks and I can a priority for folks and I can understand<01:08:06.520> that<01:08:06.960

Bills: HF1, HF1384

Keywords: Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud

Transcript Highlights:

• Today I ask you to be part of the solution and make school safety a top priority in Minnesota.
• that table, but would really enjoy and welcome an opportunity to look at amendments, at least as a priority
• 41:34.240> a to look at amendments um at least as a to look at amendments um at least as a priority
• 35.440> money<00:41:35.640> in<00:41:35.760> Minnesota<00:41:36.280> is priority
• that our money in Minnesota is priority that our money in Minnesota is staying<00:41:36.720> with

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• really didn't feel like this was an obligation the city could take on at this time, and it was not a priority
• And as Dan alluded to, we have... priority uh but uh mot believed that the priority uh but uh mot believed
• When we first embarked on this journey, we agreed that safety is the number one priority for testing
• It's just kind of setting our priorities and how we want to get them.
• It's just kind of setting our priorities and how we want to get them.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate File 285, a bill to shift MnDOT highway project cost participation away from local governments and onto MnDOT. The bill’s author and several city representatives said current cost-share policies force cities to spend local aid, property taxes, or debt on state highway projects they do not control, leaving less money for local streets and maintenance. Testifiers from Richfield, Elk River, Faribault, Minneapolis, and the Minnesota Association of Small Cities all supported the bill, describing the policy as one-size-fits-all, financially burdensome, and especially harmful to smaller cities and cities with major state highways running through them. Witnesses gave examples of large and sometimes changing local cost-share obligations, including Richfield’s spending of most of its MSA funds on projects it does not own and a small-city project where the estimated local share rose from about $2.3 million to over $3 million. Several testifiers said cities often have little practical ability to refuse MnDOT projects because the projects are valuable and MnDOT can move on if a city declines. One witness also raised concerns about money being paid upfront and held in an account during construction, causing cities to lose interest earnings while funds sit unused. Members asked whether cities truly have a say in these projects and whether there are limits on how much the local share can increase. Testifiers said MnDOT does engage cities, but the cost participation policy largely dictates the outcome, and they described the municipal consent statute as too narrow in practice. Senators expressed concern about fairness and the burden on local budgets, while one member noted the bill may not fully address the broader consent issue. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• The research was vital for the creation of the global positioning system, or GPS, a priority for the
• for the US system or GPS, a priority for the US military<00:42:50.880> in<00:42:51.119> the
• I rise angry by the stunning disparity between the priorities of the two parties.
• This week, Republicans' number one priority is to reopen the Department of Homeland Security because
• Whereas Democrats, as we'll see this afternoon, number one priority is to stop and protect those who

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Make sure that takes place as a priority as well. But we take the recommendation seriously.
• Make sure that takes place as a priority as well. But we take the recommendation seriously.
• Make sure that takes place<00:24:47.760> as<00:24:48.080> a<00:24:48.320> priority
• <00:24:50.240> But<00:24:50.480> we<00:24:50.640> take place as a priority as
• But we take place as a priority as well.

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call- 00:00:01 Approve Minutes from June 11, 2026- 00:00:40 Staff Report on 2026 Child Fatality Panel Update- 00:01:17 Panel Staff Response to Report-00:21:12 University of Kentucky Name, Image, and Likeness-00:44:34 Kentucky State Police Update on SERVS-01:17:55 Adjornment-01:33:05, 958, all

Summary: The committee first established a quorum and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members then received a staff report on the Kentucky Child Fatality and Near Fatality External Review Panel, including an annual LOIC evaluation of the panel’s operations, statutory compliance, case management system development, member experience, and written procedures. The report noted recent House Bill 778 expanded the panel’s access to records and to TWIST/I-TWIST, and recommended that staff request access and training promptly to avoid implementation problems. Analysts reported the panel has met statutory membership and meeting requirements, and that agency responses to the panel’s 2025 recommendations improved, with all responses meeting statutory content requirements though some were late. They also said the panel still lacks formal written procedures, so a prior recommendation was reissued. The report discussed the panel’s new case management system, now in testing with the Commonwealth Office of Technology, and a survey of panel members showing generally positive views of meetings and case discussions but recurring concerns about SharePoint access, time demands, virtual meetings, and the panel’s lack of enforcement authority. The report included a matter for legislative consideration suggesting the General Assembly may wish to seek additional testimony from agencies when responses are unclear or more information is needed. Panel staff responded that the work is difficult but important, said they are optimistic about gaining TWIST access, and acknowledged that written procedures have not yet been completed because they wanted to align them with the new system. They said both the system and procedures are hoped to be finished by the end of the year, with the new case management system expected to be implemented by September 1 after further testing and migration. Members also discussed trends in child fatality and near-fatality cases, including increases in reported cases since 2013, substance abuse, safe storage of firearms, and concerns about THC/CBD gummies reaching children. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

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• > Increasing costs due to inflation, reduced number of toll transactions, and turnpike spending priorities
• This bill is all a matter of priorities and what we want to be able to construct at the end of the day
• This bill is all a matter of priorities<00:56:46.000> and<00:56:46.240> what<00:56:46.480
• 56:46.720> want<00:56:46.960> to<00:56:47.200> be<00:56:47.359> able priorities
• and what we want to be able priorities and what we want to be able to<00:56:47.920> construct

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The work session focused first on SP 492, a bill intended to give the New Hampshire Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services authority to lease or license property for housing and related uses. Major General David Mikolitis testified that the bill is aimed at addressing affordable housing for junior enlisted service members, especially those assigned to Pease Air National Guard Base who currently face long commutes because of the Seacoast housing shortage. He said the most likely uses would be converting limited barracks space in Pembroke or Stratford into apartment-style or extended-stay housing, and possibly allowing office/co-op space for federal civilians, though he emphasized the primary purpose is housing for junior ranks. He also said any development would likely be done by a private developer through an RFP, with costs borne by the developer rather than the department. Committee members asked about whether the bill could apply to commercial uses, how taxes would work, whether revenues would go into the general fund, and whether the concept could be expanded statewide. Mikolitis said the intent was housing only, not commercial development like a Starbucks, and that any developed property would be taxable locally rather than remain tax-exempt. He said revenues would go into a dedicated Veteran Services Property Fund and be used for facilities, not the general fund. He also explained that the department has about 20 armories statewide but sees only a few viable locations for this concept, mainly Pembroke, Stratford, and possibly one other site, because the goal is to serve personnel within roughly a 45-minute drive of Pease. He noted that a proposed seven-acre parcel near Pease had already been approved by the Pease Development Authority but still needed FAA approval, and he was not optimistic about using that land for housing because of contamination and redevelopment costs. Committee discussion ended with members indicating support for OTP, but the chair said the vote would have to wait until 11 o'clock and then closed the work session on SP 492. The committee then opened a work session on SP 627 and heard testimony from Jim Jelbert, owner of CJ Bus Lines and chair of the legislature’s transportation council, who spoke in support of the bill. Jelbert argued that the measure would allow New Hampshire to raise tolls and generate significant revenue for the 10-year highway plan without directly taxing citizens, and said the money could address congestion and safety problems, including work on I-93 in Manchester and other statewide projects. He estimated the bill could generate substantial revenue over time and said toll credits could help leverage federal matching funds. He also said improved roads would benefit businesses like his by reducing vehicle wear and improving efficiency. The transcript cuts off before any committee action on SP 627 is recorded.

Transcript Highlights:

• And members, for a good discussion, and I just think we can all agree that one of the top priorities
• That has been my priority coming in, and will continue to be.
• That has been<01:18:54.520> my<01:18:54.760> priority<01:18:55.480> coming<01:18
• :55.840> in,<01:18:56.040> and<01:18:56.160> will been my priority coming in, and
• will been my priority coming in, and will continue<01:18:56.880> to<01:18:57.000> be.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Davids and Chair Gomez for allowing us the opportunity to talk with you a bit about Owatonna's priorities
• Community members again ranked a community center as their highest priority.
• This<00:47:58.040> is<00:47:58.440> a<00:47:59.320> priority<00:47:59.880> for
• <00:48:00.120> the<00:48:00.240> community, This is a priority for the community, This
• is a priority for the community, providing<00:48:02.640> public<00:48:03.040> safety,<

Bills: HF4094, HF3390, HF3813, HF3583, HF3751, HF4324, HF4789, HF3596, HF4033, HF4424, HF4053

Keywords: Crosby, local sales tax, bonding authority, community projects, voter approval, Owatonna, use tax, special law, community center, municipal finance, capital project, sales and use tax, local option tax, city tax, public facility, general election, bond referendum, debt limit, levy limit, Minnesota local government

Transcript Highlights:

• We recognize that you and your colleagues have great challenges before you in addition to the priorities
• We recognize that you and your colleagues have great challenges before you in addition to the priorities
• 01:08:04.640> addition<01:08:05.520> to<01:08:05.640> the<01:08:05.720> priorities
• you in addition to the priorities you in addition to the priorities outlined<01:08:06.760> here

Bills: HF4207, HF4338

Keywords: housing aid, local housing trust, funding projects, income provisions, technical changes, human services, medical assistance, Medicaid, provider enrollment, provider revalidation, fraud prevention, program integrity, background study, background check, fingerprinting, licensing, license revocation, payment withholding, payment suspension, prepayment review

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• At the same time, we understand that the legislature is facing many competing budget priorities during
• At the same time, we understand that the legislature is facing many competing budget priorities during
• She said having to do this report is probably the last thing on their mind and likely the least priority
• She said this is probably the last thing on their mind and likely the least priority when they are trying
• She said it is probably the last thing on their mind and likely the least priority when they are trying

Bills: HF3901, HF962, HF4428, HF4478, HF1775

Keywords: foster care, ombudsperson, investigative powers, children's rights, complaint process, HF4428, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, community engagement, work requirement, work mandate, employment requirement, community service, 80 hours, half-time student, income threshold, federal minimum wage, eligibility verification, benefit suspension, benefit termination

Transcript Highlights:

• Ensuring the best providers was a priority. Texas, like many other states, adopted this model.
• the number of patients served, meaning the higher the number of patients served, the higher the priority
• I think it has to be at some point a state job and a state focus and a state priority with FTEs and real
• Priority with FTEs and real technology.
• It's time to make that a priority. >> There's a whole lot of turnover. Yeah.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened to discuss interim charges regarding fraud, waste, and abuse in Texas human services, particularly focusing on Medicaid and childcare programs. The meeting highlighted the importance of preventing misuse of taxpayer funds, with testimony from various stakeholders emphasizing the need for increased oversight and accountability in these programs. Key points included the alarming rise in healthcare fraud in other states, the necessity for Texas to enhance its fraud prevention measures, and the potential financial repercussions of failing to meet federal compliance standards. Several committee members expressed concerns about the impact of fraud on vulnerable populations, particularly those relying on Medicaid services. Testimonies from experts underscored the effectiveness of Texas's Office of Inspector General (OIG) in combating fraud, yet pointed out existing vulnerabilities, such as inconsistent enforcement and the need for better data sharing among agencies. The discussion also touched on the challenges faced by hospice care providers, with a significant increase in the number of hospices in Texas raising concerns about quality and oversight. The committee heard from various witnesses, including representatives from health plans and advocacy organizations, who provided insights into the complexities of managing Medicaid and the importance of maintaining program integrity. The meeting concluded with a commitment to further explore legislative solutions to enhance oversight and ensure that resources are directed to those in genuine need.

Transcript Highlights:

• But it's become a top priority for me this session because I have seen what our community has been through
• /c><01:08:53.799> become<01:08:54.279> a<01:08:54.440> top<01:08:54.720> priority
• <01:08:55.120> for<01:08:55.240> me But it's become a top priority for me But it's
• become a top priority for me this<01:08:55.560> session<01:08:55.880> because<01:08:56.759
• It reinforces the importance of investigations as a law enforcement priority.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act, summarize our first six months of enforcement, and discuss our priorities
• And so, as we'll talk about, this means for the first six months, our real priority was to stress education
• , religion, sexual for the first 6 months, our for the first 6 months, our real<00:03:15.560> priority
• was<00:03:16.200> to<00:03:16.320> stress<00:03:16.800> education real priority
• was to stress education real priority was to stress education and<00:03:17.720> work<00:03:18.000

Bills: HF3794, HF3408

Keywords: surveillance, price discrimination, wage discrimination, automated decision systems, consumer protections, data privacy, biometrics, consumer protection, price setting, biometric data, retail, privacy, 1183, house

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from March 3, 2026, and then received a presentation from the Minnesota Office of the Attorney General on the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act. Assistant Attorney General Caitlin Miko and Deputy Attorney General Jessica Whitney reviewed the law’s scope, consumer rights, business obligations, and enforcement history. They said the law took effect July 31, 2025, gives Minnesotans rights to access, delete, and opt out of sale, profiling, and targeted advertising, and is enforced by the Attorney General with penalties up to $7,500 per violation. They reported more than 200 complaints in the first six months, many warning letters, and a shift from education to active enforcement now that the initial warning-letter period has expired. Committee members asked about how the universal opt-out works, what happens when companies deny deletion or editing requests, how the office determines willful noncompliance, and whether the law could burden small businesses. The AG’s office said the opt-out can be set through privacy-protective browsers or extensions, companies must respond to consumer requests within 45 days, small businesses are exempt as defined by the SBA, and investigations look for patterns and evidence of willful conduct rather than minor technical violations. The office also said it needs additional funding to fully staff enforcement efforts and noted that it has already issued subpoenas and civil investigative demands. The committee then took up House File 3408, the Stop Grocery Surveillance Price Gouging Act. The author explained that the bill would prohibit retail grocers, physical and online, from setting individualized prices based on consumer information, would limit certain uses of facial recognition and electronic shelf labels, and would preserve narrow exceptions for discounts and loyalty programs. Public testimony followed from the Minnesota Farmers Union in support, arguing that grocery consolidation and surveillance pricing could worsen already high food costs and harm fair competition. The Minnesota Grocers Association opposed the premise that grocery stores use surveillance pricing, said shelf prices are generally uniform and set from a single storewide database, and argued electronic shelf labels are efficient and not nefarious. A technology company representative similarly said ESLs do not use personal data or facial recognition, prices are uniform, and a 2025 study found no meaningful price increases after ESL adoption. The bill was laid over for possible further discussion after the testimony.

Transcript Highlights:

• That's who we are, and we wanted to make that our priority, while at the same time allowing individuals
• c><00:10:36.840> make<00:10:37.040> that<00:10:37.200> our<00:10:37.280> priority
• , we wanted to make that our priority, we wanted to make that our priority, while<00:10:38.240>
• We know that you have a difficult task balancing a number of potential priorities.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee adopted the minutes from its February 24, 2026 meeting after a motion by Vice Chair Coulter. The hearing then focused on the impact of federal immigration enforcement, referred to throughout as Operation Metro Surge, on Minnesota college campuses. The chair said the purpose was to document alleged abuses, campus fear, and racial discrimination, and to hear from testifiers about effects on students, faculty, and staff. Representative Novotny briefly objected to the framing, saying the committee should be finding facts rather than making a predetermined presentation, and the chair responded that members should remain respectful and that questions would be held until after all presenters testified. Augsburg University President Paul Pribbenow described what he called relentless and unprecedented disruption, including student stops and interrogations, family separations, and an ICE operation on campus in which armed masked agents allegedly detained a student without a warrant and pointed weapons at students and staff. He said the campus received bomb threats afterward, increased virtual learning options, and saw spikes in student support needs, housing assistance, and leaves of absence. Jenna Chernega of the Inter Faculty Organization said faculty across Minnesota State universities reported widespread student and colleague stress, increased workload, disappearing students, and a need for clearer sensitive-location protections and academic freedom guidance. Mark Grant of Minnesota State College Faculty said community conditions inevitably affect classrooms, that campuses have not yet had an ICE incident but are bracing for one, and that faculty want to support students and may need financial help if enrollment declines. Jennifer Irwin of AFSCME said fear from ICE activity extends beyond campus boundaries and is affecting attendance, work, and daily life for staff and students; she cited a member detained in St. Paul while trying to prove legal status. Student testifiers Brendan Frazier of Concordia University, St. Paul, Jonathan Fitzgerald of Minnesota State Mankato, Sudi Adow of Lead MN, and Will Luther of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities described panic, reduced attendance, food insecurity, disrupted classes, and fear of leaving home or commuting to campus. They urged stronger student privacy protections, support for international and immigrant students, emergency aid, and policies to keep campuses safe. No further committee action or votes were taken after the minutes approval.

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• An act relating to mortgages, implementing the Uniform Mortgage Modification Act, specifying the priority
• increasing the amount paid for burial expenses by the Department of Family Services, clarifying priority
• the Department of Family Services, the Department of Family Services, clarifying<00:17:17.240> priority
• <00:17:17.760> of<00:17:17.880> payment<00:17:18.280> for clarifying priority
• of payment for clarifying priority of payment for burial<00:17:18.800> expenses<00:17:19.400>

Keywords: 916, all