Video & Transcript Research : 'Congressional declaration'
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PA
Transcript Highlights:
- Winner's actions at Harriton Crossroads in Holland in 1944 to award him the Congressional Medal of Honor
- .Act was passed back in 1978, and I would like to begin by reading the legislative findings and declaration
- Subsection B, declarations.
- The General Assembly hereby declares it to be the public policy of this Commonwealth to ensure the right
Summary:
The House began with ceremonial recognitions, including guests of Representatives Benham and Warren and a farewell acknowledgment for longtime floor staffer Michelle Martin, who is leaving House service for a role in the Senate. The chamber then took up caucus and committee announcements, recessed several times, and later returned to consider a series of committee reports and bills. House and Senate bills were reported from Rules, Appropriations, and Judiciary, including referrals of several measures to committees.
The House adopted House Resolution 515 unanimously, urging Congress to review Major Richard D. Winner’s actions for possible Medal of Honor recognition. It also adopted House Resolution 208, directing a performance audit of services, wait times, and processes in the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services; supporters said it would help improve services for Pennsylvanians with vision impairment, while the vote was 201-1. The chamber then passed several bills with amendments, including measures on foster care youth benefits, AI companion safeguards, prison industry enhancement program administration, memorial bridge designations, firefighter and EMS donation options through PennDOT renewals, horse-racing background checks, and fertility preservation coverage.
Several bills reached final passage. House Bill 1239, limiting homeowners associations from restricting rooftop solar installations, passed 109-93. House Bill 2146, amending the Sunshine Act to tighten the 24-hour agenda notice rule while preserving limited exceptions, passed 193-9 after debate over transparency and local-government flexibility. House Bill 2558, banning non-compete agreements for broadcast workers, passed narrowly 103-99 amid objections from Republicans and concerns about impacts on local broadcasters and contract rights. Senate Bills 971 and 972 also passed finally, dealing with township audit deadlines and municipal memorials for first responders.
The House also approved House Bill 2412, funding state-related universities for fiscal year 2026-27, by 155-47 after debate over Penn State’s campus closures, accountability, and per-student funding differences; House Bill 2413, appropriating funds to the University of Pennsylvania, passed 195-7. The chamber then moved several bills back to Appropriations, signed Senate Bills 971 and 972, and adjourned until the next scheduled session.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 03/23/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and welcome his parents, Linda and Bob Ollis, and of course their dog Nevil, who received the Congressional
- present this resolution not only for my guests in the chamber but for the entire State of New York to declare
- Scottish independence was declared on April 6, in 1320 at Arbroath.
- Scotland, tartans are worn to represent clan, families, regions, and in the United States, half of the Declaration
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the prior day’s journal, and then took up a series of previously adopted resolutions recognizing individuals, communities, and state traditions. The chamber honored Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis posthumously after his Medal of Honor recognition, with remarks from Senator Scarcella-Spanton and others praising his sacrifice and welcoming his parents. Senators also celebrated New York maple producers and Maple Weekends, Bangladesh Independence Day and the contributions of Bangladeshi New Yorkers, York Middle/High School girls varsity volleyball for winning a state championship, Pavilion/York Air Rifle for winning the state invitational championship, and Tartan Day. These resolutions were adopted, and the sponsors opened them for co-sponsorship.
The Senate then moved through the regular calendar and passed multiple bills, including measures on environmental conservation, personal property, agriculture and markets, insurance, state law, executive law, workers’ compensation, election law, correction law, public health, and parks/historic preservation. Most passed with broad support, though some drew a handful of negative votes. One bill on election law, allowing certain 17-year-olds to vote in primaries if they will be 18 by the general election, prompted supportive floor debate from several senators and passed 43-17. Another bill on correction law also passed after debate.
A notable controversy arose over Calendar 227, a Public Authorities Law bill related to school energy planning and electric buses. Senator Borrello challenged an amendment as nongermane, the Chair ruled against it, and the Senate voted 22-0 to sustain the ruling. The underlying bill then passed, despite criticism from senators who argued the state should repeal the electric bus mandate and instead study safer, more practical alternatives for school districts. The Senate then completed its business and adjourned until March 24 at 3:00 p.m.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Banking and Insurance Mar 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Specifically the idea of the state of Florida declaring gold and silver to be legal tender in the state
- But at the federal level in 1974, the IRS passed by rule not by congressional act, designating gold and
- And we we had to pull them out and we had to declare them and then we liquidated them and distributed
- where that, you know, the the facilities of examination and a and rule making our or put it in and declare
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Michael Kratsios, of South Carolina, to be Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Mark Meador, of Virginia, to be a Federal Trade Commissioner. Feb 25th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- activism over enforcement. disregarded statutory limits, and weaponized its authority in defiance of congressional
- It has destroyed documents, obstructing both congressional oversight and potential litigation.
- It has attempted to impose sweeping data privacy and security mandates without congressional approval
- Maybe I'll just declare my birthday a holiday or something. Thank You Mr. Chairman.
Keywords:
Senate Committee, Commerce, Science, Technology, Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, FTC, Consumer Protection, Innovation, Emerging Technologies
Summary:
The meeting of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation featured significant discussions regarding technological advancements and their implications for the future. Notably, nominations were made for key positions in the White House's Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Federal Trade Commission. Committee members expressed the importance of leading in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing, emphasizing that the pace of innovation is crucial for maintaining the United States' global position as a leader in technology. The discussions also highlighted the role of the FTC in protecting consumers from deceptive business practices and ensuring fair competition in the marketplace.
Attendees underscored the urgency of advancing research and development in areas such as quantum computing, as evidenced by a demonstration of a new quantum chip anticipated to redefine computing capabilities across industries. Various members engaged in vibrant exchanges, showing support for initiatives aimed at bolstering innovation through public and private collaboration. Overall, the meeting set a strong agenda for pursuing future science and technology policies that ensure the U.S. remains at the forefront of global advancements.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 60 (4-15-26) - Part 1
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There being 34 members present, a quorum is declared.
- A motion was made to declare the seat of the Senate President vacant.
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the <01:53:34.960>seat <01:53:35.680>of A motion was made to declare - the seat of A motion was made to declare the seat of the<01:53:35.880>
Senate <01:53:36.320>- work on that race, and they set up this phone bank with the equipment that they would set up a congressional
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- If approved and a federal action is declared by the state of Texas to be unconstitutional, the Secretary
- of State would forward official copies of the declaration to the President. ...President of the United
- fact, I have before me a 1776 Continental Note, issued by the same very founders that wrote the Declaration
- So they would have to declare how it’s chosen because who would there be to do that if you just call
- They're able to do that because the Declaration of Independence recognizes the right to alter or abolish
Bills:
HB246, HB796, HB 1056, HB1544, HB1846, HB2001, HB2618, HB2625, HB2869, HB2898, HB3069, HB3114, HB3157, HB3228, HJR98, HB246
Keywords:
federal directives, state authority, Tenth Amendment, government enforcement, local governance, gold standard, legal tender, currency, transactional currency, financial transactions, electronic payment systems, state finance, regulatory compliance, electric trucks, charging infrastructure, advisory council, transportation, sustainability, criminal penalties, official information
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, April 10, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Just as Psalm 24:1 declares, "The earth and everything in it, the world and its inhabitants belong to
- Just as Psalm<00:07:43.919>
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district <01:06:46.880>have <01:06:47.119>a her congressional - <04:15:18.159>
office bring him into my congressional office bring him into my congressional
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 27th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Assembly Bill 49 by Assemblymember Muratsuchi and others, an act relating to education and declaring
- Members, I rise today to present HR 40, declaring May 25th as Resendezay.
- This HR 40 declares May 25th as Rosenda's day to raise awareness of the deadly impacts of drug driving
- Assembly Bill 546 by Assembly Member Caloza and others enacting the health care coverage and declaring
- Beth was a local business owner and a fourth generation member at Pilgrim Congressional Church.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 02/24/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- as "Shadow Senator" for the District of Columbia from 1991 to 1997, where he advocated for full congressional
- AS "SHADOW SENATOR" FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FROM 1991 TO 1997, WHERE HE ADVOCATED FOR FULL CONGRESSIONAL
- He saw exactly how the consensus of Reaganomics was gutting our communities, famously chair declaring
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the prior Journal, and began with ceremonial recognitions before moving to legislative business. Members honored the Schenectady Belmont Pop Warner football team for winning the Eastern Regional Championship and being a top-ranked national team, with Senators Parker and Tedisco praising the players, coaches, and volunteers. The chamber then adopted Senate Resolution 1636, mourning the death of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson and recognizing his lifetime of civil rights, labor, voting rights, and social justice advocacy. Multiple senators spoke in support, reflecting on his influence on politics, the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, and the message that “I am somebody.”
After the resolution, the Senate took up the calendar and passed a series of bills, largely focused on health care, insurance, and public health. These included measures on municipal law, mental hygiene, correction law, executive law, and several insurance and public health bills addressing prescription drug pricing, pharmacy benefit managers, rebates, and anti-competitive drug practices. Senators Myrie, Borrello, Jackson, Fernandez, and others explained votes in support of transparency, patient access, and lowering drug costs; some members noted concerns about pharmacy deserts and corporate consolidation. Most bills passed with broad margins, though a few drew more opposition, including Calendar 304 on anti-competitive drug agreements.
On Calendar 289, an amendment concerning domestic violence was ruled non-germane by the chair. Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick appealed, arguing the amendment would create a public registry for persistent domestic violence offenders to help protect potential victims. The Senate voted on the appeal, the ruling of the chair stood, and the bill was then restored to the non-controversial calendar and passed. The Senate then completed the calendar, had no further business, and adjourned until Wednesday, February 25 at 3:00 p.m.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Jan 8th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- could find out, is there a difference in the way members of the public feel about term limits of congressional
- Is there a difference in the way members of the public feel about term limits of congressional members
- sessions before becoming a chair, caucus leader, or presiding officer, they are now potentially declaring
Summary:
The Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Committee met with a quorum, approved the previous meeting minutes, and heard an update from Garty Consulting on the interim study of legislative term limits. The consultants outlined their research plan and preliminary themes, including loss of institutional knowledge, shifts in power toward executive agencies and lobbyists, reduced long-term policy capacity, faster leadership turnover, and recruitment/support challenges. They also described possible recommendation categories ranging from constitutional and statutory changes to procedural and cultural adjustments. Committee members asked about how other states repealed term limits, how the public survey would address perceptions of term limits, and how stakeholder focus groups would be selected. The committee also heard a presentation from NCSL on term limits in other states, including examples from Nevada, Montana, and Colorado, with discussion of training programs, staffing changes, annual-session debates, bill limits, and impacts on decorum and leadership continuity. Several members requested follow-up data on part-time versus full-time legislatures, taxpayer costs, and nonpartisan staff devoted to oversight.
The committee then considered revisions to the legislature’s workplace harassment policy and related forms. Legislative Council explained changes that clarified the definition of harassment, added captions for readability, extended several deadlines, allowed informal resolution before a review panel is appointed, clarified the role of Legislative Council in intake and documentation, and updated confidentiality/open-records language. Members, especially Senator Hogan, said the revisions better formalize the role of counsel and provide a less intimidating path for resolving complaints. The committee adopted the revised policy and forms by roll call vote.
Finally, the committee approved a motion to enter executive session at 1:00 p.m. to review the results of a capital threat assessment and discuss legislator security, citing the applicable open-meetings exemptions. Members were instructed to limit discussion to the stated purpose and not take final action until returning to open session.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Curtis, a million-dollar programmer, testified in 2015 during his congressional hearing as a programmer
- I'm like, this was like a slam dunk in congressional hearings.
- A university president could require a pacifist to declare that war is just, a civil rights icon to condemn
Bills:
SB38, SB287, SB291, SB292, SB508, SB618, SB901, SB1436, SB1494, SB1626, SB1719, SB1999, SB1333, SB 38
Keywords:
evictions, property law, tenant rights, landlord responsibilities, justice court, court rules, SB 287, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, sexually oriented business, adult entertainment, strip club, nude entertainment, live nude performance, alcohol prohibition, alcohol consumption, possession of alcohol, criminal offense, Class A misdemeanor, state jail felony, third degree felony
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, December 15, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, September 11, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I was just up in upstate New York in Aderandex in the 21st congressional district, represented by Miss
- I was just up in upstate New York in Aderandex in the 21st congressional district, represented by Miss
- I was just up in upstate New York in Aderandex in the 21st congressional district, represented by Miss
- I was just up in upstate New York in Aderandex in the 21st congressional district, represented by Miss
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate race, and to the congressional race.
- I think I speak for a lot of people from my congressional district and my house district in saying that
- It took three rounds of vote counting before the Democratic candidate was declared the winner over two
- The two Republican candidates got 60% of the vote, but the Democratic candidate was declared the winner
- In my congressional race in congressional district 32, There are 594,000 voting age people in that district
Bills:
SB16, SB76, SB310, SB311, SB396, SB505, SB827, SB964, SB1209, SB1210, SB1386, SB1470, SB2035, SJR37, SB 16
Keywords:
voter registration, proof of citizenship, Election Code, criminal offenses, limited federal ballot, transportation, infrastructure, funding, public safety, state regulation, election, polling places, voter access, state oversight, electronic voting, voting, polling place, elections, countywide program, election integrity
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee, May 15, 2026
Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Update on congressional action on enacted Wyoming resolutions.
- you know, with our congressional you know, with our congressional delegation,<00:05:04.320>
this - get from our congressional delegation. get from our congressional delegation.
- get some input from our congressional get some input from our congressional folks<00:09:51.120><
- to review and expect our congressional to review and expect our congressional delegation<00:43:00.120
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Elections Committee May 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- that our democracy is under attack, remember that last summer President Trump made false statements declaring
- to help your party get more seats, to rig the election, to make sure that your party got more congressional
Summary:
The Assembly Elections Committee met on May 6, 2026, with a quorum present and heard one bill, SB 73. The author described the measure as a response to perceived threats to California elections, including restrictions on armed or non-uniformed personnel at polling places, protections for ballots and voting equipment, and limits on law enforcement access to election materials without a court order. The chair reviewed a set of agreed amendments, including removing a section conflicting with AB 1664, deleting proposed criminal penalties, clarifying the role of the Attorney General and Secretary of State, and refining language on signature challenges, law enforcement support, and certified voting technology. Supporters, including AAPI Force, CHIRLA, the League of Women Voters of California, and Common Cause, argued the bill would protect voters from intimidation and preserve election integrity. Opponents from CALA argued the bill was unnecessary, would hinder legitimate investigations, and reflected distrust of law enforcement and federal oversight.
Committee discussion focused heavily on whether the bill was responding to real-world threats and on the ballot seizure in Riverside County. Members questioned how the measure would affect signature challenges, chain of custody, and investigations into possible fraud. The author and supporters said ballots should remain in election officials’ custody and that federal or local agents should not be able to interfere with election materials or intimidate voters. The chair and other members also discussed the urgency clause and the need to move the bill quickly despite the proximity of the June election.
The committee voted to do pass and re-refer SB 73 to the Committee on Public Safety. The roll call initially showed the bill passing 5-1, then after the absent member arrived, the final vote was 6-2, and the bill was reported out of committee.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- that our democracy is under attack, remember that last summer President Trump made false statements declaring
- to help your party get more seats, to rig the election, to make sure that your party got more congressional
Summary:
The Assembly Elections Committee met on May 6, 2026, with a quorum present and took up one measure, SB 73 by Senator Svantez. The author described the bill as an urgency measure intended to strengthen protections around California elections, including restrictions on law enforcement or military presence at voting locations, protections for ballots and voting equipment, and limits on access to election materials. The chair also outlined a set of agreed-upon amendments, including removing a section to avoid conflict with AB 1664, deleting proposed criminal penalties in one section, clarifying language on vote-by-mail signature challenges, and refining provisions related to law enforcement support and certified voting technology.
Supporters, including AAPI Force and CHIRLA, argued the bill was needed to protect voters from intimidation and to safeguard election administration from interference, citing concerns about immigration enforcement at polling places and the Riverside County sheriff’s seizure of ballots. Additional supporters from the League of Women Voters and Common Cause registered their support. Opposition testimony from CALA argued the bill would impede legitimate investigations and federal oversight of elections, and questioned the need for the measure. Committee discussion focused heavily on whether the bill addressed a real threat, the chain of custody for ballots, and the scope of the signature-challenge provisions.
After closing remarks from the author and the chair, the committee voted to pass SB 73 and re-refer it to the Committee on Public Safety. The initial roll call was 5-1 with one member absent, and after the absent member’s vote was added, the final vote was 6-2-1. The bill advanced from committee.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services Feb 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- That said, your agenda also notes that the Congressional budget process is ongoing and has raised the
- Sharp-Collins, as you already spoke to, and the congressional The House did vote, and the Senate previously
- I urge every member of the legislature to ensure our congressional delegation understands just how vital
- and shelter services are generally eligible for FEMA reimbursement when a disaster is federally declared
- Countless disasters are not federally declared, and therefore we are ineligible for FEMA reimbursement
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 2 - 03/13/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
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TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 2nd, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, declare a vote. Dumi, Kelly Currie, and Michael Lucci.
- So we contacted many congressional offices, we spoke to to the FBI director, just like Ms.
- Okay, proclaim themselves sister cities and declare their intent to abide by the guidelines of sister
- Do they just declare it undone?
- There is a committee substitute in a 2019 a congressional And the congressional report concluded that
Bills:
HB17, HB34, HB41, HB 118, HB 119, HB 127, HB 128, HB 129, HB 130, HB132, HB133, HB17, HB41, HB118, HB119, HB127, HB128, HB129, HB130, HB132, HB133
Keywords:
foreign ownership, real estate, national security, designated countries, Texas property law, lobbying, foreign adversaries, compensation prohibition, transparency, civil penalties, higher education, foreign adversary, research security, trade secrets, academic partnerships, HB 128, sister city, sister-city agreement, international exchange, municipal diplomacy