Video & Transcript Research : 'foreign espionage'

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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
  • ...to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization, effectively saying that we
  • determine that an entity, in this case CARE, but an entity meets the criteria for designation of a foreign
  • Congress is not actually to designate CARE as a foreign terrorist organization, right?
  • And of course, the measure also prohibits foreign funding of elections in any capacity.
  • Cooper's Foreign funding of elections in any capacity. So I know Mr.
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The meeting covered a long list of House bills, mostly on third-read consent calendars, spanning appropriations, elections, education, public safety, water, taxation, and criminal law. Early discussion focused on HB 2148, which would give the legislature authority to appropriate non-custodial federal funds, described by the sponsor as a transparency measure. Other measures discussed included HB 2091 on insurance-related assessment limits, HB 2122 on reciprocity for BTR-related professions, HB 2138 clarifying firefighter workers’ compensation coverage, and HB 2008 barring public school libraries from using public money to pay library professional associations. HB 2110, removed from consent, would allow school governing body members to pray at meetings, with members noting Supreme Court precedent supporting such prayer. Several bills addressed school safety and parental rights. HB 2142 would create a School Safety Center at the Arizona Department of Education and allow up to 10% of school safety program funds for administration, with supporters citing an audit and lack of oversight. HB 2249 would expand the Parents’ Bill of Rights to require notice if a school employee facilitates social transitioning of a minor and to provide broader access to educational records, with penalties discussed for violations. HB 2074 would add mandatory reporting for anyone in a medical facility who knows a partial-birth abortion is occurring, and HB 2144 would allow child support calculations to begin during pregnancy based on a confirmed pregnancy test and related DNA testing provisions. The committee also took up election-related measures. HB 2022 would make permanent changes tied to the federal Electoral Count Act, including moving Arizona’s primary earlier to preserve military and overseas voting access, while keeping petition dates valid and preserving existing deadlines for candidates. HCM 2001 urged federal designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization, and HCM 2002 supported a separate congressional effort involving CARE and related federal review and designation processes; members debated the distinction between direct designation and a request for federal investigation. HCR 2001 proposed a constitutional amendment to limit voting to U.S. citizens, require government ID to register, prohibit foreign contributions, and end early voting by the Friday before an election. Water, land use, and tax bills were also reviewed. Measures included HB 2024 on snowpack augmentation as a water supply development project, HB 2029 and HB 2030 tightening how Water Conservation Grant Fund money is used, HB 2053 appropriating $100,000 for updated stormwater recharge mapping, HB 2096 expanding revolving fund uses to address cesspools, HB 2097 capping groundwater withdrawal in irrigation non-expansion areas, and HB 2116 funding potential Colorado River litigation. On the tax side, HB 2016 would remove late-filing penalties when no tax is due, HB 2104 and HB 2105 would protect agricultural property owners from repeated reclassification and require notice of inspections, and HB 2289 would update truth-in-taxation examples to reflect higher home values. The committee also heard bills on criminal penalties and other matters, including HB 2043 on felony murder involving an unborn child, HB 2045 on discharging a weapon near a vehicle, HB 2131 and HB 2132 on weapons trafficking and fentanyl penalties, and HB 2062 authorizing a Buffalo Soldiers memorial in Wesley Bolin Plaza.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Taxes - 02/18/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • CFC stands for controlled foreign corporation.
  • changes to foreign source income. changes to foreign source income.
  • Subpart F income requires U.S. shareholders of controlled foreign corporations to include specific foreign
  • So, um, foreign tax credit.
  • ways and then some don't tax foreign ways and then some don't tax foreign source<00:35:29.839>
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session May 14th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And basically in that affidavit, you're saying that you're not foreign owned, you're not foreign controlled
  • , or you're not a foreign alien individual to be able to own land.
  • If they're in violation because they've got that foreign adversarial backing, it would be divested or
  • But yes, there's no cap on what the reward for turning in bad actors or foreign adversaries would be.
  • So when we move through to page 11, it says a foreign principal from a foreign adversary country shall
Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, prayer, pledges, and recognition of two student pages before taking up a long agenda of House joint resolutions and bills, mostly related to administrative rules and agency approvals. The chamber advanced and passed H.J.R. 1088, 1090, 1091, 1092, 1093, 1095, 1099, and 1100, which approved permanent rules for education, energy and agriculture, business and commerce, building code, health-related agencies, general government agencies, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, and OMES. Several senators criticized the process for moving rule resolutions quickly and without committee vetting, while supporters said the calendar delays required direct consideration. The Senate also adopted conference committee reports and passed SB 206, SB 248, and HB 3021, with HB 3021 making small changes to graduation requirements, including science/math course language, Oklahoma history flexibility for some military families, and personal financial literacy counting toward math in some cases. A major portion of the meeting focused on House Bill 1370, which was described by its author as repealing an automatic state trigger that would replace any federal gasoline tax if the federal government suspended it. Supporters argued the bill would prevent Oklahoma drivers from paying more if the federal gas tax were repealed and framed it as tax relief; opponents argued it could reduce highway and bridge funding and create a budget hole. The Senate suspended several rules to bring the bill up, but rejected a motion to suspend the fiscal-impact rule for a proposed amendment. After debate, the chamber passed the measure 41-7 and then approved it as an emergency measure. The Senate also took up Senate Bill 893, a conference report dealing with foreign ownership near critical infrastructure and agricultural land. The bill would restrict certain foreign adversary ownership or leasing within 10 miles of critical infrastructure, add training zones and other protected areas, delay implementation until July 1, 2027, and create an enforcement process involving Attorney General review and whistleblower-style reporting. Senators raised concerns about enforcement, possible misuse, and profiling, while the author said the bill was aimed at national security and infrastructure protection. The conference report was adopted and the bill passed. Later, the Senate received notice that the House was ready to convene in joint session, and the chamber briefly stood at ease before returning to continue its work.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, December 4, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • American classrooms are becoming battlegrounds for foreign influence.
  • The US will not allow a foreign regime The US will not allow a foreign regime to<00:36:37.359> dictate
  • Under the spreading foreign propaganda.
  • <00:57:30.720> influence a firm stand against foreign influence a firm stand against foreign
  • notion that if you're from a foreign notion that if you're from a foreign country,<03:26:05.520>
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Higher Education Apr 29th, 2025

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Regrettably, this is just one... example of many where a student or professor from a foreign country
  • Sign a statement, and then they swear that they're not an agent of a foreign entity.
  • Foreign nation means all the countries, or somebody's maintaining the list? Is that an active list?
  • It is any foreign country.
  • And then the statement, the foreign agent, which there's several definitions of foreign agent state-wise
Bills: HB232
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Ethics and Elections Mar 31st, 2025

Ethics and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • The strike-all changes the term from foreign principal to agent of a country of concern.
  • Strike-all changes the term being used from foreign principle to agent of a country of concern.
  • We're looking to align with the Foreign Agents Registration Act that has been codified at the federal
  • The Foreign Agents Registration Act has been in statute since, I'm sorry, codified at the federal level
  • if you're going to engage in political activities and you're a principal or an agent related to a foreign
Summary: The Committee on Ethics and Elections met with a quorum present and first considered SB 1416, which would move municipal elections to coincide with the general election and extend incumbent terms until the new schedule takes effect. Senators discussed whether the bill would affect runoff elections, with the sponsor explaining that runoff timing would shift to the August primary/general election framework. The Florida League of Cities and Florida Association of Counties were noted as opposed, while members cited potential taxpayer savings and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then took up SB 766, as amended by strike-all, which would require agents of certain “countries of concern” to register with the Division of Elections when engaging in political activity. The amendment narrowed the bill’s focus and aligned terminology with existing state law. After no opposition or debate on the amendment, the committee adopted it and then reported the bill favorably. Members next heard the reappointment of Mike LaRosa to the Public Service Commission. Questioning focused heavily on PSC transparency, the sufficiency of commission orders, Supreme Court criticism of PSC decisions, storm protection plans, utility rate cases, and how the commission evaluates evidence and consumer impacts. LaRosa said the commission had changed its procedures to produce more detailed orders and more robust discussion, and he described ongoing work on rate cases, public engagement, and emerging energy issues such as small modular reactors. Despite concerns raised, the nomination was reported favorably to the full Senate. The committee then approved a block of additional appointments in tabs 4 through 27, also reporting them favorably.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Press Conference 3/19/25

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Veterans of Foreign Wars is proud to be a part of this as the Commander Task Force, but not only
  • Uh, the Veterans of Foreign<00:15:53.759> Wars<00:15:54.560> is<00:15:54.959> uh
  • Wars is uh proud to be a part of Foreign Wars is uh proud to be a part of this<00:15:56.240> as
  • The Veterans of Foreign Wars has passed laws in different forms.
  • The Veterans of Foreign Wars has been fighting for veterans for over a century.
Keywords: 1183, house
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • In two of the three cases, the intended parents were foreign nationals.
  • So on two of the three cases, two were about foreign nationals, correct? Correct.
  • And in two cases, they were foreign nationals.
  • Let's take this foreign—let's just say a U.K. citizen.
  • Foreign-owned surrogacy agencies that are foreign-owned. Yes. Hmm.
Keywords: 1185, senate, all
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session May 14th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • owned, you're not foreign controlled, or you're not a foreign alien individual to be able to own land
  • So, if there's a foreign Adversary ownership that's not approved by our national yus, then they would
  • But yes, there's no cap on what the reward for turning in bad actors or foreign adversaries would be.
  • in a foreign adversary and is not a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.
  • So When we move through to page 11, it says a foreign principle from a foreign adversary country shall
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • But California will not back down, and we will continue to work with our foreign partners to meet our
  • As a matter of fact, Japan is one of the largest foreign investors in California, with approximately
  • come in and they spend foreign currency for their experience, and they go home.
  • In many cases, the foreign seller and the U.S. buyer are the same multinational firm.
  • In many cases, the foreign seller and the U.S. buyer are the same multinational firm.
Summary: The Assembly Select Committee on Asia, California, Trade and Investment held its first informational hearing to examine California’s economic ties with Asia, the effects of federal tariffs, and ways the state can strengthen trade, investment, tourism, and subnational diplomacy. Chair Jessica Caloza opened by emphasizing California’s role as the world’s fourth-largest economy and a major exporter to Asia, and several members and guests highlighted the importance of AAPI communities, sister-city relationships, and coordinated state outreach. Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis described California’s trade missions, APEC hosting, and ongoing climate and trade partnerships, while Japan’s deputy consul general underscored Japan’s role as a major investor and trading partner and encouraged continued engagement. The first panel, featuring leaders from the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation/World Trade Center Los Angeles, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, and Visit California, focused on trade, tourism, and investment trends. Witnesses said tariffs and federal uncertainty are disrupting logistics, manufacturing, business travel, higher education, and tourism, with particular concern about port activity, international student declines, and reduced visitation from Asia. They urged California to remain “open for business,” invest in promotion and infrastructure, and use trade missions, MOUs, and sister-city ties to maintain relationships and attract investment. The second panel, with economist Kyle Handley and trade expert Glenn Fukushima, focused on the mechanics and consequences of tariffs. Both said tariffs function as taxes on importers and consumers, raise costs for businesses, and create uncertainty that delays investment, hiring, and supply-chain decisions. They warned that California is especially exposed because of its ports, cross-border trade, and reliance on global supply chains, and said new federal vessel fees and shifting trade routes could divert commerce away from California. They argued that the long-term damage includes lost growth and reduced U.S. credibility, and recommended that California “tariff-proof” its economy through faster ports, better infrastructure, export assistance, and reduced permitting barriers. In the final panel, representatives from the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, Asian Business Association California, and the Small Business Development Center emphasized future opportunities and the needs of small businesses. They said California should deepen ties with Asia through conventions, tourism, and sector-specific partnerships in life sciences, clean tech, semiconductors, hospitality, and small business trade. The witnesses stressed that small and minority-owned businesses need more access to trade missions, capital, technical assistance, and state support, and that California’s economic strength depends on coordinated efforts across regions and industries.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Mar 18th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill involves foreign drivers' licenses. Give me one second, Mr. President.
  • go to the polling location to vote only having a foreign national license.
  • But whenever they show that ID that says "foreign national license," it creates... ...that says "foreign
  • license right in... ...foreign driver's license right in Alabama.
  • Again, I'm sorry, we will issue that identification here in Alabama, the foreign national license.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/30/2026 - House Rules

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman and members, Senate Bill 1683 prohibits a foreign adversary nation or its agent from essentially
  • a federal law conflict because Congress and the President are empowered to make rules relating to foreign
  • That's not to say that a state can never take action relating to foreign nations, but the scope of that
  • state's authority is dependent on what the federal government is ...relating to foreign nations, but
  • Here we have at least one federal law called the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act, or
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The Rules Committee met to consider several Senate bills for constitutional and form review, while holding SB 1287, 1140, and 1811. SB 1012, which would loosen concealed-carry restrictions in restaurants and adjust liquor licensing/Dram Shop liability, was recommended as constitutional and in proper form by a 5-2 vote, though the rules attorney flagged a possible anti-abrogation issue with the bill’s immunity language. SB 1573, barring courts from relying on religious sectarian law, was also recommended despite concerns that it could raise an Establishment Clause challenge under the Larson strict-scrutiny framework. SB 1613, the annual revisors technical corrections bill, passed unanimously on the committee’s vote, and SB 1683, restricting property and equipment rights of foreign adversary nations and agents, was recommended after discussion of possible federal preemption/conflict issues. The committee then considered SB 1725, which defines excessive marijuana smoke or odor as a private and public nuisance. Counsel said the Voter Protection Act likely applies because the bill could be seen as restricting marijuana use beyond what the voter-approved initiatives contemplated, and noted a possible challenge on whether it furthers those initiatives’ purposes. The bill was nevertheless recommended as constitutional and in proper form by a 5-3 vote. Finally, the committee took up a large mass motion covering many additional bills, with a correction made from SB 1444 to SB 1445. Rules staff said the measures in the motion were constitutional and in proper form, and the committee approved the mass motion by an 8-0 vote. The meeting then adjourned.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Mar 5th, 2026

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let's give them a hand for being with us. foreign foreign CDL<00:47:04.960> as<00:47:05.080>
  • <00:47:09.200> CDL<00:47:09.800> holders foreign CDL holders foreign CDL holders uh<00:
  • CDL be a class D um foreign CDL be a class D um a<00:49:04.200> felony.
  • So are we talking when you say foreign So are we talking when you say foreign ID?
  • <00:52:08.200> nationalist he or she may be a foreign nationalist he or she may be a foreign
Keywords: 1136, house, all