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• You know, due to the disastrous policies of the Trump administration, HR1, and everything that's happening
• disastrous<00:05:08.720> policies<00:05:09.280> of<00:05:09.400> the<00:05:09.480> Trump
• disastrous policies of the Trump disastrous policies of the Trump administration,<00:05:11.000><
• But as I mentioned a minute ago, due to the absolutely catastrophic policies of the Trump administration
• In some ways, HCMC is the canary in the coal mine because they are uniquely exposed to the Trump administration's

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Summary: House leaders and members discussed a budget agreement centered on preserving Hennepin County Medical Center, with speakers saying the deal provides $705 million total for HCMC and related hospital support. They said $205 million would go directly and exclusively to HCMC, with a $500 million reserve fund available next summer for hospitals meeting narrow eligibility criteria tied to medical assistance and uncompensated care, plus a $30 million uncompensated care fund and increased Medicaid rates for critical access hospitals. They also said the agreement includes a task force to develop a long-term solution for HCMC and new governance provisions, including a professional hospital board, mediation requirements, and continued reporting on public dollars. The leaders also highlighted other parts of the budget deal, including $1.2 billion in bonding for infrastructure, $125 million for a homestead tax refund that would increase the homestead credit by 12% for qualifying homeowners, and $75 million for county IT modernization with additional ongoing funding and a possible future surplus allocation. They said the agreement preserves three-month Medicaid retroactive coverage for one year despite federal changes, provides $10 million for food banks and food shelves, and includes $12.5 million for school-linked mental health grants, $3.8 million for mobile crisis grants, and $5 million for anonymous threat reporting systems in public and private schools. Members also said the deal does not change existing law on the ballpark tax, which remains tied to Target Field bonds and other statutory obligations, and that NLX and Blue Line transit funding would only redirect to reserve accounts if those projects do not move forward. They said the agreement also includes memorial provisions for former Speaker Melissa Hortman, including a $200,000 appropriation to Helping Paws, renaming Highway 610 as the Hortman Memorial Highway, a memorial garden, and a work group on a Capitol complex state park proposal. In response to questions, leaders said they were frustrated that comprehensive gun violence prevention and some other issues were not included, and they said the session would end with an orderly finish after several long days of final work.

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• because fundamentally, this bill as amended, we've heard a lot about democracy and power and DC and Trump
• <00:19:02.400> Really,<00:19:02.679> what power and DC and Trump.
• Really, what power and DC and Trump.
• I'm voting against it is the prior legislature was so bad in gerrymandering this state way before Trump
• This is cheating pure and square. state way before Trump showed up on the state way before Trump showed

Keywords: House streaming session for Friday, March 27, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a prayer, quorum call, and recognition of two House resolutions honoring student achievements. One resolution congratulated the Henry E. Lackey High School boys basketball team for winning the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference title and the Maryland State Championship; the other recognized Charles County spelling bee champion Ethan Ntanga, who will represent Maryland at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The chamber also received Governor Moore’s Supplemental Budget Number Two for fiscal 2027, which was referred to Appropriations. On third reading, the House passed House Bill 843, relating to Washington County tax sale notice changes, by 125-0, and House Bill 888, relating to eligibility for a Washington County property tax credit for disabled veterans, by 124-1. The House then took up Senate Bill 5, as amended, concerning special elections to fill legislative vacancies and related constitutional questions. Members debated whether the bill’s amendments violated the single-subject rule and whether it advanced voter control or, conversely, represented a partisan power grab and a threat to minority representation. Several members explained green or red votes on those grounds. Senate Bill 5 passed the House 93-33. The House and Senate then exchanged messages on the fiscal 2027 budget bills, Senate Bill 282 and Senate Bill 284, after each chamber declined to recede from its amendments and agreed to conference committees. The House appointed conferees for both measures. The session concluded with committee and personal announcements, including upcoming committee meetings, a Jewish Caucus and Women’s Caucus lunch event, a disabilities art show reception, recognition of the doctor of the day, and a motion to recess until Monday, March 30 at 8:00 p.m.

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• , specifically said, "Donald Trump did this."
• Did Donald Trump take this million dollars away?
• be clear: in this conversation, what was declared an emergency was due to actions taken by Donald Trump
• I don't think it deserved a special session emergency declaration, starting off by blaming Donald Trump
• that we're having a special session with an emergency declaration that started off blaming Donald Trump

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• I think it's important for all of us to be reminded that President Donald Trump and a lot of other elected
• In fact, President Trump created a White House commission If you could hold on one moment.
• from the data, the quantified data, is remarkably secure, notwithstanding the lies that President Trump
• into voter fraud that was chaired by the Vice President, Vice President Pence, back then Pence and Trump
• AB 246 is a precaution, an assurance that if the Trump administration— come for our aunties, our granddads

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• In 2020, the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act was signed into law by President Trump, which
• What is Trump, President Trump, going to do with Xi on TikTok? 100% he has a golden share.
• That's why I'm so grateful for President Trump and putting America first.
• And listen, with Trump, the way I look at it is I don't focus on the noise, I focus on the signal.
• O'Leary, just to follow up on that discussion, the Trump administration is having an ongoing review of

Keywords: Chinese Communist Party, retirement security, investment risks, SEC enforcement, Bipartisan action

Summary: The meeting primarily addressed concerns regarding the impact of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on American investments and the financial security of retirees. The chair discussed legislation aimed at ensuring the protection of American investors against the risks posed by Chinese companies. There was a consensus among the members regarding the necessity to enforce existing policies that require compliance from foreign companies wishing to trade on American exchanges. The discussion included testimony from various stakeholders highlighting the urgent need to limit exposure to the CCP in retirement portfolios. Additionally, there were calls for increased accountability of regulatory bodies such as the SEC to better shield American investors from potential loss.

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• The real threat is the Trump administration taking away abortion access and dismantling programs that
• I say no, and this isn't about local control; it's about following the Trump administration.
• What Donald Trump has done and this administration has done is a dedicated effort to try to erase and
• The Trump administration has not only targeted transgender people through hateful executive orders...
• I'm Daniel Campbell, a student-athlete, a huge Trump supporter, and I support this bill. Thank you.

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• But in the last two weeks, the Trump administration and Elon Musk's team of hackers have gone to work
• , if you use virtual currency, or you even have an account with a big bank, these actions from the Trump
• Now the Trump administration is bowing to their demands, rendering that protection obsolete for a large
• c><00:08:23.280> clear<00:08:23.680> while<00:08:23.840> the<00:08:23.919> Trump
• want to be clear while the Trump want to be clear while the Trump Administration<00:08:24.919>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Donald Trump was onto a real problem when he criticized Bank of America for its debanking practices.
• I sent a letter to President Trump today that walks through the CFPB's work, and I'd like to make that
• Donald Trump, including his wife, who was debanked, as we know, and other conservative causes.
• The Trump administration's decision to rescind job offers to bank examiners at the FDIC is going to make
• because there was a conversation from one of my fellow senators earlier about the rogueness of the Trump

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• The Trump administration has taken pride in the threat to slash the bureaucratic workforce, arguing a
• I was at the launch with President Trump, and it was very confusing for several of the business people
• And Donald Trump is changing that on day one. So, Senator Rosen asked about critical minerals.
• The Trump administration has come in and contravened your own and all of our guidance on programs in
• Trump is going to make change. I won on the same ballot as Mr. Trump. I understand that.

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• wanted to, before this meeting got over, obviously there's been new pharmaceutical, you know, the Trump
• We are, there's a lot of unknown still with the rolling out of the Trump RX plan and those kind of things
• We are, there's a lot of unknown still with the rolling out of the Trump RX plan and those kind of things

Summary: The State Insurance Programs Oversight Subcommittee met to review and approve several Employee Benefits Division (EBD) and pharmacy formulary actions. Grant Wallace, director of EBD and the Office of Property Risk, presented a $280,000 Boston Consulting Group contract to help develop the third-party administration RFP, and the committee approved it. The committee also approved the December 2025, January 2026, and February 2026 pharmacy formulary recommendations, along with February 2026 medical drug recommendations. The formulary changes focused on removing prior authorization for injectable migraine CGRPs, replacing a discontinued capsule with a tablet, updating items for FDA guidance, and leaving some drugs not covered when lower-cost alternatives or insufficient efficacy data existed. For February 2026, EBD recommended removing Skyrizi and Renvoke in favor of lower-cost biosimilars and other alternatives, re-tiering several drugs to encourage generics, adding an anti-seizure medication developed by the Department of Defense, and adding a subcutaneous version of Keytruda for faster administration. The medical drug list similarly shifted toward biosimilars and aligned coverage for Skyrizi and Renvoke across pharmacy and medical settings. Members raised broader questions about the impact of new pharmaceutical discount programs such as Trump RX and Mark Cuban Cost Plus, as well as concerns about PBM compliance and whether Navitus might be violating state law or paying affiliate pharmacies more than independent pharmacies. Wallace said the new programs and their effects were still being studied, that EBD was working with Navitus to evaluate pricing opportunities, and that Navitus had said it was in compliance with Rule 118, though additional research and auditing were underway. All items were approved by voice vote, and the meeting adjourned after no further business.

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• As you probably know, on March 14, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14238, 2015, President
• Trump signed Executive Order 14238, eliminating the Institute of Museum and Library Services, or IMLS
• Attorney General's office to submit information that became part of a 21-state lawsuit against the Trump
• The suit resulted in a temporary injunction in May, which the Trump administration is appealing, and
• Trump et al., the Institute of Museum and Library Services is reinstating your federal grant.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing focused on the impact of recent federal policy and budget actions on Massachusetts libraries, humanities organizations, arts institutions, and tourism. Testimony from library leaders described the loss or jeopardy of Institute of Museum and Library Services funding, including statewide databases, local grants, staff positions, E-rate/hotspot support, and digital equity programs. Witnesses said the cuts have already forced reductions in services, canceled grants and workshops, and in some cases left schools, students, job seekers, and low-income patrons without access to key resources. Members of the committee asked for lists of affected communities and databases, and several witnesses said they would provide additional written detail. Arts and humanities witnesses said federal terminations from the NEA, NEH, and IMLS have hit organizations across the Commonwealth, including Mass Cultural Council, Mass Humanities, Mass MoCA, and local museums and historical societies. They described canceled or rescinded grants, layoffs, reduced programming, and a chilling effect on future applications and on artistic and scholarly work, especially where federal awards had already been matched with local or private funds. Several speakers also raised concerns about executive-branch DEI conditions attached to funding and about book challenges and book banning, saying these trends threaten intellectual freedom and public access to culture and history. Committee members emphasized the economic importance of the sector and the need to publicize the impacts. Tourism officials from Meet Boston and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism testified that federal cuts and broader geopolitical and tariff issues are hurting international visitation, especially from Canada and Western Europe, and could affect major upcoming events such as the 2026 World Cup and Sail Boston. They said reduced funding for Brand USA and Discover New England will weaken long-term marketing efforts and international partnerships, with downstream effects on hotel tax revenue, jobs, and workforce recruitment. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, with members mainly asking questions and requesting follow-up written testimony and data.

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• Now, Trump started something with the bonds, right? Yes, sir.
• Trump accounts. Yeah. Whatever he was trying.
• The Trump accounts don't really work that way. They provide an initial deposit around $1,000.
• After that, the main benefits of Trump accounts come from individuals who can invest more in them.
• So the Trump accounts is sort of slapping—it is putting lipstick on a pig and making it sound like a

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion held a hearing on the impact of federal policy on the racial wealth gap in Massachusetts, the fourth in a series on federal impacts on racial equity. Chair Bud Williams and Chair Miranda opened by emphasizing that no bills were being heard and that the committee would instead take testimony from invited witnesses; public written testimony was also accepted. The chairs and witnesses repeatedly cited long-standing wealth disparities affecting Black and brown communities, including homeownership, wages, business ownership, and access to capital, and linked those disparities to federal policy changes, housing, education, health care, and workforce development. Administration officials testified first. Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones described persistent labor market disparities, including higher unemployment for Black and Latino residents, lower median hourly wages, and underemployment among degree holders, and highlighted state efforts such as ESOL-for-work funding, workforce training grants, MassHire career centers, skills-based hiring, and the state equity dashboards. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kiami Mahania argued that poverty drives poor health, not the reverse, and said wealth gaps contribute to chronic disease, maternal health inequities, medical debt, and shorter life expectancy; she pointed to the Advancing Health Equity Massachusetts initiative, a health care affordability working group, and the governor’s push to bar medical debt from credit reporting. Assistant Secretary Juan Vega of EOED focused on entrepreneurship and procurement, citing technical assistance grants, founder support programs, place-based investment, the Business Front Door, and the need to broaden access to contracts, capital, and business growth opportunities. Committee members pressed the panel on the effects of the federal “big beautiful bill” on households, especially single-parent and Black women-led households, and on whether the state could develop more timely data systems instead of relying on federal numbers. Officials said the impacts were still being monitored, but warned that Medicaid and SNAP changes would likely hit lower-income households and community institutions hard. Members also asked about unions and apprenticeships, microbusiness definitions, supplier diversity, pay equity, and degree inflation; the administration said registered apprenticeships and skills-based hiring are key tools, and noted that wage equity reporting is still in its early stages. Later testimony from BECMA’s Nicole O’Bean stressed that tariffs, DEI rollbacks, immigration enforcement, capital gaps, and federal funding cuts are constraining Black-owned businesses and inclusive procurement, while Gastón Institute researchers described severe Latino homeownership and rent burdens, educational inequities, and the need for housing, labor, and education policy changes to close the wealth gap.

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• Minnesota schools actually receive, given the threats and the plans that are coming down from the Trump
• I believe the Trump administration is going to perhaps use executive action to dismantle the U.S.
• So first day, we're going to go after the Trump administration.
• coming down from the Trump coming down from the Trump Administration<00:01:47.240> I<00:01
• <00:04:27.800> Administration go after for the Trump Administration go after for the Trump

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee met to hear a Minnesota Department of Education presentation on federal education funding and the potential effects of federal actions on those dollars. Chair Kunesh framed the discussion around concerns about threats to the U.S. Department of Education and noted that federal funds make up about 10% of Minnesota’s education budget, or roughly $1.4 billion. Senator Lang pushed back, emphasizing that 90% of school funding comes from state and local sources and urging the committee to focus on state mandates and how to pay for them. New member Senator Clark introduced himself and said he would teach ethics or running if he were a teacher. Department staff explained that federal education dollars are divided between entitlement/formula funds and competitive/discretionary grants. They said Minnesota receives federal money through established systems and that the department is seeking clarity about how federal changes might affect the flow of funds, oversight, and program administration. They also outlined Minnesota’s legislative review process for federal funds, which includes several pathways such as the governor’s biennial budget, supplemental budget submissions, legislative advisory committee review, and expedited review processes when needed. The presentation then focused on ESEA Title funding, especially Title I. Staff said Title I is one of the largest federal education programs in Minnesota, with about $200 million in current funding, and supports 476 local education agencies. They described how funds are allocated through Minnesota’s North Star accountability system and Compass support structure, based on measures such as poverty, graduation rates, and state assessment performance. Examples of allowable supports included professional development, attendance initiatives, reading curriculum, training, and peer coaching. Senators asked whether executive action could affect these funds and whether the money flows directly to districts or through the state; staff responded that they would avoid speculation and would continue explaining the different funding streams and oversight structure.

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• At his sentencing hearing, Judge Trey McFadden, appointed by President Trump, said, and I quote, statements
• At the Trump Bedminster Club in New Jersey. At that club, Mr.
• anti-competitive. practices, and one problem is there isn't a functional FTC right now, because President Trump
• But I just want to point out, this is yet another example of President Trump sowing chaos.

Bills: SB1040, SB1041, SB1095, SB1096, SB1097, SB527

Keywords: drug competition, product hopping, generic drugs, biosimilars, federal regulations, FTC Act, patent, biological products, healthcare access, affordable prescriptions, Medicare, Federal Trade Commission, sham petitions, competition, public health, unfair competition, healthcare, pharmaceutical, antitrust law, pay-for-delay

Summary: The meeting focused on addressing the high cost of prescription drugs and the abusive practices that contribute to elevated prices affecting American families. Several bills were presented, including proposals to end pay-for-delay deals and to enhance transparency in the operations of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The discussion was notable for its emphasis on consumer protection and ensuring that cheaper generic drugs reach the market more effectively. Members expressed frustration over past attempts to pass similar legislation stalling in the Senate, leading to renewed efforts to push these bills forward.

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• wanted to, before this meeting got over, obviously there's been new pharmaceutical, you know, the Trump
• We are, there's a lot of unknown still with the rolling out of the Trump RX plan and those kind of things
• We are, there's a lot of unknown still with the rolling out of the Trump RX plan and those kind of things

Summary: The State Insurance Programs Oversight Subcommittee met to review and approve several State Board of Finance actions related to employee benefits and pharmacy coverage. Grant Wallace, Director of the Employee Benefits Division and Office of Property Risk, presented a $280,000 Boston Consulting Group contract to help develop a third-party administration RFP, and the committee approved it. The committee then considered pharmacy formulary recommendations for December 2025, January 2026, and February 2026, along with February 2026 medical drug recommendations. Across the formulary items, Wallace explained that some drugs were being removed from prior authorization requirements, some were being updated to reflect FDA guidance or dosage changes, and others were being left not covered because lower-cost alternatives already exist or clinical evidence was insufficient. Notable changes included removing Skyrizi and Renvoke from the pharmacy formulary in favor of lower-cost biosimilars, adding certain generics, and adding a subcutaneous version of Keytruda for faster administration. The committee approved each set of recommendations by motion and voice vote. Members also raised broader questions about the impact of new drug-pricing programs such as Trump RX, Cost Plus, and other manufacturer discount efforts, as well as concerns about PBM oversight and whether Navitus is complying with state law. Wallace said the department is still studying those issues and working with Navitus to assess pricing opportunities and compliance. Senator Boyd also asked about whether affiliated pharmacies are being paid more than independent pharmacies, noting he had not received a prior response; Wallace was asked to follow up. The meeting concluded with no further business and adjournment.

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• President Trump is taking decisive action to advance this goal and has asked for states' assistance.
• Specifically, the Trump Act commands everyone in the state to enforce federal immigration law and to
• President Trump has made that abundantly clear. We don't want more bureaucracy, we want less.

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• We have seen it happen in the first Trump administration.
• I don't know what news my colleague across the aisle reads, but even Donald Trump himself brags about
• Why didn't we do this eight years ago when Trump was in office?
• And in California, we're going to keep building a line of defense against the Trump administration.
• Does the majority party admitting that Donald Trump was right?

Summary: The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance recognizing 9/11. Members then moved through a long daily file and concurrence calendar, with many items passed without debate or temporarily retained. The chamber also took procedural actions, including re-referring AB 1152 to the Public Safety Committee, suspending rules for guest access and file-item handling, and later taking a roll-call vote to allow a late-filed journal letter request. Among the major Senate bills taken up on third reading, the Assembly approved SB 385 on peace officers’ rights, SB 753 on shopping cart recovery, SB 838 on housing and hotel projects, SB 643 on carbon dioxide removal grants, SB 645 on jury peremptory challenges in civil cases, SB 761 on CalFresh access for students, SB 774 on real estate licensing sunsets, SB 400 on renewable energy labor tax incentives, SB 24 on utility spending transparency, SB 37 on attorney advertising ethics, SB 258 on spousal rape involving disabled spouses, SB 364 on outdoor advertising near new freeways, SB 403 removing the sunset from medical aid in dying, SB 770 on HOA barriers to EV charging, and SB 22 on gift certificate cash redemption values. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition; SB 403 and SB 770 drew more divided votes, while SB 24 was briefly delayed by a call before passing. The Assembly also concurred in numerous Senate amendments on Assembly bills covering a wide range of topics, including service of process (AB 747), local clean energy planning (AB 39), firearms (AB 1078), workers’ compensation (AB 1336), public health (AB 1487), survivor leave protections (AB 406), solid waste (AB 70), water reporting for data centers (AB 93), Diwali recognition (AB 268), wildfire workforce recovery (AB 338), educational equity (AB 419), civic education (AB 422), office-to-housing conversions (AB 507), cannabis tax relief (AB 564), privacy/browser opt-out rules (AB 566), housing element transparency (AB 610), tenant appliance requirements (AB 628), code enforcement penalties (AB 632), homelessness and LGBTQ-related policy (AB 678), energy (AB 740), DEIA review in state government (AB 766), inmate firefighter wages (AB 247), children’s health (AB 798), real estate (AB 851), COVID-era rehiring protections (AB 858), hazardous materials (AB 961), real property and housing covenants (AB 1050), aging (AB 1069), health care facilities (AB 1172), endangered species protections (AB 1319), CalWORKs modernization (AB 1324), cannabis access for seriously ill patients (AB 1332), foreign labor contractors (AB 1362), and downtown revitalization financing (AB 1445). Several of these passed overwhelmingly, while a few drew notable opposition, including AB 93, AB 403, AB 770, AB 851, AB 1050, and AB 1319. The transcript also included extended debate on SB 34, which was presented as a compromise measure on air pollution and port operations in the San Pedro Bay area. Supporters said it narrowed the scope to protect union jobs while preserving AQMD authority, while opponents and supporters alike noted the underlying distrust between labor and environmental stakeholders. The Assembly passed SB 34, SB 515 on disaggregated demographic data collection, and then began taking up AB 495 on immigration, with the sponsor describing family separation and immigration enforcement trauma before the transcript cuts off.

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• As you've heard, the Trump administration is callously cutting $70 million.
• The Trump administration has proposed cancelling $80 million in federal funding that directly supports
• On March 7, 2025, the Trump Administration counseled over $70 million in anticipated funding to the Local
• President Trump is not responsible for the fact that this body has enacted regulations that have choked
• We don't need to ask President Trump. We don't need to go to Congress and deliver a resolution.

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• We have seen President Trump turn against long-standing allies and partners, calling them adversaries
• Every day that goes by where the Trump Every day that goes by where the Trump administration<06:
• But we simply cannot leave it up to Cash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard and Donald Trump to enforce our civil
• But we simply cannot leave it up to Cash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard and Donald Trump to enforce our civil
• The Trump administration wants to spend $40 billion for detention centers to hold human beings.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, April 30, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• McClure: President Trump is taking decisive action to advance the goal and asked for states' assistance
• McClure: Specifically, the TRUMP Act commands everyone in the state to enforce federal immigration law
• President Trump has made that abundantly clear. We don't want more bureaucracy, we want less.

Keywords: 998, house, all