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• You control the United States Congress. You control the<00:12:06.560> House.
• Congress to be the first amongst equals. Congress to be the first amongst equals.
• <00:31:45.519> Instead,<00:31:46.080> House this Congress.
• Instead, House this Congress.
• <01:20:45.679> cannot because this Republican Congress cannot because this Republican Congress

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, March 27, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• resolution and and as well as Congress resolution and and as well as Congress and<00:03:06.920><
• It appears he lied under oath before Congress, which is a violation of 18 USC 1621.
• The attorney general lied before Congress. That's no small thing.
• We don't have that privilege of voting in that chamber of Congress or the Senate.
• of Congress or the Senate. of Congress or the Senate.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• SCR 30 by Senator Connick memorializes the United States Congress to compel the Department of Justice
• SCR 40 by Senator Selders memorializes Congress to ensure the timely passage of appropriation measures
• What this bill does is it formally memorializes Congress to pass a defense appropriation measure in a
• timely Formally memorializes Congress to pass a defense appropriation measure in a timely manner, calls
• on Congress to ensure that appropriations fully fund and align with the enacted NDAA that we've just

Bills: HR245, SCR30, SCR40, SB259

Keywords: transparency, justice, Epstein, Maxwell, investigation, human trafficking, government accountability, domestic violence, protective orders, online application, judicial administration, Louisiana, 965, house, all

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• There's also, you see resolutions, which is asking Congress to move this program from Washington to the
• We've already, they've already started in Congress making decisions for next year's visa workers.
• They've already started in Congress making decisions for next year's visa workers, and which happens
• We've already, they've already started in Congress making decisions for next year's visa workers.
• They've already started in Congress making decisions for next year's visa workers, and which happens

Bills: HCR77, HB81, HB512, HB663, HB717, HB1194

Keywords: crawfish, agricultural labor, H-2B program, H-2A program, labor shortage, temporary workers, Louisiana economy, HCR77, crawfish industry, H-2B visa, seasonal labor, agriculture, immigration, arborist, property disputes, tree trimming, neighborhood, landowner rights, Delta Economic Research and Sustainability District, board of commissioners

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• But uh Congress in 2020 they said we have a crisis in our country or as suicide rates.
• So, Congress in 2020 that 10 crisis hotline that 10 crisis hotline, which is 98, country you're routed
• <00:17:05.199> But<00:17:05.679> uh<00:17:06.160> Congress<00:17:06.720>
• But uh Congress in 2020 that before.
• But uh Congress in 2020 they<00:17:08.160> said<00:17:08.319> we<00:17:08.559> have<

Bills: HB306, SB149, SB158, HB323, HB362, HB306, SB149, SB158, HB323, HB362

Keywords: education, patriotism, national anthem, Star-Spangled Banner, K-12 schools, constitutional amendment, public works, sealed bids, bidding requirements, procurement, public notice, newspaper advertisement, advertising failure, publisher liability, civil damages, criminal liability, awarding authority, county government, municipal government, construction contracts

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• She continues to fight as a Gold Star mother to preserve Joey's legacy through her work in Congress and
• Congresswoman Johnson was elected to Congress to represent Dallas and parts of Collin and Tarrant County
• She would serve in Congress.
• For 30 years before retiring in 2023, as a member of Congress, she secured hundreds of millions of dollars
• She was the first nurse and the first African-American from Dallas to be elected to Congress.

Bills: HB767, HB1708, HB2143, HB2198, HB2415, HB2457, HB2763, SB876, SB1230, SB2515, SB2688, SB2790, SB2799, HB3012, HB1672, HB2523, HB3135

Keywords: highway designation, memorial, Montgomery County, Paul P. Mendes, transportation, memorial highway, Kevin Ramirez Vasquez, Ector County, state designation, memorial designation, highway, military honors, veteran commemoration, Officer Jacob Candanoza, Transportation Code, state highway, Kaufman County, law enforcement, Travis County, Senior Police Officer

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• said, we normally take members of the legislature, members of the executive branch, and members of Congress
• So right now in Congress... ...had three yachts.
• And we don't have that right in Congress.
• We have to be invited by Congress to testify before Congress.
• By Congress to testify before Congress. And that is the case in many other state legislatures.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee first heard testimony on H. 3599, a bill concerning access to historic Indian lands and easements for landlocked tribal parcels in Massachusetts. Witnesses, including members of the Mashpee Wampanoag and Herring Pond communities, said the bill would restore access to family lands that have long been treated as landlocked and had been denied easements by necessity in prior court rulings. They described heavy tax burdens, prior litigation, and support from the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, with conditional support from the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe pending language changes. Committee members asked about the tax assessments and the status of tribal support, and the chair said the committee would follow up on possible amendments. The committee then took up S. 2922, which would authorize an underground easement at Magazine Beach in Cambridge for the Greater Cambridge Energy Project. Eversource representatives said the easement is needed for a transmission line connecting the Brighton and Kendall Square substations, supporting grid reliability and the Commonwealth’s clean energy transition. They said DCR would receive fair market value and replacement land in Wendell to satisfy Article 97 requirements. No objections were raised, and the panel’s testimony concluded without a vote recorded in the transcript. Most of the hearing focused on H. 5047, which would authorize the Commonwealth to take the Norwood Hospital site by eminent domain so the hospital can be restored. Sponsors, local officials, hospital task force members, EMS and fire representatives, a chamber of commerce leader, and a former hospital administrator all argued that the 2020 flood and Steward’s bankruptcy left the region without adequate care, causing longer ambulance transports, emergency room boarding, staffing strain, and economic losses. They said the site remains a partially completed shell, that the state should be able to acquire it and bring in a nonprofit operator, and that the taking would not require state funding because an operator would pay the acquisition costs. Committee members from both chambers expressed support and asked about costs, timing, infrastructure, and whether a nonprofit operator is being pursued. The chair took the bill under advisement after extensive testimony; no vote was taken in the transcript.

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• In Congress, you have to be invited by that committee in order to testify.
• This is a bill in Congress.
• in Congress that would create a $5 trillion public bank to lend for infrastructure projects.
• In Congress, we have a bill, which is H.R. 5356. It now has at least 45 sponsors.
• I thought the previous federal administration and the previous Congress also passed a major piece of

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee first heard testimony on a proposed Massachusetts baby bonds program, including H. 3429, S. 2146, and the Treasurer’s related bill H. 48. Treasurer Goldberg and a broad coalition of advocates, researchers, health professionals, and people with lived experience said the program would create trust accounts for children born into low-income families or in DCF custody, with funds available at age 18 for education, homeownership, business startup, or other long-term asset-building uses. Supporters argued the program would help close the racial wealth gap, improve economic mobility, and not affect eligibility for financial aid or public benefits. Committee members asked about administration, investment returns, eligibility, and withdrawal rules; the Treasurer said the accounts would be held in trust and managed by her office with an advisory board, with funds accessible at 18 and usable through age 35 if the beneficiary remains a Massachusetts resident. No vote was taken during the testimony shown. The committee also heard testimony on legislation establishing Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day, including S. 2666 and H. 4625. Senator Ross, Representative Badger, physicians, survivors, and advocates described invasive lobular carcinoma as difficult to detect because it often grows in lines rather than forming a lump, can be missed on mammography, and is underfunded and underrepresented in research and clinical trials. Witnesses said the bill would codify an annual October 15 proclamation to raise awareness, improve diagnosis, and encourage more targeted research and treatment. Committee members asked why the disease is so hard to detect, and medical witnesses explained the imaging challenges and the lack of lobular-specific protocols. The witnesses urged favorable reports. The committee then took testimony on H. 4648, a bill concerning the purchase or lease of Fenn Farm in Stockbridge by the Stockbridge-Munsee community. Representative Davis, the Stockbridge Land Trust president, and the tribal president testified that the bill would remove a conservation restriction tied to a state MVP grant so the tribe could manage the land without a restriction that they said would conflict with tribal sovereignty and Indigenous stewardship practices. They said the parcel is a sacred site connected to Monument Mountain and that the restriction is unnecessary because the land is already surrounded by conserved property. The witnesses asked for favorable action on the bill. Finally, the committee heard testimony on H. 3416, a resolution urging Congress to create a national infrastructure bank. Representative Senna and several advocates argued that an off-budget infrastructure bank could finance major repairs and upgrades to roads, bridges, rail, water systems, broadband, and housing without adding to the state budget, while creating jobs and supporting economic growth. Witnesses cited historical precedents for national infrastructure banks and said Massachusetts could benefit substantially from such a program. The transcript shown does not include a committee vote or final action on the resolution.

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• I think this president is very interested in rendering us neutral like he has done with the Congress,
• and while the Congress has yielded to that, we are not.
• /c><00:05:08.560> the neutral like he has done with the neutral like he has done with the congress
• <00:05:09.199> and<00:05:09.440> while<00:05:09.680> the<00:05:09.840> congress
• <00:05:10.240> has congress and while the congress has congress and while the congress has

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The program previewed the Minnesota Senate’s new session and featured interviews with Majority Leader Erin Murphy and Minority Leader Mark Johnson. Murphy said the DFL will focus on Capitol security, gun violence prevention, a supplemental budget, bonding/infrastructure, and continued anti-fraud work. She tied the session’s priorities to recent political violence and federal actions in Minnesota, and said she is working on legislation requiring federal agents to follow Minnesota’s rendering-aid law. She also said the Senate will pursue a bonding bill, likely a small supplemental budget bill, and additional fraud-related measures, including an independent inspector general proposal that stalled in the House. Murphy said the state’s November forecast showed a modest surplus but warned that federal policy changes could worsen the out-year budget outlook. She said the Senate would remain committed to balancing the budget and would not use infrastructure as leverage in negotiations. On fraud, she said the caucus has already passed multiple bills since 2023 and wants stronger enforcement, while expressing concern about prosecutorial capacity. She also emphasized a desire for bipartisan cooperation despite an election year and recent tragedy, saying senators should keep debates focused on policy and maintain working relationships. Johnson said Senate Republicans will emphasize fraud, affordability, infrastructure, and a broader approach to safety that includes mental health, school safety, and law enforcement training and equipment. He said the Senate has limited jurisdiction over the increased federal presence in Minnesota but can work on areas where bipartisan agreement is possible. He also said the session will be a bonding year, with attention to roads, bridges, water systems, and other capital projects, and noted that the governor’s proposed $97 million bonding bill is far below the roughly $6.5 billion in requests. On the budget, he said the legislature may have limited room to address the projected deficit this session, and he warned that retirements are changing the Senate’s makeup while also creating opportunities for new members and ideas.

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• Part one has passed Congress and been signed by the President.
• Republicans in Congress have...
• Every cut was known to every member of Congress when they voted to pass this law.
• law means for the people of California, I hope that we remember that every Republican member of Congress
• To avoid PAYGO sequestration Congress would need to pass legislation that resets the PAYGO scorecard

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• During this Congress, I'll be reintroducing once again the Citizens Ballot Protection Act, which amends
• Do you agree it is the duty of the Justice Department to defend the laws Congress passes?
• of the Solicitor General is to defend both the statutes of the United States that are enacted by Congress
• concern because I think it really threatens the separation of power. and the co-equal authority of Congress
• the last four years when you have a lawless president who does not follow the statutes passed by Congress

Keywords: Department of Justice, nominations, Assistant Attorney General, civil rights, enforcement, committee discussion

Summary: The meeting covered important discussions surrounding key nominations in the Department of Justice, specifically for the roles of Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights and the Office of Legal Policy. Various committee members took turns to express their views on the nominees, emphasizing the implications of their potential confirmation on civil rights enforcement in the country. Alongside the committee discussion, the nominees provided insights into their professional backgrounds and how their experiences align with the responsibilities of the positions for which they have been nominated.

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• Uh, it talks about it says in the 41st and the 42nd Congress of the United States, and it talks about
• you had a U.S. senator, and you had four congress people as well.
• <01:21:37.440> prior represented this state in Congress prior represented this state in Congress
• of the United States the 42nd Congress of the United States and<01:22:45.520> it<01:22:45.760
• congress people as well. congress people as well.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum of 34 senators present. The chamber then received a House message referring House Bill 1 on primary elections to the Committee on County and Municipal Government, and moved to Senate Bill 1, also dealing with primary elections and tied to ongoing court action over Alabama’s legislative maps. Senator Elliott explained SB 1 as a prospective measure meant to set up a special election if federal courts lift injunctions on the state Senate districts, while opponents argued the bill was being rushed and could disrupt voters, candidates, absentee voters, and election administration. Much of the debate focused on whether the bill would effectively change election rules too close to an election and whether it conflicted with a 2022 statewide amendment requiring election-related changes to take effect at least six months before a general election. Supporters said the bill simply preserves the legislature’s enacted maps and responds to recent court rulings, while opponents said it could disenfranchise voters, especially military, elderly, absentee, rural, and Black voters, and that the underlying litigation and federal Voting Rights Act issues remained unresolved. Several members also referenced a Brennan Center report and broader concerns about racial turnout gaps and minority representation in Alabama. Senator Coleman offered an amendment to give the state discretion rather than mandate a special election, arguing it would better align with the current court order; the Senate rejected it on a roll call vote, 8 yeas to 25 nays. Senator Vivian Figures then offered a notice-focused amendment requiring adequate public notice before any election changes, arguing that voters need time to learn new dates, polling places, deadlines, and ballot information; that amendment also failed on a roll call vote, with the clerk announcing it did not pass. The transcript ends with further discussion beginning after the failed amendment votes.

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• Congress must deal with the immigration system.
• We are here as a state, not to play as the United States Congress.
• That's up to Congress, ladies and gentlemen. I did not run for the United States Congress.
• I didn't run for Congress. I ran for state rep.
• If I wanted to run for Congress and dictate and determine federal issues, I'd have run for Congress.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, pledge, quorum call, approval of the journal, and adoption of the Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report for the day. The chamber then took up House Bill 1B, the immigration bill, and members were told they would have one opportunity to question the sponsor on both the House version and the anticipated Senate changes. Representative McClure described the bill as a major immigration-enforcement package creating a chief immigration officer housed in the Department of Agriculture, an Office of State Immigration Enforcement, a local law enforcement grant program, a state immigration council, and new penalties and enforcement tools. He also outlined anticipated Senate language, including stronger 287(g) participation requirements, enhanced penalties for unauthorized aliens, a mandatory death penalty provision for certain capital offenses, and additional coordination with federal agencies. The bill drew extensive questioning from Democrats about due process, constitutional issues, school and workplace impacts, and the treatment of people whose immigration status changes over time. Members asked about birthright citizenship, TPS, asylum seekers, pretrial detention standards, the lawful basis for detaining someone based on suspected status, and whether teachers, social workers, school resource officers, and even children could be required to cooperate with immigration enforcement. McClure and Representative Garrison repeatedly said the bill would require cooperation with federal authorities, that status determinations would be handled under existing court procedures, and that the Senate death-penalty language was intended to fit within Hurst by requiring a jury finding beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant was an unauthorized alien. They also said the bill did not provide DMV funding, did not address teacher shortages, and included appropriations such as $25 million for the local law enforcement participation incentive program and broader funding for enforcement and training. Several amendments were considered. Representative Chambliss offered an amendment to protect schools, churches, and places of worship from enforcement activity; supporters argued it would preserve trust in sacred and educational spaces, but the amendment failed. Representative Escamani offered an amendment to preserve in-state tuition for Dreamers; supporters emphasized the educational and economic contributions of Dreamers and the hardship of higher tuition, but that amendment also failed. The debate ended with no bill vote in the excerpt, but the House completed the amendment votes and continued consideration of the immigration measure.

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• The three of us were created by Congress in 2011 with legislation called the Southwest Horse Health and
• We receive funding from Congress, which is divided equally among the three Institutes, totaling $6.6
• Congress has allocated us $2.2 million again for next year, but we do not know if that will go through
• In a typical year, this is around the time that Congress is passing the budget, and then we would know
• Our money comes from Congress to the Forest Service, and they administer the grant to us.

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• They want to retain control in Congress at any cost to continue their goals.
• Congress defunds Planned Parenthood on day one.
• Protect a few more I'm sorry a few more seats in Congress. Their excuse?
• If the Congress didn't stand up against our administration and face that and speak out against it, and
• Our Congress members need to be held accountable.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• They're still working through those bills in Congress and so uh we've got a budget in front of us that
• They're still working through those bills in Congress and so uh we've got a budget in front of us that
• They're still working through those bills in Congress and so uh we've got a budget in front of us that
• They're still working through those bills in Congress and so uh we've got a budget in front of us that
• They're still working through those bills in Congress and so uh we've got a budget in front of us that

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• From the halls of Congress to the California Attorney General's Office. and beyond.
• As a call to Congress to do all in their power to protect federal funding for school meals.
• This resolution asks Congress to reverse these cruel, targeted cuts and prioritize what really matters
• And I look forward to sending that bipartisan message to Congress. Thank you.
• We don't need to go to Congress and deliver a resolution.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• suspension of my security clearance because I questioned whether the FBI director was truthful to Congress
• To recognize the answer to Congress and we, the people, and those who retaliated against whistleblowers
• Congress passed a law limiting the FBI director to a single term of 10 years.
• My judgment is that the The President is showing absolute contempt for the United States Congress.
• Not always, probably not even for the remainder of this Congress, but right now. now, I stand by that

Bills: SB331

Keywords: fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, Kash Patel, FBI director nomination, S331, Fentanyl Act, committee meeting, legislative discussion

Summary: In this committee meeting, the primary focus was on the nomination of Kash Patel for the position of director of the FBI, which had sparked considerable debate over the past week. Members discussed the extensive vetting process Patel underwent, including a lengthy hearing where he addressed numerous questions, which emphasized his qualifications and the support he received from various law enforcement organizations. The meeting included significant arguments from both sides, reflecting the polarized nature of the nomination, especially regarding the allegations made against Patel by some committee members. As discussions continued, the committee decided to hold off on the Fentanyl Act, listed as S331, until the next meeting, indicating a prioritization of the nomination vote over new legislative measures at this time.

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• SCR 54 by Senator Womack to memorialize Congress to support HR 1514 and RS 1078 of the 119th Congress
• SCR 59 by Senator Barrow: To memorialize Congress to re-evaluate and redraw flood risk maps upon 50%
• SCR 70 by Senator Cloud: To memorialize Congress and the administration of U.S.
• SCR 70 by Senator Cloud: To memorialize Congress and the administration of U.S.
• SCR 70 by Senator Cloud: To memorialize Congress and the administration of U.S.

Bills: SCR59, SCR70, HR275, HR279, HR282, HR289, HR307, HCR112, SCR61, SCR62, SCR64, SB121, HR310, HR314, HR316, HR317, HR321, HCR117, SCR5, SCR29, SCR33, SCR37, SCR63, SCR30, SCR40, SCR65, HCR3, HCR49, HCR66, HCR67, HB54, HB137, HB321, HB368, HB386, HB414, HB431, HB552, HB555, HB578, HB590, HB593, HB618, HB638, HB670, HB692, HB707, HB708, HB715, HB718, HB732, HB741, HB748, HB776, HB796, HB807, HB822, HB848, HB856, HB887, HB888, HB917, HB921, HB1082, HB1243, HB1246, HB1, HB2, HB42, HB45, HB71, HB79, HB126, HB133, HB159, HB213, HB218, HB222, HB289, HB291, HB312, HB313, HB324, HB352, HB383, HB398, HB403, HB429, HB457, HB459, HB549, HB571, HB579, HB591, HB608, HB616, HB624, HB766, HB769, HB783, HB804, HB864, HB874, HB909, HB951, HB971, HB983, HB1005, HB1017, HB1051, HB1056, HB1126, HB1186, HB1193, HB1223, HB1224, HB1235, HB1249, SB259, SB295, SB312, SB348, SB444, SB485, SB441, SB149, HB359, SB29, SB43, SB78, HB463, HB998, SB197, SB268, SB123, SB276, SB326, SB80, HB901, HR20, HR74, HCR65, HCR71, HCR98, HB284, HB306, HB341, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB603, HB605, HB614, HB625, HB646, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1191, HB1240, HB1255, SB82, SB89, SB97, SB479, HB74, HB119, HB134, HB210, HB258, HB468, HB784, HB870, HB953, HB956, HB1117, HB1236, SB42, SB208, SB217, SB274, SB300, SB341, SB379, SB382, SB387, SB401, SB449, SB487

Keywords: Major Richard Star Act, veterans, military retirement, disability compensation, VA benefits, combat-wounded, medically retired, military retirees, service members, veterans benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, concurrent receipt, retirement offset, combat-related disability, bipartisan support, memorial resolution, Congressional memorial, Louisiana delegation, Richard Star

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• Congress to pass legislation to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination on the
• Congress to pass legislation to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination on the
• Congress to pass legislation to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination on the
• We know it may not be much, and nothing may actually happen with the Congress that is so hostile towards

Bills: SCR11, SR9

Keywords: Civil Rights Act, discrimination, employment, housing, public accommodations, LGBTQ+ rights, gender identity, sexual orientation, Equality Act, civil rights, federally funded programs, 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs, Transportation, and later Judiciary heard two sets of resolutions. The first, SCR 132 and SR 124, urged the City and County of Honolulu to take steps to finalize the Makakilo Drive Extension Project. Testimony from a Makakilo resident emphasized the lack of a second access route and raised safety concerns about being trapped in the area in an emergency. Both committees voted to pass the resolutions unamended. The second set, SCR 11 and SR 9, requested that the U.S. Congress amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in employment, housing, public accommodations, education, federally funded programs, credit, and jury service. Supporters from the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, IMUA Alliance, and Pride at Work in Hawaii argued that stronger anti-discrimination protections are needed to reduce vulnerability to violence, housing insecurity, and exploitation, and to provide federal protections that mirror state law. One senator asked whether state protections already exist and was told the resolutions seek federal-level protections because federal law can supersede state law. Both committees adopted recommendations to pass SCR 11 and SR 9 unamended, with votes in favor and some members excused.