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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, January 13, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We got immediate economic relief out to tens of millions of families who needed it most.
  • Government should work, and as we've seen in fires in Oregon, hurricanes in North Carolina and Florida
  • However, when seeking necessary federal relief, applying for disaster assistance can be a frustrating
  • Government should work, and as we've seen in fires in Oregon, hurricanes in North Carolina and Florida
  • in North Carolina in Florida hurricanes in North Carolina in Florida and<04:47:56.798><c> currently<
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 29th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It was a result of Hurricane Katrina when the claims were too much for Citizens, and Citizens had to
  • give them the opportunity to put money toward the quickest and most proven way to provide homeowner relief
  • It was a result of Hurricane Katrina when the claims were too much for citizens, and citizens had to
  • quickest and most proven way to money towards the quickest and most proven way to provide homeowner relief
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation Mar 6th, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Arthur, our designated strategic seaport, specifically supporting Texas Army bases. is humanitarian relief
  • Improvements, marine infrastructure, wetlands, and sediment relocation for beneficial use projects. added hurricane
  • Mexico already, but we're certainly supportive of their relief route there. And I'll say this.
  • of the things that we've pushed in our discussions that we've had about it is the fact that that relief
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs May 5th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • leading up to 2005, meteorologists made clear that it was only a matter of when, not if, a Category 5 hurricane
  • a member of the United States Army's response team, in support of General Honoré with Operation Hurricane
  • very proud to say that TSERA supported their efforts by distributing over $550,000 from our Disaster Relief
Bills: SB34 , SB75 , SB330 , SB1535 , SB18 , SB 18 , SB 34
Committee: House State Affairs
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

Transcript Highlights:
  • individuals that come here from I'm individuals that come here from my home of Puerto Rico, that during Hurricane
  • Senator Gomez mentioned Hurricane Maria.
  • Senator Gomez mentioned Hurricane Maria.
  • Senator Gomez mentioned Hurricane Maria, where there were many, many people who came.
  • You could see they come in kind of stressed, and the relief after they get some exercise and breathing
Summary: The Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities heard testimony on a wide range of bills affecting foster youth, child welfare oversight, homelessness services, juvenile justice, social work licensure, and human services workforce supports. Committee co-chairs Senator Robyn Kennedy and Representative Jay Livingstone opened the hybrid hearing by outlining testimony procedures and accessibility measures. Several members and legislators participated throughout the day, and many witnesses were invited to submit additional written testimony after speaking. A major portion of the hearing focused on House 227/Senate 105, which would protect federal benefits owed to children in foster care. Supporters, including advocates from Hopewell, the Disability Law Center, CPCS, the Children’s Law Center, More Than Words, Friends of Children, and youth witness Onyx Rosario, said DCF had already ended the practice of taking most Social Security and SSI benefits and now conserves them in accounts for youth, but argued the policy should be codified to prevent future reversals. Witnesses described how conserved benefits help with basic needs, housing, education, transportation, and transition to adulthood, and several noted the bill also adds financial literacy and transparency requirements. Senator Joan Comerford and others said the change would protect vulnerable youth, especially children of color, LGBTQ youth, and youth with disabilities. The committee also heard testimony on House 225, which would expand the grandparents-raising-grandchildren commission by adding appointments and helping with quorum and representation. The committee also took testimony on Senate 136, which would improve emergency housing assistance for families experiencing homelessness by easing documentation requirements, allowing use of existing state data to verify eligibility, requiring notice before benefit reductions, and creating an ombudsperson. Senator Adam Gomez and other supporters said the bill would reduce barriers for families in crisis. On House 262/Senate 148, an omnibus child welfare bill, witnesses supported provisions on data reporting, education coordination, and Office of the Child Advocate reforms, while CPCS raised concerns about expanded access to sensitive records and the OCA’s role in certain proceedings. The Office of the Child Advocate supported codifying current practices and also backed child fatality review changes in House 234/Senate 133. The committee additionally heard support for Senate 108, which would require attorneys and audio/video recording during juvenile custodial interrogations, and for House 247/Senate 116, which would update the Juvenile Justice Policy and Data Board to add supported lived-experience seats. Finally, the committee heard competing testimony on Senate 135, a bill to ensure parity in social work licensure. SEIU Local 509 and supporters argued the current exam requirement disproportionately harms Black, Latino, multilingual, and multicultural applicants and worsens workforce shortages, while the Association of Social Work Boards opposed the bill, saying the exam is a necessary public-protection measure and that removing it would conflict with interstate compact efforts. The hearing also included testimony in support of a loan repayment program for human service workers, with providers and workers describing low wages, high student debt, and the need to retain staff in essential services. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing itself.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Natural Resources and Environment Apr 14th, 2026

Natural Resources & Environment

Transcript Highlights:
  • saving us some losses on changing direction, but I would rather be going on to the ground and doing hurricane
  • saving us some losses on changing direction, but I would rather be going on to the ground and doing hurricane
  • You know, Morganza, we're trying to get that hurricane protection of 21 feet.
  • As I started to learn about coastal issues, I sort of learned by baptism by fire after Hurricane Rita
  • You can breathe a sigh of relief. I do have a question, though. So I like alligators.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
  • We were wiped out by Hurricane Laura, and Mr. Starns hadn't been state defender for very long.
  • We'll see where we are about filings or hearings or any relief we may get. I'm optimistic.
  • We'll see where we are about filings or hearings or any relief we may get. I'm optimistic.
Summary: The Louisiana Public Defender Oversight Board met on June 18, 2026, established a quorum, and adopted the agenda. Public comment took up most of the meeting, with numerous district defenders and chief defenders speaking in support of State Public Defender Remy Starns. Speakers from several districts said the system is more unified, communication with the state office has improved, and local offices feel better supported than in the past. Several also credited Starns with visiting districts, helping with local issues, and improving coordination on capital and non-capital work. One speaker, Richard Thompson, emphasized Starns’ background and training under Sam Dalton, and another noted that a recent staffing decision in St. John the Baptist Parish ultimately proved beneficial for mentorship and resource sharing. Starns then gave his state public defender report. He said the system has improved over the last seven years and argued that public defense still needs a stable, renewable funding source comparable to other parts of the criminal justice system. He discussed legislative changes affecting public defense, including a cleanup bill, a law eliminating filing fees for writs and appeals, and a new procedure related to expert-fee claims after a recent Louisiana Supreme Court decision. He also described ongoing efforts to integrate capital and post-conviction work into district offices, expand the laws/writs program, and use local and state resources more efficiently. He thanked the board, the Public Defenders Association, and the late Mike Ginnart, whom he praised for his leadership and service. The board then considered and adopted proposed bylaws. Members discussed the need for a vice chair and a secretary, the role of special committees, and whether committee meetings should be public and limited to less than a quorum. The bylaws were adopted with the understanding that a committee would review and refine them later; volunteers were named for that committee. The board then elected a vice chair and designated the Office of the Public Defender, with staff assistance, as secretary for recordkeeping. Finally, the board heard a presentation on the strategic plan, which was described as largely unchanged from FY25 except for updates to reflect current law, accessibility requirements, training, compliance, and communication goals. The strategic plan was adopted by resolution, and the meeting adjourned.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 22nd, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • deftly navigated challenges such as conflicts among the shrimping industry and the recovery from Hurricane
  • which some of you may have heard, did come to Shreveport day before yesterday, and that was the first relief
  • Day before yesterday, and that was the first relief that I had when they mentioned that the First Lady's
Summary: The House met with a quorum and handled a mix of ceremonial recognitions, committee reports, and floor action on a large number of bills and resolutions. Members recognized several championship high school teams, including Northlake Christian, Archbishop Hannan, St. Scholastica, Lutcher, and St. Louis, and also designated or commended groups and individuals such as Ascension Parish, the Louisiana Counseling Association, LSU, Dr. Paul Correll, and others. The chamber adopted several resolutions without objection, including measures naming Counseling Day at the Capitol, LSU Day at the Capitol, and honoring Dr. Correll’s retirement, while also receiving and referring various other resolutions and Senate bills to committees or laying them over. The House then took up and passed a series of bills, many with amendments. Major measures included HB 159 creating a Caddo Parish home incarceration pilot program with court, sheriff, and district attorney coordination; HB 364 directing public safety PSAs about celebratory gunfire; HB 414 on background checks for certain health care workers; HB 74 creating a Spectrum Alert program for missing children with autism; HB 568 increasing penalties for visible marijuana use in school zones; HB 786 prohibiting extrapolation in Medicaid provider audits; HB 1033 expanding the definition of critical infrastructure; HB 1041 limiting medical-intervention-based discrimination and mandates; HB 1062 revising the Special School District board; HB 1079 giving charter-school enrollment preference to certain preschool, military, foster care, and custody-ordered students; HB 1139 on discharge planning for involuntarily admitted behavioral health patients; HB 1182 changing occupational therapy licensure credentialing; HB 1214 creating an Office of State Health Care Facilities; and HB 1241 requiring insurers to check for child-support arrears before paying certain settlements. Most of these bills passed by wide margins, often after technical or substantive amendments. Several local and administrative measures also advanced, including bills on utility district per diem, abolishing a police chief position in Edgefield, a crime prevention district fee, and New Orleans historic preservation penalties. The chamber also referred or temporarily returned a number of bills to the calendar, and one local bill on historic preservation in New Orleans was introduced at the end of the transcript. Overall, the meeting was marked by broad bipartisan support for many measures, with recorded roll-call votes on the more contested bills and no major procedural disputes beyond extended questioning on the marijuana-in-school-zones bill and the medical-intervention bill.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

EDT Public Hearing 02-04-2025

Economic Development and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • hurricane hurricane could<00:26:29.240><c> be</c><00:26:30.240><c> um</c><00:26:31.039><c> well</c><
  • is not bouncing back, so this is another step forward to diversify the economy and keep providing relief
  • Cody Sula continued, saying the bill is about providing relief with funding to local people.
  • c> the</c><01:03:32.680><c> funding</c><01:03:33.599><c> uh</c><01:03:33.760><c> to</c> providing relief
  • with the funding uh to providing relief with the funding uh to our<01:03:34.079><c> local</c><01:03:
Summary: The committee heard several measures on agriculture, energy, stadium governance, and hotel consumer protections. On SB 448 relating to agriculture, Agra Business Development Corporation and the Hawaii Farm Bureau testified in support of a proposed conservation easement acquisition in Central Oahu; the chair asked follow-up questions about the exact location, cost, and agricultural potential of the land, and the witness said the parcel had good soil and water and was former pineapple land, with cost still to be provided. On SB 827 relating to meat processing, the Department of Economic Development and Tourism said the state needs more meat-processing capacity and that any grant program should complement, not compete with, existing efforts; the Attorney General’s office warned the bill lacked legally sufficient standards for grants of public money under the state constitution and offered draft standards. Several industry and chamber witnesses supported the measure, while discussion focused on the need for brick-and-mortar or modular facilities, infrastructure costs, federal inspection needs, and access for hunters and neighbor islands. The committee then took up SB 1269 relating to geothermal resources, which drew broad support from county officials, energy consultants, utility representatives, and community advocates, with one witness opposing it. Supporters described geothermal as a viable, indigenous, firm baseload energy source that could help reduce Hawaii’s high electricity costs and support clean energy goals; one witness emphasized prior work in New Zealand and another urged the state to move forward with exploration. A DBEDT representative explained that the department is coordinating geothermal-related work with the Hawaii Technology Development Corp., the University of Hawaii, and the Hawaii State Energy Office, noting a prior $3 million appropriation, phase-one community engagement work, and plans to seek a contractor for geoscience and exploration in phase two. Members pressed DBEDT to explain how this bill fits with other geothermal measures moving through different committees, and the chair asked the department to review SB 993 and better coordinate the package of geothermal bills. On SB 1337 relating to the Stadium Authority, the stadium manager testified in support of clarifying quorum rules, explaining that the authority currently has eight seated voting members out of nine possible voting seats and that the bill would help ensure voting members are counted for quorum; he said meetings have not been delayed. Finally, on SB 883 relating to hotels, the Attorney General’s office raised First Amendment and contract-law concerns and recommended adding a purpose statement and a non-impairment savings clause. Unite Here Local 5 and other supporters said guests should be notified of hotel service disruptions such as construction, closures, or labor disputes, while opponents questioned who would enforce the law, what penalties would apply, and whether the measure could require hotels to pay damages even without a complaint. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 2/12/25

Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • And then during the hurricanes this fall, we sent a couple CH-47s down to North Carolina, as well as
  • uh this fall we during the Hurricanes uh this fall we sent<00:20:51.600><c> uh</c><00:20:51.760><c>
  • is provided I want to thank you relief is provided I want to thank you for<01:05:04.720><c> long</c>
  • The bill would provide much needed relief.
  • so any kind of relief we can get<01:08:19.839><c> such</c><01:08:20.120><c> as</c><01:08:20.560><c>
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Apr 29th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • the people that will suffer are our victims and any plaintiff that is trying to bring a case for relief
  • and being more efficient, and we can do more with less, not when it is trying to get people to the relief
  • that they're seeking and the relief that they're deserving.
  • efficiency by cutting back judges when it jeopardizes a person having their time in court and getting the relief
  • And still, we have a lot of catastrophes or hurricane-related incidents that happen in Louisiana.
Committee: House Judiciary
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2026-04-23 - 1:00PM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Patrick Brown is holding a Jamaica relief hurricane relief concert, and he told our office that his mother
  • Friday, April 24, 2026. relief concert and he told our office relief concert and he told our office that
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Why are we here and not talking about flood relief? There are so many displaced Texans without aid.
  • The Senate passed out all the bills regarding flood relief that were before the legislature.
  • that Abbott can allocate flood relief funds at any moment.
  • Texans need relief from taxation without representation. They've been ruled unconstitutional.
  • Communities suffer very different scenarios, from our hurricanes to our windstorm flood relief. that
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Part 1)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • 08:05.840><c> options</c><00:08:06.319><c> for</c><00:08:06.560><c> repayment</c><00:08:07.039><c> relief
  • </c> limited options for repayment relief. limited options for repayment relief.
  • At the height of tornado season, and with hurricane season fast approaching, President Trump has made
  • , and with hurricane season fast approaching,<00:25:23.440><c> President</c><00:25:23.919><c> Trump</
  • Where is the relief for businesses?
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives May 6th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • He is also the chairman of long-term recovery from disasters and hurricanes.
  • His church serves as the operations base when there are hurricanes in St. John Parish.
  • A person who's injured, they're not going to know what a prayer for relief really means.
  • But when you look at the prayer for relief and you talk about what you need in the petition, everyday
  • Under this new law it would be names, injury details, factual basis, and relief sought.
Bills: HR244 , HR245 , HR246 , HR247 , HR248 , HR249 , HR250 , HR251 , HCR101 , HCR102 , HR223 , HR224 , HR225 , HR226 , HR227 , HR229 , HR230 , HR231 , HR232 , HR234 , HR235 , HR236 , HR237 , HR238 , HR239 , HR240 , HR241 , HR242 , HR243 , HCR94 , HCR95 , HCR96 , HCR97 , HCR98 , HCR99 , HCR100 , SCR31 , SCR33 , SCR35 , SCR37 , SCR56 , SCR57 , SB171 , SB251 , SB252 , SB353 , SB367 , SB433 , SB461 , HR170 , HR191 , HR206 , HR207 , HR208 , HR217 , HCR11 , HCR53 , HCR60 , HCR66 , HCR68 , HB66 , HB153 , HB165 , HB326 , HB387 , HB454 , HB455 , HB484 , HB513 , HB603 , HB660 , HB719 , HB762 , HB766 , HB793 , HB802 , HB816 , HB833 , HB940 , HB947 , HB950 , HB975 , HB1028 , HB1039 , HB1051 , HB1053 , HB1080 , HB1201 , HB1215 , HB1228 , HB1251 , HB1252 , SCR2 , SB26 , SB28 , SB29 , SB30 , SB41 , SB44 , SB64 , SB84 , SB87 , SB93 , SB98 , SB107 , SB118 , SB142 , SB192 , SB195 , SB199 , SB219 , SB222 , SB234 , SB241 , SB255 , SB275 , SB277 , SB292 , SB294 , SB306 , SB314 , SB482 , SB233 , SB326 , HR171 , HCR49 , HCR65 , HCR72 , HR37 , HCR64 , SCR19 , SCR3 , SCR6 , SCR18 , SCR11 , SCR22 , HB64 , HB68 , HB92 , HB130 , HB258 , HB633 , HB801 , HB89 , HB341 , HB451 , HB456 , HB579 , HB595 , HB621 , HB818 , HB841 , HB1064 , HB1101 , HB1191 , SB47 , SB82 , SB106 , SB206 , SB210 , SB248 , SB305 , SB376 , SB397 , SB441 , SB2 , SB19 , SB24 , SB50 , SB70 , SB96 , SB101 , SB103 , SB104 , SB114 , SB122 , SB159 , SB160 , SB173 , SB180 , SB182 , SB260 , SB412 , SB418 , SB424 , SB442 , SB460 , SB476 , SB1 , SB23 , SB32 , SB42 , SB43 , SB46 , SB51 , SB110 , SB113 , SB150 , SB154 , SB161 , SB218 , SB220 , SB221 , SB253 , SB289 , SB310 , SB351 , SB399 , SB404 , SB502 , HCR32 , HB955 , HB284 , HB617 , HB730 , HB926 , HB1125 , HB1194 , HB1203 , HB798 , HB998 , HB1084 , HB1223 , HB646 , HB824 , HB901 , HB79 , HR20 , HR74 , HB59 , HB306 , HB366 , HB393 , HB458 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB682 , HB733 , HB752 , HB773 , HB911 , HB996 , HB1035 , HB1069 , HB1113 , HB1140 , HB1180 , HB1234 , HB1240 , SB89 , SB68 , SB149
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Jun 1st, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • As we know in Louisiana, this is the beginning of hurricane season.
  • to do today, Bishop Maurice Sheck Snyder in 1957, after we lost over 500 lives that perished in Hurricane
  • Audrey, penned a prayer for protection during hurricane season.
  • God willing, we'll have a quiet hurricane season.
  • The hurricane season does last through November 30, a full six months. Thank you, Mr.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Transportation (04/21/2026)

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • For example, during Hurricane Gloria, my wife is also a ham, by the way.
  • Hurricane Katrina, taking health and welfare traffic. Thank you.
  • Hurricane Katrina, taking health and welfare traffic. Thank you.
  • Hurricane Katrina, taking health and welfare traffic. Thank you.
  • through</c><02:30:17.520><c> the</c> for legislative relief through the for legislative relief through
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Health & Long-Term Care Jan 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Health & Long-Term Care

Transcript Highlights:
  • that health care provider instincts are to direct patients to safe and effective non-opioid pain relief
  • , especially since there is a broader understanding of the risk of addiction. ...pain relief, especially