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• In addition, I want to take a second to express my gratitude to my Homeland Security colleagues on the
• In addition, I want to take a second to express my gratitude to my Homeland Security colleagues on the
• A BILL TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO PRODUCE A REPORT ON EMERGING THREATS AND COUNTERMEASURES
• It passed through the Committee on Homeland Security, and I would like to thank Swalwell and Evans, with
• And my friend from New York who has helped me shepherd this bill through the Homeland Security Committee

Bills: HR878 , HB2659 , HB1608 , HB2261 , SB260 , HB5078 , HB2212 , HR782 , SB2392

Keywords: cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, CISA, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, FBI, interagency task force, Volt Typhoon, People’s Republic of China, PRC, state-sponsored cyber actors, Chinese cyber threats, cyber espionage, critical infrastructure protection, homeland security, national security, information sharing, threat intelligence, digital forensics, sector risk management agencies

Bills: HB8029 , HR1128

Keywords: Department of Homeland Security, DHS appropriations, homeland security, border security, immigration enforcement, customs and border protection, CBP, immigration and customs enforcement, ICE, transportation security administration, TSA, coast guard, secret service, FEMA, cybersecurity, CISA, USCIS, federal law enforcement, disaster relief, flood insurance

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• The Homeland Security and Public Safety and Veterans Affairs Committee will now come to order.
• The chair recalls Senate Bill 651 from the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs and recognizes..
• vote of four to zero and one absent to send this bill to the committee.
• of 4-2-0 and one absent to send this bill to the full committee.
• And I'm also a security guard for a building one block south of the Capitol.

Bills: HB5097 , HB5513 , SB523 , SB857 , SB964 , SB1101 , SB2143 , SB2332 , SB2383 , HB 1108

Committee: House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Keywords: criminal history, background checks, government code, licensing, information access, rural law enforcement, child care grants, community support, law enforcement retention, advisory committee, SB 523, Texas driver’s license, alternative address, residential address, confidential address, address confidentiality, Department of Public Safety, DPS, Transportation Code, Section 521.1211

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• of the House of Representatives: Committee on Homeland Security, Mr.
• ><c> or</c> of the committee on homeland security or of the committee on homeland security or their<02
• of the Committee on Homeland Security, or their respective designees.
• of the Committee on Homeland Security, or their respective designees.
• ><c> or</c> of the Committee on Homeland Security or of the Committee on Homeland Security or their<02

Bills: HB5103 , HR1131 , HR1135

Keywords: appropriations, Department of Homeland Security, local beautification, navigable waters, government oversight, House committees, membership, legislative process, election, governance

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• Sherry Biggs, who's on the Homeland Security Committee here in the House.
• Sherry Biggs, who's on the Homeland Security Committee here in the House.
• Sherry Biggs, who's on the Homeland Security Committee here in the House.
• Sherry Biggs, who's on the Homeland Security Committee here in the House.
• Miss Sherry Biggs, who's on the Homeland Security<06:24:26.160><c> Committee</c><06:24:26.480><c> here

Bills: HB7892 , HR1352 , HB5408 , HR1140 , SB2 , HR1345

Keywords: identity fraud, FAFSA, higher education, financial aid, verification system, labor union, collective bargaining, first contract, initial contract, union certification, union recognition, National Labor Relations Act, NLRA, workplace organizing, labor arbitration, mediation, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, FMCS, binding arbitration, labor relations

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• If anyone sits on the Appropriations Committee, I'd be willing to take it.
• If anyone sits on the Appropriations Committee, I'd be willing to take any funding that you might want
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 8406 reestablishes the Joint Select Committee on Civic Health.
• of the project, and the committee was consistent... ...committee on civic health to build upon the work
• , and I was a volunteer to participate on the Civic Health Committee.

Bills: SCR8406 , SB5892 , SB5863

Committee: House State Government & Tribal Relations

Keywords: civic health, community engagement, committee reestablishment, public participation, governance, voter registration database, election security, public records exemption, Secretary of State, county elections office, election infrastructure, cybersecurity, ballot signatures, ballot return envelopes, signature correction forms, voter privacy, personal identifying information, Social Security number, driver's license number, state ID number

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• </c> of the committee on energy and commerce of the committee on energy and commerce or<02:27:54.240>
• </c><02:28:45.920><c> on</c> minority member of the committee on minority member of the committee on
• </c><02:29:01.600><c> the</c> committee of the whole house on the committee of the whole house on the
• </c><02:32:19.280><c> on</c> ranking member of the committee on ranking member of the committee on education
• </c> Committee on Rules, Mr. McGovern. Committee on Rules, Mr. McGovern.

Bills: HR1048 , HR242 , HB1534

Keywords: House resolution, committee assignment, standing committee, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, committee membership, committee seniority, Mr. Menefee, Mr. Riley of New York, House organization, congressional procedure, internal rules, legislative administration, Energy Conservation, Energy Standards, Department of Energy, Higher Education Act, Foreign Contracts, rules resolution, House Rules Committee, Congressional Review Act

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• Committee on State Affairs will come to order. Will the clerk call the roll.
• Chairman Hughes, members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to offer testimony on Senate
• A shooting victim is suing one of the security companies from the 2023 State Fair.
• A shooting victim is suing one of the security companies from the 2023 State Fair.
• This attack on prosecutorial discretion is bad for democracy on multiple fronts.

Bills: SB1065 , SB2117 , SB2217 , SB2363 , SB2533 , SB2742 , SB2743 , SB2881 , SB2964 , SB3013 , SB3014

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: SB 1065, handgun carry, license holder, concealed carry, open carry, government contracts, governmental entity, property lease, state agencies, local government, higher education, university, Texas Government Code, Penal Code 30.06, Penal Code 30.07, Penal Code 46.03, Second Amendment, gun rights, firearms, civil penalty

Summary: The Senate State Affairs Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 1065, which would require government property contracts to prohibit contractors from barring licensed handgun holders from carrying firearms on leased or owned public property, with civil penalties and attorney general enforcement for violations. Senator Hall and invited witnesses from the Texas State Rifle Association, NRA, and Texas Gun Rights argued the bill would close a loophole exposed by the State Fair of Texas gun ban and protect law-abiding Texans’ self-defense rights. Opponents, including Moms Demand Action/Everytown, said the bill would undermine event organizers’ ability to set site-specific safety rules and could increase liability and insurance costs. Public testimony was then closed and the bill was left pending. The committee next took up Senate Bill 2742, which would create civil penalties for independent school districts and officials who use public resources for electioneering, waive immunity defenses, and expand attorney general enforcement. Senator Hagan-Bood said current law bans the conduct but lacks meaningful penalties, making injunctions the only remedy. No public testimony was heard, and the bill was left pending. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2743, also by Senator Hagan-Bood, which would allow a court to disqualify local prosecutors who refuse to prosecute election offenses and appoint the attorney general to handle the case, with a committee substitute adjusting the removal process through an adjacent-county judge. Opponents from the Texas Civil Rights Project argued the bill would undermine prosecutorial discretion and was vague and open to abuse, while a Harris County election official described past instances where alleged voter fraud cases were not pursued. After testimony, public comment was closed and SB 2743 was left pending.

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• ><c> homeland</c> Speaker, border security is homeland Speaker, border security is homeland security.
• on Homeland Security, Mr.
• </c><02:50:16.000><c> on</c><02:50:16.160><c> Homeland</c> chairman of the Committee on Homeland chairman
• of the Committee on Homeland Security,<02:50:16.880><c> Mr.
• As chairman on the Committee of Homeland Security, I rise today in support of the rule providing for

Bills: HCR38 , HR1099 , HR1100 , HB6472 , SB723 , HR1095

Keywords: military action, war powers, Iran, foreign relations, congressional authority, terrorism, national security, military, Middle East, nuclear program, U.S. policy, sexual harassment, ethics, House of Representatives, transparency, investigation, education, tuition, territorial residents, in-state tuition

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• The Committee on Federalism, Military Affairs, and Elections called the order.
• Okay, moving on.
• Okay, moving on. Okay, moving on. Mr. Winneger return. Do not see him. Okay, let's move on to 2940.
• Northern Arizona right now, there's only one provider available. One.
• , but if we're all on the health committee next session or in future sessions, to talk about not just

Bills: HB2775 , HB2874 , HB2940 , HB4014 , HB4067 , HB4115 , HCM2010 , HCR2051

Committees: House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections , House House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference

Keywords: international organizations, government resources, public institutions, Arizona Board of Regents, foreign adversaries, campaign finance, contributions, termination statements, reporting, penalties, electoral processes, healthcare, public benefits, eligibility verification, fraud prevention, Medicaid, SNAP, transparency, accountability, state land

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• Welcome to the House Committee on Commerce. Today is Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
• Representative Gadbury, on your bill. Thank you, Mr. Chair and committee members.
• Representative Gadbury on your bill. Thank you, Mr. Chair and committee members.
• This is an amendment in concept originating in committee, and this amendment will, on page four, delete
• “Distinguished daughter of one of our representatives here in your committee, I’d like to wish Ms.

Bills: HB489 , HB545 , HB555 , HB583 , HB670 , HB672 , HB797 , HB814 , HB913 , HB952

Committees: House Commerce , House Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Keywords: transfer on death, TOD, beneficiary designation, investment accounts, brokerage accounts, securities, nonprobate transfer, estate planning, succession, probate, community property, forced heirship, financial advisor, broker-dealer, custodian, transfer agent, banking, wealth transfer, inheritance, Louisiana Revised Statutes

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• Senate Committee on Border Security will come to order. Mr.
• This one I'm not sure what we'll do here. But let me do this. Is everybody good on 3? OK.
• Committee substitute is adopted.
• We'll be in touch on on scheduling over the next few weeks.
• So with that, members, without any other business to come before the Senate Committee on Border Security

Bills: SB36 , SB2202 , SB 36

Committee: Senate Border Security

Keywords: homeland security, border security, critical infrastructure, Department of Public Safety, intelligence operations, public-private partnerships, SB 2202, firearm trafficking, gun trafficking, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, Texas-Mexico border, United Mexican States, Mexico, DPS, second-degree felony, weapons transfer, illegal firearms transfer, arms smuggling, cross-border crime

Summary: The Senate Committee on Border Security heard Senator Birdwell present SB 2202, which would create a state offense for knowingly transferring a firearm for profit or other remuneration to a member of a foreign terrorist organization. Birdwell argued the bill responds to cartel violence and southbound gun trafficking, and he explained a committee substitute that removed an exemption for federally licensed gun dealers and removed a requirement that DPS coordinate with Mexican law enforcement. He said the goal was to give Texas a state-level tool if federal enforcement is lacking. Invited testimony came from DPS Colonel Freeman Martin and border prosecution unit chair Tanya Ash. Both said the bill could be useful in some organized-crime and cartel cases, but they emphasized that proving a defendant knowingly transferred a gun to a foreign terrorist organization would be difficult and would usually require strong direct or circumstantial evidence, such as recorded statements, informants, or coordinated investigations. They said the measure would be more workable in complex cartel cases than in routine patrol stops, and they noted existing state and federal tools already address straw purchases, firearms trafficking, and related offenses. Members also discussed tracing seized firearms, cooperation with ATF, and the limits of state jurisdiction over international issues. No public testimony was offered, and SB 2202 was left pending. The committee then took up SB 36 as pending business. A committee substitute was adopted without objection, and the substitute bill was reported favorably to the full Senate by a 4-0 vote, with Senators Birdwell, Flores, Hinojosa of Hidalgo, Eckhardt, and Hinojosa of Nueces participating. The committee also accepted a motion in writing and ordered the bill recommended for local and uncontested calendar placement. The chair then announced the committee would recess subject to call.

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• This Congress, Republicans on the Energy and Commerce Committee have worked diligently to improve grid
• man on these issues, my colleague and chairman of the Natural Resources Committee, Mr.
• I'm deeply honored to serve on the House Natural Resources Committee and the Subcommittee on Indian and
• on Natural Resources and the Committee on Armed Services.
• </c> aerospace and defense, served on aerospace and defense, served on national<05:44:26.480><c> security

Bills: HR432 , HR312 , HR311 , HR310 , HR309 , HR308 , HB1676 , SB356 , HR1372 , HB2175 , HB1461 , HB2466 , SB2283 , HB1830 , HR1009 , HR1008 , HR323 , HB5131 , HB4503 , HR573 , HB2916 , HB2306 , HB2290 , HB2389 , HB2388 , HB3857 , HB2293 , HR655 , HB4285 , HR1276 , HB2302

Keywords: federal labor relations, executive order, labor management, federal oversight, government reform, wildlife conservation, Pittman-Robertson, state plans, environment, approval process, Secretary of the Interior, Secure Rural Schools, reauthorization, federal land payments, county payments, state payments, payments in lieu of taxes, PILT, rural counties, forest counties

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• <00:14:53.360><c> on</c> committee on committee on what<00:14:54.839><c> the</c><00:14:54.920><c> federal
• The one that says, 'The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects
• And work is done in committee. Work is not done on the floor.
• And work is done in committee. committee. committee.
• And this committee is one of the most important committees in the sectors of policy because we care about

Bills: HF3415

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: child care, day care, licensed child care center, license-exempt child care, immigration enforcement, ICE, Customs and Border Protection, CBP, USCIS, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, judicial warrant, facility access, sensitive locations, immigrant families, Minnesota Statutes chapter 142B

Bills: HR93 , HR837 , HR836 , HR108 , HR107

Keywords: fentanyl, controlled substances, drug scheduling, legislation, health policy, fentanyl-related substances, Controlled Substances Act, CSA, drug enforcement, opioids, synthetic opioids, House Rules, procedural resolution, rule, amendment, previous question, motion to recommit, H.R. 27, firearm violence, domestic violence

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• We were in session just a few minutes ago, and several members of the committee have other committee
• do, based on that one or two little bad apples.
• If you do one of the other, you're going to work on one area...
• I could keep going on and on about things that actually took place.
• I mean, next time we go on, yes. adjourn. I mean next time we go on, yes.

Bills: HB403 , HB224

Committee: House Public Safety and Homeland Security

Keywords: criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, data privacy, criminal justice, HB224, Alabama, obstructing governmental operations, first responder, emergency responder, police, firefighter, EMT, paramedic, public safety, harassment, interference with emergency personnel, crime, Class A misdemeanor, emergency scene

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• The Committee on Appropriations is called to order. Will the secretary please note the roll?
• So I wanted to just update the committee today on some data that we have.
• Chair and members of the committee. I'm Kelly O'Toole, and I'm speaking on behalf...
• We're just adding one more. It's not exclusive to border security.
• We're just adding one more. It's not exclusive to border security.

Bills: SB1072 , SB1111 , SB1114 , SB1116 , SB1122 , SB1179 , SB1250 , SB1308 , SB1455 , SB1456 , SB1457 , SB1487 , SB1547 , SB1549 , SB1551 , SB1552

Committee: Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Keywords: reimbursement rates, intellectual disabilities, community services, economic security, funding appropriations, automated license plate readers, law enforcement, privacy, data access, public records, behavioral health, patient brokering, appropriation, state funds, Maricopa County, claims review, medical necessity, American Indian health program, healthcare regulations, healthcare

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• pledge allegiance, to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one
• With the consent of the House, the bills, memorials, and resolutions printed on today's introduction
• will be considered first reading under the fourth order of business and will be referred to the committee
• With the consent of the House, Senate Bill 6132 will be re-referred from the Transportation Committee
• to the Rules Committee.

Bills: HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2681 , HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2681 , SB5467 , SB5820 , SB5863 , SB5892 , SCR8406

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, cannabis, license fees, regulatory framework, revenue generation, legalization, SB 5467, water-sewer district, water sewer district, surplus property, public property sale, local government

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• Fifth Order of Business, committee reports.
• With the consent of the House, the bills listed on today's committee reports under the Fifth Order of
• Fifth Order of Business, committee report. The House will be in order.
• Fifth Order of Business, committee reports.
• With the consent of the House, the bills listed on today's first, second, and third supplemental committee

Bills: HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2681 , HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2681 , SB5467 , SB5820 , SB5863 , SB5892 , SCR8406

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, cannabis, license fees, regulatory framework, revenue generation, legalization, SB 5467, water-sewer district, water sewer district, surplus property, public property sale, local government

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• , Homeland Security Committee.
• Thank you, committee. Uh, we were waiting on some... committee.
• Uh, we were waiting on some amendments on the second bill. Teresa, do we receive them yet?
• Is there any questions on the amendment? Is there any questions on the amendment?
• Any questions from any members of the committee on the bill? Uh, Representative Morris.

Bills: HB411 , HB559

Committee: House Public Safety and Homeland Security

Keywords: HB411, Alabama, civil practice, affirmative defense, traffic obstruction, roadway obstruction, blocking traffic, protest, demonstration, street blockade, highway, bridge, road, personal injury, wrongful death, property damage, tort liability, civil lawsuit, stay of proceedings, parallel criminal case