Video & Transcript : 'Congressional authorization' :
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
House of Representatives, Ethics, Homeland Security, committee elections, government, House resolution, committee assignments, standing committees, House Ethics Committee, Committee on Ethics, Homeland Security Committee, Committee on Homeland Security, congressional organization, Member appointments, committee membership, legislative procedure, oversight, ethics oversight, national security, ethics
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- He lives in the First Congressional District.
- </c> authority over special education. authority over special education.
- Efforts to hollow out or get rid of the Department of Education without congressional authorization are
- </c><09:11:21.598><c> authorization</c><09:11:22.800><c> are</c> without congressional authorization
- are without congressional authorization are not<09:11:23.278><c> only</c><09:11:23.520><c> reckless,<
Keywords:
H.Res. 991, HR 991, House resolution, request return of papers, official papers, legislative procedure, congressional process, Senate return, H.R. 1834, enrolled bill, House Clerk, procedural resolution, motion to reconsider, gridlock, congressional administration, showerhead, regulation, energy policy, consumer protection, overregulation
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, January 8, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Mar 17th, 2025
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- conflicting with federal authority? Yes, ma'am. Good question.
- race for congressional district 32.
- The authorized use of military force was put in place.
- We want this bill because it restores contract congressional authority over of the war powers, not the
- If funding is removed, by what authority would that be done?
Committee:
House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Keywords:
highway designation, veteran recognition, commemorative, transportation, Brazoria County, Texas National Guard, combat duty, military activation, state requirements, emergency response, active combat duty, military service, Congressional action, Governor responsibilities, Congressional declaration, state law, conflict, armed forces, congressional approval, war declaration
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 14, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- </c> below freezing our congressional below freezing our congressional district<00:31:53.320><c> is</
- </c><00:34:16.679><c> offices</c> worked in several Congressional offices worked in several Congressional
- </c> before and alongside Congressional before and alongside Congressional leaders<01:07:52.599><c> he
- </c> standing up the Great Lakes Authority standing up the Great Lakes Authority and<01:19:39.080><c>
- Authorities across the country as it Authorities across the country as it should<02:37:12.880><c> be<
Keywords:
remote testimony, committee proceedings, witness participation, Congress, transparency, condolences, aviation safety, transportation disaster, victims support, first responders, committee elections, House of Representatives, legislative process, congressional committees, membership, House resolution, committee assignments, standing committees, 119th Congress, Armed Services Committee
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- </c> particularly in the fourth congressional particularly in the fourth congressional district.<00:36
- </c><04:41:16.958><c> stronger</c> waiverss that authorize stronger waiverss that authorize stronger
- authority over tariffs.
- </c> resolution and reassert congressional resolution and reassert congressional authority<04:52:13.520
- ><c> over</c> authority over authority over tariffs.<04:52:15.680><c> They</c><04:52:16.000><c> can</
Keywords:
EPA, pollution control, California emissions standards, NOX regulation, congressional disapproval, HJR87, H.J.Res. 87, Congressional Review Act, CRA, EPA waiver, California waiver, preemption, vehicle emissions, heavy-duty trucks, engine emissions, Advanced Clean Trucks, zero-emission vehicles, ZEV, zero-emission airport shuttle, powertrain certification
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, May 20, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- ><c> district,</c> Illinois's third congressional district, Illinois's third congressional district,
- 40.559><c> the</c><00:52:40.800><c> highest</c> congressional district has the highest congressional
- </c> the nonpartisan Congressional Budget the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.<02:58:23.760><
- </c> Congressional Budget Office. Nothing. Congressional Budget Office. Nothing.
- ><c> resolution,</c> Congressional Review Act resolution, Congressional Review Act resolution, there<
Keywords:
SJR13, S.J.Res. 13, joint resolution, Congressional Review Act, CRA, OCC, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the Treasury, bank merger, bank mergers, Bank Merger Act, business combinations, merger review, financial regulation, banking regulation, bank consolidation, regulatory disapproval, federal banking rule, rule repeal, Public Law 119-19
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- All of us have constituents in Congressional District 18.
- We are State Representatives and Senators who have constituencies. in Congressional District 18, and
- Congresswoman Jordan not only represented Texas's. historic 18th Congressional District, but was also
- The people of Congressional District 18 are paying their taxes right now.
- Congressional District 18, and we will not stand by for it. Thank you. Next, good morning.
Keywords:
special election, 18th Congressional District, Governor Abbott, federal representation, constituent services, Sylvester Turner
Summary:
State Rep. Jolanda Jones, joined by Sen. Molly Cook and Reps. Christina Morales, Charlene Ward Johnson, and Lauren Ashley Simmons, held a press event at the Capitol urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special election for Texas Congressional District 18. They said the district has been without federal representation since the death of Rep. Sylvester Turner and argued that more than 800,000 constituents are losing access to constituent services, federal assistance, and a voice in Congress.
The speakers framed the delay as a constitutional and fairness issue, repeatedly describing the situation as “taxation without representation.” They said the vacancy affects Democrats and Republicans alike, and cited examples such as passport help, veterans’ issues, immigration concerns, and access to federal funding. Several speakers accused the governor of delaying for partisan reasons and called for immediate action so the district can elect a new representative.
A letter from Sen. Borris Miles was read into the record, urging Abbott to set the earliest possible special election date and noting that the governor has acted quickly in past vacancies. The event ended with a unified demand that Abbott call the election immediately; no vote or formal legislative action was taken.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Part 2)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- THE PEOPLE IN 13TH CONGRESSIONAL The people in the 13th Congressional District need lower costs and access
- The independent data crunchers at the Congressional Budget Office.
- THE INDEPENDENT DATA CRUNCHERS AT THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE.
- That's Julissa, from Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District.
- WHO LIVES IN THE EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT. OF COLORADO.
Keywords:
veterans, VA, Department of Veterans Affairs, suicide prevention, mental health, emergent suicide care, Columbia Protocol, Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale, Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, No Wrong Door for Veterans Act, title 38, adaptive prostheses, prosthetic devices, recreational activities, sports prosthetics, pension payments, veterans benefits, Veterans Affairs Committee, suicide screening, crisis care
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Part 2)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Trump and congressional Donald Trump and congressional Republicans<00:09:09.440><c> are</c><00:09:09.680
- </c> Minnesota's Sixth Congressional District.
- My amendment caps employment authorization fees at $550 for asylum seekers and TPS holders.
- </c> that possible when the Congressional that possible when the Congressional Budget<00:41:27.040><c
- All of these would be increased because of this congressional CRA.
Keywords:
veterans, VA, Department of Veterans Affairs, suicide prevention, mental health, emergent suicide care, Columbia Protocol, Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale, Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, No Wrong Door for Veterans Act, title 38, adaptive prostheses, prosthetic devices, recreational activities, sports prosthetics, pension payments, veterans benefits, Veterans Affairs Committee, suicide screening, crisis care
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 10, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Strong, the author of the legislation. The Speaker pro tempore: The gentleman is recognized.
- This bill also authorizes C.B.P.'
- THIS BILL ALSO AUTHORIZES C.B.P.'
- As China seeks to gain authority...
- This bill reauthorizes the department's O.T.A. authority...
Keywords:
Holocaust, remembrance, Emancipation Hall, ceremony, commemoration, Iran, Iranian protests, Islamic Republic, free and democratic Iran, human rights, women, life, freedom, morality police, political prisoners, internet shutdown, communications blackout, civil liberties, democracy, self-determination, regime repression, dissidents
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, January 2, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- It was originally authorized as part of the Fryingpan-Arkansas project and a bill signed by President
- Even then, however, construction did not begin until 14 years later after the state of Colorado authorized
- In 1998, Congress passed the Mikasuki Reserved Area Act, which authorized the Mikasuki Tribe of Indians
- The Oyola Camp was constructed in 1935 without authorization in a low area that was raised with fill
- </c><00:14:17.120><c> to</c> the tribe has never been authorized to the tribe has never been authorized
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint hearings with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to examine the legislative presentation of The American Legion and multi VSOs: Minority Veterans of America, Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A, National Association of County Veterans Servic Feb 26th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Senate Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- American Legion, Jim LeCourcier, who is a constituent from Plainfield, Connecticut, in the 2nd Congressional
- And now, as we continue to seek congressional action to provide GI Bill parity for National Guard and
- We encourage, again, congressional oversight with respect to this situation because veterans are about
- Furthermore, our members are often the first point of contact for your veterans. own congressional offices
- and benefit systems, meeting the growing needs of Veterans and their families, and fulfilling Congressional
Committee:
Senate Senate Veterans' Affairs
Keywords:
veteran services, homelessness, unemployment, VA funding, mental health, congressional oversight, testimonies, American Legion, Dole Act, suicide prevention
Summary:
This meeting focused on veteran services, emphasizing the urgent need to address the alarming rate of unemployment and homelessness among veterans. Numerous testimonies were presented detailing the impact of mass furloughs and cutbacks at the VA on personnel, notably veterans who were serving as employees. Various representatives expressed deep concern over how these firings could drastically affect the quality of care available to those who have served the nation. There was a strong call for Congress to bolster funding for existing programs aimed at alleviating veteran homelessness and improving overall care quality, especially in mental health services.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Again, the change will not remove or undermine the authority of other health professionals practicing
- There is no fiscal note attached to this bill, and it will not increase our authority or contract rights
- Members, if you have no questions of the author, public testimony will open on House Bill 1211. ...and
- Just the bill author as a draft.
- Just the bill author as a draft, but on our end, we're making sure it's just geographic.
Committees:
Senate Education , Senate Education K-16
Keywords:
district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, fraudulent solicitation, disaster relief, nonprofit organizations, criminal penalties, consumer protection, fraud prevention, charitable donations
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Education K-16 heard a series of higher education and K-12 bills, initially without a quorum and with several measures left pending subject to the call of the chair. Early bills included HB 1868, which would direct a study on lowering the dual-credit funding threshold for public junior colleges from 15 to 9 semester credit hours; HB 2598, which would replace statutory references to “licensed specialist in school psychology” with “school psychologist”; HB 3629, which would bar registered sex offenders from serving on independent school district boards of trustees; and HB 4361, which would require the Higher Education Coordinating Board to adopt rules for timely emergency notifications at public institutions of higher education. Each received brief sponsor explanations, no opposition testimony, and was left pending.
The committee also heard HB 4848, requiring public higher education systems to ensure at least one institution offers affordable competency-based bachelor’s degree programs in high-demand fields, and HB 1211, which would remove the age 25 deadline for former foster youth to use public college tuition waivers. HB 1211 drew extensive supportive testimony from Texas CASA, a former foster youth who benefited from the waiver, and a current student headed to medical school, all arguing the change would better match the realities faced by youth aging out of care. Members discussed the bill’s fiscal uncertainty and the argument that the waiver is an investment in workforce participation; the bill was left pending.
Later, the committee heard HB 20, creating an Applied Sciences Pathway Program to let high school students earn certificates in targeted industries such as welding, plumbing, electrical work, manufacturing, and oil and gas while in school. Industry and workforce groups strongly supported the bill as a way to address labor shortages, while Texas 2036 raised concerns about allowing applied versions of core academic courses to substitute for traditional instruction. HB 4687, which would extend governmental immunity protections to certain campus/district charter schools and adult charter high schools, also received support from a charter-school attorney who said it would align statutes with existing case law and not expand charter rights. HB 4236, as substituted, would create a study group to examine the property value study’s effect on school finance and alternative valuation methods; it was adopted as a committee substitute and left pending. The committee also heard HB 824 on civics instruction in high school government courses and HB 2243, which would create a commission on teacher job satisfaction and retention; the latter prompted debate over removing “ethnic diversity” language from the commission’s makeup. After adopting the substitute for HB 2243 by roll call, the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the president of Texas Education 911 and a co-author of this report, which I'm sure you have all
- You have the authority tonight to take a vote on this bill.
- You have the authority tonight to take a vote on this bill and limit that immunity, and it is well deserved
- Members, any questions of the author? With no questions, we'll open up public testimony.
- Members, any questions of the author? With no questions, we'll open up public testimony.
Committees:
Senate Education , Senate Education K-16
Keywords:
district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, fraudulent solicitation, disaster relief, nonprofit organizations, criminal penalties, consumer protection, fraud prevention, charitable donations
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 2853, which would allow the UT System Board of Regents to adjust the University of Texas at El Paso student union fee above the current statutory cap, subject to student approval, to help fund a new student union building. Senator Blanco explained the bill and the committee substitute, there were no questions or witnesses, public testimony was closed, and the committee adopted the substitute and left the bill pending subject to the call of the chair.
The committee then heard House Bill 610, which would limit severance payments for terminated independent school district superintendents to six months’ salary and benefits. Senator Paxton described large severance payouts and said the bill had passed the House overwhelmingly. There were no witnesses, public testimony was closed, and the bill was left pending.
A lengthy hearing followed on House Bill 4623, which would waive school district immunity in certain cases involving negligent hiring, supervision, or employment of professional school employees who commit abuse or related misconduct against students. Senator Paxton and several witnesses, including survivors and parents, argued the bill was needed to address cover-ups, delayed reporting, and repeated failures to remove dangerous employees; some members raised concerns about liability caps, litigation, and how the bill would interact with the Tort Claims Act. The committee also heard from TEA staff and employee-group witnesses who discussed possible injunctions and stronger no-hire protections. Public testimony was then closed and the bill was left pending.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 4, an accountability and assessment bill that would restore A-F ratings, change the state testing system, and replace STAAR with shorter, more instructionally useful assessments. Senator Bettencourt explained the committee substitute, including annual ratings, limits on taxpayer-funded lawsuits, and a phased-in testing redesign with beginning, middle, and end-of-year assessments. Testimony was generally supportive from education and business groups, though some witnesses favored norm-referenced testing while others emphasized criterion-referenced, TEKS-aligned assessments; one witness noted social studies assessments were restored in the bill. The hearing concluded with additional invited testimony and no final vote reported in the transcript.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, April 10, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- American author Napoleon Hill wrote that every adversity, every failure, and every heartache carries
- American author Napoleon Hill wrote that every adversity, every failure, and every heartache carries
- While states are the primary authority on how elections are conducted on election day, it is our role
- While states are the primary authority on how elections are conducted on election day, it is our role
- </c><04:15:18.159><c> office</c> bring him into my congressional office bring him into my congressional
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Jan 21st, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government & Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- Under the direction of the Washington Constitution, legislative and congressional district boundaries
- are redrawn... ...under the direction of the Washington Constitution, legislative and congressional
- districts by a simple majority of both houses mid-decade if any other state adopts a new congressional
- And what I really wish, as I said, would be a nonpartisan congressional redistricting process in all.
- And what I really wish, as I said, would be a nonpartisan congressional redistricting process in all
Committee:
House State Government & Tribal Relations
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, March 5, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, March 19, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He was held by the authorities.
- He was held by the authorities.
- </c><00:54:16.079><c> in</c><00:54:16.319><c> Minneapolis</c><00:54:17.200><c> and</c> police authorities
- in Minneapolis and police authorities in Minneapolis and state<00:54:17.760><c> police</c><00:54:18.000
- I have it on good authority that the drug traffickers—there's a big issue in this country about drug
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 9, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- On behalf of everyone in Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District, I want to personally wish Sam a
- ON BEHALF OF EVERYONE IN PENNSYLVANIA'S 13TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, I WANT TO PERSONALLY WISH SAM A
- PIPELINE SAFETY RE-AUTHORIZATION, JUST TO NAME A FEW OF THE THINGS THAT ARE OUT THERE.
- Norbert in Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District incredibly proud. I yield back.
- NOR BERT IN WISCONSIN'S 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT INCREDIBLY PROUD. I YIELD BACK.
Bills:
HR480 , HR481 , HR488 , HB2035 , HR252 , HB1948 , HR1373 , HR1182 , HR248 , HR137 , HB2390 , HB2351
Keywords:
House of Representatives, congressional training, workplace rights, workplace responsibilities, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, sexual harassment training, employee training, Member orientation, House Administration Committee, Congressional Accountability Act, CAA, interns, unpaid interns, fellows, detailees, legislative workplace, congressional offices, compliance training, ethics training