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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Apr 29th, 2026
Conference Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
Bills:
HB1851
Keywords:
automatic renewal, consumer protection, cancellation policy, Oklahoma Fair Renewal Act, contract transparency
Summary:
In the Conference Committee for Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight, Reverend Shriver presented House Bill 1851. He described it as a consumer protection measure that would give consumers rights regarding auto-renewal on subscriptions.
After the bill was introduced, the chair asked for questions, but none were raised. There was no debate on the measure.
The committee then moved to open the bill for signature, with no further discussion or recorded vote in the transcript.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor, Health & Social Services Committee, February 19, 2026
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome, everybody, to Labor, Health, um, day two on Senate File 121, the Wyoming Pharmacy Act amendments
- This amends the provisions of the act and age of patients who, uh, whom pharmacists may provide immunization
- We'll go ahead and take roll call on Senate File 121, Wyoming Pharmacy Act amendments. >> This is a roll
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121, <00:10:37.519>Wyoming <00:10:37.920>Pharmacy <00:10:38.399>Act - on Senate File 121, Wyoming Pharmacy Act on Senate File 121, Wyoming Pharmacy Act amendments. amendments
Bills:
SF0121
Keywords:
pharmacy, collaborative care, healthcare, prescriptions, patient safety, Wyoming Pharmacy Act, 916, all
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine turning back time, focusing on locking the clock. Apr 10th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The invitation introduced by Bill, the Sunshine Protection Act. to finally lock the clock.
- All right, my bipartisan bicameral Sunshine Protection Act.
- I want to thank the committee for the consideration of the Sunshine Protection Act.
- Unfortunately, permanent daylight saving time and the Sunshine Protection Act do the opposite.
- If we called it the go to work an hour earlier act rather than the Sunshine Protection Act no one would
Keywords:
daylight saving time, Sunshine Protection Act, health impacts, clock change, legislative discussion
Summary:
The committee meeting was dedicated to discussing significant legislative topics, focusing particularly on the implications of daylight saving time (DST). Senator Scott advocated for the Sunshine Protection Act, which aims to eliminate the twice-yearly clock changes and keep daylight saving time year-round. He emphasized the negative health impacts associated with DST, including increased risks of heart attacks and accidents immediately following the time changes. Various witnesses provided personal testimonies and expert opinions, highlighting the confusion and health disruptions caused by the current time change practices.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine big fixes for big tech. Apr 1st, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- The America Act sensibly does not let the fear of breakups go.
- The YC motto reads, make something people want.
- I can't think of a better testimonial for the America Act.
- Act.
- I mean, so the Clayton Act allows private suits.
Keywords:
antitrust, competition policy, digital advertising, monopoly, America Act, big tech, consumer rights
Summary:
The meeting, titled 'Big Fixes, Big Tech', marked the first hearing of the Senate antitrust competition policy and consumer rights subcommittee in the 119th Congress. Chairman Lee opened the session focusing on the urgent need for effective solutions regarding anti-competitive behavior among major tech firms like Google and Facebook, highlighting several ongoing court cases regarding monopolistic practices in the digital advertising and search markets. Key discussions included the limitations imposed on small businesses and innovation due to the dominance of these tech giants, with many testimonies advocating for stronger legislative measures, including the America Act. The act aims to disrupt the monopolistic capabilities of these firms and restore competitive integrity in the marketplace, which has suffered under their oppressive market control.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Veterans and Military Affairs REVISED Feb 12th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Veterans and Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Clerk, will read, Madam Chair, I move to amend the committee's substitute for Senate Bill number 1376
- on page Two, line 175, by inserting a new section one to read as follows, and by renumbering subsequent
- Section one, new law, a new section of law not to be codified in the Oklahoma statutes, reads as follows
- , this Act shall be known and may be cited as the CW5RI Rowe Act submitted by Senator Hiinz.
- Well, the way I read that would be an AGR soldier.
Keywords:
military discharge, veterans, DD Form 214, confidentiality, grandchildren access, Oklahoma National Guard, education assistance, military benefits, dependents, CareerTech Assistance Act, burial grant, memorial headstone, eligibility requirements, funding, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, fiscal management, state law, veteran burial, burial assistance, indigent veterans
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/9/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair and members, by statute, the department, in consultation with them and the opposite of that and act
- It's fall-seeded and acts as a cover crop, and it has strong potential to diversify my cropping rotation
- First, there's a solid and use their market its fall seeded in acts as a cover crop and it has strong
Bills:
HF3692
Keywords:
Farmer-Lender Mediation Act, mediation, agriculture finance, debt relief, civil law, 1183, house
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Apr 29th, 2026 at 01:15 pm
Conference Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
Bills:
HB1851
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Apr 15th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Conference Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
Bills:
HB1851
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine opportunities to strengthen water infrastructure programs, focusing on the IIJA's successes. Apr 30th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Environment and Public Works Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- readjustments, and we're trying to get it back to historic the way it was historically, so we will be reading
- of 2021, Congress passed the IIJA, which included the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act
- For decades, the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act have recognized that states, not Washington
- Get out the next act this legislation up holds the polluter pays principal of the superfund law while
- Lead service lines, again, is a huge balancing act. It's incredibly expensive.
Keywords:
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, water infrastructure, lead service lines, federal reauthorization, sustainability, cybersecurity
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on discussions surrounding the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and its implications for local water systems. Various witnesses highlighted the transformative impact of the bipartisan infrastructure law, which has provided an unprecedented amount of funding to help address long-standing issues in drinking water infrastructure, particularly concerning lead service line replacements and sustainability in water management. The discussions emphasized the urgent need for federal reauthorization to continue supporting these initiatives, as many rural and disadvantaged communities still face substantial barriers in upgrading their water systems. Additionally, cybersecurity risks were noted, raising concerns over the vulnerability of water systems across the nation.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/6/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
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that uh it also is hard to see an act that uh it also is hard to see an act - Um, they looked at, um, here, I'm just going to read a couple of excerpts.
- Sex has been a protected class in the Minnesota Human Rights Act since 1967.
- Sorry, I keep saying that: Minnesota Human Rights Act. You can see I came from Health.
Bills:
HF1233
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine reforming SBIR-STTR for the 21st century. Mar 5th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- National Next Generation Opportunities for Venture Acceleration and Technological Excellence, or INNOVATE Act
- Okay, the INNOVATE Act, a bill to reauthorize and comprehensively reform the SBIR-STTR program.
- First, the Innovate Act reforms Phase 1 to provide new applicants with a simplified, two-page proposal
- That is why my Innovate Act introduces a new definition of foreign risk.
- I've read in the press, I am not personally aware, but I have read in the press that one of the spin-offs
Keywords:
SBIR, STTR, Innovate Act, small business, innovation, legislative reforms, economic growth, funding, technology transfer
Summary:
The meeting focused on the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs (SBIR-STTR), emphasizing the critical reforms necessary to enhance their effectiveness. Chair Ernst introduced the Innovate Act to streamline processes, ensuring funding is awarded based on merit and addressing existing abuses within the system. The discussion was robust, with numerous members expressing concerns about phase transitions and the need for targeted funding to support impactful technological innovations. The conversation also highlighted the program's importance in fostering economic growth, particularly for small businesses in rural areas, and the urgency for legislative changes as the program's authorization approaches expiration.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer, of Oregon, to be Secretary of Labor. - Part 2 of 2 Feb 19th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The protecting the right to organize act or the pro-act is a significant and controversial piece of legislation
- Let me back up and say a word about what the PRO Act is.
- What do you feel about the Butch Lewis Act?
- Do you still support the PRO Act, or don't you support the PRO Act?
- It's title 7 of the Civil Service Reform Act.
Keywords:
PRO Act, labor laws, worker rights, unionization, right-to-work, public testimony, political polarization
Summary:
The meeting centered around an in-depth discussion of the PRO Act, with representatives expressing passionate opinions both for and against the legislation. Representative Chavez de Rimmer emphasized the importance of worker freedom, arguing that the PRO Act would infringe upon individual rights by coercing unionization. This perspective was strongly received by members from right-to-work states, who articulated their concerns about the potential erosion of workers' choices and protections. Speaker after speaker conveyed conflicting views on labor laws, indicating a deeply polarized environment surrounding labor issues at the moment.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
A joint hearing with the House Committee on Small Business to examine prosperity on Main Street, focusing on keeping taxes low for small businesses. Apr 8th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was a game-changer.
- That's why the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 was so important.
- In reading the reading materials in the homework, it's to me clear that this hearing is not necessarily
- The Tax Cut and Jobs Act in 2017. resulted in the deficit growing by $2 trillion.
- And this tax cut and job act Act certainly didn't meet that test, which was a test for me.
Keywords:
joint hearing, small business, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, economic recovery, tax relief, job creation
Summary:
In this joint hearing of the House Committee on Small Business and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, the primary focus was on the importance of making the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) permanent. The chair emphasized that small businesses are crucial for the nation's economic recovery, especially in the wake of current federal policies perceived as detrimental. Witnesses shared their experiences and highlighted how the tax cuts facilitated job creation and business expansion, stressing the need for continued support through ongoing tax relief measures. The meeting included discussions about the economic implications of the TCJA's potential expiration, with members voicing their concerns regarding how this could impact small businesses and the broader economy.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the STOP CSAM Act. Mar 11th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- The Stop CCM Act was first introduced two years ago.
- Thank you, and thank you for your leadership, Senator, on the Report Act.
- So should we look at going back into the report act and being specific?
- And I appreciate that and I think the live-streaming is such a heinous act.
- Unanimously, the Takedown Act has unanimously passed, the SHIELD Act passed.
Keywords:
Stop CSAM Act, child exploitation, online safety, reporting requirements, tech accountability, NCMEC, survivor support, legislative testimony
Summary:
The committee meeting centered around the urgent need to address child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online, focusing primarily on the testimony and discussions surrounding the Stop CSAM Act. Several witnesses, including representatives from law enforcement and advocacy organizations, highlighted the significant drop in reports of child exploitation cases despite an alarming increase in actual incidents. Concerns were raised about tech companies' reporting practices, with calls for more stringent requirements to ensure timely and accurate reporting of suspected abuse. The legislation aims to fortify protections for child victims by imposing stricter obligations on tech platforms to report incidents and support law enforcement in investigations.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider an original bill entitled, "GENIUS Act of 2025", and S.875, to curtail the political weaponization of Federal banking agencies by eliminating reputational risk as a component of the supervision of depository institutions. Mar 13th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Today's historic markup of the Genius Act and the Firm Act is proof that we are in fact delivering on
- I call up Read 31. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- This bill can be read to say, hey.
- Under the Genius Act, stablecoin issuers must already comply with the Bank Secrecy Act, including filing
- I now move to call up S. 875, the FIRM Act.
Bills:
SB875
Keywords:
banking regulation, federal agencies, reputational risk, financial services, supervision, FIRM Act, bank supervision, depository institutions, federal banking agencies, FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve, NCUA, CFPB, credit unions, Operation Choke Point, financial discrimination, safety and soundness, supervisory guidance, examination manual
Summary:
This meeting focused on the markup of the Genius Act and the FIRM Act, two significant pieces of legislation addressing stablecoin regulation and the financial industry's regulatory framework. The Chairman noted the importance of providing clarity to the digital asset community and protecting American consumers, while also promoting innovation and competition within the financial sector. Members of both parties expressed varying viewpoints, with some highlighting concerns related to national security and the potential risks associated with stablecoins.
US
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:
- , the Precision Brain Health Research Act, the Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act, and my National
- Ranking Member Takano, no, I have not read that yet.
- Under the PAC Act, under all...
- The PACT Act backlog is not going to be helped.
- Notably, Section 302, the Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act, or CVSO Act, marks a historic
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.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act implementation and case studies. Feb 26th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Environment and Public Works Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Today our focus is on the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act, one of the foundational components
- Thanks to the bipartisan leadership of this committee in passing the infrastructure investment and Jobs Act
- The federal funding support through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a lifeline to overcome
- Our Department of Transportation... side of flexibilities in the PROTECT Act, but I'd like to hear what
- I introduced the All Aboard Act, which would revolutionize America's rail system.
Keywords:
Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act, IIJA, bipartisan infrastructure, funding flexibility, NEPA, environmental reviews, bureaucratic delays, federal funding, infrastructure investment
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act, discussing the ongoing implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Chairman Capito highlighted the bipartisan nature of the legislation and the necessity of refining existing provisions to ensure effective delivery of transportation projects. Notable emphasis was placed on the need for flexibility in funding to address inflation impacts and delays caused by bureaucratic hurdles, especially relating to environmental reviews under NEPA. Witnesses from state transportation agencies provided valuable insights into real-world challenges faced in project execution, ultimately underscoring the importance of continuous federal support for infrastructure development.
The discussion also touched on the broader implications of federal funding freezes by the previous administration, which have reportedly hindered several ongoing and planned projects. This issue raised significant concern among committee members, who urged the need for reliable funding and the removal of unnecessary bureaucratic obstacles that could cause delays in project implementation. The meeting concluded with a commitment from the members to work collaboratively to overcome these challenges and ensure a smooth path forward for critical infrastructure investments.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- What act is the solution?
- Texas lawmakers must act. Health care is not a political bargaining chip.
- We need this legislature to act.
- But the Care No Matter What Act is the solution.
- Legislators must act. Texans can't wait.
Keywords:
Texas, healthcare, reproductive health, Care No Matter What Act, Planned Parenthood, maternal mortality, teen pregnancy, funding cuts, community health
Summary:
The meeting addressed critical health care concerns in Texas, highlighting the consequences of funding cuts on access to reproductive health services. Key speakers emphasized the urgent need for the Care No Matter What Act, which aims to restore funding to healthcare providers like Planned Parenthood. They underscored the alarming statistics of maternal mortality and the rising rates of teen pregnancies, particularly in Black and Latina communities. Testimonies shared during the meeting illustrated the real-life impacts of healthcare access issues on individuals and families across the state, illustrating the necessity for legislative action to ensure comprehensive reproductive health services.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Financial Services Committee Feb 19th, 2025
Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- automatically jumped in, like other states, when they passed that law in 2022, the Federal Jobs Cut Act
- , whatever... ...2022, the Federal Jobs Cut Act, which made you amortize.
Bills:
HB163
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd like to read in these cards. We have Stephen Liddette, Louisiana Clerk in Court, in support.
- And the question that I asked them was that, in light of legislation that passed last year in Act 474
- It really builds off of Act 474 from last year that said that a PBM must pay at least the pharmacy's
- Let me read the cards in.
- We have read in the card: Andre Bro, one of Kadyana, King Jones Partnership, Mandy Mitchell with Lafayette
Bills:
SB25, SB250, HB22, HB27, HB33, HB47, HB233, HB290, HB308, HB324, HB382, HB533, HB559, HB575, HB980, HB1157, HB1207, HB1236, HCR45
Keywords:
registrar of voters, parish registrar, chief deputy registrar, confidential assistant, election administration, elections, salary schedule, compensation, merit evaluation, population-based pay, census-based pay, Department of State, Secretary of State, State Board of Election Supervisors, redistricting, senate districts, Senate District 33, Senate District 34, Senate District 35, precincts