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• This is the time that Congress needs to finally show up and do their...
• That Congress needs to finally show up and do their job.
• So Congress needs to do their job. They need to work this out... So Congress needs to do their job.
• I think we need to make Congress do what they're supposed to.
• “Some of us sound like Congress people right now, because this is a bill that should be debated in Congress

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for the Parkland shooting victims, the Pledge of Allegiance, and adoption of the special order report for the day. The chamber then moved into a special-order agenda focused almost entirely on immigration-related measures, beginning with Senate Memorial 6C urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide guidance and training for 287(g) agreements. The memorial was adopted 85-27 after brief debate, with supporters arguing Florida should help maximize federal immigration enforcement and opponents saying Congress, not the state, should fix immigration policy. The House next took up Senate Bill 4C, an immigration bill creating new state offenses for illegal entry and reentry by adult unauthorized aliens and requiring a mandatory death sentence for an unauthorized alien convicted of a capital felony. Members debated constitutional concerns, due process, racial profiling, fiscal impacts, and whether the bill intruded on federal immigration authority. Several amendments were offered and defeated, including proposals to extend protections to Venezuelans with TPS, to remove the mandatory death penalty, to protect certain long-term immigrant workers and teachers, to expand exemptions for Haitians and humanitarian parole recipients, and to create a task force on best practices for immigration enforcement in schools and other sensitive locations. A final amendment to strip the bill as unconstitutional was also rejected. The bill then passed 85-29. The final measure discussed was Senate Bill 2C, which creates a State Board of Immigration Enforcement led by the Governor and Cabinet, establishes grants and incentive bonuses for local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities, repeals the fee waiver for undocumented students beginning July 1, 2025, and appropriates more than $300 million for immigration enforcement. The sponsor described it as a broad enforcement package, while questions from members focused on the impact on current students who receive in-state tuition and whether the bill would remove incentives for those already enrolled. The transcript ends during that exchange, before final action on SB 2C is shown.

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• is undertaking, such as infrastructure investment and the Jobs Act, it's important to note that Congress
• It's very important to us, the Congress, as we are in the last year of the Infrastructure Investment
• Right now, Congress is working through the 2026 appropriations bill, which is in the Senate as part of
• Congress is working feverishly on it, and as you might imagine, the state of Oklahoma is doing our best
• It'll be difficult for the Congress to do that.

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• of the programs and put the state in a deeper hole, will you lobby your Republican colleagues in Congress
• Both of you were just in D.C. as guests of Congress people.
• Then you two were both just there as guests of Congress people.
• /c><00:21:00.640> as<00:21:00.880> guests<00:21:01.039> of<00:21:01.280> Congress
• both just there as guests of Congress both just there as guests of Congress people.<00:21:01.840

Keywords: 1183, house

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• 07:57.120> Kevin<00:07:57.520> F Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution 2, 119th Congress
• Speaker, and members of Congress.
• <01:36:45.440> the Members of Congress, the certificates having been read, the tellers will
• Much of the Senate having been concluded pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution 2 of the 119th Congress
• you e e e e e [Music] e [Music] e for e time e e e e Senate Concurrent Resolution 2 of the 119th Congress

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, January 6, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Congress enacted the TCJA on December 22nd of 2017, and it made sweeping income tax changes for both
• enacted the tcja on December Congress enacted the tcja on December 22nd<01:20:54.840> of 22nd
• <01:21:31.679> enacted<01:21:32.040> a $2,000 and Congress enacted a $2,000 and Congress
• extends the salt cap if Congress extends the salt cap limitation<01:37:51.080> Min<01:37:51.560
• <01:38:34.679> to<01:38:34.920> act Vision while we wait for Congress to act Vision

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• , Republicans in Congress, Republicans in Congress, and<00:53:41.400> um and um and um people
• Republicans in Congress did this. Democrats did not do it.
• Republicans in Congress did this. Democrats did not do it.
• Republicans in Congress did this. Democrats did not do it.
• We are not like Republicans in Congress who follow their crazy president over a cliff.

Bills: HF4401, HF4466

Keywords: HF4401, Minnesota Medical Assistance, dental reimbursement, dental rates, critical access dental providers, Medicaid dental, MinnesotaCare, managed care plans, county-based purchasing plans, fee-for-service, oral health access, safety-net clinics, federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Indian health services, state-operated dental clinics, low-income patients, children's dental care, provider reimbursement, dental access

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• We can't do that one closed and Congress open.
• We can't program an election where we allow no-party voters to vote in Congress, but not in RPEC.
• So we have new closed party primaries, as you all know, and it's Congress, Supreme Court, Bessie, PSC
• , and both, you know, houses of Congress.
• But where we're going to run into a problem in 2028 is if we allow no-party voters to vote in Congress

Bills: HB9, HB177, HB181, HB202, HB225, HB398, HB459, HB540, HB906, HB1052, HB1057, HB1245

Keywords: HB 9, HB9, Act 527, Shreveport, Stuffed Shrimp Capital, state symbol, Louisiana symbols, municipal designation, honorary title, cultural designation, tourism, local pride, seafood, shrimp, stuffed shrimp, cuisine, city branding, Louisiana Revised Statutes 49:170.26, court reporter, official court reporter

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• We can't do that one closed and Congress open.
• We can't program an election where we allow no-party voters to vote in Congress, but not in RPEC.
• So we have new closed party primaries, as you all know, and it's Congress, Supreme Court, Bessie, PSC
• , and both, you know, houses of Congress.
• But where we're going to run into a problem in 2028 is if we allow no-party voters to vote in Congress

Summary: The Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee met on May 20, 2026, with a quorum present and no minutes available for approval. The committee first heard HB 181, which would let the legislative auditor review income tax data to verify eligibility for Medicaid and, at LDH’s request, SNAP. The auditor said the work would be limited to internal data testing under sharing agreements and not disclosed to third parties. After questions about privacy and duplication, the bill was reported favorably to the floor without objection. The committee then took up HB 906 on presidential preference primaries and party nominating petitions. The Secretary of State and bill author said the measure would let major parties decide whether unaffiliated voters may participate in their primaries, with 180 days’ notice to the state, and would keep party rules consistent within presidential years so elections can be programmed properly. Several senators raised concerns that the bill would disenfranchise no-party voters and give parties too much control, but supporters said both major parties had approved the approach. The committee voted 4-3 to report the bill favorably. Members also advanced HB 398, which would require the judiciary to use the federal GSA meal per diem rate instead of the current higher state judicial rate; HB 1052, which strengthens confidentiality protections for child abuse investigations handled by child advocacy centers and multidisciplinary teams; HB 1245, which protects witness criminal history records from unintended public release in clerk of court records; HB 202, which requires state civil service or hiring agencies to notify applicants when a vacancy is filled or they are rejected; HB 540, which requires disclosure of paid digital election advertising; HB 9, designating stuffed shrimp as a Louisiana specialty; HB 1057, extending the validity of absentee-by-mail applications for military voters from one year to two; HB 225, proposing a constitutional amendment to limit governors to two lifetime terms; HB 177, allowing retired court reporters to contract with former public employers; and HB 459, requiring disclosure when campaign materials use AI, with amendments adopted after discussion of First Amendment and campaign finance concerns. The committee also rejected an amendment to HB 1057 that would have expanded Sunday early voting in certain parishes. After the bills, the committee held confirmation hearings for James Kelly and Charles Wilkinson to the Board of Supervisors of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, both of whom described education and workforce development backgrounds and were favorably received.

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• assistance to state legislatures, as well as representing the interests of state legislatures before Congress
• In November last year, Congress passed the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2026.
• In November last year, Congress passed the continuing appropriation. Hemp products.
• In November last year, Congress passed the continuing appropriations and extension Act of 2026.
• Moving on to the federal changes for hemp and the implications for states: if Congress doesn't delay

Keywords: Cannabis Retail Market, Joint Commission to Oversee the Transition of the Commonwealth into a, 976, house, all

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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

Summary: The committee first took up SCR 30 by Senator Connick, which memorializes Congress to compel the Department of Justice to release unclassified Epstein-related records. Senator Connick gave personal remarks about child sexual abuse and the need to hold powerful people accountable. Representative Newell supported the resolution, and the committee reported it favorably without opposition. Next, the committee considered SCR 40 by Senator Selders, urging Congress to timely pass defense appropriations that fully fund and align with the National Defense Authorization Act. The measure was briefly explained as a statement of support for military readiness and proper appropriations, and it was moved favorably with no opposition. The main substantive discussion centered on SB 259 by Senator Barrow, which would authorize an online portal for civil protective order applications. A Supreme Court protective order registry representative explained that the portal would let domestic and dating violence survivors complete petitions online, with the same judicial review, service, and hearing process that exists now; the bill would not eliminate manual filing. Members asked about fees, guidance for applicants, verification, judicial review, public access, and the risk of false filings. The witness and several members emphasized that the process remains temporary and ex parte at the outset, that final orders are issued by judges, and that the registry is not public. A domestic violence coalition representative also testified in support. Representative Newell moved favorable, Representative Edmondson objected, and the committee reported the bill favorably by a 10-1 vote. Finally, Representative Baham presented HR 245 condemning political violence in the United States. He cited recent and historical examples of political attacks and argued that violence against public figures and activists is harmful regardless of party. Members voiced support, no one objected, and the resolution was adopted before the committee adjourned, with the chair noting it was the last meeting of the session.

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• Let's not conflict Congress and the two Senate districts we're talking about. >> We're not—I mean, we're
• Let's not conflict Congress and the two Senate districts we're talking about. >> We're not—I mean, we're
• Let's not conflict Congress and the two Senate districts we're talking about. >> We're not.
• The Senate draws a Senate plan in conjunction with the Senators and the members of Congress get together
• The Senate draws a Senate plan in conjunction with the Senators, and the members of Congress get together

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• would have on our state, uh, but we'll dig more into it if the idea or the concept gains traction in Congress
• you all heard about this item last month, but the administration has now formally recommended to Congress
• And last, Congress is still deliberating on changes to SNAP and Medicaid, and we're tracking that for
• Chairman, uh, the SNAP and Medicaid proposals that are currently being deliberated deliberated in Congress
• funding, but it's not currently being deliberated in the reconciliation bill currently pending in Congress

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• And it's pretty much been evident throughout this time that Congress acted deliberately to create a tiered
• And it's pretty much been evident throughout this time that Congress acted deliberately to create a tiered
• administrative agencies should not be interpreting a congressional action in terms of averting the intent of Congress
• The Children's Health Insurance Program, known as CHIP, was created by Congress in 1997, and the Florida
• Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, and within that was a requirement that states

Summary: The committee received a briefing from AHCA Deputy Secretary Brian Meyer and Florida Healthy Kids CMO Ashley Carr on implementation of HB 121, which was enacted in 2023 to expand Florida’s KidCare/CHIP eligibility from 200% to 300% of the federal poverty level and replace the sharp premium “benefits cliff” with a tiered premium glide path. Sponsor Rep. Bartleman described the bill as a bipartisan effort to help working families keep children insured while moving toward economic self-sufficiency. The presenters explained that the program remains a joint federal-state structure, with Medicaid unchanged and the bill affecting only the CHIP-related portions of KidCare. AHCA said implementation has been delayed by federal CMS actions. The agency reported that CMS first rejected a state plan amendment approach, then required revisions to the premium tiers under a new maintenance-of-effort interpretation, and later issued a new interpretation of continuous 12-month eligibility that would prevent disenrollment for nonpayment of premiums. AHCA said it submitted an 1115 waiver, but negotiations over special terms and conditions reached an impasse, and the state has filed litigation challenging CMS’s interpretation. Members asked about the cost of litigation, the effect on future bills, the review process for CMS documents, disenrollment and reenrollment rules, and whether any additional legislative action is needed; AHCA said no further state action is needed at this time and that the key issue is the pending federal litigation. Several members and the sponsor emphasized the need for immediate implementation and asked about possible interim relief. AHCA said current coverage remains in place under the preexisting program, that there is a 30-day grace period for premium payment, and that reenrollment does not require a penalty or back payment, though coverage is not active during lapsed periods. The committee also heard public comment from Nicholas Hessing of the Children’s Services Council of Broward County and the Florida Alliance of Children’s Councils and Trusts, who supported HB 121 and said the expansion could make about 17,600 additional children eligible in Broward County alone. The meeting ended with Rep. Bartleman thanking staff and expressing hope that the new federal administration would allow the program to move forward, and the chair adjourned the meeting.

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• Money that Congress already approved is being withheld, often without warning.
• Roughly $30 million in funds approved by Congress were suddenly unavailable.
• 04:24.240> for<03:04:24.479> New Congress approves federal money for New Congress approves
• > approved<03:05:01.920> is Money that Congress already approved is Money that Congress
• depends on the power of the Congress depends on the power of the Congress people<03:23:54.239>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• significant commemoration and reenactment of the signing of the first treaty between the Provincial Congress
• of Massachusetts on behalf of the Continental Congress and the Indigenous peoples of Maine and Nova
• significant commemoration and reenactment of the signing of the first treaty between the Provincial Congress
• of Massachusetts on behalf of the Continental Congress and the Indigenous peoples of Maine and Nova

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Summary: The Special Commission on the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution met at Mass MoCA in North Adams, with members attending both in person and virtually. The meeting opened with a moment of remembrance for Senator Edward Kennedy, followed by roll call and informal approval to proceed. Co-chairs and members thanked the hosts and noted the importance of engaging western Massachusetts communities in the 250th planning. The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism gave an update on the Massachusetts 250 campaign, including a website listing more than 500 events and 250 attractions, an ongoing virtual Lunch and Learn series, and the Museums 250 program. The presenter also outlined several America 250 ideas for commission consideration: a nationwide-style community potluck on July 5, 2026; a coordinated reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 2026; and possible state or national time capsule participation. Members expressed interest, especially in a Massachusetts-specific time capsule, and agreed to circulate the ideas for broader brainstorming. Revolution 250 and Jonathan Lane reported on recent and upcoming commemorations, including follow-up from the Bunker Hill event, a planned 251st Battle of Gloucester event, and extensive planning for Knox Trail activities in January 2026. He highlighted meetings with Berkshire communities along the route, the need for a Knox marker in Sandisfield, and efforts to recognize and preserve a historic stretch of the Knox Road. He also noted proposed Declaration of Independence readings in several communities and a July 18, 2026 Watertown commemoration of the first treaty between Massachusetts and Indigenous peoples of Maine and Nova Scotia. Dusty Meadows of Conventures then presented logistics for the Knox Trail commemoration, including branding, horse arrangements, route planning, plaque concepts, and budget needs. Members raised questions about the Cambridge/West Cambridge portion of the route and Arlington’s historical connection to that name; the presenters agreed to follow up and correct materials. The meeting ended informally after no further business was raised.

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• This is our first meeting of the 119th Congress. We're gathered here to officially organize.
• public safety, whether it is so many of the issues that folks have been working on prior to this Congress
• These rules are the same rules that we've had for the past couple of Congresses.

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• Gracious God, we pray that you would send your Holy Spirit to lead and guide our Representatives in Congress
• Sir, pursuant to Section 4-B of House Resolution 5, 119th Congress, I am writing to appoint the following
• Sir, pursuant to Section 4-C of House Resolution 5, 119th Congress, I am pleased to appoint the following

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• tax committee is asking why, how, or why not to conform with the tax code Republicans passed in Congress
• our state budget leaders what decisions made by Donald Trump, his cabinet, and the Republicans in Congress
• It's been true with Congresses controlled by the Democratic Party and Congresses controlled by the Republican
• it's been true with Congresses it's been true with Congresses controlled<01:48:17.040> by
• controlled by the Republican Congresses controlled by the Republican party.<01:48:20.159> been

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Summary: The Senate Rules and Administration Select Subcommittee on Federal Impacts on Minnesotans and Economic Stability met on February 20, 2026, to hear from Minnesota Management and Budget State Budget Director Anna Mingi about federal funding changes affecting the state budget. Before testimony began, Senator Rasmusson objected to a draft committee report that had been prepared in advance of the hearing, arguing it was inappropriate to summarize testimony before it occurred. The chair responded that nonpartisan staff had prepared the draft from Mingi’s submitted presentation and could revise it after the hearing if needed. Director Mingi explained that federal dollars make up more than one-third of state spending and support about 650 federal awards totaling over $23 billion this year, with more than $15 billion supporting state entitlement programs. She said the federal funding environment had changed significantly since January 2025 through executive orders, pauses, terminations, new grant conditions, delayed awards, and the July 2025 passage of H.R. 1, the federal reconciliation bill. Her main focus was H.R. 1’s effects on health care and food assistance, including work requirements for some adults, changes to eligibility for legal non-citizens, limits on retroactive Medicaid coverage and directed payments, new limits on provider taxes, and SNAP changes that shift some benefit and administrative costs to the state and counties. She estimated H.R. 1 would reduce federal funds to state-administered programs by about $327 million in the current biennium and $1.6 billion in the next, with additional costs to hospitals, counties, and other partners beyond the budget horizon. Members asked follow-up questions about whether the estimates were relative to the forecast and whether federal Medicaid funding would still rise over time. Mingi said the estimates were based on the November forecast baseline and that Medicaid federal dollars would likely continue growing overall, though the law still creates significant losses relative to prior projections. Senator Rasmusson emphasized that point in remarks to the committee. The discussion then shifted to federal grant pauses and cancellations: MMB’s tracker showed about six awards on hold totaling roughly $491 million, 13 confirmed cancellations across areas including clean energy, education, food assistance, and public health, and additional threatened or litigated cuts not included in those totals. Mingi identified two canceled violence-prevention-related grants, including a FEMA public safety grant and a justice reinvestment grant, and noted that CDC had recently moved to cancel or seek cancellation of several Minnesota public health grants, including a $65 million public health infrastructure award.

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• restricted, a lot restricted in some ways, from speaking critically about any sitting member of Congress
• going on and around, but technically speaking, under the War Powers Act, it's a hostility until Congress
• Well, Congress hasn't declared it a war, so it's not technically a war.
• Under the Constitution, Congress has not declared war yet.
• Thankfully, a Republican Congress came in and forced the DoD to rescind that regulation.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Director Nominations held a confirmation hearing for John Connolly, the current Adjutant General and Director of the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA). Connolly described his background in the Army, National Guard, and military law, and outlined DEMA’s dual mission of supporting the Arizona National Guard and emergency management. He emphasized readiness, modernization of aging aircraft and facilities, growth in capabilities such as drones and electronic warfare, partnerships to restore helicopter training at Silver Bell, and stewardship of resources. He also discussed DEMA’s border-related missions, including Task Force Safe at Nogales, counter-drug operations, and use of artificial intelligence to monitor drone activity and build a common operating picture for law enforcement. Committee members questioned Connolly about his interview and vetting process, his role in emergency management, disaster response in Gila County, support for rural counties and tribes, and services for Guard members and families through the Integrated Resilience Operations Center. Several members pressed him on military discipline, lawful orders, classified information, and the distinction between war and hostilities. Senator Rogers focused on chain of command, combat readiness, and whether Connolly’s JAG background prepared him to lead a combat-oriented force; Connolly responded that his role is to provide ready forces, follow civilian authority, and ensure troops have training, equipment, and family support. He also said he had experience advising commanders and teaching lawful versus unlawful orders. A major point of contention came when members questioned Connolly about the 2021 COVID-19 vaccination mandate for the Guard and whether he had treated it as unlawful or unconstitutional. Connolly said it was a lawful order at the time and that exemption processes existed under the regulations. The hearing also turned to immigration enforcement, emergency powers, and whether the Guard should support ICE; Connolly said the Guard is a support function and would respond to a direct request through the governor, but he could not identify a specific scenario in the abstract. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing, and the committee appeared to continue its review after testimony and questioning.

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• a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution and making a formal application to Congress
• on the concurrent resolution calling on the United<00:38:36.480> States<00:38:36.720> Congress
• to submit to the United States Congress to submit to the states<00:38:38.240> for<00:38:38.480
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Keywords: Convene 00:00 Senate Message 04:45 Calendar/2nd Readings 05:20 Report of Committees 07:05 Orders of the Day 08:23 HB 214 08:33 HB 416 12:26 HB 281 16:20 HB 134 18:13 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 21:08 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 37:01 Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 39:15 ConC/Rules Report 42:29 Floor Amendments 44:27 Correction to Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 46:14 Adjournment 46:40, 958, all

Summary: The House convened, heard an invocation focused on recovery from a recent storm, and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. A quorum was established with 94 members present, absent members were excused, and the rules were suspended to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications. The journal was approved, and the clerk reported a Senate message transmitting Senate Joint Resolution 23 for concurrence. The chamber then received second-reading reports on a wide range of bills covering pharmacist reimbursements, grooming a minor, local government liability, water fluoridation, solid waste, highway markings, fiduciary bonds, motor vehicle titles, hearing aid coverage, eating disorder coverage, public safety, pedestrians, cigar bars, backyard chickens, and county law libraries. Committee reports also advanced several bills, including measures on elections, local government, state-operated mental health facilities, prescription drugs, Alzheimer’s services, electric generating unit decommissioning costs, reemployment of retired police officers, and the Kentucky Communications Network Authority. Those favorable reports were treated as first readings and placed on the calendar. The House passed several bills unanimously by roll call, including House Bill 214 on a program to help disabled veterans obtain and install home wheelchair ramps, House Bill 416 on educator preparation and early assessments, House Bill 281 on streamlining food donations by churches and nonprofits for shelters and disaster victims, and House Bill 134 on sexual assault nurse examiners, creating a statewide coordinator, registry, and regional access plan. In each case, sponsors explained the bills and members voiced support; floor amendment 1 to House Bill 416 was adopted before passage. Clinchers were applied after passage of the bills. The House also adopted House Resolution 33 recognizing cancer patients, survivors, and families and designating January 29, 2026 as Suits and Sneakers Day, and adopted House Resolution 43 recognizing the economic and cultural partnership between Kentucky and Japan. Members offered additional citations honoring Newport Central Catholic High School and the YMCA, and the chamber observed a moment of silence for Boone County Sheriff Michael Helmig after a citation honoring his service and legacy. Announcements included committee meetings after adjournment, birthday wishes, and the introduction of numerous new bills and resolutions, including measures on kindergarten, bridges, revenue, retirement benefits, concealed deadly weapons, local taxes, motor vehicles, fiscal reporting, SNAP, families and children, vision testing, and a balanced budget amendment application.