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• In 1972, at the age of 26, In 1972, at the age of 27, Alfredo was elected to the Arizona State Senate
• And regarding SNAP, the governor's implementing H.R. 1. Thank you, Governor Hobbs.
• One of the things that H.R. 1 did, it took...
• Maybe they're starting to implement key reforms in H.R. 1.
• In H.R. 1, but in terms of savings, quite frankly, we have not seen that bear out as much as we would

Summary: The House convened, approved the journal, and spent much of the opening portion recognizing guests and interns from both parties, along with former lawmakers and a newly seated member, Representative Sylvia Allen. The chamber then took up House Concurrent Resolution 2065 honoring the late Alfredo Gutierrez. Members from both parties gave extended remarks about his life as a civil rights advocate, student activist, legislator, and mentor, and the resolution was unanimously adopted and transmitted to the Senate. Family members of Gutierrez were recognized in the gallery during the memorial tribute. The House then moved into Committee of the Whole on the first budget-related measures. On House Bill 4138, the “feed bill”/budget operations measure, Democrats argued the budget favored corporations and data centers over seniors, health care, housing, universities, and vulnerable families, while Republicans defended it as a continuation of prior policy and said it preserved tax conformity and modest agency cuts. After debate and questions, the committee recommended the bill do pass and the House adopted that report, sending HB 4138 to engrossing. The chamber next considered House Bill 4139, the amusement/gaming-related budget bill. Members debated whether it was essentially unchanged from last year’s budget language, with Republicans saying it was a continuation bill and that gaming-related provisions would support rural economies and tourism, while Democrats questioned the broader budget context and its effects on working families. The committee recommended HB 4139 do pass, and the House adopted that recommendation. The House then began debate on House Bill 4140, the state budget implementation bill, focusing on the budget stabilization fund and a proposed government efficiency initiative; discussion was still underway at the end of the transcript.

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• Our office was asked to come present again today on the impacts of H.R. 1, also known as the One Big
• H.R. 1 made several benefit changes. The biggest one was to these work requirements.
• start... ...that there is a change included in H.R. 1 which could require the state to start paying
• Members, the last in the group of bills addressing H.R. 1 is 2206.
• So we're already required by H.R. 1 to try to get our numbers down and all.

Bills: HB2180 , HB2184 , HB2188 , HB2194 , HB2206 , HB2321 , HB2322 , HB2438 , HB2442 , HB2448 , HB2727 , HB2797

Committees: House Health & Human Services , House House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference

Keywords: appropriation, funding, University of Arizona, education, state budget, fetal death, funeral homes, informed consent, abortion, women's rights, medical assistance, emotional support, language acquisition, early intervention, hearing impairment, grant program, deaf education, health care, insurance claims, prior authorization

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• But I would put to you that the spending in this budget for H.R. 1 is somewhere around the neighborhood
• H.R. 1 did not create the multi-billion...
• H.R. 1 did not create the multi-billion-dollar deficits in budget negligence that is present in this
• That wasn't because of H.R. 1.
• This happened long before H.R. 1. ...in budgeting. This happened long before H.R. 1. Now, Mr.

Bills: HB2720 , HB2073 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5831 , SB6244 , SB6044 , SB5109 , SB5877 , SB6258

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, mortgage modification

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• But this time, we do so at the risk... ...with their H.R. 1 changes that cut health care supports, cut
• you know, for example, adding specific Arizona provisions here that differ entirely from the federal H.R
• And at least in H.R. 1, they're temporary.
• They literally took the amount of revenue that would have been cut by all of the H.R. 1 tax cuts and.
• For instance, it is my understanding that as soon as Congress passed H.R. 1 and it was retroactive to

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recorded attendance, approved the prior journal, and made temporary committee appointments. It then resolved into Committee of the Whole to consider SB 1106, a tax conformity bill tied to federal tax changes. Senators debated the measure at length, with supporters arguing it would provide tax relief, certainty for taxpayers and businesses, and conformity with federal filing rules, while opponents said it would reduce state revenue, favor wealthier taxpayers and corporations, and should be handled in budget negotiations or a special session. The bill advanced from Committee of the Whole and, on third reading, passed the Senate 17-12 with one not voting, then was transmitted to the House and later to the governor. During the floor debate, senators focused on the bill’s effects on child care deductions, senior deductions, overtime and tip income, business expensing, and a provision related to federal school voucher tax credits. Democrats argued the bill would worsen budget pressures, undermine funding for education, roads, public safety, and human services, and do little for families on child care waitlists or seniors still working. Republicans countered that the bill would keep more money in taxpayers’ pockets, support working families and small businesses, and align Arizona’s tax code with federal changes to avoid confusion for filers. After the tax vote, Senator Bolick read a proclamation honoring Arizona and U.S. law enforcement, citing fallen officers, officer assaults, and the need for training, equipment, mental health support, and tougher penalties for attacks on officers. The Senate then received and referred a large number of new bills to committees, announced upcoming committee meetings, and adjourned until Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

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• The issues impacting hospitals, and a number of hospitals and rural hospitals in particular, predated H.R
• bit of context about steps we were taking on the reimbursement rates issue, which you raised, before H.R
• Before H.R. 1 passed, we had worked with our federal partners at CMS to implement rate increases for
• The issue, though, the reason I bring that up is because H.R. 1 imposes new limitations on reimbursement
• eligibility rules that will be implemented as part of not only the state budget solutions, but the H.R

Summary: The Senate Rules Committee established quorum and first approved several non-appearing gubernatorial appointees and procedural items on unanimous 5-0 votes, including Hampus Eitsiter to the Boating and Waterways Commission, Peter Stern to the California Horse Racing Board, Dean White to the State Mining and Geology Board, references of bills to committees, and floor acknowledgements. The committee then heard testimony on Tyler Sadwith’s appointment as Chief Deputy Director of Healthcare Programs at the Department of Health Care Services. Sadwith emphasized protecting Medi-Cal access and equity, continuing CalAIM and behavioral health transformation, and drawing on personal experience with family members needing care. Senators focused heavily on hospital financial distress, rural access, eligibility redeterminations, fraud oversight, provider reimbursement, dental access, labor and delivery closures, and the impact of federal changes; Sadwith said the department is working on expedited payments, monitoring distressed hospitals, county technical assistance, and strategies to reduce disenrollments and improve program integrity. Public commenters from county, hospital, and care organizations supported his confirmation, and the committee advanced his nomination to the full Senate on a 5-0 vote. The committee next considered Chris Thayer, PhD, for Director of the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. Thayer described OEHHA’s role as providing transparent, scientifically rigorous health assessments and supporting tools such as Prop 65, CalEnviroScreen, and risk communication. Senators pressed him on the use of models versus real-world data, fenceline monitoring, PFAS, wildfire health impacts, and whether OEHHA’s work adequately reflects lived experience and local conditions. Thayer responded that the office often must rely on the best available evidence, including animal, human, and alternative methods, while continuing to improve communication and community engagement; he also discussed EnviroScreen updates, Prop 65 warning reforms, and research gaps. Public testimony in support highlighted OEHHA’s scientific role and the importance of biomonitoring and PFAS work. The committee approved Thayer’s nomination to the full Senate on a 3-1 vote, with Senator Grove voting no and Senator Jones not voting.

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• That's H.R. 90 by Assembly Member Gabriel.
• I rise today to present H.R. 90, celebrating No Ruz, the Persian New Year.
• So with that, I wish you all a very happy No Ruz, and I respectfully request your I vote on H.R. 90.
• I urge an I vote on H.R. 90. Thank you. Thank you. Assembly Member Boerner, happy No Ruz.
• And with that, respectfully request your I vote on H.R. 90.

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• Members, I move to consider H.R. 153, recognizing Midland. and Odessa legislative day.
• I move to suspend. and all necessary rules to take up H.R. 177. You've heard the motion.
• H.R.1. commending the Community Action Agencies of Texas. the resolution. Thank you members.
• H.R. 134 honors the valuable work of community agencies across the great state of Texas.
• Members, I suspend all necessary rules to take up in consideration of H.R. 180.

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• a result of that task force, they wanted to continue to look at some other measures, and we passed H.R
• a result of that task force, they wanted to continue to look at some other measures, and we passed H.R
• Amendment number eight, on page two, beginning on line 21 through 27, deletes the board's ability to

Committee: House Retirement

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Bills: HR747 , HR719 , HB5371

Keywords: courthouse construction, federal regulations, urban development, government spending, judicial facilities, political violence, Charlie Kirk, civil discourse, freedom of speech, unity, political extremism, condemnation, Civic engagement, continuing resolution, appropriations, fiscal year 2026, omnibus, government funding, federal budget, USDA

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• The Clerk: H.R. 998, H.R. 2316. LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.
• THE CLERK: H.R. 998, H.R. 2316.

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• H.R. 1 dismantles both. Mr.
• But the impact of H.R. 1 extends beyond the dollar... ...decisions based on.
• There are... how Congress got to the budget numbers that made H.R. 1 possible.
• As far as the background for how this funding came to be, established, of course, through H.R. 1, the
• total pot is $50 billion over a five- Of course, through H.R. 1.

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• A lot of that was the result of H.R. 1 changes.
• But I would note this forecast has some items related to implementing H.R. 1 and some it does not.
• The H.R. 1 also changed the federal match for the Emergency Medical Assistance program.
• Prior to H.R. 1, we received the match according to the eligibility category.
• H.R. 1 clarified that states could not, or requires that states cannot add new taxes, essentially.

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• But you mentioned when we started in the beginning there were rules and then also H.R. 1.
• So the eligibility rules were put on hold for 10 years by H.R. 1. There was a piece.
• And the definitions are different than what was in H.R. 1 related to Medicaid and SNAP.
• And the definitions are different than what was in H.R. 1 related to Medicaid and SNAP.
• And that's on top of what happened with H.R. 1.

Summary: The committee first received an update on the effects of HR1 and related federal Medicaid and marketplace changes from Governor’s Office and Health Care Authority staff. Presenters said the most immediate coverage losses are expected in the individual market beginning in January, with premium increases and an estimated 80,000 people potentially unable to afford coverage. They warned that larger Medicaid impacts will follow over the next year and beyond, including tighter eligibility checks, work requirements, reduced retroactive coverage, limits on state-directed payments and provider taxes, new cost-sharing, and changes affecting certain non-citizen adults. They also said the state plans to seek a waiver or extension for work requirements and will continue to analyze impacts, including on rural providers and Planned Parenthood-related services. Members asked about the effect on nursing homes, rural hospitals, and how the state can help providers and enrollees navigate the new requirements; staff said timelines and a state-specific implementation chart are being developed. The committee then heard a report on the International Medical Graduate Work Group and Washington’s efforts to create pathways for internationally trained physicians. Testimony described the clinical experience license, the clinical evaluation assessment tool, grant funding for IMG support organizations, and a new hardship waiver process enacted this year. National presenters said many states have adopted similar pathways because of physician shortages, but Washington and Tennessee are among the few states that have actually issued licenses so far. They recommended clear guardrails, an employment offer before application, ECFMG certification, supervised practice, and data collection to avoid exploitation and protect patients. Members asked about state-to-state variation, retention of IMGs, and whether Washington should pursue dedicated residency or preceptorship options; presenters said the key next step is moving successful participants from supervised experience to a durable long-term license. The final topic was implementation of Washington’s Apple Health doula benefit and the statewide doula hub and referral system. Senator T’wina Nobles highlighted the state’s $3,500 per-birth Medicaid reimbursement rate for doulas and the importance of the hub for referrals, training, and billing. Health Care Authority staff said the benefit launched January 1, 2025, and covers prenatal intake, labor and delivery, postpartum visits, and telehealth-supported services. They reported 336 state-certified doulas, 134 enrolled in Apple Health, 287 unique clients served, and 641 claims paid so far. Testimony emphasized doulas’ role in improving birth outcomes, reducing unnecessary interventions, and addressing racial disparities in maternal health, while noting that implementation is still early and ongoing.

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• “H.C.R. 39, H.R.—you’re going to read it in? Okay. Before we, well, let’s see.
• “They are, so I’m going to take up an H.R. 84. So we’re going to just defer? That’s fine, yes.
• H.R. 84. So we're going to just defer? That's fine. Yes. 39.
• H.R. 84 by Representative Walters urges and requests the city of Shreveport to create an interest-free
• H.R. 84 has been moved favorably by Representative Marcel. Is there any objection to the motion?

Summary: The House Municipal, Parochial, and Cultural Affairs Committee met and advanced a series of local bills, mostly by unanimous voice vote after brief questions. SB 430 by Sen. Jenkins renewed the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau’s 1.5% hotel occupancy tax for 12-year periods by voter approval, with discussion about continued planning and coordination among tourism entities. SB 286 by Sen. Duplessis updated the New Orleans Downtown Development District statute by clarifying its status as a political subdivision, streamlining tax collection, removing staggered board terms, and clarifying bond renewal voting boundaries. The committee also favorably reported SB 198 by Sen. Mizell, requiring government projects in historic districts to follow local historic district rules for new construction; SB 172 by Sen. Luneau, expanding a planning-commission waiver process for certain property divisions to municipalities below 150,000 population; and SB 439 by Sen. Gerald Boudreaux, adding pre-screening for esophageal/Barrett’s cancer for firefighters and fire service employees. Testimony on the firefighter bill emphasized the health risks from carcinogen exposure and the value of early detection, and members expressed strong support. Additional bills advanced included SB 458 by Sen. McMath, creating a mechanism for local ethics-entity tax revenues in St. Tammany Parish to be transferred to the district attorney’s office if an inspector general office is created; SB 447 by Sen. Bass, changing Bossier City Police Department promotions from competitive to promotional seniority; SB 281 by Sen. Barrow, expanding the Baker Economic Development District boundaries to include additional commercial areas; SB 385 by Sen. Harris, changing appointments to the City Park Improvement Association board and allowing City Park to opt out of certain ORM insurance coverage; HR 84 by Rep. Walters, urging Shreveport to create an interest-free loan program for TSA workers during federal shutdowns; and SB 417 by Sen. Allain, adding two members to the St. Mary Parish drainage district board. All of these measures were reported favorably, with one member recusing himself from the City Park bill due to board membership. The committee then recessed briefly, noting several remaining bills would be deferred if sponsors did not arrive soon.

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• Okay, file item number—that's H.R. 89 by Assembly Member Patterson. The clerk will read.
• Members, today I rise to present H.R. 89 to recognize March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
• I rise in support and want to thank our member from Rockland for bringing forward H.R. 89.
• I was not intending to stand up, but I'm rising in support of H.R. 89.
• So respectfully ask for your aye vote on H.R. 89. Thank you.

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• I am disheartened that I have to come before you today to present H.R. 25 in remembrance of the Armenian
• H.R. 25 is a resolution that has come before the Legislature for many years and for many good reasons
• By passing H.R. 25, we will once again remember its important history and recommit ourselves to preventing
• On H.R. 25, Pacheco? Aye. Lackey? Aye. Arreguín? Aye. Quirk-Silva? Aye. Patel? Aye. Rodriguez? Aye.

Summary: The Rules Committee convened, established a quorum, and approved the consent agenda by unanimous roll call vote. The committee then took up House Resolution 25, authored by Assembly Member Harabedian, commemorating the Armenian Genocide. Harabedian described the resolution as a reaffirmation that the genocide occurred and noted its long history in the Legislature. Supportive testimony came from David Ojakian of the Armenian Assembly of America, who said the resolution was important to counter denial, mark the 110th anniversary, and recognize broader concerns about ethnic and religious cleansing in Artsakh. He cited prior California, congressional, and presidential acknowledgments of the Armenian Genocide and urged passage of the resolution. One witness in opposition, Karahan Mette of the Turkish College in California, argued the events were a wartime conflict rather than genocide, disputed the death toll, and called for a unifying joint resolution instead. Committee members Arreguín and Zbur voiced support for the resolution and its importance to constituents, including the Little Armenia community. The committee then voted to advance H.R. 25 by unanimous roll call, and the meeting adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• The issues impacting hospitals, and a number of hospitals and rural hospitals in particular, predated H.R
• bit of context about steps we were taking on the reimbursement rates issue, which he raised, before H.R
• Before H.R. 1 passed, we had worked with our federal partners at CMS to implement rate increases for
• The issue, though, the reason I bring that up is because H.R. 1 imposes new limitations on reimbursement
• eligibility rules that will be implemented as part of not only the state budget solutions, but the H.R

Committee: Senate Rules

Summary: The committee first handled several routine items, approving three gubernatorial appointees not required to appear: Hampus Eitsiter to the Boating and Waterways Commission, Peter Stern to the California Horse Racing Board, and Dean White to the State Mining and Geology Board. It also approved referral of bills to committees and floor acknowledgements, all by 5-0 votes. The committee then heard Tyler Sadwith’s appointment as Chief Deputy Director of Healthcare Programs at the Department of Health Care Services. Sadwith said his priorities would be protecting Medi-Cal access amid federal changes and continuing CalAIM and behavioral health reforms. Senators questioned him extensively about rural and financially distressed hospitals, Medi-Cal reimbursement, eligibility redeterminations, work requirements, fraud controls, dental access, labor and delivery closures, and CalAIM’s evaluation. He said DHCS is working on expedited payments, hospital monitoring, county technical assistance, targeted audits, and community supports such as medically tailored meals. Public commenters from county, hospital, and care organizations supported his confirmation, and the committee voted 5-0 to send the appointment to the full Senate. The committee also heard from Dr. Chris Thayer, nominated to lead the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. Thayer described OEHHA’s role as providing transparent, scientifically rigorous health assessments and risk communication to inform other agencies and policymakers. Senators focused on the agency’s use of models versus real-world data, CalEnviroScreen, Prop 65, PFAS, wildfire health impacts, and how OEHHA communicates risk to the public. Thayer said the office relies on a mix of data sources where direct evidence is limited, is updating CalEnviroScreen, and is working to reduce Prop 65 over-warning through guidance and outreach. The discussion did not reach a final vote on his appointment in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• The issues impacting hospitals, and a number of hospitals and rural hospitals in particular, predated H.R
• bit of context about steps we were taking on the reimbursement rates issue, which you raised, before H.R
• Before H.R. 1 passed, we had worked with our federal partners at CMS to implement rate increases for
• The issue, though, the reason I bring that up is because H.R. 1 imposes new limitations on reimbursement
• eligibility rules that will be implemented as part of not only the state budget solutions, but the H.R

Committee: Senate Rules

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• H.R. 1303 by Flores. H.R. 1304 by Darby. H.R. 1305 by Moody. H.R. 1306 by Flores.
• H.R. 1307 by Moody. H.R. 1308 by Manuel. H.R. 1309 by Rodriguez-Ramos. H.R. 1310 by Orr.
• H.R. 1311 by Cunningham. H.R. 1312 by Rodriguez-Ramos. H.R. 1313 by Cunningham. H.R. 1313 by Darby.
• H.R. 1314 by Bucy. H.R. 1315 by Martinez-Fischer. H.R. 1316 by Martinez-Fischer. H.R. 1317 by Orr.
• H.R. 1318 by Flores. H.R. 1319 by Troxclair. H.R. 1320 by Reynolds.

Bills: SB263 , SB370 , SB663 , SB924 , SB987 , SB1939 , SB1937 , SB1598 , SB2798 , SB2801 , SB2580 , SB2569 , SB2514 , SB2064 , SB1940 , SB1621 , SB2601 , SB1379 , SB1376 , SB1372 , SB1353 , SB2216 , SB2166 , SB2148 , SB535 , SB777 , SB827 , SB1141 , SB1330 , SB1352 , SB1664 , SB1612 , SB1862 , SB1936 , SB1453 , SB1448 , SB1398 , SB2137 , SB2111 , SB53 , SB226 , SB1677 , SB1723 , SB1839 , SCR8 , SB31 , SB33 , SB3 , SB1405 , SB1948 , SB243 , SB20 , SB217 , SB264 , SB269 , SB650 , SB681 , SB528 , SB502 , SB740 , SB916 , SB995 , SB2581 , SB3031 , SB24 , SB2570 , SB1566 , SB552 , SJR1 , SB646 , SB379 , SB1171 , SB1121 , SB1120 , SB1061 , SB1036 , SB1019 , SB890 , SB11 , SB868 , SB1188 , SB1254 , SB2778 , SB2543 , SB2443 , SB1333 , SB1259 , SB1401 , SB1404 , SB2139 , SB2165 , SB2237 , SB2268 , SB1202 , SB1198 , SB1212 , SB1451 , SB1470 , SB1498 , SB965 , SB1547 , SB1667 , SB1818 , SB1902 , SB2129 , SB2078 , SB2069 , SB1737 , SB1589 , SB1318 , SB387 , SB1150 , SB1574 , SB2127 , SB3034 , SB860 , SB1278 , SB263 , SB370 , SB663 , SB924 , SB987 , SB1939 , SB1937 , SB1598 , SB2798 , SB2801 , SB2580 , SB2569 , SB2514 , SB2064 , SB1940 , SB1621 , SB2601 , SB1379 , SB1376 , SB1372 , SB1353 , SB2216 , SB2166 , SB2148 , SB535 , SB777 , SB827 , SB1141 , SB1330 , SB1352 , SB1664 , SB1612 , SB1862 , SB1936 , SB1453 , SB1448 , SB1398 , SB2137 , SB2111 , SB53 , SB226 , SB1677 , SB1723 , SB1839 , SCR5 , SCR32 , SCR8 , HB3228 , HB2802 , HB45 , HB1318 , HB5560 , HB2894 , HB4344 , HB4238 , HB2775 , HB34 , HB33 , HB 12 , HB148 , HB 130 , HB4273 , HB4850 , HB2733 , HB4783 , SB1833

Keywords: SB 263, Texas franchise tax, cost of goods sold, COGS, broadcasters, television broadcasting, radio broadcasting, media tax, broadcast license, FCC, 47 C.F.R. Part 73, 47 C.F.R. Part 74, film production, television production, tax deduction, margin tax, Texas Tax Code, depreciation, amortization, broadcast rights

Transcript Highlights:

• I am disheartened that I have to come before you today to present H.R. 25 in remembrance of the Armenian
• H.R. 25 is a resolution that has come before the Legislature for many years and for many good reasons
• By passing H.R. 25, we will once again remember its important history and recommit ourselves to preventing
• On H.R. 25: Pacheco? Aye. Pacheco, aye. Lackey, aye. Arons, aye. Cawain? Aye. Patel? I'm Rodriguez.

Committee: House Rules

Summary: The Rules Committee met and first approved the consent agenda by roll call vote. The committee then took up House Resolution 25, a resolution commemorating the Armenian Genocide. The author described the resolution as an affirmation that the genocide occurred and emphasized remembrance, denial, and the importance of preventing future genocides. A representative of the Armenian Assembly of America testified in support, citing historical recognition by California, the U.S. Congress, the U.S. president, and other countries, and also referenced ongoing concerns about ethnic and religious cleansing in Artsakh. One witness testified in opposition, arguing that the events were a war rather than a genocide, disputing the death toll, and urging a joint resolution that would unite rather than divide people. Committee members then spoke in support of the resolution, with members noting its importance to Armenian constituents and to the Armenian community more broadly. A motion to pass H.R. 25 was made and seconded. The committee approved H.R. 25 by roll call vote, and the consent calendar was also approved. The meeting then adjourned.