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• Bowen of Beverly congratulating Sebastian Brulette on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout of Scouting America
• Representative Hannah Bowen congratulating Jeremy Dineen on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout of Scouting America
• Representative Hannah Bowen congratulating Jeremy Dineen on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout of Scouting America
• Resolutions filed by Representative Dineen on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout of Scouting America.

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Summary: The House first adopted a series of congratulatory and honorary resolutions, including recognitions for Renee Spencer, several Eagle Scouts, the Italian Consulate in Boston for Italian National Day, and the Florence Community Band’s 25th anniversary. It also adopted an order extending until December 31, 2026, the time for the Committee on Health Care Financing to report on certain House documents. The House then considered the FY2027 appropriations bill (House No. 5501) returned from the Senate with a full substitute amendment. The House voted not to concur and instead appointed a committee of conference, naming Representatives Mikelowitz of Boston, Diggs of Barnstable, and Smola of Warren on the House side. The chamber also advanced several local bills from the steering policy and scheduling report, including measures on police age requirements in Bradford G. Merkel, Beverly, Stoneham, Newton, Monterey, Norwood, and Westfield, as well as a Westford digital legal notices bill. Several bills were ordered to third reading or passed to be engrossed, including the Tewksbury charter change on the town manager residency requirement, the Monterey police employment bill, the Norwood special police bill, and the Bridgewater alcohol license bill. House No. 5288, authorizing Westfield to establish an age limit for firefighter appointments, was amended to add an immediate effective date before being passed to be engrossed. The House then adopted an order to reconvene Monday at 11 a.m. and adjourned accordingly.

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• 18.280> your<00:07:18.520> word I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
• <00:08:14.879> United<00:08:15.280> States<00:08:15.639> of<00:08:15.800> America
• <00:08:16.759> to flag of the United States of America to flag of the United States of America

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• America 250 in Pennsylvania, introduced by Representative Warner.
• Madam Speaker, America has never been perfect.
• We have had our Madam Speaker, America has never been perfect. We have had our faults.
• And though we have not been perfect, I always like to remind people that the things America has gotten
• When we look at the entire history of human existence, the United States of America has only been a part

Summary: The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guests, including a student advocate and family members connected to a resolution on scoliosis awareness. The chamber first took up committee reports from Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness, Tourism and Recreation and Economic Development, and later Appropriations, Rules, Commerce, and Environmental and Natural Resource Protection, agreeing to the reported bills and resolutions. House Resolution 531, designating June 2026 as Scoliosis Awareness Month, was adopted 201-1 after remarks describing the condition and the advocacy of a young constituent. The House also adopted resolutions designating Diaper Need Awareness Week, directing a study on PANS/PANDAS, recognizing 717 Day, Little League World Series Week, and commemorating America 250 in Pennsylvania, with broad bipartisan support. The House then considered several bills on final passage. House Bill 2146, updating the Sunshine Act’s 24-hour agenda notice rule after a court ruling, and Senate Bills 130, 511, 971, 972, 1181, and 1235 were agreed to. House Bill 1239, limiting HOA restrictions on rooftop solar, drew multiple amendments; some were withdrawn, and others failed on tied votes, after debate over HOA governance, native plants, and net metering. House Bill 2219, on license plates and transportation provisions, had an amendment agreed to removing indemnification language for elected officials at special events, and then passed as amended. House Bill 2558, banning non-compete agreements for broadcast workers, saw an amendment to preserve limited non-competes fail, and the bill passed. House Bill 2359, prohibiting government NDAs related to data centers, passed 171-31 after extensive debate over transparency and local control. The chamber also passed House Bill 2455, granting Pittsburgh school administrators collective bargaining rights, despite objections that existing appeal protections already exist; it passed 106-96. House Bill 2460, creating hunting and trapping education provisions, passed 180-22 after debate over whether it duplicated existing law and imposed a mandate. House Bill 2499, expanding the State Workers’ Insurance Fund’s equity investment authority, passed 173-29. House Bill 2529, scheduling metatomidine as a Schedule III controlled substance, passed 198-4 amid testimony about overdose risks and concerns about criminalization. Senate Bill 604, joining the Counseling Compact, passed 188-14, and Senate Bill 1259, clarifying parole record privilege and expanding notice to denied parole applicants, passed unanimously 202-0. The House then made referrals and committee assignments, signed the two Senate bills for presentation to the Governor, and adjourned until July 1, 2026.

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• Pledge of Allegiance: To the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
• led me on this path of trying to understand and recognize how we as Americans, just the citizens of America
• That led me to realize that we have a void, or we had a void, in America to actually recognize not only
• But what I continue to carry in my mind is that every parent in America—and I assume that many of you
• creation of the Honor and Remember flag, I have given the only way that I know of yet to find in America

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs held its fourth public hearing of the 2025-26 session on recognitions, definitions, and designations related to veterans. Chairs John Velis and Joseph McGonagle opened the hybrid hearing with housekeeping rules and noted the committee’s reporting deadlines. The hearing focused on several bills honoring veterans and military-related service, including H. 3825 to include reserve components in flag half-staff recognition for service members killed in action, S. 2499 to place a State House marker honoring three Medal of Honor recipients from the war on terror, S. 2498 to add Merchant Marine recognition at veterans cemeteries and the State House and create a Massachusetts merchant mariner medal, and H. 2500/S. 2500 to have Massachusetts fly the Honor and Remember flag for Gold Star families and fallen service members. A major portion of the hearing centered on H. 3871 and S. 2467, which would update the Commonwealth’s definition of “veteran.” Testimony came from the Office of Veterans Services, veterans organizations, Public Health Service and NOAA representatives, National Guard and Reserve veterans, and Gold Star advocates. Witnesses argued the current state definition is inconsistent with federal law and excludes some service members who should be recognized, especially members of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps, reservists, and some National Guard members. Supporters said the bills would improve fairness, consistency, and access to benefits and services, while several speakers emphasized that service in uniform should be honored regardless of branch. Some testimony also urged a broader moral recognition of all who raised their right hand, while others focused on aligning state law with federal definitions and closing gaps in eligibility. Committee members asked questions about the practical and fiscal effects of broadening the definition, including how the proposed language would interact with existing federal standards and state benefit programs. Witnesses explained that the bills would remove the current 180-day and 90-day active-service calculations and instead recognize certain active service and six-year reserve or Guard commitments, though some members noted that this could create a broader state standard than the federal one. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing, and the committee concluded after hearing from the final witness and adjourning.

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• Bless the great state of Alabama and bless the United States of America. Amen.
• Bless the great state of Alabama and bless the United States of America. Amen.
• Bless the great state of Alabama and bless the United States of America. Amen.
• Bless the great state of Alabama and bless the United States of America. Amen.
• Bless the great state of Alabama and bless the United States of America. Amen.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• I'm with a company called Fermi America. I am for House Bill 14.
• Fermi America. Firm? Fermi. F-E-R-M-I. Is that a company or is that a trade association?
• We don't build much of this in America anymore. To have it here, we need to have it in Texas.
• Are we going to have Chinese reactors in America, or are we going to have American reactors in America
• This is going to happen in America.

Bills: HB 11, HB 14, HB 132, HB 1584, HB 1606, HB 5061, HB 1041, HB 2286

Keywords: licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 132, Texas Government Code Chapter 418, Public Information Act, confidential records, homeland security, foreign adversary, terrorism, critical infrastructure, emergency response, law enforcement

Summary: The meeting was a thorough exploration of multiple bills, most notably focused on innovative energy solutions and public safety enhancements. Key discussions centered around HB14, which aims to bolster the state's nuclear energy capabilities through the establishment of a Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office. Senators and expert witnesses discussed the potential of nuclear power as a clean energy source and a strategic necessity for Texas's growth. There was strong support for the bill, with various stakeholders highlighting its importance for the future energy landscape. Additionally, other bills like HB132 addressed the need for enhanced confidentiality protections regarding sensitive information, while HB1584 sought improvements in power restoration procedures during emergencies. Overall, the committee engaged with multiple viewpoints, balancing innovation with safety and ethical considerations.

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• I yield back. discussions between America and China discussions between America and China produced<02
• <05:00:55.120> to serve the United States of America to serve the United States of America
• In America, a child lowincome families.
• <07:37:27.440> and name out of hundreds across America and name out of hundreds across America
• Just a little aside on that America?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, May 19, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• remain standing and join with me in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
• Remain standing and join with me in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
• Roy of Franklin, congratulating Logan Collins on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout with Scouting America

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then acted on several committee reports and procedural matters. The Committee on Rules recommended adoption of resolutions congratulating People Incorporated on its new early education center, honoring Eagle Scout Logan Collins, and recognizing the Bellingham Lions Club’s 75th anniversary; the House suspended the rules and adopted them. The House also adopted an order extending until November 7, 2025, the reporting deadline for the Committee on Public Health on House Order No. 4586, and concurred with a Senate referral of a petition concerning the MBTA assessment to the Committee on Transportation. In addition, Joint Rule 12 was suspended for a petition on off-premises retail alcohol licenses near other such licenses, allowing referral to the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. The House then took up a slate of bills scheduled by the Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling, including measures on youth skin health, employment protections for victims of abusive behavior, veterans specialty license plates on leased vehicles, and a simplified procedure for subdivision roads in Marlborough. After suspending Rule 7A, the House ordered these bills to a third reading, and later did the same for House No. 2998, authorizing Thomas Harmon to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board. The House also passed to be enacted Senate 2566, regulating the Gloucester Fisheries Commission, and House 4273, authorizing Maynard to grant an additional off-premises alcohol license. On third reading, the House passed several bills to be engrossed, including measures on parking enforcement in Cambridge, the Fairhaven charter, additional alcohol licenses in Palmer, and converting a Milford wine and malt beverage license to an all-alcoholic-beverages off-premises license. The House adopted a Senate order changing the recess date for a joint session to October 9, 2025, and observed a moment of silence in memory of Paul Holloway, a firefighter and educator. Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn to meet the following Wednesday at 11 a.m., and then adjourned.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• <00:02:00.160> United<00:02:00.640> States<00:02:01.080> of<00:02:01.200> America
• of the United States of America of the United States of America and<00:02:02.600> to<00:02

Keywords: MS House Floor - 3 April, 2026; 9:00 AM, 925, all

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• the United I allegiance to the flag of the United States<00:06:03.840> of<00:06:04.000> America
• and<00:06:05.199> to<00:06:05.360> the<00:06:05.600> republic States of America
• and to the republic States of America and to the republic for<00:06:06.479> it<00:06:06.720><

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, July 25, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• States Department of Agriculture to fully honor its commitments to the Michigan Rural Energy for America
• And recent rollbacks to the Rural Energy for America Program are now costing farmers millions of dollars
• Juneteenth, a day that commemorates freedom, resilience, and the unfinished pursuit of justice in America
• On June 19th, 1865, more than two... ...in America.
• When one group is prevented from fully participating in democracy, the promise of America becomes weaker

Summary: The Senate met with 27 members present and a quorum, opened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a series of motions, recesses, and introductions of bills. Several new bills were read and referred, including measures affecting the Income Tax Act, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, public utilities, nondisclosure agreements, data centers and community benefit agreements, zoning, Medicaid false claims, and the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Act, with referrals mainly to finance, energy and environment, and housing and human services committees. In the Committee of the Whole, Senate Bills 592, 49, and 50 were reported without amendment and advanced. On third reading, the Senate passed Senate Bills 900, 820, 966, 967, 968, 973, 974, 975, 976, 977, and 978. SB 900 dealt with the Vehicle Code, SB 820 with election law, SB 966 and SBs 974-978 with housing and insurance-related changes, and SB 967 with the Income Tax Act. SB 966, 967, 973, 974, 975, 976, 977, and 978 all passed on 20-16 votes, while SB 900 passed 35-1. Senate Bill 973, creating a state-based health insurance exchange as a nonprofit corporation, drew the most debate. Senators Weber, Lindsay, and Halk offered amendments, all of which were defeated after recorded votes; Weber argued for cost controls and consumer savings, while supporters said the bill would give Michigan more control over health care decisions and could lower premiums. Senator Irwin spoke in support of the housing-related package, saying it would help address the state’s housing shortage. Senate Bill 592, concerning the Corrections Code, was also passed after a 31-5 vote, with Senator Lindsay explaining his no vote as concern about how the bill treats juvenile offenders. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 133, urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to honor commitments to Michigan farmers participating in the Rural Energy for America Program. Senator McCann supported the resolution, citing farm losses from federal rollbacks, while Senator McBroom gave a strong no-vote explanation criticizing state energy policy and the resolution’s framing. The session ended with remarks recognizing Juneteenth and an anecdotal bipartisan exchange between senators before the chamber adjourned until June 23 at 10:00 a.m.

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• guard and cherish their God-given gifts, and we are also here as citizens of the United States of America
• The United States of America has inspired us to cherish the true value of democracy and freedom, as well
• Today, on the 110th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, I am proud anniversary
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands
• Assembly of America.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• There is, I believe, no better place in America to raise a child.
• >> There is, I believe, no better place in >> There is, I believe, no better place in America
• America to raise a child. America to raise a child.
• We aren't just the best<00:46:16.880> place<00:46:17.080> in<00:46:17.160> America
• I think we've also made Minnesota one of the freest places in America.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The joint convention opened with the House and Senate assembling, a prayer by Reverend Mariah Furness-Tollgard, and roll call establishing a quorum. The chamber then welcomed the Minnesota Supreme Court, constitutional officers, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, and Governor Tim Walz before the governor delivered his final State of the State address. The convention later adjourned by motion. In his address, Governor Walz reflected on recent tragedies and political violence, including the deaths of Melissa and Mark Hortman, the Annunciation Church shooting, and the federal immigration operation he described as causing fear and disruption. He said Minnesota remained strong because of its people and highlighted accomplishments over the past seven years, especially in education, child care, free school meals, workforce development, housing, infrastructure, clean energy, climate initiatives, reproductive freedom, LGBTQ protections, voting rights, workers’ rights, paid family leave, and public safety measures. Walz also proposed new actions for the current session, including a significant expansion of the dependent care tax credit, a $907 million bonding bill, support for sustainable aviation fuel, a social media tax on big tech companies, a governor’s council on the future of the AI economy, additional gun violence prevention measures, and a stronger anti-fraud and human services oversight system. He urged legislators to pass the fraud and oversight bills and said he would sign them immediately. The House then voted to adjourn until April 30, 2026, after the joint convention ended.

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• America also now requires its highest-admitting corporate clients to adopt credible climate transition
• The CEOs of Bank of America and Citi remain members of the GFANs principles group.
• Bank of America stated that it evaluates every client's emissions and their transition plans.
• I work with Fusion Law, and I'm here on behalf of Heritage Action for America.
• So, Senate Bill 13, which began this fight against ESG in America, said...

Bills: SB312, SB945, SB946, SB1367, SB1861, SB2044, SB2337, SB2403, SB2819, SJR54

Keywords: public school funding, education, budget allocation, financial transparency, state law, local control, fiduciary responsibility, public retirement systems, investment management, proxy voting, financial factors, insurance, political shareholder proposals, fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, environmental regulation, discrimination, credit extension, social credit, value-based standards

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• Michael Kratios has a distinguished track record of ensuring America leads globally in emerging technologies
• President Trump is correct that America is facing an affordability crisis.
• America needs an FTC that is focused on law enforcement.
• Of the First Amendment we have ever seen in the United States of America.
• In the previous administration, the person who had your job talked a lot about electrifying America.

Keywords: Senate Committee, Commerce, Science, Technology, Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, FTC, Consumer Protection, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation featured significant discussions regarding technological advancements and their implications for the future. Notably, nominations were made for key positions in the White House's Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Federal Trade Commission. Committee members expressed the importance of leading in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing, emphasizing that the pace of innovation is crucial for maintaining the United States' global position as a leader in technology. The discussions also highlighted the role of the FTC in protecting consumers from deceptive business practices and ensuring fair competition in the marketplace. Attendees underscored the urgency of advancing research and development in areas such as quantum computing, as evidenced by a demonstration of a new quantum chip anticipated to redefine computing capabilities across industries. Various members engaged in vibrant exchanges, showing support for initiatives aimed at bolstering innovation through public and private collaboration. Overall, the meeting set a strong agenda for pursuing future science and technology policies that ensure the U.S. remains at the forefront of global advancements.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• allegiance to the flag of the United<00:04:57.840> States<00:04:58.160> of<00:04:58.479> America
• <00:04:59.440> and<00:04:59.680> to<00:04:59.919> the United States of America
• and to the United States of America and to the republic<00:05:00.720> for<00:05:00.960> which

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• America. America.
• <02:09:29.520> back not at the footsteps of America back not at the footsteps of America back
• So my granddaughters here in America.
• .<04:47:24.160> So, America.
• So, America.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first continued its hearing on HB 1287, which concerns the definition of “veteran.” Representative Manion explained that the amendment would adopt the federal-style definition by including a general discharge under honorable conditions, while restoring documentation requirements such as a DD214 and removing a problematic reference to World War II allied veterans. The chair said the committee would close the hearing and take the bill up later in executive session. The committee then moved to HCR 13, a resolution calling for an Article V convention limited to proposing a constitutional amendment imposing term limits on members of Congress. Representative Joe Alexander, the prime sponsor, said the measure is narrowly focused on congressional term limits, that 12 states have already passed similar resolutions, and that broad public support in New Hampshire justifies action. Members asked whether the effort would prompt Congress to act on its own, whether the resolution should also cover Supreme Court justices, and how many states are needed; Alexander said the goal is to pressure Congress, that the Constitution already treats Supreme Court justices differently, and that 34 states are required. Testimony in support came from former Representative Linda Masamela, who gave a history-based argument for Article V conventions as a constitutional check, and from Deborah Childs and Aaron Ducet of U.S. Term Limits. Childs said New Hampshire voters strongly support term limits and argued they would open seats to younger, more diverse candidates. Ducet said the application is single-topic and would allow only one amendment, described Article V applications as historically common, and argued that state pressure can force Congress to act. No vote was taken in the portion provided; the chair continued hearing testimony on HCR 13.

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• We have joining us remotely Mark Fzone from Scenic America, and then we'll invite Jeanie Wum and John
• I want to touch on the testimony provided by Scenic America.
• The other piece of misinformation that Scenic America provided: we can't flash our billboards.
• misinformation that Scenic uh America misinformation that Scenic uh America provided<01:50:48.119
• I'd actually, if I don't know if CCA America is still on, but you know, I love what rural America used

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• My other question, which is really kind of more because it deals with 50 miles from the Gulf of America
• from<00:11:35.920> the<00:11:36.160> Gulf<00:11:36.399> of<00:11:36.560> America
• <00:11:36.959> Why<00:11:37.200> why miles from the Gulf of America.
• Why why miles from the Gulf of America.

Bills: HB387, HB387

Keywords: sales tax, food taxation, local government, financial growth, tax reduction, water recreation, public use, water bodies, sewer commissions, public interest, 1136, house, all

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• allegiance to the flag of the United<00:07:16.479> States<00:07:16.800> of<00:07:17.039> America
• <00:07:17.919> and<00:07:18.160> to<00:07:18.400> the United States of America
• and to the United States of America and to the republic<00:07:19.120> for<00:07:19.360> which

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, January 16, 2026, 1012, house, all