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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 7, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Nicholls was an All-American tennis player during his time at Georgia Tech and earned a spot in the Georgia
- </c> tennis player during his time at Georgia tennis player during his time at Georgia Tech<00:22:31.360
- </c> Tech and earned a spot in the Georgia Tech and earned a spot in the Georgia Tech<00:22:33.279><c
- Mike Collins of Georgia. Mr.
- Mr Clyde the gentleman from from Georgia Mr Clyde the gentleman from Georgia<01:07:59.400><c> is</c>
Bills:
HR29
Keywords:
Okinawan immigration, cultural heritage, historical contributions, sister city relationships, military history, education, cultural identity, Okinawan Americans, Okinawa, Hawaii, Japanese American, immigration anniversary, diaspora, Asian American history, Pacific Islander, sister city, sister state, Kenjinkai, karate, World War II
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Apr 16th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Georgia started this program 20 years ago, give or take, and it's been successful again for that small
- So the way it worked in Georgia was...
- So, the way it worked in Georgia was that the money used at the high school level, let's just say $7,000
- Um, I wish I had the number today on what Georgia is producing that I couldn't get Georgia is producing
- Of course, Georgia is a bigger state and today's comparison wouldn't be a fair one to what our Alabama
Committee:
House Education Policy
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, July 15, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Georgia seek recognition? Georgia seek recognition?
- </c> from Georgia.
- The gentleman from Georgia from Georgia. The gentleman from Georgia reserves.<03:03:34.880><c> Yes.
- </c> >> Gentleman from Georgia reserves. >> Gentleman from Georgia reserves.
- The gentleman from Georgia bills. The gentleman from Georgia reserves.
Keywords:
communications security, reliability, interoperability, FCC, public interest, council, rules resolution, House Rules Committee, structured rule, appropriations, Department of Defense, DoD appropriations, fiscal year 2026, defense spending, digital commodities, cryptocurrency regulation, digital assets, SEC, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, CFTC
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 8, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> long-standing influence in Georgia. long-standing influence in Georgia.
- </c> between Russia and China within Georgia. between Russia and China within Georgia.
- </c> Georgia, as well as whether Georgia Georgia, as well as whether Georgia remains<05:09:46.400><c>
- ,</c><05:10:16.480><c> have</c> Russia and China and Georgia, have Russia and China and Georgia, have
- </c> Georgia. And Mr. Speaker, I yield back. Georgia. And Mr. Speaker, I yield back.
Bills:
HB8428 , HB8466 , HB5248 , HB6338 , HB7668 , HB8665 , HB7037 , HB6230 , HB6297 , HB1744 , HB3429 , HB2505 , HB6028 , HR428 , HB8107 , HB8340 , HB8467 , HB6916 , HB8463
Keywords:
fraud prevention, improper payments, anti-fraud training, government oversight, federal program administration, grants management, internal controls, waste and abuse, Treasury Department, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Personnel Management, GAO fraud framework, OMB Circular A-123, Do Not Pay, data analytics, payment integrity, state and local governments, tribal governments, federal grants, program integrity
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, I yield three minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Georgia, Mr.
- H.R. 2493, the Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025, led by my friend from Georgia
- gentleman from Tennessee is recognized. >> Madam Speaker, I yield as much time as the gentleman from Georgia
- Carter, may consume. >> The gentleman from Georgia is recognized. >> I thank the lady for yielding.
- Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the unfinished business is the vote on the motion by the gentleman from Georgia
Keywords:
H.Res. 1202, HR1202, House resolution, committee assignment, standing committee, House Committee on Homeland Security, Homeland Security Committee, committee membership, committee ranking, seniority, Ms. Mejia, Mr. Walkinshaw, House organization, procedural resolution, internal House rules, congressional committee, hydropower, construction, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, license extension
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Mar 19th, 2025
Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative, on these charts that you put out, color in white and then Georgia Brown, what is the
- difference between Georgia and Alabama?
- Georgia has... ...between Georgia and Alabama? Georgia has some legislation that's pending. Okay.
- So, I mean, how would you go about trying to police that when a flight is originating in Georgia that's
Committees:
House Tourism , House Economic Development and Tourism
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (02/17/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- And as I understand it, you know, there was a challenge made to that system that Georgia uses, and the
- And as I understand it, you know, there was a challenge made to that system that Georgia uses, and the
- </c> just as an example, Georgia just as an example, Georgia uses<01:10:34.320><c> this</c><01:10:34.719
- </c><01:10:48.480><c> uses</c> uh made to that system that Georgia uses uh made to that system that Georgia
- upheld the the practice um that Georgia upheld the the practice um that you<01:10:55.440><c> know</c
Committee:
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, January 13, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Armenia and aeran in conclusion Georgia Armenia and aeran in conclusion God<02:10:19.599><c> bless</
- The gentleman from Georgia is recognized for one minute. Mr.
- Reese on her accomplishments and share the excitement with the Georgia PCOM community.
- </c> Reese has been a part of the Georgia Reese has been a part of the Georgia peom<07:11:41.160><c>
- </c><07:12:24.320><c> I</c> throughout the state of Georgia I throughout the state of Georgia I sincerely
Keywords:
committee appointments, House of Representatives, government structure, legislative process, membership, committee assignments, elections, legislation, government, oversight, US-Canada relations, economic security, energy security, bipartisan, trade and investment, Ramadan, faith, Islam, community, charitable contributions
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Feb 12th, 2025
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Florida, Georgia, and Texas, you can see that we have a lot less of our revenue coming from property
- Mississippi gets about the same as we do, with Georgia a little... about the same as we do, while Georgia
- So, we do have income taxes, but compared to Mississippi and Georgia, our revenue from income taxes is
- In Georgia, it's $1.6 billion.
- Well, Georgia gets a COLA almost every year and that type of thing, but what they don't understand is
Committee:
House Ways and Means Education
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 4, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> from Georgia is recognized. from Georgia is recognized.
- </c> Georgia is recognized. Georgia is recognized.
- </c> from Georgia is recognized. from Georgia is recognized.
- </c> from Georgia is recognized. from Georgia is recognized.
- </c> gentleman from Georgia is recognized. gentleman from Georgia is recognized.
Keywords:
Ukraine, support, foreign affairs, military aid, international relations, agriculture, funding, food safety, nutrition, pest management, House resolution, procedural resolution, Rules Committee, Rule XIII, clause 6(a), waiver, supermajority, same-day consideration, reconciliation, budget reconciliation
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of Agriculture. Jan 23rd, 2025 at 09:00 am
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Who has been such an inspiration to me, flew all the way in from Free Chapel in Georgia to pray with
- So I do everything I can to protect my growers in Georgia.
- And so I constantly hear from Georgia farmers and Georgia families about how their dollar just doesn't
- Is $6.15 a day adequate to avoid hunger for Georgia families? Sir, this is a supplemental program.
- Georgia is a very important agriculture state.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, July 17, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c><01:27:49.600><c> a</c> yield to the gentleman from Georgia, a yield to the gentleman from Georgia
- </c> >> Gentleman from Georgia is recognized. >> Gentleman from Georgia is recognized.
- The gentleman from Georgia,<02:38:54.080><c> Mr.</c><02:38:54.399><c> Carter.
- The gentleman from Georgia, Mr. Carter.
- </c> Georgia is recognized for two minutes. Georgia is recognized for two minutes.
Keywords:
defense appropriations, military funding, national security, Department of Defense, fiscal year 2026, House of Representatives, election, Speaker, Clerk, Congress, budget authority, rescission, fiscal policy, government funding, impoundment, Federal Reserve, digital currency, monetary policy, financial services, privacy
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Jan 15th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Previously, if I got a ticket in the state of Georgia, Georgia would have to put that piece of paper
- leaves Georgia and gets a Florida driver's license, we automatically let Georgia know they're now our
- So if a trucker fills up in Georgia and drives all their miles in Florida, Georgia is going to send that
- So you see that in places like Georgia, Ohio.
- So you see that in places like Georgia, Ohio.
Summary:
The committee met to receive a base budget overview for agencies under its jurisdiction, which include the Division of Emergency Management, Department of Commerce, Department of State, Department of Transportation, Department of Military Affairs, and Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Staff explained the budget format and noted that the Legislature appropriated more than $20.2 billion to these agencies in the current fiscal year, a 66.7% increase over 10 years.
The Department of Transportation then presented on the Moving Florida Forward initiative, describing it as a $7 billion effort to advance 20 major congestion-relief projects statewide. Secretary Jared Perdue said the department is ahead of schedule, with 14 of 20 projects expected to be underway by the end of the calendar year. He highlighted major projects including I-4 in Polk and Osceola counties, I-75 improvements, Southwest 10th Street in Broward County, Fruitville Road, Capital Circle in Tallahassee, and I-275, and discussed innovations such as aggregate supply grants, modified phase design-build, workforce hiring events, and voluntary acceleration. Senators asked about business impacts from construction, tourism-related transit funding, aggregate sourcing, and labor shortages; the secretary said FDOT works with local businesses and that additional revenue sources for transit would require legislative action.
The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reviewed motorist services, revenue collection, licensing, vehicle titling, specialty plates, insurance compliance, driver safety, and commercial driver licensing. Officials said the department collected about $2.9 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2023-24 and described modernization efforts, including electronic verification systems, Real ID compliance, mobile licensing units, and a planned digital driver license. Members asked about the driver license backlog in Miami-Dade and Broward, and the department said service delays were driven by growth and staffing constraints but should improve with $7.5 million in recent funding and the eventual transition of services to county tax collectors. Questions also addressed temporary paper licenses and birth certificate fraud prevention.
The Department of Commerce presented on the Job Growth Grant Fund and Visit Florida. Commerce said the grant fund, created in 2017, has awarded $257 million to 70 projects in 37 counties since 2019, with demand exceeding supply about four to one. Officials emphasized that the program supports targeted industries and workforce and infrastructure projects, and they highlighted examples in CDL training, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and health care. Senators raised concerns about small businesses affected by transportation construction, and Commerce said it has an Office of Small Business Innovation and other tools, though the grant fund is limited by statute to targeted industries. Visit Florida then described its public-private tourism marketing role, saying the state’s $80 million appropriation is matched by private investment and that the latest EDR review found a $3.30 return in tax revenue for every state dollar spent. Visit Florida reported record visitation and tourism spending, along with hurricane recovery marketing and rural promotion efforts.
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Transcript Highlights:
- It's passed in Georgia.
- I remember the chairman here running the film incentives, pointing Passed in Georgia.
- I remember the chairman here running the film incentives, pointing to the Georgia peach at the bottom
- And this may have passed in Tennessee and Georgia, but by the way, these are our primary competitors
- When this puts us at an advantage, Tennessee and Georgia have passed this.
Committee:
House Business
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum present and heard several bills, mostly business, licensing, and economic development measures. HB 1277, presented by Rep. Hill, updated OESC job-search requirements and added flexibility for rural residents; it passed 8-0. SB 1217, an OREC request bill presented by Rep. Osborne, would allow a person to tour a house without first signing a contract with a real estate agent; after questions about federal real estate settlement issues and buyer-agent compensation, it passed 7-1. SB 1826 would eliminate the sunset on the Oklahoma Enterprise Zone Incentive Leverage Act and passed 8-0. SB 1824 updated the Oklahoma General Corporation Act as a mirror to a House bill and passed 8-0. SB 1813 would allow the governor to enter athletic trainer licensure compacts with other jurisdictions and passed 7-1. SB 1326 modernized self-storage facility operations and passed 7-0.
The committee then took up SB 1937, the Taxpayer Dollars Protect Workers Act, which would condition economic development incentives on labor-practice requirements intended to preserve secret-ballot organizing, employee privacy, and employer rights. Rep. Blancett raised concerns that the bill could harm the film, entertainment, and Olympic-related industries and undermine economic diversification, while Rep. Lepak argued it was aimed at preventing coercive organizing tactics and said similar measures had passed in other states. After a brief debate, the bill passed 5-1-2. Finally, SB 1641, requiring an email address in LLC articles of organization filed with the Secretary of State, passed unanimously. The committee then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Feb 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- They actually, their permanent address or, well, let's just say their home address is in Georgia.
- They have a Georgia Their permanent address, or well, let's just say their home address is in Georgia
- They have a Georgia driver's license. That's where they were born and that's where they grew up.
- So you can't provide a state of Georgia driver's license and say I live.
- And so If they had somebody that showed up and gave a Georgia driver's license when they registered to
Summary:
The committee first took up CS for SB 1342, a transit-oriented development bill intended to expand housing near fixed transit corridors. The sponsor said the measure builds on the Live Local Act by reducing regulatory barriers and encouraging private investment around transit investments. An amendment was adopted that narrowed definitions, limited the bill to land use and development regulations, removed a private cause of action, and exempted certain sensitive areas including military installations and environmentally sensitive lands. Supporters argued the bill would increase housing supply and maximize the return on state transit spending, while local government groups and other opponents warned it would preempt local zoning, impose uniform density rules, and create infrastructure, evacuation, and public input concerns. The bill was then reported favorably.
The committee then considered CS for SB 1334, an elections bill that would require documentary proof of citizenship in certain voter registration and verification processes, update candidate qualification rules, require U.S. citizen markers on driver licenses and ID cards, and clarify that paper ballots are the primary voting method. Two technical amendments were adopted. The sponsor said the bill would streamline verification by allowing agencies to rely on Real ID and DHSMV records, reduce duplicate documentation, and improve communication between state systems. Senators questioned the fiscal impact, data-sharing procedures, storage of sensitive documents, effects on students, disabled voters, and people without driver licenses or Real IDs. A large number of public speakers opposed the bill, arguing it would burden eligible voters, especially students, seniors, disabled people, low-income residents, naturalized citizens, and people with name changes, while a smaller number supported it as an election integrity measure. The bill was ultimately not finished in the portion of the transcript provided, but the committee continued taking testimony and questions.
Later, the committee took up CS for SB 1362 on advanced air mobility. A strike-all amendment was adopted to align the bill with the House version and authorize FDOT to fund vertiports and charging systems as part of public-private partnerships, including up to 80% of the non-federal share when federal funds are available and up to 100% if FDOT elects to do so. The sponsor framed the bill as helping Florida lead in advanced air mobility, and the measure was reported favorably with support from industry and local government representatives.
Finally, the committee heard SB 174, which would designate a portion of State Road 985 in Miami-Dade County as Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue and direct FDOT to install markers at an estimated cost of $2,400. The sponsor said the designation was tied to Turning Point USA activity at FIU and civic engagement. Several senators objected in debate, arguing Kirk was divisive and that the state should reserve road memorials for figures more broadly deserving of honor; others defended the designation as symbolic and non-regulatory. The transcript ends during the sponsor’s closing remarks, before a final vote is shown.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Feb 18th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Their permanent address, or well, let's just say their home address, is in Georgia.
- They have a Georgia...
- Their permanent address, or well let's just say their home address, is in Georgia.
- They have a Georgia driver license. That's where they were born and that's where they grew up.
- And because they can just drive to Georgia in a matter of 20 minutes, they don't have a Florida driver
Summary:
The committee first heard CS for SB 1342 on transit-oriented development by Senator Rouson, which seeks to expand housing near fixed transit corridors by updating TOD definitions and applying Live Local-style land-use principles to those areas. An amendment narrowed definitions, limited the bill to land-use and development regulations, removed a private cause of action, and added exclusions for environmentally sensitive areas, historic properties, and military installations. Supporters said the bill would increase housing supply near existing infrastructure and maximize the state’s transit investments, while local government groups and city leagues opposed it as a sweeping preemption of local zoning authority that could force high-density development without public hearings or adequate infrastructure planning. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably.
The committee then took up CS for SB 1334 on elections by Senator Grall, which would require documentary proof of citizenship in voter registration and related election processes, update how citizenship is verified through REAL ID and the SAVE database, clarify that paper ballots are the primary voting method, and add other election-related changes such as candidate eligibility rules and timelines. Two technical amendments were adopted. During extended questioning, senators raised concerns about how documents would be submitted and stored, whether voters without Florida IDs or REAL IDs—especially students, disabled voters, seniors, and homeless Floridians—could be flagged or burdened, and what fiscal and workload impacts the bill would have on supervisors of elections and state agencies. Supporters argued the bill would streamline verification and reduce duplicate paperwork, while many public speakers and some senators said it would create barriers to voting, increase costs, and risk disenfranchising eligible voters. The transcript ends during debate on the bill, before a final vote is shown.
Later, the committee considered CS for SB 1362 on advanced air mobility by Senator Harrell. A strike-all amendment aligned the bill with the House version and added vertiports and charging systems as eligible projects for public-private partnership funding, with FDOT authorized to fund certain vertiport costs within available resources. The bill drew support from industry and local representatives, and the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard SB 174, which designates a portion of State Road 985 in Miami-Dade County as Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue and directs FDOT to install markers at an estimated cost of $2,400. The bill prompted significant debate over whether Kirk’s legacy warranted a state road designation, with opponents citing his controversial statements and arguing the honor was political and divisive, while supporters said the designation recognizes civic engagement near FIU and is symbolic rather than regulatory. The transcript ends during debate on SB 174, before any final action is shown.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Feb 18th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- They actually, their permanent address or, well, let’s just say their home address is in Georgia.
- They have a Georgia…” “Their permanent address or, well, let’s just say their home address is in Georgia
- They have a Georgia driver license. That’s where they were born and that’s where they grew up.
- And because they can just drive to Georgia in a matter of 20 minutes, they don’t have a Florida driver
- So you can’t provide a state of Georgia driver’s license and say I live—so they would need to change
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Mehmet Oz, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Mar 25th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Across the country, 2 in 5 children in Georgia, 1 in 10 veterans, 63% of seniors in nursing homes.
- We know this because I live in Georgia.
- Georgia is the only state with work reporting requirements and its Medicaid program.
- Will you commit to keeping all field offices in my state open for Georgia seniors?
- But if confirmed, will you commit to increased staffing at Georgia?
Committee:
Senate Finance Committee
Keywords:
Social Security, Medicaid, Frank Bisignano, Elon Musk, benefit processing, office closures, public testimony, administration policies, health care, vulnerable populations
Summary:
The committee meeting focused heavily on the nomination of Frank Bisignano as the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, with intense discussions around the current state of Social Security and its management under the current administration. Members voiced significant concerns regarding potential changes to Social Security and Medicaid, specifically addressing issues such as office closures, delays in benefit processing, and the perceived policies from Elon Musk's association with the administration. Public testimonies highlighted fears that these changes would severely impact the accessibility of benefits for seniors and vulnerable individuals, resulting in a chaotic environment at the SSA. Members expressed a unified opposition to the notion of dismantling these critical programs, emphasizing the long-term implications on their constituents' well-being.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, February 12, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:19:12.640><c> McBath,</c> from Georgia, Mrs. McBath, from Georgia, Mrs.
- </c> >> Lady from Georgia reserves. >> Lady from Georgia reserves.
- Georgia, Mr.
- Lady from Georgia is >> Gentleman yields. Lady from Georgia is >> reserves.
- Georgia for all. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Georgia for all. Thank you, Mr.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, September 9, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Georgia, Miss McBath, for five minutes. Georgia, Miss McBath, for five minutes.
- </c> Georgia, and Muldova for a new USSR. Georgia, and Muldova for a new USSR.
- </c> from Georgia seek recognition? from Georgia seek recognition?
- </c> from Georgia reserves. from Georgia reserves.
- </c> elections in the republic of Georgia. elections in the republic of Georgia.