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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to markup an original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. Feb 12th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Senate Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- I rely on IGs for a lot of my help in Congressional oversight.
- Four or five IGs were fired because they weren't doing their job.
- Concerned from Democrats now about IGs being fired.
- Beyond that, the IGs that have been fired are around 16 of them. I mean all of them.
- To fire 16 IGs.
Committee:
Senate Senate Budget
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Transportation Committee Mar 23rd, 2026
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- And with the recent amendments, the withholding provisions are narrowly tailored, require the IG to provide
- would pose a substantial and articulable risk to the project or to state operations' for all future IG
- would pose a substantial and articulable risk to the project or to state operations' for all future IG
- I'll begin and then I'll give it over to the IG to also answer this.
Committee:
House Transportation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Office of Inspector General debate 2/24/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The IG bill is alive and well.
- The IG bill everybody is really clear.
- The IG bill is<01:26:32.560><c> alive</c><01:26:33.280><c> and</c><01:26:33.600><c> well.
- </c> The IG bill is alive and well. It is in committee. We don't recess until May.
- </c> that you believe that the office of IG that you believe that the office of IG is<01:29:04.960><c
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 03/13/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Trump has fired all of the IGs.
- Trump has fired all of the IGs.
- Trump has fired all of the IGs.
- Trump has fired all of the IGs.
- Trump has fired all of the IGs.
Committee:
Senate State and Local Government
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 01/30/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I would say it’s pretty limited the number of things we are referring directly to the federal IGs
- um and you know I can't really speak IGS um and you know I can't really speak to<00:34:58.480><c> the
- I really believe that having strong embedded IGS might be the most successful path.
- I really believe that having strong embedded IGS might be the most successful path.
- I really believe that having strong embedded IGS might be the most successful path.
Committee:
Senate State and Local Government
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine restoring Boeing's status as a great American manufacturer, focusing on safety first. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:00 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- IG report, which has several recommendations, a series of recommendations, the FAA, many of those recommendations
- general found FAA's oversight of Boeing production was not effective FAA's oversight was so bad that the IG
- will support by providing them whatever information they need from the Boeing company to address the IG
- to not seeking and not accepting re-delegation so FAA fixes its oversight by implementing all of the IG
Keywords:
Boeing, aviation safety, safety management system, military aviation, air traffic control, transparency, oversight, accountability
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on significant safety concerns surrounding Boeing and its compliance with federal aviation standards. Lawmakers expressed frustration over the Army's failure to provide requested operational transparency regarding helicopter operations near Washington, D.C., amid recent incidents indicating a strained air traffic control situation. Several members called for reform in Boeing's oversight, emphasizing the need for a robust safety culture and mandatory safety management systems to prevent future disasters like the 737 MAX crashes. The discussions were passionate, with survivors and families impacted by past accidents present, highlighting the urgency and seriousness of the issues at hand.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We kind of come to the conclusion that a state IG should be located, you know, collocated with the BCA
- , it would eliminate a lot of the conflicts of interest that an agency IG has right now.
- that Representative Norris is trying to get in front of us related to the organization of the state IG
- </c> that a a an agency uh IG has right now. that a a an agency uh IG has right now.
- IG reflects those<00:51:59.359><c> you</c><00:51:59.520><c> know</c><00:51:59.680><c> investigations
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 7/8/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, so I do have a few slides that have some high-level information about IG functions.
- IG would have<01:02:16.000><c> on</c><01:02:16.319><c> your</c><01:02:16.559><c> existing</c><01:02:
- Uh, my question is: the IG within DHS is studied about 100 cases a year, according to you, uh, to the
- within DHS is question so the um the IG within DHS is uh<01:06:49.599><c> studied</c><01:06:49.920><
- and the attorney general's both the IG and the attorney general's Medicaid<01:37:35.280><c> fraud</c
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Motion to refer inspector general bill to judiciary committee 2/25/26
Transcript Highlights:
- state of Minnesota, how Minnesotans who are the true victims of fraud need to have the voice of the IG
- hold it in committee and we talk about how we've got plenty of time. ...need to have the voice of the IG
- 32.879><c> motans</c><00:02:33.599><c> one</c> ...as we saw with the meeting minutes from the governor's IG
- And those things include things like preventative measures, ensuring that the IG is not above the law
Summary:
The House considered a motion by Representative Nash to recall Senate File 856 from the Committee on State Government, Finance, and Policy and re-refer it to Judiciary, Finance, and Civil Law. Nash argued the bill, which concerns creating or empowering an inspector general to address fraud, had already received two hearings and should move quickly because time was limited. Supporters of the motion said the bill needed further work on constitutional and data-practices issues in Judiciary, and that holding it in State Government would delay or effectively kill it.
Opponents of the motion, led by Representative Cleorne, argued the bill should remain in State Government because that committee was the proper place to address constitutional concerns and other substantive changes. Cleorne said the committee had already considered a delete-everything amendment and nine amendments, with only two adopted, and maintained the bill as amended raised separation-of-powers concerns. Other members said the bill had bipartisan support in the Senate, passed 60-7, and that further negotiations should happen in a working group rather than through floor maneuvering.
The debate focused heavily on whether the bill’s structure for selecting an inspector general was constitutional and whether the motion was an attempt to speed the bill along or to block it. Representative Norris said nonpartisan staff, the legislative auditor, and Senate and House authors had all indicated the bill needed fixes to be constitutional. After a roll call vote, the motion failed 67-66, so Senate File 856 remained in the Committee on State Government, Finance, and Policy.
US
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to ask about a 2022 Department of Defense IG report claiming that you retaliated against Eugene
- Vindman changed, just based on what's in the IG report, which is now public.
- Vindman, and this is in the IG report as well, we heard that Mr.
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
John Eisenberg, assistant attorney general, national security, China Initiative, Department of Justice, judicial authority, executive actions, nomination hearing
Summary:
The committee meeting primarily involved discussions around key nominations and pressing legal issues pertaining to the Department of Justice. Notable discussions included the nomination of John Eisenberg for assistant attorney general for national security, where concerns over the revival of the China Initiative were raised. Senators expressed significant apprehensions regarding previous actions taken under this initiative and its implications for national security. Additionally, there were critiques of the broader implications of executive actions that challenge judicial authority, aligning with ongoing dialogues about the integrity of the judiciary and executive oversight.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- because what you could also envision this office is, and everyone has talked about it, we have this IG
- My office is advocating for more IGs in some of these state agencies.
- I agree with the LFC report that in many instances these IGs are selected by the cabinet secretary and
Committee:
Senate Senate Rules
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine managing risk for the long-term in the 7(a) loan program, focusing on hearing from lenders. Feb 26th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The IG report stated, The IG didn't bother to investigate whether there was collusion between SBA officials
- applicants for a lending license Funding Circle U.S., nor did the report answer why the SBA and the IG
Keywords:
SBA, 7A loan program, underwriting standards, loan defaults, Community Advantage Program, small business funding, testimony
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on discussions regarding the SBA's 7A loan program and its implementation challenges. Members raised significant concerns about recent changes to the underwriting standards, which have been criticized for leading to an increase in loan defaults. Ranking members expressed a desire for a return to stronger guidelines to protect taxpayers and ensure the program remains a viable source for small businesses struggling to secure funding. Testimonies from community lenders highlighted their efforts to support underserved communities and stressed the importance of the Community Advantage Program.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AEN-EDT DEFER, AEN DEFER Public Hearings 02-12-2025
Agriculture and Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Ige? Aye. There are five in favor. Okay, thank you.
- Senator Ige? Aye. Five in favor. Motion is adopted. Thank you. Members, let's see.
Committee:
Senate Agriculture and Environment
Summary:
The committee met on February 12 in Room 224 and via videoconference to consider several measures. First, it heard Senate Bill 547 on water conservation, which would create an income tax credit for gray water recycling systems and atmospheric water generators, along with a rebate program and building code standards. The chair recommended passing the bill with amendments from DOA and the Department of Health and deferring the effective date to July 1, 2050; the recommendation was adopted unanimously by the members present.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 1633, a Green Building tax credit measure tied to the use of Hawaii-grown hemp in primary structures, and also addressing hemp and cannabinoid product regulation, including age limits, packaging requirements, THC limits, and a separate hemp program within the Department of Health. The chair recommended passing the bill with DOA amendments and a further amendment allowing hemp processors to sell certain edible or beverage cannabinoid products with limited THC content, plus a deferred effective date of July 1, 2050. The motion passed with five votes in favor.
Finally, the committee took up Senate Bill 391 on recycling, which would expand the Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Act to cover certain lithium-ion batteries and require manufacturers to ensure their safe collection and recycling. The chair instead recommended amending the bill into a working group under the Hawaii State Energy Office to study battery end-of-life management, costs, safety, environmental impacts, in-state versus out-of-state recycling options, and related feasibility questions, with a report due before the 2026 regular session and dissolution on June 30, 2026. That amended approach was adopted unanimously, and the hearing concluded.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- DHS's IG for investigation for fraud? DHS's IG for investigation for fraud?
- </c><01:08:31.120><c> And</c><01:08:31.359><c> I</c> none were uh, forwarded to the IG.
- And I none were uh, forwarded to the IG.
- I think we've given you a ton of money to the IG and it just seems like it's not even helped.
- I think we've given you a ton of money to the IG and it just seems like it's not even helped.
Committee:
Senate Human Services
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Apr 29th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I've had an opportunity to work with the IG efforts in St.
- It did feel like, I don't know, the last, since I've been in the legislature, it seemed like the IG wasn't
- I've had an opportunity to work with the IG efforts in St.
- It did feel like, I don't know, the last, since I've been in the legislature, it seemed like the IG wasn't
- It did feel like, I don't know, the last, since I've been in the legislature, it seemed like the IG wasn't
Committee:
House House and Governmental Affairs
Summary:
The House and Governmental Affairs Committee met on Senate Bill 123, a proposed constitutional amendment to create a legislative process for removing judges for cause. Senator Morris said the bill was needed because of uncertainty in the current Constitution about whether impeachment applies to judges, given the Judiciary Commission’s role in judicial discipline. He argued the measure would provide a clearer, higher-threshold accountability mechanism, and the committee adopted a technical amendment renumbering provisions and later clarified that the bill uses a majority vote in the House and two-thirds in the Senate, consistent with impeachment-style thresholds.
Much of the hearing centered on testimony from Anna Carter and her family, who supported the bill after the murder of Jacob Carter in New Orleans. They described his death and other cases they said showed judges releasing dangerous offenders despite repeated violations, missed electronic-monitoring check-ins, and other warning signs. They argued the bill would create a last-resort accountability tool when judicial decisions or supervision failures lead to preventable harm. Several committee members expressed sympathy and said the testimony highlighted serious problems in the justice system, though some also suggested the bill should address district attorneys, electronic-monitoring oversight, or broader systemic issues.
Opposition came from members who warned the proposal was overly broad, could become a political tool, and might conflict with existing constitutional provisions governing impeachment and judicial discipline. They argued the Judiciary Commission and Supreme Court already provide a disciplinary framework and that the bill could chill judicial independence or create due-process concerns. The ACLU’s Sarah Whittington also opposed the bill, noting technical inconsistencies in the draft, questioning why impeachment had not been tried first, and arguing the measure singled out judicial discretion while leaving other elected officials’ discretion untouched. The committee took no final vote on the bill during the hearing, but did adopt the technical amendment.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- This aligns with confidentiality exemptions that the DHS IG has.
- Article 7, section 9, beginning on line 51.12, reorganizes MDE's IG statute when it comes to sanctions
- This organizi, this reorganizes MDE's<01:08:39.040><c> uh</c><01:08:39.359><c> IG</c><01:08:39.839><c
- statute when it comes to MDE's uh IG statute when it comes to sanctions<01:08:41.600><c> and</c><01:
- that this new language under subdivision 8 was more reflective of the realities that the work of the IG
Committee:
House Education Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Rules and Administration and Rules Subcommittee on Committees - 04/07/25
Transcript Highlights:
- This would be different in a way that it does some of what would make the IG different in terms of what
- This would be different in a way that it does some of what would make the IG different in terms of what
- </c><00:11:30.880><c> would</c><00:11:31.120><c> make</c><00:11:31.279><c> the</c><00:11:31.600><c> IG
- </c><00:11:32.000><c> different</c><00:11:32.240><c> in</c> the what would make the IG different in the
- what would make the IG different in as<00:11:32.880><c> far</c><00:11:32.959><c> as</c><00:11:33.440
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Resuming the Fight Against Fraud – Senator Heather Gustafson Mar 13th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So any public or private entity that receives public dollars, the IG office, the Office of Inspector
- idea, the Office of the Inspector General coordinated counsel. >> Does that replace the need for your IG
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HHS, HHS DEFER, HHS DEFER Public Hearings 04-16-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- in support administrator, Lattes, we're in support of<00:19:48.160><c> Governor</c><00:19:48.440><c> Ige
- /c><00:19:48.760><c> nominee,</c><00:19:49.440><c> Pinal</c><00:19:49.720><c> Aumua</c> of Governor Ige
- nominee, Pinal Aumua of Governor Ige nominee, Pinal Aumua Amosa.<00:19:50.360><c> Yes,</c><00:19:50.600
Summary:
The Health and Human Services committee heard and considered several gubernatorial nominations to advisory boards and councils. Early in the meeting, members heard testimony in support of Miriam Chang for the Health Planning Council Windward O‘ahu subarea, with supporters highlighting her long medical practice on the Windward side, work at Ko‘olau Health Center, and community involvement. Chang said she wanted to help improve health, especially in rural areas. The committee also heard support for Terrilyn Luke’s nomination to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board; the Center for Nursing director and nursing organizations backed her, and Luke said she would bring a front-line nursing perspective, focus on workforce conditions, retention, and collaboration, and help address tensions between the Center and nursing labor groups. The committee then heard support for Valerie Rose’s nomination to the Language Access Advisory Council; Rose briefly noted her prior work in the Chronic Disease Branch and Bilingual Health Aide Section.
The committee also took up nominations in a later agenda segment. James Montgomery was heard for the State Rehabilitation Council and described his interest in serving based on a family experience with disability and his work in talent management, saying he wanted to help people with disabilities gain opportunities. Kevin Nakamura was heard for the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants and said his 30-plus years of wastewater experience would help ensure operators are properly trained and certified to protect resources and the environment. Pina Lemusu was heard for the State Council on Developmental Disabilities; she said her long career with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and personal experience with disability would help her contribute to the council. Additional testimony in support came from the State DD Council and Voc Rehab representatives.
The committee voted to recommend advise and consent on the nominations it considered, including Miriam Chang, Terrilyn Luke, Valerie Rose, James Montgomery, Kevin Nakamura, and Pina Lemusu. Most recommendations were adopted without objection, though Senator Dela Cruz voted no on some of the later nominations. The meeting also briefly noted another nomination, Olivia Kim, which was recalled and advanced with an advise-and-consent recommendation before adjournment.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. May 1st, 2025 at 08:30 am
Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- channels available to service members concerned about commander decisions or policy choices beyond the IG
- I'd been counseling with the base IG, Space Force IG, base legal, Pentagon public affairs, and the entire
Committee:
Senate Subcommittee on Personnel
Keywords:
Department of Defense, nominations, Matthew Lohmeyer, Justin Overbaugh, global security, military readiness, NATO, Russia, China, defense infrastructure
Summary:
The meeting was primarily focused on discussing nominations for key positions within the Department of Defense, specifically for roles such as the Undersecretary of the Air Force and the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. Senators expressed urgent concerns about global security threats, the need for robust military readiness, and the emphasis on effective collaboration with NATO allies amidst rising tensions with adversaries such as Russia and China. Several senators highlighted the challenges facing military infrastructure and defense capabilities, suggesting a critical need for improvements and investment in these areas to ensure national security.