Video & Transcript : 'interstate commerce' :
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IA
Committee:
Joint Transportation
Keywords:
weight limit, motor vehicles, interstate system, Iowa, transportation, federal law, drivers license, technology, electronic records, safety, motor vehicle, accident reporting, data privacy, agriculture, farm products, raw farm products, overweight trucks, gross weight exemption, motor carrier, highway transportation
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/10/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Keywords:
driver education, instruction permit, underage drivers, motorcycle licenses, traffic regulations, corrections oversight, appropriation, independent office, public safety, funding, driver license, examinations, motorcycle awareness, traffic laws, HB2116, Colorado River, litigation fund, water rights, Arizona water law, general fund appropriation
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Committee:
House Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Keywords:
tribal police, law enforcement, reservation safety, Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe, indigenous rights, sales tax, use tax, sales and use tax, local tax exemption, county tax, municipal tax, county commission, municipal ordinance, resolution, Alabama Department of Revenue, tax administration, fiscal year, September 1 effective date, local government, tax exemption
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 336 would establish an interstate compact for... ...which would allow for more licensure and
Committee:
House Health
Keywords:
lead ban, plumbing codes, lead-free, public health, environmental management, respiratory therapy, interstate compact, licensing, military service members, healthcare access, regulation, postpartum depression, postnatal care, maternal mental health, perinatal depression, postpartum screening, new mother, birth mother, newborn discharge, hospital discharge materials
US
Transcript Highlights:
- Today we will hear first from William Kimmett who is nominated to serve as Undersecretary of Commerce
- The Commerce Secretary says all is well because Trump's plan is to bring back sweatshop labor.
- He's been in the building working at the Commerce Department for a while.
- You've been nominated to be the Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade.
- Kimmett, if confirmed you would report directly to the Commerce Secretary, Mr. Lutnick.
Committee:
Senate Finance Committee
Keywords:
Commerce, International Trade, Tax Policy, Nominees, Inflation, Middle-class, Trade Practices, Economic Concerns
Summary:
The committee convened to discuss various bills and nominees, including the critical nominations of William Kimmett for Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade and Ken Keyes for Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the Treasury Department. Discussions highlighted the nominees' roles in managing critical trade and tax policies amidst rising economic concerns, particularly focusing on inflation and its impact on American families. Members expressed both support and skepticism, emphasizing the significance of fostering fair trade practices and ensuring tax policies that benefit the middle-class amidst claims of an agenda favoring affluent individuals and corporations.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources Feb 3rd, 2026 at 09:03 am
House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources
Keywords:
insects, ecosystem, education, public awareness, wildlife conservation, state agency involvement, New Mexico, equine welfare, animal rescue, shelter funding, trust fund, veterinary care, water project fund, water project finance act, New Mexico Finance Authority, water infrastructure, water grants, water loans, regional water planning, water rights adjudication
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Jan 20th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Committee:
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Keywords:
training requirements, caregiving, family member, individual providers, home care, workforce education, investment accountability, administrative changes, oversight, education policy, nutritional health, dietetic professionals, licensure compact, interstate practice, healthcare regulation, education, pay it forward program, tuition, student loans, financial aid
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 22nd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Agriculture's green fertilizer report and be administered in consultation with the departments of commerce
- Tri-City Development Council, the state's associate development organization through the Department of Commerce
- The state's associate development organization through the Department of Commerce, we do economic development
- WSDA does believe the bill is implementable with consultation from Ecology and the Department of Commerce
Committee:
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Michael Kratsios, of South Carolina, to be Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Mark Meador, of Virginia, to be a Federal Trade Commissioner. Feb 25th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will come to order.
- Senator Hagerty, welcome to the Commerce Committee. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Senator Lee, welcome back to the Commerce Committee.
- Thank you, Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Cantwell, and members of the Senate Commerce Committee.
- We do regulate interstate commerce here in the federal government. Does that make sense to you?
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.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider certain pending nominations. Apr 29th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- favorably reporting the nominations of William Kimmett, who is nominated to serve as Undersecretary of Commerce
- morning, as you've noted, we're going to vote on the nominations of William Kimmett. to serve as the Commerce
- Donald Trump has pushed the Commerce Department front and center to the trade and tariff debate.
- Kimmett has been at the Commerce Department for a while.
Committee:
Senate Finance Committee
Keywords:
nominations, William Kimmett, Kenneth Keyes, Commerce Department, Tax Policy, economic agenda, trade, tax cuts, public testimony
Summary:
This meeting of the committee was centered around the consideration of nominations for two key positions: William Kimmett as Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade and Kenneth Keyes as Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the Treasury Department. Members were given the opportunity to provide remarks on the nominees, with discussions revealing contrasting views on their potential impact on U.S. economic policy. While some members expressed support for the nominees, highlighting their qualifications and expertise, others voiced strong opposition, arguing that their confirmation would further a harmful economic agenda that favors billionaires over average Americans. Senator Wyden, the ranking member, emphasized concerns about trade chaos and the detrimental effects on workers and businesses across the country.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nominations of Stephen Miran, of New York, to be Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, Jeffrey Kessler, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security, William Pulte, of Florida, to b Mar 6th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Kessler be the Undersecretary of Commerce for Industry and Security. Clerk will call the roll. Mr.
Keywords:
nomination, Senator Warren, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Housing Finance Agency, Undersecretary of Commerce, accountability, oversight
Summary:
The committee convened to discuss several nominations, notably for key positions including the directors of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Housing Finance Agency, and Undersecretary of Commerce. Senator Warren raised significant concerns during her opposition to all four nominees, citing their failure to provide satisfactory answers regarding their qualifications and policy perspectives. She expressed particular alarm over Jonathan McKernan's ties to external influences and Jeffrey Kessler's hesitance to acknowledge geopolitical threats, leading to discussions about accountability in nominations and oversight. The votes resulted in a mixed outcome, with some nominees being approved while others faced substantial opposition.
TX
Committee:
Senate Natural Resources
Keywords:
pipeline, construction, cash bond, county authority, local government, injection wells, environmental regulation, water quality, site inspection, geoscientist, satellite imagery, interstate compact, liquefied natural gas, energy resources, Gulf Coast, regulatory coordination, HB 2970, Gulf Coast Protection District, Special District Local Laws Code, governor appointment
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Natural Resources met with a quorum present and took up several bills, mostly as pending business. HB 1089, creating the Gulf Coast Protection Account to be administered by the General Land Office, was laid out as the House companion to SB 795; Senator Alvarado moved it be reported favorably, and it passed the committee 8-0. The committee also adopted a committee substitute for HB 2970 and then reported it favorably 9-0, despite the motion wording recommending the substitute in lieu of the original bill. HB 2890, HB 1238, and HB 206 were each laid out and reported favorably to the full Senate by 9-0 votes.
For each bill reported favorably, members also approved motions to place the bill on the local and uncontested calendar, with no objections. The transcript reflects brief procedural repetition and some garbled audio, but the actions are clear: the committee advanced all measures considered during the meeting without recorded opposition. The chair then announced there was no further business and the committee stood in recess subject to the call of the chair.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Feb 24th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Committee:
House Agriculture & Natural Resources
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- First on the agenda, we will hear a presentation from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
- First component is adding members to the Commerce Authority as ex officio members.
- Is providing oversight that we want to work with the Commerce Authority.
- It falls completely under the Commerce Authority and their director.
- Tony, tell me about the Commerce Authority. Tell me about the Competes Fund.
Bills:
HB2754
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development May 14th, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- protection in the credit reporting industry by amending Section 20.05 of the Texas Business and Commerce
Keywords:
DNA privacy, genetic privacy, genetic testing, genetic material, DNA ownership, property right in DNA, genetic consent, biological sample, genomics, genetic data, HIPAA, health information privacy, health care provider, research ethics, human subjects research, law enforcement DNA, forensic DNA, paternity testing, medical examiner, genetic discrimination
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 4/10/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> revenue for the department of commerce. revenue for the department of commerce.
- </c><00:52:57.440><c> in</c> are the appropriations to commerce in are the appropriations to commerce
- </c> created in the Department of Commerce. created in the Department of Commerce.
- Commerce. Uh section four requires a Commerce.
- Committee: What is commerce?
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Health and Human Services REVISED Feb 23rd, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Member of Senate Bill 1653 is the Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Licenser Compact, which is an interstate
Bills:
SB1806 , SB1430 , SB206 , SB1547 , SB1849 , SB1428 , SB1653 , SB1984 , SB1644 , SB1561 , SB1813 , SB1570 , SB1796
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
Keywords:
foster care, adoption assistance, transitioning youth, Department of Human Services, voluntary services, mental health, substance abuse, commissioner appointment, governor's authority, legislative consent, SB206, emergency medical services, EMS, ambulance, 911 response, emergency response, essential services, federal funding, grant funding, public health
AL
Committee:
Senate Healthcare
Keywords:
immigration, law enforcement, fingerprints, DNA collection, illegal aliens, Alabama state law, out-of-state warrants, criminal procedure, extradition, Alabama Code, arrest authority, interstate cooperation, Marshall County, TVA, Tennessee Valley Authority, in-lieu-of-taxes, payments distribution, local legislation, school funding, education finance
AZ
Keywords:
water conservation, grants, infrastructure, environmental protection, sustainability, cesspool remediation, cesspool replacement, forgivable principal, forgivable loan, wifa, water infrastructure finance authority, clean water revolving fund, drinking water revolving fund, wastewater infrastructure, on-site wastewater system, septic system, groundwater protection, public health, nonpoint source pollution, county water projects
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- be an individual representative of a firm that uses or depends on the passenger rail corridor for commerce
- House Bill 2111 relates to allowing the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project House Bill 2111 relates
- to allowing the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project toll facility bond retirement account to keep
- By way of background, the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project, or IBR project, is a bi-state project
- to replace the Interstate 5 bridges along with surrounding connections across from Washington to Oregon
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
transportation improvement board, TIB, transportation improvement account, motor vehicle fund, arterial streets, local match, private match, grant funding, transportation grants, county roads, city streets, transportation benefit district, urban county, small city program, active transportation, pedestrian, bicycle, bike routes, transit, public transit