Transcript Highlights:

• Walking into these facilities where factory-built housing is being built was probably akin to, in the
• Harrison Linder with Leading Age California in support.
• that number was 6,343 unsheltered residents in Alameda County alone, including 66 children under the age
• housing, and rightfully so, we also cannot forget about our existing housing stock and how it's also aging
• associations are more than 20 years old, and 73% are condominiums, meaning many communities are managing aging

Committee: House Housing and Community Development

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• In 2023, the number of young people in California, age 15 to 24, who died by suicide, declined by 8%.
• So we've created 13 children's crisis residential facilities, 23 crisis stabilization units, and 14 sobering
• However, we are not asking every single caller, like their age.
• Our local first responders know that Lake County does not have a locked 24-hour psychiatric facility.
• front to purchase the computers, the monitors, the technology, and the equipment, but those things age

Summary: The hearing focused on California’s 988 suicide and crisis lifeline and the broader crisis response system, with members and witnesses emphasizing both the system’s life-saving role and the risks posed by funding gaps, rising demand, and uneven local implementation. Opening remarks highlighted the personal impact of suicide and the need to strengthen crisis response so calls are answered quickly and linked to appropriate care rather than defaulting to 911, emergency rooms, or law enforcement. State officials described the AB 988 five-year implementation plan, which sets goals around public awareness, equitable access, high-quality call/chat/text response, and better integration with ongoing behavioral health services. State agencies reported progress on infrastructure, coordination, and related behavioral health investments. CalHHS said California has expanded mobile crisis teams, crisis stabilization units, and youth behavioral health supports, and is preparing additional public awareness and grant programs tied to Proposition 1. DHCS explained that 988 is funded through a federal SAMHSA grant and the AB 988 surcharge, while Medi-Cal separately funds mobile crisis services; officials said the mobile crisis benefit is active in 53 counties and that statewide expansion remains a work in progress. Cal OES described the statewide technical buildout, including network infrastructure in all 11 crisis centers, interoperability with 911, and a pilot of next-generation routing and call-handling tools. The 988 California Consortium said call volume continues to rise sharply, missed calls remain a major concern, text/chat capacity is limited, and centers need more stable funding, better reimbursement, and stronger feedback loops with the state. County and community witnesses stressed that local systems need more flexible, sustained support to match the demand. Lake County described a peer-led rural mobile crisis model that has reduced law enforcement holds and increased housing placements, but said county-run mobile crisis teams still cannot reliably access 988 surcharge dollars and face reimbursement problems from Medi-Cal and commercial plans. Santa Clara County reported strong performance metrics, rapid call answer times, and a broad continuum of mobile crisis services, but said staffing and funding are strained and commercial reimbursement remains slow. The Mental Health Association of San Francisco said the peer-run warm line complements 988 by offering non-emergency support and warm handoffs, but recent budget changes forced cuts to Spanish-language service, federation support, and hours. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the hearing; members mainly asked questions about surcharge levels, budget timing, coordination among agencies, data collection, and how to improve collaboration with frontline crisis centers.

Transcript Highlights:

• to understand the need to be able to center, particularly the experience of our women in our two facilities
• able to look more deeply at the complaints of staff who are committing sexual misconduct in our facilities
• pharmaceutical costs, for example, than were previously anticipated higher enrollments among our senior age
• Yes, I mean, Pallet, on behalf of Justice and Aging, appreciate that the Legislature rejected many of
• Thank you. naming it for the age.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Committee heard opening remarks on the 2025 Budget Act, which will be amended into AB 101 and SB 101 for floor consideration. Committee leaders described the budget as a difficult compromise shaped by a $12 billion deficit, federal funding uncertainty, wildfire impacts, and rising out-year costs, while emphasizing a balance between compassion and fiscal responsibility. Each budget subcommittee chair then summarized major actions in their areas, including health care, human services, education, climate and transportation, housing and state administration, public safety, and oversight/transparency. Key policy items included delaying or narrowing some of the Governor’s proposed cuts, especially in Medi-Cal and other safety-net programs; preserving funding for dental care, women’s health, family planning, hospice, long-term care, IHSS, and services for undocumented Californians; and maintaining or expanding child care, foster care, food banks, and CalWORKs-related supports. Education actions included additional Proposition 98 settle-up, reduced deferrals, support for TK-12, teacher recruitment, literacy, mental health, preschool slots, and restored funding for UC and CSU. Other major items included housing and homelessness investments, wildfire and disaster response funding, transit loans and greenhouse gas reduction fund support, Proposition 36 and VOCA-related public safety funding, and oversight measures on federal impacts and state efficiency. Department of Finance and Legislative Analyst staff said the package makes some of the same savings moves as the May Revision but relies more on internal borrowing and fewer reductions, leaving a smaller reserve than the administration’s plan but still maintaining roughly $11 billion in the rainy day fund. Members from both parties largely supported the package while raising concerns about long-term sustainability, Medi-Cal costs, reserve use, and the need for future revenue and program review. The committee adopted the subcommittee actions by roll call, 18-6, with the roll held open for absent members and additional comments continuing after the vote.

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• 29 with House Committee Substitute 1, Senator Elkins, an act relating to solid waste management facilities
• 02.800><c> management</c> relating to solid waste management relating to solid waste management facilities
• Senate Bill 49 with House facilities.
• </c> human resources but also facility human resources but also facility management,<03:00:36.000><c>
• </c><03:23:06.560><c> of</c> her career as a teacher at the age of her career as a teacher at the age

Keywords: 958, all

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• :14.239><c> court</c> and actual disturbances in the court and actual disturbances in the court facilities
• </c><00:04:17.359><c> So</c><00:04:17.600><c> that's</c><00:04:17.840><c> what's</c> facilities are up
• So that's what's facilities are up 50%.
• Threats to persons and property increased by 85%, and reported disturbances occurring in court facilities
• and date of birth, and their age and date of birth, address,<01:34:49.520><c> where</c><01:34:49.840

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:51:18.160><c> could</c><00:51:18.720><c> file</c> behavioral health facilities could file behavioral
• health facilities could file based<00:51:20.160><c> on</c><00:51:20.400><c> vague</c><00:51:20.800><
• I agree with the good senator from Mesa County that too often we pass legislation that ages out, if you
• I agree with the good senator from Mesa County that too often we pass legislation that ages out, if you
• I agree with the good senator from Mesa County that too often we pass legislation that ages out, if you

Keywords: 981, all

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• rules are discouraging many of these highly trained and qualified therapists from working at VA facilities
• rules are discouraging many of these highly trained and qualified therapists from working at VA facilities
• Hembree passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 59 after a courageous eight-year battle with cancer
• unquote, impossible for the Select Committee to fully assess the potential risks that this specific facility
• was a lack of apparent legitimate or even profit-motivated criminal motive in the operation of the facility

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 2, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• </c><00:13:47.920><c> and</c><00:13:48.079><c> as</c><00:13:48.160><c> I</c> them to their new facilities
• and as I them to their new facilities and as I alluded<00:13:48.639><c> to</c><00:13:48.800><c> earlier
• It starts by saying that curriculum should be age appropriate and medically accurate.
• </c> the Social Security full retirement age the Social Security full retirement age and<05:37:43.760
• </c> much they receive for two years from age much they receive for two years from age 65<05:38:25.160

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So, you know, what is it that these storage facilities have to look like?
• The green, Continues to be commercial and ag loans. That's the blue bar.
• In 2024, we started with a smaller ag disaster program.
• And between ag and energy, that's what the state's about.
• We've got to protect those ag people, too.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee received a compliance and status update on Industrial Commission programs and the Bank of North Dakota. Staff reviewed appropriations and spending for several Industrial Commission funds and grant programs, including lignite research, oil and gas research, clean sustainable energy, grid resiliency, salt cavern analysis, and the new NDSU research and technology park grant. Members discussed the timing of reimbursements, uncommitted balances, and the structure of the pipeline capacity and enhanced oil recovery funding. The Industrial Commission also reported on its administrative budget, grant management system project, and recent leadership transitions across several agencies. Karen Tyler of the Industrial Commission described active grant rounds and the status of major projects. She said the Clean Sustainable Energy Authority approved three projects in its sixth round, with remaining uncommitted cash and loan capacity still available, though no new funding was appropriated this session. She also said the Oil and Gas Research Council approved six enhanced oil recovery projects and expects additional funding after a federal Department of Energy award replaces one project’s state funding. For grid resiliency grants, she said some projects have been funded, some commitments were returned or reallocated, and some DOE funds remain pending. She also updated the committee on the salt cavern business case study, which replaced an earlier larger development proposal, and on the NDSU research park grant, where the nonmatching portion was paid and the matching portion has moved slowly because the match must be in cash. Ron Ness then gave an extended presentation on enhanced oil recovery and North Dakota oil and gas trends. He said production remains steady, but future growth depends on infrastructure, especially gas takeaway and projects like the Bakken East pipeline. He argued that enhanced oil recovery using CO2, natural gas, surfactants, and other methods could extend Bakken production for decades, but that the state needs more CO2 supply, better storage, and updated tax and regulatory incentives. Members asked about lateral lengths, CO2 availability, pipeline impacts, and the role of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and Ness emphasized that the projects are intended to share technical learning across operators and attract follow-on investment. The Bank of North Dakota then presented its compliance report and strategic update. President Don Morgan said the bank’s mission remains to support North Dakota agriculture, commerce, and industry while cooperating with the state’s financial sector. He reviewed the bank’s main business lines: participation lending with community institutions, student loans, disaster lending, mission-based programs, and a new fintech-focused effort. Morgan said deposits are flattening, so the bank is managing balance sheet growth carefully, while still reporting improved net income and strong efficiency. He also introduced Rough Rider Coin as a bank-to-bank payment rail, not a public cryptocurrency, intended to speed and modernize payments within North Dakota’s banking and credit union system. Committee members asked about student loan eligibility, disaster program use, and how credit lines and liquidity would be affected if deposits shrink.

Transcript Highlights:

• They don't have their own police facilities.
• hey, you're not meeting arena numbers, grow by 5%, add these households, and if you don't, then the AG
• And if you don't, then we're going to, the AG is going to send you all to jail. So you must do it.
• two budget asks really work together to not only prevent homelessness for our current transitional age
• We provide mentorship and housing to transition-age youth coming out of primarily the foster care and

Summary: The subcommittee heard several May Revision proposals related to the state’s housing and homelessness reorganization. On the first item, administration and Finance staff described technical adjustments to move administrative positions and resources between the California Housing and Homelessness Agency, HCD, and Cal ICH, plus authority for a chief deputy director at the new Housing Development Finance Committee. The LAO recommended approval but asked for clarification on funding for the chief deputy position. Several senators questioned whether the staffing shifts would reduce Cal ICH’s capacity and whether adding communications support and a new executive position was appropriate absent new housing funding; the item was held open. The second item proposed a new $100 million CalHFA Disaster Rebuilding Fund, with $56 million General Fund and $44 million in existing National Mortgage Settlement funds, to help disaster-impacted homeowners access construction financing through tools such as a loan loss guarantee and interest rate buy-downs. CalHFA said the fund would help close the gap between insurance proceeds and rebuilding costs and would work through approved lenders. The LAO raised concerns about the lack of alternatives analysis, the broad delegation in the trailer bill, and the General Fund cost. Senators pressed for more detail on the estimated number of homeowners served, lender and homeowner eligibility, equity safeguards, and the role of the Legislature in program design; the item was held open. The third item was trailer bill language for HAP Round 7, including accountability metrics, pro-housing designation requirements for certain large cities and counties, local match requirements, and a mechanism to recapture unspent funds. HCD said the proposal would streamline reporting by using one consistent set of system performance measures and would phase in the new requirements. The LAO questioned the timing, the burden of pro-housing designation, the size and source of the local match, and whether the proposal conflicted with the Legislature’s prior goal of getting funds out quickly. Several senators criticized the added requirements and the lack of new funding, while others said the proposal could improve accountability and reduce administrative burden by reusing existing plans. The item was also held open. The fourth item began a proposal to reduce local development impact fees on state-funded affordable housing projects, framed as a condition on competitive multifamily funding rather than a statewide mandate. The presentation started but the transcript cuts off before questions or action on that item.

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• You all are already running the facility; it's just simply a transfer, correct? Correct, yes.
• You all are already running the facility. It's just simply a transfer, correct? Correct, yes.
• And so with this bill, either the DA or the AG can proceed. And that gives the DA an out on it.
• But if a DA doesn't want to proceed, then the AG can. Is that the game plan?
• Like, you know, you have people here of voting age.

Committee: House House and Governmental Affairs

Summary: The Committee on House and Governmental Affairs met on March 18 and first adopted the minutes from its February 21 meeting. The committee then took up HB 250, which would have narrowed financial disclosure requirements for appointed, unpaid board and commission members by exempting immediate family information. Supporters said the bill would reduce burdens and help recruit volunteers, while opponents argued it would weaken ethics enforcement and create opportunities for undisclosed conflicts of interest. After debate and a roll call, the committee deadlocked and HB 250 failed to advance on a 6-6 vote with one abstention. The committee next considered HB 576, which transfers ownership and maintenance responsibility for the Old Governor’s Mansion to the Department of State and codifies its current operational role. Secretary of State Nancy Landry and mansion staff testified in support, describing expanded programming, increased visitors, and the need to align the statute with current practice. The committee adopted technical amendments and then reported HB 576 favorably without objection. The committee also heard HB 117, which recreates the Department of State and its statutory entities through July 1, 2033, and reported it favorably without objection. The major remaining item was HB 842, the annual omnibus elections bill, which makes numerous technical and substantive changes to election law, including voter assistance for people with disabilities, absentee ballot and petition procedures, inactive voter updates, and election contest deadlines. Several members and public witnesses raised concerns about disability documentation, absentee ballot curing, witness requirements, constitutional amendment challenge deadlines, and the scope of authority given to the Secretary of State, while others said the bill clarified existing practice and improved election administration. After adopting amendments and rejecting a motion to defer, the committee reported HB 842 favorably by an 8-5 vote.

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• You're well aware of the age requirement.
• You're well aware of the age. Age restriction require the requirement.
• And also, Aware of the age restriction requirement. And also, it's not just about age.
• Disabled veteran does not have an age, does not have an age threshold, so any age can make its way; they
• , let's say, or commercial and residential versus ag.

Committee: Joint Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Committee

Keywords: 908, all

Transcript Highlights:

• with the Master Plan of Aging.
• affects what it will be when they age.
• Personal support, all of that predicts a bad outcome for when they age.
• , or becoming part of the aging community?
• The IDD individual who is aging, right?

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:36:09.440><c> when</c><00:36:09.560><c> they</c> of the cup from someone of age when they of
• the cup from someone of age when they were<00:36:09.880><c> carded</c><00:36:10.280><c> or</c><00:36:
• do they get a the legal drinking age do they get a wristband<00:36:21.240><c> so</c><00:36:21.520><c
• And then we could task an agency, I would suggest AGED, the Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division
• </c><00:57:58.520><c> GED</c><00:57:59.119><c> the</c> an agency I would suggest AG GED the an agency

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• flipping ag land.
• It needs to be the primary activity on ag land.
• The intent is to discourage speculative purchasing, conversion of ag lands, basically flipping ag land
• There are some similarities as a smaller ag-producing state, but again, if we support positive ag policies
• </c><01:52:35.079><c> SB</c> I agree with the AG SB I agree with the AG SB 949<01:52:38.040><c> is</c

Committee: House Water & Land

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several agriculture, water, invasive species, and land-use bills. HB 299 and HB 1220, both relating to invasive species, drew broad support from the Hawaii Invasive Species Council, DLNR, the Department of Agriculture, C-GAPS, Sierra Club, Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Farmers Union, and others. Testifiers said HISC funding fills gaps between agency mandates, supports research and technology, and helps respond to both terrestrial and marine invasive threats. On HB 1220, C-GAPS described a marine anemone infestation in Kāneʻohe linked to aquarium release and said control and restoration would be difficult without the bill’s funding. A committee member asked for tracking information on the species, and the Division of Aquatic Resources said it maintains monitoring data and annual reports. No opposition was noted on either measure. HB 506, relating to conservation enforcement, also received support from DLNR and Malama Pu‘u Ma. Committee discussion focused on the bill’s scope and how the funding would be used. Members asked about a prior boat purchase mentioned in opposition testimony and about whether mainland vendors were being used; the department said it did not buy that boat and that procurement follows the normal state process, with total bid price including delivery, taxes, and other fees. The department explained that the bill’s funding is primarily for marine enforcement work in nearshore fisheries, including herbivore protection around O‘ahu. HB 915, relating to water use, had mixed testimony. DLNR supported alternative water sources and amendments to the water code, while the Department of Agriculture opposed the bill as drafted, saying its irrigation program is designed for non-potable agricultural use and is not structured for residential or mixed-use development. The Department of Health said it needed more information on its reuse guidelines and noted concern about removing the recycled water manager requirement, which it said helps ensure safe operation and maintenance of reuse systems. Members questioned the bill’s preemption language and whether county or state rules would be displaced, and Agriculture suggested county water agencies might be better suited for some of the proposed uses. HB 502, concerning land use, drew support from the Attorney General’s office, the Land Use Commission, Hawaii Realtors, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and Hawaii Farmers Union, with the Department of Agriculture standing on its written testimony. The Attorney General warned that allowing important agricultural lands to be redistricted through a declaratory ruling process could conflict with the state constitution and recommended excluding IAL from the bill. The Land Use Commission said it has an inventory of IAL lands and did not believe the bill would affect them, and it agreed to the suggested protection. Supporters said the bill could help move lands with limited agricultural value into the rural district, reduce pressure on productive farmland, and better align land use with actual farming potential. HB 929, relating to the agricultural land conveyance tax, received comments from the Department of Taxation and opposition from Hawaii Farm Bureau and Hawaii Realtors; Farm Bureau said it supports preserving agricultural land but was concerned about unintended consequences and questioned whether speculative flipping of ag land is a current problem.

Transcript Highlights:

• Those are two very important things in my book, and particularly ag, but also economic development, and
• , spread across 19 correctional facilities, 17 men's facilities, and two women's facilities, and two
• being pulled from M.A. canteen funds to support rehabilitative programs within our correctional facility
• being pulled from M.A. canteen funds to support rehabilitative programs within our correctional facility
• This is House Bill 2018, the maintenance and repair bill for state government, state facilities, things

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior day’s journal by roll call, and a long series of special guest introductions recognizing family members, interns, public servants, nonprofit leaders, students, and a park ranger honored for life-saving actions. Committee reports and Senate messages followed, including Senate nonconcurrence on numerous amendments to Senate Bill 1421 and the appointment of a conference committee on another bill. The main floor action centered on budget conference committee reports, especially House Bill 2002 on public education. Members debated whether the conference version fully funded the foundation formula, with supporters arguing it maintained record-level funding and opponents saying it left schools about $190 million short and relied on uncertain funding sources such as blind pension, lottery, and possible ARPA dollars. After a substitute motion to send the bill back to conference was defeated, the House adopted the conference report 83-68 and then third-read and passed House Bill 2002 by the same margin. The House then took up House Bill 2003 on higher education, where members discussed a move toward a future performance-based funding model while keeping current funding flat; the conference report passed 119-28 and the bill was third-read and passed 109-32. The chamber next considered House Bill 2004, covering the Departments of Revenue and Transportation. Debate focused on transportation funding, rural roads, and a small local safety project in Lebanon that had already been addressed by MoDOT. The conference report was adopted 128-21 and the bill was third-read and passed 127-27. Finally, the House began debate on House Bill 2005 for the Office of Administration and IT-related functions, with the sponsor and supporters emphasizing IT accountability, the Movers project, and the transfer of some staff to DSS; the transcript ends during discussion of that bill.

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• That's really dangerous in this day and age.
• Even Santa Fe cannot afford to update their treatment facility.
• , and the total amount spent by counties on detention facilities is about 400 million.
• Again, I'm not going to go into details around the detention facilities, but the information is there
• So the first tax GRT deduction that's on that list is for geothermal facilities, and I'm curious how

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• Weed Union and SISCU is a facility rated. Several of you... We progress here.
• Weed Union and SISCU is a facility rated.
• This is a general fund that is stable except for an overextended, if I can say this, facility project
• You know, one of the hurdles to full-day TK is facilities often, but in a declining environment, one
• I think if you're going to tackle the subject of needing to consolidate your facility footprint, you

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance met for its annual Proposition 98 overview, with Chair Alvarez outlining the committee’s focus on K-12 funding, student outcomes, and use of one-time funds. Superintendent Tony Thurmond gave an update on education issues, including wildfire recovery support for affected school communities, ongoing concerns about federal threats to education funding and immigration enforcement, progress on literacy and math, dual-language immersion, educator housing, and support for dual enrollment. Members broadly expressed support for these priorities, while also raising concerns about implementation, funding stability, and the need for schools to remain safe places for students. The committee then reviewed the Governor’s Proposition 98 proposal. The Department of Finance said the 2025-26 Proposition 98 guarantee is projected at $118.9 billion, with higher revenues and TK-related rebenching driving the increase. The LAO said the budget adds about $7.5 billion over two years and discussed the volatility of the guarantee, especially in 2024-25, when changes in revenue could have an outsized effect on school funding. Members questioned the proposed $1.6 billion delayed settle-up payment, the legal basis for delaying it, and the impact of possible federal funding freezes. The LAO presented alternatives such as a reserve deposit or delayed disbursement, while Finance said the proposal is intended to manage uncertainty. Members also raised concerns that ethnic studies implementation was not funded in the January budget, and Finance said the administration was not proposing funding for it. The committee next heard on the Proposition 98 rainy day fund and education deferrals. Finance said the reserve would receive a mandatory deposit of about $1.2 billion in 2024-25 and a discretionary deposit of $376 million in 2025-26, leaving a balance of about $1.5 billion. The LAO supported rebuilding the reserve as a way to manage volatility. On deferrals, Finance described the Governor’s plan to eliminate remaining deferrals by 2025-26, and the LAO said paying them off improves cash flow and budget resilience. Members generally supported eliminating deferrals and rebuilding reserves, though some asked about acting earlier if revenues allow. The committee also reviewed the proposed $1.8 billion student support and professional development block grant; Finance said it would fund professional development, recruitment and retention, and dual enrollment, while the LAO recommended clearer language on local discretion and use for one-time costs. Members were divided, with some supporting flexibility and others warning that one-time block grants can create instability and confusion for districts.

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• I had a question on the no probationary period transferring within age, within departments.
• For reference, just speaking about our facility in general, we've had one RN position posted since July
• What ends up happening in our facilities is those patients are diverted to El Paso.
• Care workers in that facility. All right, and thank you, Madam Chair and expert.
• So what we've done is generally define the types of workers who perform work in health care facilities

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• The average age of women veterans diagnosed with breast cancer is 58, and the average age for reproductive
• </c> services at VA medical facilities services at VA medical facilities thousands<04:20:52.239><c> and
• Suicide is now the second leading cause of death for veterans under the age of 45.
• </c><05:13:27.360><c> of</c> of death for veterans under the age of of death for veterans under the age
• </c><05:46:01.440><c> were</c> CO 19 pandemic when VA facilities were CO 19 pandemic when VA facilities

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, September 15, 2025, 1012, house, all