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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, August 22, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Guest Chaplain, Monsignor Stephen Rossetti, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC.
  • UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA, WASHINGTON, DC.
  • I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 30 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • remain standing and join our young guests in pledging allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
  • remain standing and join our young guests in pledging allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The House convened with the Pledge of Allegiance and recognized several student-athlete guests. Representatives welcomed the Pembroke High School Boys Indoor Track and Field Team, which recently won the MIAA Division 4 championship, as well as Somerset, Berkley Regional High School’s 2024 field hockey state champions and boys basketball state champions. After the introductions, the House took up a simple procedural order setting the next meeting for Thursday at 11:00 a.m. The order was adopted by voice vote. The House then voted to adjourn, and the motion carried. The chamber adjourned to meet Thursday next at 11:00 a.m. in an informal session.
PA

Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session (Jun 25 2026)

Pennsylvania Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Rush, a man whom John Adams declared was one of the three most influential men in the founding of America
  • Rush, a man whom John Adams declared was one of the three most influential men in the founding of America
  • Benjamin Rush was one of the most important men in the founding of America, in our revolution, and what
  • saying how blessed we are here in the United States of America.
  • saying how blessed we are here in the United States of America.
Summary: The Senate returned from recess and first handled routine calendar matters, laying several bills on the table or over in their order without objection. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 1400, which addresses sentencing for second-degree murder in response to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Commonwealth v. Lee decision. Senator Street offered an amendment to replace mandatory life without parole with parole eligibility after 25 years and individualized review, but the Senate tabled the amendment by a 26-24 roll call. The bill then advanced to final passage after extended debate over whether it adequately met the court’s constitutional ruling and how it would affect victims, culpability, and retroactivity. It initially passed 31-19, then after reconsideration and a correction to one member’s vote, passed 30-20 and was sent to the House. The Senate next considered Senate Bill 1212, which tightens the handling of sexual assault evidence kits by removing discretionary language that had contributed to inconsistent testing practices. Supporters said it would improve statewide consistency, preserve a survivor’s right to decline testing, and help reduce the rape kit backlog. The bill passed unanimously, 50-0, and was sent to the House. The chamber then moved through additional calendar items, including re-referrals of several House bills to Appropriations and multiple bills being passed over. Later, the Senate took up House Bill 1667 on a supplemental calendar after suspending the rules. The bill became the vehicle for several amendments tied to affordability and tax policy. Senators adopted a back-to-school sales tax holiday amendment, a data-center tax exemption repeal amendment, and a school-choice-related amendment transferring EITC provisions and increasing scholarships by $25 million. Other proposed amendments, including a digital advertising tax and a combined reporting corporate tax reform, were tabled. After further debate on the bill’s impact on electric bills, data centers, and the state budget, House Bill 1667 was agreed to as amended and the Senate recessed.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/26/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Farm workers transformed labor rights in America.
  • National Day, the Cowboy, Korean War Veterans Day, Prisoner of War Remembrance Day, Boy Scouts of America
  • Day, Girl Scouts of the U.S. of America Day, Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day, Vietnam Veterans Day
  • Day, Girl Scouts of the U.S. of America Day.
  • Day, Girl Scouts of the U.S. of America Day.
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and several ceremonial introductions and proclamations, including a Coolidge centennial proclamation, recognition of guests tied to Pre-born Day of Rights, a proclamation honoring Carmen Green Smith’s retirement, and a memorial resolution for Brad Brower. The chamber also heard a Game and Fish outdoor expo announcement and welcomed student visitors and other guests in the gallery. The main legislative action centered on House Bill 2072 and House Bill 2307 in Committee of the Whole. SB 1396 was the subject of an unsuccessful motion to suspend the rules and move it immediately to third reading; that motion failed 12-16. HB 2072, dealing with holidays and the César Chávez Day repeal, drew extensive debate over a Miranda floor amendment to rename the day as Farm Worker Day and preserve the farm worker movement’s recognition. The Miranda amendment failed 12-15, a subsequent committee amendment was adopted, and the bill was ultimately reported out as amended and later passed on third reading. HB 2307, concerning dangerous and incompetent defendants and a state facility/restoration process, was amended with an Angus floor amendment addressing funding, bed capacity, a sunset, and a study committee. The bill passed the Committee of the Whole and then passed third reading 27-2, with several members explaining support as a public safety measure and others noting remaining concerns. HB 2874, relating to campaign committee termination statements and expenses, also received a technical floor amendment and passed as amended on third reading 18-11, without the emergency clause. The Senate also adopted HCR 2053, a death resolution for Brad Brower, with a moment of silence and unanimous adoption. At the end of the meeting, the Committee of the Whole report was adopted, the bills were properly assigned, and the chamber recorded the final passage of HB 2307 and HB 2874 and the passage of HB 2072 as amended.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 29 (2-18-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
  • <00:02:08.399> and<00:02:08.640> to<00:02:08.879> the United States of America
  • and to the United States of America and to the republic<00:02:09.759> for<00:02:10.080> which
  • And we want to show our appreciation to these young men and women and future leaders of America.
  • So, I encourage everybody to America.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum, excused absent senators, and approved the journal from February 17, 2026. The House communicated passage of several bills and requested concurrence, and committee reports were received, including favorable reports on Senate Bills 70, 74, 80, 127, and 154. Senate Bill 191 was also reported and then recommitted to the Appropriations and Revenue Committee. Senate Bill 104 was passed over and retained its place on the calendar. The chamber then took up and passed Senate Bill 47, which provides line-of-duty death benefits for search and rescue volunteers, with supporters emphasizing the dangerous emergency work these teams perform and the need to treat them like other first responders. Senate Bill 159, concerning missing and unidentified persons and aligning Kentucky with federal “Billy’s Law” database requirements, also passed unanimously after testimony about its value in helping families and law enforcement. Senate Bill 85, allowing state retirement beneficiaries to establish special needs trusts, passed unanimously as well, with members describing it as a way to provide long-term security for dependents with special needs. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 78 honoring the CSX Santa Train and Senate Resolution 76 honoring Frank Ryard and the Ryard’s Scoreboard for its long-standing role in Kentucky high school athletics. Members spoke about the scoreboard’s importance to athletes, families, and sports coverage statewide. Later, new bills and a concurrent resolution were introduced, including measures on state government, duty-related disability benefits, arrest-related deaths, detainee fatality review, carbon dioxide sequestration, and a mental health alternative response task force. The Senate received notice that Senate Bill 172 had been delivered to the Governor, then recessed for committee meetings and adjourned until February 19, 2026.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • So we never want something like that to happen to any other group of people in America again.
  • So we never want something like that to happen to any other group of people in America again.
  • So we never want something like that to happen to any other group of people in America again.
  • So we never want something like that to happen to any other group of people in America again.
  • So we never want something like that to happen to any other group of people in America again.
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: Lawmakers and advocates from the POCI Caucus held a news conference focused on protecting recent DFL-enacted policies in a newly divided Legislature. They highlighted accomplishments from the last biennium, including earned sick and safe time, ethnic studies, unemployment insurance changes, environmental protections, and MinnesotaCare coverage for undocumented immigrants, and argued these measures should not be rolled back in budget negotiations. Speakers said Republicans were pushing cuts or carveouts that would disproportionately harm Black, brown, immigrant, women, and low-income communities, and they urged the House and Governor Walz to reject those changes. A major theme was opposition to proposed carveouts to earned sick and safe time. Amanda Otero of TakeAction Minnesota said the proposed changes would remove benefits from more than 100,000 workers based on employer size, and lawmakers said sick leave should be universal. Another major topic was MinnesotaCare for undocumented immigrants. Representative María Isa Pérez Vega, Council Member Jason Chavez, and others argued the program is affordable, reduces uncompensated emergency care, and improves public health by expanding preventive care. Chavez and Emilia Gonzalez Avalos shared personal stories about family members who benefited from health coverage and said cutting access would worsen disparities and hurt families and communities. The event also included remarks on ethnic studies and historical memory. Representative Samantha Sencer-Mura connected the Ethnic Studies for All Act to her family’s experience with Japanese American incarceration during World War II, and Sally Sudo described her family’s removal and imprisonment under Executive Order 9066. Speakers framed these stories as warnings against scapegoating and exclusion. In the question-and-answer portion, lawmakers said they were still in negotiations but emphasized that certain protections were non-negotiable and that any compromises should be distributed equitably rather than targeting specific groups.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jun 4th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Every day in America, roughly 130 people are killed by gun violence and hundreds more are wounded.
  • The gun lobby wants America to believe that nothing can be done, but California has proven otherwise.
  • The gun lobby wants America to believe that nothing can be done, but California has proven otherwise.
  • Of course America is going to wake up and prevent this from happening.
  • gallery: those amazing volunteers and activists and survivors with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America
Keywords: 988, house, all
Summary: The Assembly met in session after a quorum call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through routine procedural business including journal approval, bill re-referrals, and consent actions. Several guest introductions were made, including family members of members and two CIF Scholar Athletes of the Year, Ryan Liu and Mona Sugawara, who were recognized for academic, athletic, and community achievements. The main floor action was on ACR 191, which designated June 5 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day in California. Assemblymember Stephanie presented the resolution and described the ongoing toll of gun violence, citing Hadea Pendleton and recent shootings, while numerous members from both parties and regions spoke in strong support, sharing personal and district-level experiences with gun violence and urging continued state and federal action. The resolution received 55 co-authors and was adopted by voice vote. The Assembly also adopted several consent calendar resolutions, including ACR 206 on elder and dependent adult abuse awareness month and ACR 211, along with multiple Senate concurrent resolutions, all by unanimous roll-call votes. The chamber then heard an adjournment in memory for Michael George Savan, a longtime Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department commander, Marine Corps Reservist, former Lomita mayor and council member, and volunteer coach. The Assembly adjourned until Monday, June 8 at 1 p.m.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture. (2-24-26)

Agriculture

Transcript Highlights:
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
  • mine here today, Cole Vanover, and his dog Nate, which is one of the winningest heritage hounds in America
  • winningest heritage hounds, one of the winningest hounds<00:03:31.280> in<00:03:31.440> America
  • who<00:03:33.040> just<00:03:33.360> won<00:03:34.319> the hounds in America
  • , who just won the hounds in America, who just won the Westminster<00:03:35.760> dog<00:03:36.640
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first considered Senate Bill 37, sponsored by Senator Robin Webb, which would designate the Treeing Walker Hound as Kentucky’s state dog. Webb described the breed as Kentucky-originated, a working and hunting dog, and a fitting symbol of the commonwealth. Several members voiced support, including comments about preserving full-bred dogs and recognizing the breed’s working-dog status, and the committee voted unanimously to pass the bill. The next item was Senate Bill 214, presented by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Dana Feldman and Mark Manley explained that the bill would allow the department to accept and distribute non-federal grant funding directly, without going through the usual loan procedure with finance. They said the measure was needed in part because an emergency clause would let Kentucky pursue time-sensitive grant funding tied to a food-is-medicine initiative before July 1. Members expressed support for the funding opportunity and the bill passed unanimously. The meeting ended after both bills were approved without opposition.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

S/C on Transportation Funding Apr 28th, 2025

S/C on Transportation Funding

Transcript Highlights:
  • Hall, and today I'm representing TURF, Texas for Toll-free Highways, True Texas Project, Grassroots America
  • Again, Terry Hall, representing Turf, Texans for toll-free Highways, True Texas Project, Grassroots America
  • again, speaking on behalf of TRF and Texas for Toll-free Highways, True Texas Project, Grassroots America
  • Terry Hall speaking on behalf of TURF, Texans for Toll-free Highways, True Texas Project, Grassroots America
  • Terry Hall speaking on behalf of TURF, Texans for Toll-free Highways, True Texas Project, Grassroots America
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session - part 1 May 17th, 2025

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Please remain standing and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 35 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • is the Wellesley-Indua track team, will join us in allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
  • Join us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The House convened with the Pledge of Allegiance and briefly recognized the Wellesley High School Girls’ Indoor Track and Field Team for winning its eighth consecutive MIAA Division II State Championship. The team was welcomed to the State House and noted as touring with Representative/Leader Peisch and head coach John Griffin. The main legislative action was a Rules Committee report recommending suspension of Joint Rule 12 on a petition by Representative James J. O’Day to establish a sick leave bank for Dana Johnson, an employee of the Department of Children and Families, and to send the matter to the Committee on Public Service. The House voted to suspend the rules and then suspended Joint Rule 12. The House also adopted an order to adjourn when it recessed that day and to reconvene on Thursday at 11 a.m. The chamber then voted to adjourn, with notice given of a Democratic caucus scheduled for Wednesday at noon in Room A1.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Energy Resources Apr 21st, 2026

Energy Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • There is no America without Texas energy.
  • I'm going to repeat that: There is no America without Texas energy. Thank you.
  • The first call was to the United States of America.
  • Fortunately, America is a net energy exporter. Been working to solve.
  • Fortunately, America is a net energy exporter. That means energy security.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 10th, 2026 at 11:16 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible
  • He opened up a way for people from Asia and Africa and South America to come to this nation.
  • And he said, it's only in America. It's only in America that anyone,... Only in America.
  • It's only in America that anyone from any corner of the earth can come to America and become an American
  • In stories that are like, oh, this poor person came from this country to America.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Oct 2nd, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • And what I was taught is in America—that's the amazing thing about America—is everybody can achieve.
  • That's what America has always been.
  • Representative republic in America. So Mr.
  • For a year to get to America? Would you bet on that woman? Yeah. Would I bet on her? Yeah.
  • It is a crisis in America. We're lucky.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee considers HF169 3/11/25

Transcript Highlights:
  • What I am describing to you represents the best of America, and these traditions need to continue.
  • What I am describing to you represents the best of America, and these traditions need to continue.
  • What I am describing to you represents the best of America, and these traditions need to continue.
  • What I am describing to you represents the best of America, and these traditions need to continue.
  • What I am describing to you represents the best of America, and these traditions need to continue.
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The committee took up House File 169, which would change the tax structure for charitable gambling. Representative Robbins offered and the committee adopted the A1 author’s amendment, described as a technical correction to ensure sports-themed tip boards are not inadvertently taxed under the bill. Robbins then presented the bill as a way to replace the current tiered combined net receipts tax on charitable gambling with a flat 5% rate, arguing charities were being overtaxed and that prior promises of relief had not been fully delivered. Chair Stevenson pushed back on several of Robbins’ factual claims, correcting the record on the status of E-pull tabs, the share of charitable gambling revenue they represent, and the amount of tax relief already enacted in 2023 and 2024. He said E-tabs were not eliminated, that the revenue split between paper pull tabs and E-tabs is closer to 45/55, and that charities had already received a $15 million tax cut plus savings from reduced developer fees. Robbins responded that the changes still significantly reduced revenue and that the bill was intended as a middle-ground approach. Testimony largely came from charitable gambling and veterans groups in support of the bill. Rachel Jenner of Allied Charities of Minnesota said nearly 1,000 charities depend on charitable gambling, cited high taxes and fees, and said many organizations were seeing revenue declines after the new E-pull tab rules took effect. Dr. Christy Jano of the American Legion Department of Minnesota said charitable gambling funds support veterans, youth, and community programs, and that a flat 5% tax would help posts continue those efforts. Members asked about the size of the revenue drops and how much gambling proceeds go to overhead and operating costs; Jenner said the losses varied by organization and that it was too early to know the long-term effect, while Jano said some expenses are used for property taxes and building upkeep. The committee then moved on to additional testimony, including Tim Angstrom, but no final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • changed the law to give us the flexibility to be competitive around the world, particularly North America
  • 17.600> world<00:19:17.960> particularly<00:19:18.400> North<00:19:18.679> America
  • <00:19:19.280> to the world particularly North America to the world particularly North America
  • Uh, next I have is a lead for America around $34,000.
  • <00:47:08.960> around lead for America around lead for America around 34,000 34,000 34,000
Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2, which would address the taxation of currency and bullion and was presented as a response to last session’s dispute over whether a line-item veto could be applied to a revenue measure. The sponsor said the bill, as amended by Committee Substitute 2, was largely technical but also made the tax exemption retroactive to August 1, 2024 while making the $1,000-per-day penalty prospective only. Members asked about fiscal impact, possible legal liability for executive branch officials, and whether the issue should instead be resolved by the courts. The sponsor argued the Constitution limits the governor’s line-item veto power to appropriations, not revenue bills, and said the bill would create a judicial remedy and refund process if the executive branch continued collecting the tax. The committee approved the committee substitute and then passed House Bill 2 by a vote of 19-1, with two members passing; the bill was reported favorably to the floor. During discussion, Representative Bojanowski voted no, saying he could not support removing taxes on gold bars while parents pay taxes on diapers. Representative Gentry passed, saying he supported the original intent but was not yet convinced and wanted more time to review the issue. The sponsor also clarified that any liability would be joint and several and could involve executive officials or their budgets if the tax collection continued despite the exemption. The committee then heard a discussion-only presentation on the Kentucky Exposition Center Redevelopment Plan Phase 2. Facility representatives described Phase 1 and the planned Phase 2 expansion, saying the center had record attendance and needed more space to remain competitive and meet client demand. They said Phase 1 was about 20% complete, with completion now expected in October 2026 and an opening target of December 31, 2026 after a short testing period. Phase 2 would follow, including demolition of the West Wing, utility work, and improvements to food service and circulation areas. They said the project would be funded without federal dollars and estimated that, once complete, it could generate about $683 million in annual economic impact, $302 million in state sales tax, and 850,000 room nights in Jefferson County.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 55 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • please remain standing and join with me in pledging allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up a committee report recommending adoption of a resolution honoring the Honorable David T. Donnelly for his decades of service to the Commonwealth. Representative San Angelo moved suspension of the rules, the motion was approved, and the resolution was adopted. The House then proceeded to House 4182, an act establishing a sick leave bank for Fajaro Charlotton, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The bill, having been released by the Committee on Bills in the Third Reading and its title changed accordingly, was passed to be engrossed. Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn when it next adjourned to meet Wednesday at 11 a.m. The chamber then voted to stand adjourned, with the next formal session scheduled for Wednesday at 11 a.m., with roll calls at 1 p.m.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session - part 1 May 13th, 2025

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Please remain standing and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • concern a little bit about, is this rising, uh, energy needs that we're going to have all across America
  • concern a little bit about, is this rising, uh, energy needs that we're going to have all across America
  • concern a little bit about, is this rising, uh, energy needs that we're going to have all across America
  • concern a little bit about, is this rising, uh, energy needs that we're going to have all across America
  • Some some project, all across America.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The committee discussed House Bill 353, a proposal to tighten eminent-domain procedures and property protections while still allowing public projects. Supporters said the bill would not prohibit condemnation, but would require proof that property is in blight, give owners notice and an opportunity to cure, require a reasonable plan and funding for the public use, and ensure the taking is limited to what is necessary. They argued this would protect good-faith property owners, prevent abandoned projects, and make the process more efficient for utilities and infrastructure by encouraging easements where possible instead of full takings. Much of the discussion focused on the proper measure of compensation and the broader constitutional limits on eminent domain. Several members argued that compensation should reflect current market value and that public benefit should not be treated as the standard for value. Others said market value can be unfair in cases involving unique property uses, damage to land, or public-private projects, and suggested owners should share in some upside. Members also raised concerns about Kelo v. City of New London, the risk of abuse by governments or large corporations, and the need to protect farmers and rural landowners from one-sided treatment. A number of legislators supported the concept but asked for more detail on how the bill would work in practice, whether it is based on model legislation from other states, and how it could be tailored to Kentucky. The bill sponsor said it was a modified model policy and was open to amendments to make it more Kentucky-specific. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session May 12th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
  • Members, in this time, as we see such a divided America, as we see so many immigrants being targeted
  • Who so often build America and so often are the targets.
  • families share a great history with our Asian and Pacific American neighbors of working hard for America
  • As it was, Spencer produced a surprise 1980 victory, the 84 Morning in America show.
Keywords: 988, house, all