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CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 056 Mar 11th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- These are photos sort of documenting the oppression by the sort of now former Iranian government against
- um Iranian citizens who are just trying to live their lives.
- who are Iranian-American community who are constituents<01:54:31.040><c> of</c><01:54:31.599><c> all
- </c> the sort of now former Iranian the sort of now former Iranian government<01:54:41.199><c> against
- um Iranian citizens government against um Iranian citizens who<01:54:43.679><c> are</c><01:54:43.760
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Elise Stefanik, of New York, to be the Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador, and the Representative of the United States of America in the Jan 21st, 2025
Foreign Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I have a couple of questions, one about Iranian nuclear aspirations and the other about Russia.
- With the UN Security Council Resolution 2231, adopted as part of that deal, the Iranian nuclear deal
- He had the Iranian regime at its weakest point, and what we have seen with the hundreds of billions of
- Starting in November 2020, the Iranian regime gambled that it could start rushing to a new arsenal.
- We now face the very real possibility of an Iranian nuclear arsenal.
Committee:
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This administration has not hesitated to not only kill people for speaking out and protesting against
- </c><04:58:46.958><c> against</c><04:58:47.280><c> the</c><04:58:47.520><c> government,</c> and protesting
- against the government, and protesting against the government, but<04:58:48.000><c> to</c><04:58:48.240
- :02:14.000><c> Lebanon</c><08:02:14.558><c> remains</c><08:02:14.878><c> the</c><08:02:15.040><c> Iranian
- </c> threat to Lebanon remains the Iranian threat to Lebanon remains the Iranian regime<08:02:16.000>
Keywords:
War Powers Resolution, Lebanon, troop withdrawal, U.S. Armed Forces, military deployment, foreign policy, congressional war powers, executive authority, Middle East, troop removal, concurrent resolution, defense policy, overseas deployment, Ukraine, support, foreign affairs, military aid, international relations, War Powers, military action
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
January 15, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Israel, the Iran terrorism sector statute was amended to add a series of additional sectors to the Iranian
- To add a series of additional sectors to the Iranian economy that are subject to the Protecting Florida's
- The answer to your first part of the question is yes, there are sectors of the Iranian economy that would
- I don't know what exposure we have in any other Iranian sectors, if any, but I know that those sectors
- I don't know what exposure we have in any other Iranian sectors, if any, but I know that those sectors
Summary:
The Government Operations Subcommittee met with a quorum and began with member introductions and remarks from the chair emphasizing the committee’s focus on government efficiency, accountability, and oversight of executive branch agencies. Members shared their districts and backgrounds, with several noting hurricane recovery in their communities and a shared interest in reducing bureaucracy and improving service to Floridians.
The committee’s only presentation was from Chris Spencer, Executive Director of the State Board of Administration, who gave an overview of the SBA’s governance structure, investment responsibilities, and divestment policies. He explained the SBA’s management of more than $257 billion in assets, including the Florida Retirement System, the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, and Florida PRIME, and reviewed the Protecting Florida’s Investments Act restrictions covering Northern Ireland, Cuba, Venezuela, Israel, Sudan, Iran, and China. He also described the implementation of HB 7071, including the required divestment from direct holdings in Chinese companies, and said the SBA had reduced its direct Chinese holdings from 33 companies totaling over $172 million to 13 companies totaling about $64 million, with completion expected ahead of the September 1, 2025 deadline.
Members asked detailed questions about the Israel boycott list, Morningstar and MSCI, how the SBA gathers information, whether Cuba’s federal designation changes affect Florida law, how companies are removed from scrutinized lists, and whether divestment timing could affect returns. Spencer said the SBA uses public and paid research sources, gives companies a 90-day cure period in some cases, and brings list changes to the trustees for approval. He also explained that the China benchmark change is intended to reduce passive exposure while still allowing active investment decisions, and said the PFIA restrictions have had a modestly positive overall effect on pension performance. The chair also asked about the Florida Retirement System funded ratio and the CAT Fund’s capacity; Spencer said the pension fund is at 80.7% funded, that actuarial assumptions are reviewed regularly, and that the CAT Fund currently has more than $10.5 billion in liquid claims-paying capacity and is expected to remain well positioned for hurricane losses. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We keep hearing about how the Iranian military is completely obliterated. It's gone.
- The President talks about erasing the Iranian civilization.
- The President talks about erasing Iranian civilization. He talks about bombing civilian targets.
- Recently, they blocked the National Defense Authorization Act to protest President Trump and our troops
Keywords:
Iran, war powers, War Powers Resolution, hostilities, military force, Congressional authorization, declaration of war, AUMF, foreign policy, national security, self-defense, U.S. Armed Forces, Middle East, executive war powers, troop withdrawal, intelligence sharing, counterintelligence, diplomatic facilities, regional security, anti-war resolution
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Pro Forma Floor Session Feb 27th, 2026 at 09:55 am
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- House Resolution 4698, honoring the Iranian American community in Washington. Thank you.
- House Resolution 4698, honoring the Iranian American community in Washington, and House Resolution 4700
Summary:
The House convened, approved the previous day’s minutes, and adopted several honorary resolutions, including measures honoring Natalie Naomi Phelps, Navy personnel, Dr. Bernal Baca, the Iranian American community in Washington, and Billy Frank Jr. The chamber also received multiple messages from the Senate announcing passage of several bills, including Substitute Senate Bill 6603 and engrossed substitute Senate Bills 6, 6003, and 5998.
The House handled routine procedural business by referring bills, memorials, and resolutions from the introduction sheet to the designated committees, and by moving House Bill 2711 on Transportation Resources and Senate Bill 6278 on Teacher and Principal Programs from the Rules Committee to the second reading calendar. Committee reports were also processed and referred as designated.
The House additionally placed bills from the supplemental introduction sheet on the second reading calendar under suspension of the rules. No contested votes were recorded; actions were taken by unanimous consent. The House then adjourned until 9:00 a.m. Saturday, February 28th.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Pro Forma Floor Session Feb 27th, 2026
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . - House Resolution 4698, honoring the Iranian American Community in Washington. Thank you.
- House Resolution 4698, honoring the Iranian American Community in Washington, and House Resolution 4700
Summary:
The House opened by approving the previous day’s minutes and adopting several honorary resolutions, including measures honoring Natalie Naomi Phelps, Navy personnel, Dr. Bernal Baca, the Iranian American Community in Washington, and Billy Frank Jr. The chamber also received multiple messages from the Senate announcing passage of substitute or engrossed substitute bills, including Senate Bill 6603 and Senate Bill 5998, and a second engrossed substitute House bill.
Members agreed to treat bills, memorials, and resolutions on the day’s introduction and supplemental introduction sheets as first reading items and refer them to the appropriate committees. The House also relieved the Rules Committee of House Bill 2711, concerning Transportation Resources, and Senate Bill 6278, concerning Teacher and Principal Programs, placing them on the second reading calendar.
Committee reports were received and referred as designated. No objections were raised to the various consent actions, and the House adjourned until 9:00 a.m. Saturday, February 28th, the 48th legislative day.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- being locked in a room the night before, being told I would be beaten if I left the room or tried to protest
- prohibiting, because I've looked into this, because in my district, I have a large constituent base of Iranian
Committee:
House Judiciary
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 8, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:32:07.760><c> National</c> United States and the Iranian National United States and the Iranian
- </c> Iranian drones struck Kuwait Iranian drones struck Kuwait International<03:58:56.160><c> Airport
- </c><04:38:35.359><c> regime</c> senior officials of the Iranian regime senior officials of the Iranian
- </c><04:39:32.080><c> leaders,</c> assess whether key Iranian leaders, assess whether key Iranian leaders
- </c><04:42:06.160><c> clerics,</c> determination for Iranian clerics, determination for Iranian clerics
Bills:
HB8428 , HB8466 , HB5248 , HB6338 , HB7668 , HB8665 , HB7037 , HB6230 , HB6297 , HB1744 , HB3429 , HB2505 , HB6028 , HR428 , HB8107 , HB8340 , HB8467 , HB6916 , HB8463
Keywords:
fraud prevention, improper payments, anti-fraud training, government oversight, federal program administration, grants management, internal controls, waste and abuse, Treasury Department, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Personnel Management, GAO fraud framework, OMB Circular A-123, Do Not Pay, data analytics, payment integrity, state and local governments, tribal governments, federal grants, program integrity
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 23, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Between 2003 and 2011, more than 600 American soldiers were killed by Iranian proxies.
- Between 2003 and 2011, more than 600 American soldiers were killed by Iranian proxies.
- Between 2003 and 2011, more than 600 American soldiers were killed by Iranian proxies.
- The Iranian regime is the world's foremost sponsor of terror.
- The Iranian regime is the world's foremost sponsor of terror.
Bills:
HB3422 , HB3394 , HB1998 , HB2808 , HR1190 , HB3381 , HB3301 , HB2225 , HB3352 , HB1713 , HR910 , HR1082 , HB1520 , HB1664 , HB1767 , HB2269 , HB1679 , HB2481 , HB1737 , HR260
Keywords:
small business, capital formation, securities exchange act, SEC, Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation, women-owned businesses, minority-owned businesses, underrepresented entrepreneurs, rural businesses, natural disasters, hurricanes, small business investors, capital raising, fundraising, crowdfunding, angel investors, venture capital, state securities commissions, blue sky laws, business outreach
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> views or for participating in protests views or for participating in protests against<02:53:15.120
- </c> protesters who are pleading for freedom. protesters who are pleading for freedom.
- protesters take to the streets.
- <05:39:51.760><c> protesters</c><05:39:52.400><c> take</c><05:39:52.638><c> to</c><05:39:52.798><c> the
- </c> Iranian protesters take to the streets. Iranian protesters take to the streets.
Keywords:
appropriations, national security, foreign aid, transparency, democracy, House Resolution 992, H.Res. 992, HR 992, rule resolution, procedural rule, Rules Committee, Committee of the Whole, previous question, motion to recommit, waiver of points of order, closed rule, structured rule, FY2026 appropriations, consolidated appropriations, federal spending
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:00:39.200><c> Many</c><01:00:39.599><c> Iranians</c> the Islamic Republic.
- Many Iranians the Islamic Republic.
- </c> work authorization to eligible Iranian work authorization to eligible Iranian nationals<01:00:58.880
- ><c> Democrat</c> As the first Iranian-American Democrat As the first Iranian-American Democrat elected
- Temporary Immigration Relief the Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act.<01:01:48.319><c> And</c><
Keywords:
financial management, accountability, government oversight, taxpayer funds, federal agencies, budget, performance metrics, improper payments, fraud prevention, payment integrity, government waste, waste, fraud, and abuse, financial loss, federal spending, federal programs, OMB Circular A-123, Do Not Pay Initiative, Treasury Department, Office of Management and Budget, Inspector General
AR
Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC) Mar 20th, 2026
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, the Iranian Let me preface that by saying, if I may, Mr.
- Chairman, the Iranian war is taking its toll on truckers, farmers, and then just the ordinary hardworking
- Chairman, the Iranian, Let me preface that by saying, if I may, Mr.
- Chairman, the Iranian war is taking its toll on truckers, farmers, and then just the ordinary, hardworking
Committee:
All ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
Summary:
The council opened with a prayer, approved the prior meeting minutes, and received the February 2026 Monthly Revenue Report from Carlos Silva of the Bureau of Legislative Research. He reported gross revenues of $5.36 billion and net collections of $4.5 billion, both above the prior year to date, and said the updated forecast now shows a larger expected surplus. Members asked about declines in some tax categories, natural gas severance fee fluctuations, inflation, and economic development incentives; Silva attributed several changes to timing, refunds, tax cuts, weather, and price volatility, and generally described the state’s revenue trend as positive.
The Executive Committee, Administrative Rules, Claims Review, Game and Fish, Higher Education, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Medicaid studies, Occupational Licensing Review, State Insurance Programs Oversight, and other subcommittee reports were adopted. The Medicaid studies report drew extended discussion about DHS staffing and contract nursing costs at state hospitals and human development centers; DHS officials said they were working on a recruitment and retention plan, reported significant vacancies and turnover, and said the state was not at risk of overspending the contracts. Several members urged reducing reliance on contract labor and moving staff onto state payrolls.
The Review Subcommittee report prompted questions about a Department of Public Safety aircraft maintenance item and a Department of Shared Administrative Services contract for Deloitte to implement performance and goals management software tied to the state’s new personnel system. After discussion, the aircraft maintenance item was held briefly and then withdrawn from the hold, while the shared services contract was explained as a one-time integration/configuration project for a system that will support employee evaluations and performance-based pay; the report and the separate contract vote were approved. The Personnel Subcommittee also heard testimony from Commerce Secretary Hugh McDonald about reductions in force at the Division of Services for the Blind, which he attributed to funding shortfalls and fiscal mismanagement; members questioned the impact on blind and visually impaired clients, the status of board appointments, and whether federal funds could be at risk. The report was adopted with immediate consideration, and the meeting ended after filing the remaining APER report and adjourning.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Feb 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- when we break this group down into its component pieces a little bit, what we know is, for example, Iranians
- , and this includes first generation and descendants of Iranian households, make about 33% above the
- So there's a very widespread, let's say, between an Iranian who's making well above the average and an
Summary:
The committee first heard an update from the Department of Commerce’s new state broadband director on Washington’s BEAD broadband program and permitting process. Jordan Arnold said Washington’s final BEAD proposal has been submitted to NTIA but remains unapproved after months of back-and-forth over federal rule changes, technology choices, cost, and tribal sovereignty. He said the program is expected to bring about $1 billion in broadband investment, connecting roughly 166,000 homes and small businesses, with a mix of fiber, fixed wireless, and low-earth-orbit satellite. He also outlined permitting challenges, including rights-of-way and environmental/historic reviews, and said the office is working on permitting roundtables, federal coordination, and NEPA expertise to speed reviews. Members asked about the interaction of NEPA and SEPA, the reduction in deployable federal BEAD dollars, the long-term value of fiber versus other technologies, and possible coordination with other infrastructure permitting efforts.
The committee then took executive action on House Bill 2684, which would add Middle Eastern and North African groups to the Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises’ socially disadvantaged certification framework. Four proposed amendments were considered and all failed: an amendment narrowing the rebuttable presumption to groups with specific current discrimination, an amendment requiring disaggregated subgroup data and limiting use of aggregated data, an amendment tying the rules to the state constitution, and two amendments requiring consistency with federal law and Attorney General review. After debate over whether the bill was too broad or needed more specificity, the committee voted 7-4 to report HB 2684 out with a do pass recommendation.
Finally, the committee unanimously approved House Joint Memorial 4012, which urges Congress to address the 20-year rule affecting certain combat-injured veterans and seeks parity in recognition and benefits. The memorial was reported out with a do pass recommendation by an 11-0 vote, with two members excused.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It looks to me like an employee. of an Iranian national could own a share of stock and be on the board
- Not to pick on Iran or any Iranian person, but we often have a bunch of bills that we don't want ownership
Committee:
Senate Economic Development
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, February 12, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- endless meetings in Moscow, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Miami, Paris, Vienna, and New York as Putin restocks Iranian
- Vienna and New York as<02:26:49.600><c> Putin</c><02:26:50.160><c> restocks</c><02:26:50.880><c> Iranian
- </c><02:26:51.439><c> drones,</c> as Putin restocks Iranian drones, as Putin restocks Iranian drones,
- And most of these protesters in agent.
- And most of these protesters in Minneapolis<02:51:26.319><c> also</c><02:51:26.800><c> suffer</c><02:
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 1, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><02:14:04.000><c> It</c> campaign against the Iranian regime.
- It campaign against the Iranian regime.
- We legislated together, we protested together, and we laughed together.
- ,</c><02:22:29.600><c> and</c><02:22:29.760><c> we</c> together, we protested together, and we together
- , we protested together, and we laughed<02:22:30.399><c> together.
Keywords:
committee election, House of Representatives, government structure, representation, foreign affairs, disaster relief, tax deadlines, Internal Revenue Code, collection notices, government response, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, Overdraft Lending, Digital Consumer Payment Applications, financial institutions, voting registration, citizenship proof, remote voting, proxy voting, parental rights, legislative process
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-03 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Is a protest intimidation? Is a rally coercion?
- And this is something that, of course, as an Iranian-American, I have grown up being accused of all sorts
- And of course, the most recent examples that Representative Rayner spoke about are two protesters in
- If they attend a protest to watch it, but they're not participating, is that now a promotion of terrorism
- If they attend a protest to watch it, but they're not participating, is that now a promotion of terrorism
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum confirmation. Members then adopted the special order report for the day and approved a Rules and Ethics Committee report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions.
The chamber then took up several bills. HB 1405 on a statewide project for missing persons with special needs passed unanimously. CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, passed 94-10 after debate focused on conservation land surplus procedures and agricultural use of state lands. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, foreign gifts, critical infrastructure, sister city agreements, and related restrictions, passed 80-20 after the House adopted an amendment adding a prohibition on certain surrogacy contracts involving citizens or residents of foreign countries of concern. CS/CS/HB 1197, dealing with information technology procurement and contracting, passed 109-0. HB 1103 on local administration of vessel restrictions passed unanimously.
The House also debated CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use and development regulations. Supporters said it would limit development fees, standardize compatibility rules, allow manufactured homes in RV parks, and lower voting thresholds for comprehensive plan changes to address housing affordability; opponents argued it would preempt local control, weaken voter-approved urban boundary protections, and risk conservation lands. An amendment to preserve Orange County’s boundary rules failed, while a technical amendment on manufactured homes passed. The bill then passed 71-38. The House also passed several local bills, including measures for the Pace Fire Rescue District, Avalon Beach/Mulat Fire Protection District, East Point Water and Sewer District, Fellsmere Water Control District, and Headwaters Water Control District, with votes ranging from 83-27 to unanimous approval. The transcript also included farewell remarks from Representative Angie Nixon before the House returned to remaining business.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-03 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Is a protest intimidation? Is a protest intimidation? Is a rally coercion?
- policies by refusing to open the door to ICE without a warrant, challenging school surveillance, protesting
- And this is something that, of course, as an Iranian-American, I have grown up being accused of all sorts
- If they attend a protest to watch it, but they're not participating, is that now a promotion of terrorism
- I bet you in 1978, Until it doesn't, I bet you in 1978 when the women of the Iranian parliament sat there
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum verification. Members then adopted the special order report and a Rules and Ethics Committee report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions. The chamber also recognized Deputy First Class Stefano Gargano as law enforcement officer of the day and several visiting groups in the gallery.
On the floor, HB 1405 on a statewide project for missing persons with special needs passed unanimously, 109-0. The House then took up CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, which drew questions about surplus conservation lands and oversight by the Acquisition and Restoration Council; it passed 94-10. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, foreign-country-of-concern restrictions, critical infrastructure, gifts, contracts, sister city agreements, and related ethics and criminal provisions, passed 80-20 after debate and a germane amendment was adopted over objections.
The House also passed CS/CS/HB 1197 on information technology procurement and contracting, aimed at modernizing oversight of major IT projects, by 109-0. CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use development and development regulations passed 71-38 after extensive debate over development fees, manufactured homes, and reducing local supermajority requirements for comprehensive plan changes; an amendment to preserve Orange County’s rural boundary vote failed, and a strike-all amendment was ruled out of order. Members then adopted a technical amendment clarifying manufactured homes language.
Several local bills also advanced: HB 1103 on local administration of vessel restrictions passed 109-0; HB 4051 and HB 4053 on Santa Rosa County fire protection district assessments passed 84-25 and 83-27, respectively, after compromise amendments; HB 4081 on the East Point Water and Sewer District passed 110-0; and HB 4093 on the Felsmere Water Control District passed 109-0. The transcript ended as the House moved on to HB 4095, with no final action shown.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (01/31/2025)
State-federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- down and assaults were committed because there was not adequate, despite foreknowledge of various protests
- There's the track based on the American tradition, which is a tradition based off of the Protestant Reformation
- There's the track based on the American tradition, which is a tradition based off of the Protestant Reformation
- There's the track based on the American tradition, which is a tradition based off of the Protestant Reformation
- There's the track based on the American tradition, which is a tradition based off of the Protestant Reformation