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• <02:08:29.920> and murder civilians in Ukraine and murder civilians in Ukraine and defending
• Ukraine<07:31:48.398> and<07:31:48.558> its<07:31:48.798> people<07:31:49.040>
• > don't<07:31:49.280> have<07:31:49.440> that Ukraine and its people don't have that
• and defend democracy before to Ukraine and defend democracy before it<07:31:56.878> is<07:31:
• happened over the weekend when Ukraine happened over the weekend when Ukraine used<07:50:48.558>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I mean, we stopped in Afghanistan, went to Ukraine.
• We're pulling out. or Ukraine, and now we're going back into Yemen? When's it going to stop?
• here in town and I've written several books about the Middle East wars and as well as the war in Ukraine

Bills: HB39, HB227, HB930, HB 1078, HB39, HB227

Keywords: highway designation, veteran recognition, commemorative, transportation, Brazoria County, Texas National Guard, combat duty, military activation, state requirements, emergency response, active combat duty, military service, Congressional action, Governor responsibilities, Congressional declaration, state law, conflict, armed forces, congressional approval, war declaration

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• <01:48:08.160> that<01:48:08.360> brought with current war in Ukraine that brought
• with current war in Ukraine that brought to<01:48:08.760> Minnesota to Minnesota to Minnesota
• :48:11.360> 4,000<01:48:12.320> refugees<01:48:12.840> from<01:48:13.080> Ukraine
• over 4,000 refugees from Ukraine. over 4,000 refugees from Ukraine.
• obviously which is Slovenia, and Ukraine obviously which is having having having the<01:50:13.400>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But, you know, what we're seeing out of Ukraine is there, and I've seen these personally, you may have
• And if you look at some of the video with some of the war zone in the battlefields in Ukraine, it looks

Summary: The committee heard two presentations on domestic security. Deputy Commissioner David Binder of FDLE described the state’s domestic security structure, including FDLE’s coordination role, the fusion center system, regional task forces, and private-sector infrastructure partnerships. He emphasized the Domestic Security Oversight Council’s grant-ranking process and warned that federal homeland security funding has dropped sharply over time, with possible future cuts threatening fusion center analysts and other capabilities. Binder also focused on emerging threats, especially drones and counter-UAS issues, noting current legal limits on mitigation authority, concerns about tethered drones and drone use near correctional facilities and military sites, and the need for a turnkey solution if state or federal authority expands. He also highlighted FDLE’s cataloging of critical infrastructure sites through Florida Kicker and the growth of trusted private partners. Director Dave Kerner of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles then outlined the Florida Highway Patrol’s role in domestic security. He paid tribute to a fallen sergeant and discussed FHP’s structure, criminal interdiction work, border integrity and trafficking enforcement, dispatch and communications, aviation and drone use, and immigration enforcement under 287(g). Kerner said troopers have seized large amounts of narcotics and currency this year and have arrested thousands of unlawful immigrants. He also described FHP’s involvement in operations such as Lone Star, Vigilant Sentry, and Faithful Service, and said the agency is working toward expanded counter-UAS authority through federal discussions and Sergeant Dooley’s testimony. Members expressed support for both agencies, discussed the dangers and potential benefits of drones, and the committee adjourned without objection after no public testimony was offered.

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• I'm from Ukraine, and I think it's really important for me to speak up for you, for my people who are
• You know, in Ukraine we have a huge war, and language access is really important because Hawaii, for
• I'm from Ukraine, and I think it's really important for me to speak up for you, for my people who are
• You know, in Ukraine we have a huge war, and language access is really important because Hawaii, for
• I'm from Ukraine, and I think it's really important for me to speak up for you, for my people who are

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Higher Education met on February 4 and began with announcements about committee protocol, including posting hearing notices and testimony earlier than required and using written HD1 drafts for more complex amendments. The chair also noted the new AV system and asked speakers to be clear because the microphones are sensitive. The committee then took up several University of Hawaiʻi-related measures, with most testimony coming from UH officials, state agencies, and advocacy groups, and no votes were taken in the portion provided. HB 1596, relating to student basic needs support at the University of Hawaiʻi, drew support from UH, the Oʻahu Youth Action Board, and an individual. UH said it stood on its written testimony and could answer questions. HB 1597, relating to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias research, received support from UH/JABSOM, the Alzheimer’s Association, the Hawaii Medical Association, and others; the Attorney General’s Office offered a procedural reminder about statewide concern. HB 1970, funding the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center and the Hawaii Tumor Registry, was supported by UH, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the Hawaii Medical Association, and others, with testimony emphasizing the registry’s role in cancer surveillance, prevention, and federal funding. The committee also heard HB 1598, creating a Hawaii Climate Institute. UH testified in support, citing worsening drought, heat, sea level rise, and extreme weather, and said the institute would hire climate modelers and faculty across several schools. Members questioned funding, and UH said it would seek state startup money, possible green-fee support, and federal grants, noting recent federal cuts and the need for permanent positions. HB 1989, on water retention, was supported by UH as a study to slow runoff and improve aquifer recharge. HB 1951, on biosecurity, drew support from UH, DLNR, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, students, and other organizations; testimony stressed invasive species threats, the need for biocontrol research and containment capacity, and possible sites for a statewide facility. HB 1952, funding agricultural research station improvements on Kauaʻi, was supported by UH, the Farm Bureau, and others, with testimony noting aging facilities and the need to modernize stations across the islands. Finally, HB 2005, relating to language access, received UH support, with a UH representative noting that credit programs may fit best in a credit-bearing academic program and that Outreach College could be an option for noncredit programs.

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• I mean, we stopped in Afghanistan, went to Ukraine, we're pulling out of Ukraine, and now we're going
• here in town and I've written several books about the Middle East wars and as well as the war in Ukraine

Bills: HB39, HB227

Keywords: public school finance, property values, homestead exemptions, funding allocation, education policy, HB227, kratom, Mitragyna speciosa, kratom products, kratom processor, kratom retailer, controlled substances, Texas Controlled Substances Act, Health and Safety Code, Penalty Group 1, tianeptine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, mitragynine, synthetic kratom, kratom alkaloids

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• . >> Irena fled war-torn Ukraine and came here for safety. But America failed her. Mr.
• >> IRENA FLED WAR-TORN UKRAINE AND CAME HERE FOR SAFETY. BUT AMERICA FAILED HER. MR.
• LaMalfa: I rise in great sadness and outrage at what happened to this beautiful true refugee from Ukraine
• SADNESS AND OUTRAGE AT WHAT HAPPENED TO THIS BEAUTIFUL TRUE REFUGEE FROM UKRAINE THAT MADE IT TO THIS
• She fled Ukraine seeking freedom and was stabbed to death in a light rail car by a repeat criminal.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, September 8, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Then event number three, just a few months after Mike Worth of Chevron said that, the Ukraine was invaded
• Then event number three, just a few months after Mike Worth of Chevron said that, the Ukraine was invaded
• Then event number three, just a few months after Mike Worth of Chevron said that, the Ukraine was invaded
• Then event number three, just a few months after Mike Worth of Chevron said that, the Ukraine was invaded

Bills: HF2438

Keywords: transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school

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• receiving money from Russia through front organizations like Tenet Media to specifically promote anti-Ukraine
• receiving money from Russia through front organizations like tenant media to specifically promote anti-Ukraine
• propaganda and benefit Russia in terms of its strategic ...to specifically promote anti-Ukraine propaganda

Bills: SB1540, SB2225, SB2284, SB2382, SB2487, SB2514, SB2595, SB2876, SB2877, SB3031, SB2753

Keywords: election officials, confidentiality, personal information, government transparency, public safety, spirit beverages, alcoholic beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, distribution, taxation, firearms, local regulation, archery equipment, weapons, voter registration, statewide list, county requirements, election integrity, computer services contracts, mental health

Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs heard Senate Bill 3031, which would expand aggravated assault to cover certain road-rage shootings involving a person in or traveling to or from a motor vehicle, when a firearm is discharged and causes injury, property damage, or fear of serious bodily injury. Senator Schwertner laid out the bill for the author, described it as closing a gap in the law, and there was no public testimony; the bill was left pending. The committee then heard Senate Bill 2514, a measure by Chairman Hughes aimed at creating a DPS unit to identify, investigate, and monitor hostile foreign influence operations and to require ethics training for state employees. Supportive invited testimony from Dr. Jacqueline Deal, Ambassador Kelly Curry, and Michael Lucci emphasized threats from the Chinese Communist Party, transnational repression, cyber intrusion, and state-level influence efforts, and argued Texas should take a leading role. Public testimony included opposition from speakers who raised concerns about free speech, privacy, and potential overbreadth. The bill was left pending after testimony closed. Finally, the committee took up Senate Bill 30 as pending business and discussed a committee substitute. Senator Schwertner explained that the substitute would limit admissible medical expense evidence to amounts paid or up to 300% of Medicare, clarify treatment of provider testimony and attorney-referred providers, remove a requirement that plaintiffs use available health insurance to mitigate damages, strike a unanimous-verdict requirement for non-economic damages, and delete a remittitur provision. Senators questioned the impact on sexual assault and child abuse survivors, the use of Medicare as a benchmark, and whether the bill would still allow fair compensation. After discussion, SB 30 was left pending and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• And following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, it became impossible to reach consensus on the Arctic Council
• the last few years, and that process has been balanced against the ongoing demands of the war on Ukraine
• we're criticizing or going against Russia and China for their infringements upon sovereignty. in Ukraine

Keywords: Greenland, acquisition, national security, Arctic, geopolitical, China, Russia, icebreakers, trade routes

Summary: The meeting convened by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation focused on the potential acquisition of Greenland by the United States. This issue, first raised by President Trump in 2019, has gained renewed significance amidst shifting global dynamics and the strategic importance of Greenland in relation to transatlantic trade routes and national security. The members discussed the geopolitical implications of Greenland's position, especially given the increasing influence of China and Russia in the Arctic region. Notably, the urgency to address military presence and icebreaker capabilities in the Arctic was a major point of contention, with a call for a new fleet to counter foreign dominance in the area.

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• Chair**: Regarding the federal government under President Biden putting **$186 billion** into helping Ukraine
• Chair**: Regarding the federal government under President Biden putting **$186 billion** into helping Ukraine
• Chair**: Regarding the federal government under President Biden putting **$186 billion** into helping Ukraine

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• And when you were at the center of the impoundment of the funds for Ukraine that resulted... in the impeachment
• I do not believe what happened in the case of withholding security assistance to Ukraine in 2019 while
• previous Trump administration, had violated the Impoundment Control Act by withholding funds from Ukraine

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• The vast for the people of Ukraine.
• majority of defense spending of Ukraine majority of defense spending of Ukraine has<02:07:21.119
• $185 billion for Ukraine to successfully defend<02:07:28.880> itself.
• In conclusion, God GTP spent on Ukraine.
• Ukraine. I yield back. Ukraine. I yield back.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• decades, I've led multiple bipartisan congressional delegations to Iraq, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Syria, Ukraine
• That includes the suspension of security and military aid to Ukraine, which is entering the fourth year
• <00:06:10.080> Somalia<00:06:11.080> and Syria Ukraine Somalia and Syria Ukraine Somalia
• <00:07:05.240> which<00:07:05.400> is military aid to Ukraine which is military aid
• 2022 our continued support for Ukraine 2022 our continued support for Ukraine is<00:07:16.680>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• there is severe weather or when there is a disruption in the gas market like the Russian invasion of Ukraine
• gas market like the Russian<00:20:37.520> invasion<00:20:38.000> of<00:20:39.039> Ukraine
• ,<00:20:40.400> electric Russian invasion of Ukraine, electric Russian invasion of Ukraine
• and we see the spike you get when you have more gas exposure, at least during that period after the Ukraine
• after the Ukraine war. after the Ukraine war.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We cannot, we must not betray the courageous people of Ukraine. Thank you, Mr.
• We cannot, we must not betray the courageous people of Ukraine. Thank you, Mr.
• thank you Mr Speaker and I yield Ukraine thank you Mr Speaker and I yield back<02:14:03.920> thank
• side and against dictators Ukraine side and against dictators despots<02:15:49.400> and<02:15
• You told the president of Ukraine, 'You don't have the cards.' Well, Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, March 6, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• years ago when we saw the<00:31:25.120> conflict<00:31:25.600> in<00:31:25.799> Ukraine
• we<00:31:26.559> saw<00:31:26.960> a<00:31:27.600> sign the conflict in Ukraine
• we saw a sign the conflict in Ukraine we saw a sign significant<00:31:28.480> uptick<00:31:29.080
• c> another<00:37:22.920> world<00:37:23.359> event<00:37:24.319> that in Ukraine
• or another world event that in Ukraine or another world event that has<00:37:24.599> a<00:37:

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• about what a foreign adversary can pick up if you have somebody from China or from Russia or from the Ukraine
• From China or from Russia or from Ukraine or even Saudi Arabia.

Bills: SB1198, SB1199, SB1286, SB1683, SB1761

Keywords: Arizona beef council, beef promotion, agricultural marketing, commodity council, livestock, cattle industry, ranching, rural affairs, self-financed program, sunset extension, continuation bill, market development, beef products, Arizona agriculture, Title 41, Title 3, sunset review, marketing order, producer assessment, Salt River horse herd

Summary: The Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 1199, which was amended to require the Arizona Department of Agriculture to post the Salt River Horse Herd Agreement on its website. Supporters said the change would improve public transparency and access to the agreement governing the Salt River wild horse herd, while the department said it was neutral and noted the contract was already on the state procurement website. The committee approved the amendment and then passed SB 1199 on a 6-3 vote. The committee then considered SB 1761, an appropriation bill for the University of Arizona that would fund the Yuma Center for Excellence for Desert Agriculture, Cooperative Extension, and the Arizona Experiment Station over multiple fiscal years. Senator Tim Dunn and the Arizona Farm Bureau argued the funding would support statewide agricultural research, extension services, water conservation, and rural communities, while members noted the bill would ultimately be part of budget negotiations. The committee passed SB 1761 with one member voting present. Next, SB 1198 was amended to also continue the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board for eight years, in addition to extending the Arizona Beef Council. Supporters said both entities were self-funded or industry-supported and did not need shorter review cycles, while some members objected to combining the two issues and to the eight-year continuation period. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill 4-3 with one present. Finally, SB 1683, which expands restrictions on land ownership and related transactions by foreign adversary nations and agents near critical infrastructure, military bases, and universities, drew support from local and military witnesses who said it would address national security risks and improve review of sensitive land deals. Some members raised property-rights concerns and questioned whether the expansion was justified, but the committee passed the bill 5-3 and adjourned.

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• JRS42 is a joint resolution condemning the Russian Federation's military and political actions in Ukraine
• JRS42, joint resolution condemning the Russian Federation's military and political actions in Ukraine

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House began with a devotional performance by the State House Singers in honor of John Gilmour, followed by the introduction and first reading of House Bill 917 on military affairs and House Bill 918 on school district board membership. HB 917 was referred to Ways and Means because it affected municipal revenue, HB 918 was referred to Education, and HB 549, already on the notice calendar, was also referred to Ways and Means because it affected state revenue. The chamber also received HB 841 from the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs and referred it to Ways and Means pending notice-calendar entry. The House took up Joint Senate Resolution 42 condemning the Russian Federation’s actions in Ukraine and their impact on Ukrainian children; it was read by title only and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs. During announcements, members welcomed AFT Vermont guests advocating for stronger workers’ rights, including lifting the ban on striking for higher education workers, and noted an upcoming caucus on Vermont’s economy with speakers from the Vermont Small Business Development Center and the State Sustainable Jobs Fund. On the action calendar, the House postponed action for two legislative days on HB 205, relating to agreements not to compete, and HB 635, relating to eliminating Department of Correction supervisory fees. It passed HB 566, which seals post-charge court diversion records upon successful completion. The House then adopted the conference committee report on HB 790, the fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments bill. The report’s changes included increasing funding for the Vermont Center for Independent Living, revising Section 8 housing-related language to address possible federal funding changes, updating developmental disabilities services payment reform language and deadlines, and expanding allowable uses of the $50 million set aside for federal funds changes to include municipal support. The House adjourned until Friday, February 27, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

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• <00:11:34.000> during<00:11:34.320> President approach to Ukraine during President
• approach to Ukraine during President Obama's<00:11:35.279> administration.
• in Ukraine with some 10,000<00:11:42.640> Ukrainians<00:11:43.279> killed<00:11:43.600
• Geological Survey to fully review all Soviet-era geological surveys of Ukraine, both in the contested
• and provide Congress in free Ukraine and provide Congress with<00:15:10.079> the<00:15:10.240

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