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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 4, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

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  • </c> foreign drug manufacturing facilities. foreign drug manufacturing facilities.
  • </c> security assistance is spent where? security assistance is spent where?
  • </c> Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative. Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.
  • Our bill would cut off foreign financial assistance to Russia.
  • Our bill would cut off foreign financial assistance to Russia.
Bills: HB2913 , HR518 , HB8646 , HR1336 , HCR84
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Civil Law and Procedure Apr 7th, 2026

Civil Law and Procedure

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  • We assist survivors of sexual abuse. I apologize.
  • A foreign adversary is defined as an individual or a government identified as a foreign adversary in
  • And so this codifies what a foreign adversary is.
  • adversary or an agent of a foreign adversary?
  • HB 192 proposes to prohibit a private entity that is a foreign adversary or an agent of a foreign adversary
Bills: HB37 , HB51 , HB173 , HB180 , HB192 , HB306 , HB366 , HB393 , HB485 , HB516 , HB521 , HB526 , HB638 , HB752 , HB817 , HB976 , HB1006 , HB1044
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/16/2026 - Senate Federalism and Family Law

Federalism and Family Law

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  • Your assistant testified to the bill, you're exactly right on. It's a very simple bill.
  • Chair—the bill would urge CAIR's designation as a foreign terrorist organization under INA 219.
  • terrorist organization has to be a foreign entity.
  • We couldn't ever be qualified as a foreign terrorist organization under federal law.
  • How are we going to protected and to provide people legal assistance in court?
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

State Powers Feb 11th, 2026 at 09:00 am

State Powers

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  • In other words, if they get turned down, they are a foreign entity, but in five months, they can come
  • page six, that the company will be liable for a Civil penalty if they're discovered that they're a foreign
  • Really, what we're targeting here Are our foreign adversaries growing?
  • Our Oklahoma taxpayer dollars making their way to our foreign adversaries?
  • teeth into some authority in there to terminate these contracts with people that are actually our foreign
Bills: HB4193
Committee: House State Powers
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 2nd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • the Crooked Oak Hispanic Student Association, accompanied by Superintendent Bradley Richards and Assistant
  • Finally, these illegal offshore entities and foreign operators cost the state of Oklahoma millions of
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Appropriations Feb 9th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Appropriations

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  • and training framework to provide school districts and public schools with assistance in supporting
  • to consult and collaborate with specified entities and representatives to develop that technical assistance
  • As we face the absence of premium assistance from the federal government for folks on the individual
  • We do need to figure out how to fund the vast needs in terms of utility assistance and also make sure
  • . especially with a relative, there was a mom that approved over a six-figure down payment assistance
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  • assistance itself.
  • Moreover, there are numerous studies that show the ineffectiveness of foreign assistance to even... economic
  • respects the hard-working American taxpayer, then fixing our foreign policy assistance programs is imperative
  • And in that report was critical of the so-called pause in foreign assistance funding, saying that it
  • It's because Ronald Reagan himself was a strong supporter of USAID and foreign assistance.
Summary: The committee meeting addressed government spending and foreign aid, with a particular emphasis on perceived wasteful expenditures. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing a funding resolution for the committee, which received unanimous support from the members present. The chair noted a quorum at the beginning of the meeting, signaling that the committee was ready to conduct its business. Discussions highlighted ongoing debates concerning fiscal responsibility and the necessity of legislative oversight, notably regarding foreign aid allocations and their implications for domestic fiscal health.
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  • However, this is a meeting of the Foreign Relations Committee to do America's business.
  • The United States is Panama's largest foreign direct investor, with a total of $3.8 billion invested
  • It's a generational shift in American politics and American foreign policy.
  • assistance and operating funds.
  • On May 10th, 2017, while meeting with the Russia's foreign minister and ambassador to Washington, the
Summary: The committee meeting was focused on various key issues, including the implications of recent violence in the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy in relation to Israel and Panama. Members discussed the need for diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Israeli officials following the recent attack by Hamas. Governor Huckabee emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and reiterated the need for accountability for terrorist organizations involved in violent acts against civilians. Senators shared their concerns regarding the ramifications of U.S. actions in Panama and the presence of Chinese influence, highlighting the significance of the Panama Canal in terms of trade and security.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. May 1st, 2025 at 09:30 am

Foreign Relations Committee

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  • After years of service at CIA, I came to Capitol Hill, where I served as Senior Foreign Policy Advisor
  • on the Western Hemisphere to the then-Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
  • And this committee has heard me talk many times about my frustrations with the foreign military sales
  • Popolo, the Netherlands recently announced an indefinite additional $2.2 billion in security assistance
  • I'm part of my responsibility I feel will be to assist to apply maximum pressure on the French at the
Summary: The meeting focused primarily on diplomatic nominations, featuring discussions about the implications of these roles on U.S. foreign policy. Notable was the introduction of nominees for key ambassadorial positions, including ambassadors to the Dominican Republic, France, and the Netherlands. Senator Shaheen emphasized the importance of U.S.-European relations, particularly in light of current global challenges, while other members voiced their concerns regarding the nominees’ qualifications and the impact on bilateral relationships. Public support for these nominations was evident, as was the committee's commitment to fostering stronger connections with allied nations, particularly in addressing security and trade issues.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Civil Law and Procedure Apr 22nd, 2026

Civil Law and Procedure

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  • That word is “foreign.”
  • neighbor and a foreign threat.
  • It memorializes Congress to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and the Foreign Intelligence
  • It's the medical assistance program's integrity law.
  • Well, in other states there are arbitration courts that have been established with foreign, foreign courts
Bills: HR38 , HR96 , HR160 , HCR31 , HCR61 , HB578 , HB668 , HB1198 , SCR19 , SB66 , SB68 , SB76 , SB139 , SB336 , SB475
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/04/2026 - House Science & Technology

Science & Technology

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  • Madam Chair and member, Senate Bill 1308 establishes the foreign act.
  • Madam Chair and member, Senate Bill 1308 establishes the Foreign Adversary Fraud Office within the Office
  • of the Attorney General to pursue consumer fraud violations involving technology produced by a foreign
  • This is administered by the Department of Homeland Security to replace foreign adversary technology and
  • Yes, I just was wondering, so this is the Foreign Adversary Technology Rip and Replace Fund.
Bills: SB1308
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  • Assistant Secretary of State, Ambassador, and Chief of Protocol. to do likewise.
  • The dismantling of U.S. foreign assistance, ending support for independent media, and the erosion of
  • Members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and staff.
  • policy, which ultimately led to my first professional position as foreign policy assistant to the former
  • But given the terminations of our foreign assistance programs, many of these countries have nowhere else
Summary: The meeting of the committee was marked by significant discussions regarding various bills, including HB22 and SB5. A notable moment was the introduction of nominees Senator David Perdue and Ms. Monica Crawley, which led to discussions on the implications of their roles, particularly in relation to U.S.-China relations and foreign policy. Members exchanged views on the nominees' qualifications, emphasizing the importance of leadership in foreign diplomacy. Additionally, the committee heard testimonies from several witnesses both supporting and opposing certain bills, showcasing the diverse perspectives present.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 23, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

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  • I want to thank again the honorable Congressman administration's foreign assistance administration's
  • foreign assistance freeze<02:19:27.040><c> which</c><02:19:27.359><c> terminated</c><02:19:28.000><c>
  • to Afghan civilians, including women and children, while also ensuring U.S. foreign assistance isn't
  • </c> foreign investment in American farmland. foreign investment in American farmland.
  • by the former chairman of the foreign adversaries. foreign adversaries.
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  • However, as we all know, not all threats come from foreign entities.
  • DOE National Lab agreements involving foreign entities.
  • So one out of every five foreign...
  • If one foreign lab...
  • We're talking about foreign nationals coming to our lab.
Summary: The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee convened to address pressing issues related to research security risks at the Department of Energy, focusing specifically on foreign nationals' access to sensitive information. The meeting highlighted the increasing threats posed by espionage from the Chinese Communist Party, which has sought to infiltrate U.S. national laboratories and exploit American research for military purposes. Discussions included the importance of tightening security protocols to safeguard national interests and maintain technological advantages. Witnesses provided insight into historical contexts and current vulnerabilities, emphasizing that without proper measures, the gaps could jeopardize national security.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Apr 16th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

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  • Chairman. 2180 requires agents of certain foreign principles.
  • This would include lobbyists of foreign countries, foreign political parties, foreign government officials
  • , and any business entity that were 51% or more is owned by the foreign.
  • Senate Bill 1876 clarifies that a foreign insurer can be served a lawsuit through their registered agent
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Higher Education Apr 8th, 2025

Higher Education

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  • is what they. would like to see in a liberal arts degree is those courses like the like the those foreign
  • for a tier one research institution to conduct research securely. while mitigating the threat of foreign
  • safeguard our research enterprise by addressing critical threats such as... intellectual property theft, foreign
  • Chairman, Vice Chair Howard, and members, I'm Andy McLaurin, Assistant Commissioner of Funding at the