Video & Transcript Research : 'sanctions'
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, January 9, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- of a sanctioned person, and a prong for being a spouse or adult child of a sanctioned person.
- or control of a sanctioned ownership or control of a sanctioned person<00:22:24.559>
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for could also be sanctioned for could also be sanctioned for appropriating - this through is sanctioning the leaders this through is sanctioning the leaders of<01:05:42.160>
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- grades 6 through 12 offered by the district, including but not limited to activities which are sanctioned
- I can see that activities, including but not limited to those sanctioned by the high school activities
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are the high school activity sanctions are the high school activity sanctions - really relates to the sanctioned really relates to the sanctioned activities<00:15:01.839>
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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Human Services Committee Jul 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- According to the California Budget and Policy Center, California sanctions families by removing up to
- These sanctions can cost families up to one-fifth of their total CalWORKs benefits.
- Having their assistance reduced just due to this immunization sanction.
- As mentioned, these families are still sanctioned because they fail to provide proof.
- And with this sanction, they're getting $927 a month.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Human Services heard several homelessness, public benefits, and aging-related bills. SB 748 would expand Encampment Resolution Funding to support safe parking sites for people living in cars or RVs, require quarterly reporting from HCD on outcomes, and direct LAO evaluation; supporters said it would help local governments reduce RV encampments while connecting people to housing and services. SB 290 would repeal the CalWORKs immunization sanction that reduces aid when parents cannot provide acceptable proof of a child’s vaccination; supporters argued the penalty unfairly harms families already in poverty and can worsen instability, while no opposition testified. SB 606 would define “functional zero” for overall and unsheltered homelessness and require local jurisdictions to plan for and report on the housing and interim shelter needed to reach that goal; supporters said it would add accountability and focus on reducing unsheltered homelessness, and one group moved from opposition to neutral after amendments. SB 433 would create an income-based room-and-board cap and personal needs allowance for all Medi-Cal assisted living participants in residential care facilities for the elderly, not just SSI recipients; supporters said it would prevent eviction and homelessness among low-income seniors and people with disabilities, and facility groups withdrew opposition or moved to neutral after amendments. SB 761 would require students applying for Cal Grants to be notified that they may be eligible for CalFresh and given information on how to apply; supporters said it would address widespread student food insecurity and low enrollment among eligible students. The committee accepted amendments on the bills, and all of the measures discussed were reported out on 7-0 or similar unanimous votes to the Assembly Appropriations Committee, with the consent calendar also approved unanimously.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on State Government (9-23-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Center for Safe Sport sanction list. Um, we're not interpreting anything.
- Center for Safe Sport sanction list. Um, we're not interpreting anything.
- Center for Safe Sport sanction list. Um, we're not interpreting anything.
- Center for Safe Sport sanction list. Um, we're not interpreting anything.
- A sanction rises to the level of a crime and how is that reported?
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Cabinet for Economic Development – Bluegrass State Skills Corporation Overview 02:35
----Discussion of BR 868, 2026 Regular Session 24:08, 958, all
Summary:
The meeting began with a quorum call and approval of the August 21 minutes. The main presentation was from the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development on the Bluegrass State Skills Corporation (BSSC), which was created in 1984 and is administratively tied to the cabinet. Staff explained that BSSC supports workforce training for companies in Kentucky through two main programs: the grant-in-aid reimbursement program and the skills training investment tax credit. They also described the board’s structure, quarterly meetings, annual audit, and the metropolitan tax credit tied to UPS in Louisville, along with public-private training consortia supported by the program.
The cabinet outlined eligibility and funding rules: applicants must be qualified companies, trainees must be full-time Kentucky residents meeting wage requirements, and eligible training includes in-house company-specific training, train-the-trainer efforts, safety/OSHA training, and outside training through KCTCS or other providers. Grant-in-aid is a 50% reimbursement program capped at $75,000 per company per fiscal year and $2,000 per trainee, while the tax credit is capped annually and is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications are scored based on county tier, wages, workforce development activity, veteran hiring, participation in consortia, and job growth. Members asked for data on trainees and industries served, and staff said they could provide it. They also discussed coordination with other workforce programs, especially KCTCS and the state’s TRAIN program, to avoid overlap and double dipping.
Several members asked about program usage and differences between fiscal years. Staff said the tax credit is less popular because it is not refundable and requires tax liability, while grant-in-aid is more attractive because it is cash reimbursement. They said lower or delayed spending in some years can reflect one-year training windows, reimbursement lag, new facilities ramping up, consortia activity, and special allocations such as those tied to Ford facilities. Questions also covered support for new businesses, which staff said can receive favorable scoring for new jobs and may have funds set aside for new location projects. On veterans, staff said they connect companies to Kentucky Valor and other resources, but the program does not track veteran retention outcomes.
The final discussion was on a draft bill related to the Kentucky Horse Park and the U.S. Center for SafeSport. Representative Vanessa Gracel and Kentucky Horse Park President Lee Carter explained that the proposal is intended to help the park maintain integrity and protect athletes, volunteers, coaches, trainers, and guests from abuse and misconduct. They described SafeSport’s federal role in Olympic and Paralympic sports and said they hope to move the draft forward as legislation in 2026. No votes were taken on the BSSC presentation or the horse park discussion.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appr/Sub-Natural Resources REVISED Feb 11th, 2026 at 10:15 am
Transcript Highlights:
- We are now sanctioning slat fighting and bare knuckle fighting.
- that is not sanctioned by OA?
- If I participate in these sanctioned events, then depending on how I do, that affects my ranking or.
- So, if I'm participating in some of these sports, I'm gonna be looking for a sanctioned event before.
- So, if we choose to do that, do we need to get that sanctioned through your commission?
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider an original bill entitled, "GENIUS Act of 2025", and S.875, to curtail the political weaponization of Federal banking agencies by eliminating reputational risk as a component of the supervision of depository institutions. Mar 13th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- It will make sanctions evasion by Iran, North Korea, and Russia easier.
- For example, the bill does not authorize the United States to enforce our existing sanctions when North
- It actually strengthens Treasury's ability to coordinate sanctions enforcement.
- This amendment enables the Treasury Department to sanction the crypto-mixing services that are used by
- If you're trying to evade sanctions with dollars, you're in big trouble, but if you use stablecoins,
Bills:
SB875
Keywords:
banking regulation, federal agencies, reputational risk, financial services, supervision, FIRM Act, bank supervision, depository institutions, federal banking agencies, FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve, NCUA, CFPB, credit unions, Operation Choke Point, financial discrimination, safety and soundness, supervisory guidance, examination manual
Summary:
This meeting focused on the markup of the Genius Act and the FIRM Act, two significant pieces of legislation addressing stablecoin regulation and the financial industry's regulatory framework. The Chairman noted the importance of providing clarity to the digital asset community and protecting American consumers, while also promoting innovation and competition within the financial sector. Members of both parties expressed varying viewpoints, with some highlighting concerns related to national security and the potential risks associated with stablecoins.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- How I understand this resolution changes the sanctioning provisions for breaks.
- On page two, line 10, there's a—this is where there's a litany of the sanctions that are available, beginning
- These sanctions are things that people need to know, and when you're going to break the rules, you need
- This provision is not laying out a sanction or a punishment in any way, shape, or form.
- I have no questions of anybody other than to just say, if you want to have sanctions, have sanctions,
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:
- Resolution 2231, adopted as part of that deal, the Iranian nuclear deal in 2015, was a snapback sanctions
- To reimpose international sanctions in 2020.
- Continually dismantled pressure on the regime and refused to impose sanctions.
- To snap back the sanctions that were suspended under the JCPOA.
- I will execute the President's guidance and work with our allies to ensure that snapback sanctions are
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm gonna lay out how I understand this resolution changes the sanctioning provisions for quorum break
- Sanctions that are available.
- These sanctions are things that people need to know.
- This provision is not laying out a sanction or a punishment in any way, shape or form.
- I have no questions of anybody other than to just say, If you want to have sanctions, have sanctions,
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam President, Senate File 2814 deals with a disciplinary sanction matrix.
- It provides a listing of if this happens, then that the appropriate sanction is such.
- of sanctions against real estate<00:28:21.520>
appraisers <00:28:22.560>who <00:28:22.679 - sanction is such. sanction is such.
- based upon the appropriate sanction based upon the specific<00:28:58.600>
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 16, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act. the Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act.
- . sanctions. sanctions.
- <03:46:11.520>
evasions <03:46:12.120>crime sanctions evasions crime sanctions evasions - And my bill, the Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act, builds on the Trump administration's existing sanctions
- It does so by authorizing the administration to place secondary sanctions... ...sanctions on enablers
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Health Mar 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Switching gears to the PACE and HCBA sanctions proposal, the HCBA waiver and PACE sanctions proposal
- Currently, DHCS only has authority to deliver administrative sanctions such as enrollment sanctions and
- There would also be a process to appeal sanctions.
- This is not on the sanctions proposal.
- And then also on the sanctions, we're not prepared for that.
TX
Bills:
SB 3, SB 16, SB 2, SB 5, SB 10, HB17, SB 54, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB8, HB25, HB26, HB192, HB8, HB25, HB26, HB48, HB149, HB192, HB254, HB17, SB54, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB3, SB16, SB2, SB5, SB10
Keywords:
flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, real property theft, real property fraud
TX
Bills:
SB 3, SB 16, SB 2, SB 5, SB 10, HB17, SB 54, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB8, HB25, HB26, HB192, HB8, HB25, HB26, HB48, HB149, HB192, HB254, HB17, SB54, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB3, SB16, SB2, SB5, SB10
Keywords:
flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, real property theft, real property fraud
TX
Bills:
SB 3, SB 16, SB 2, SB 5, SB 10, HB17, SB 54, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB8, HB25, HB26, HB192, HB8, HB25, HB26, HB48, HB149, HB192, HB254, HB17, SB54, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB3, SB16, SB2, SB5, SB10
Keywords:
flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, real property theft, real property fraud
MN
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- sanction um have sanction<01:58:50.880>
Authority <01:58:51.679>um <01:58:51.800>through - <01:58:52.119>
temporary sanction Authority um through temporary sanction Authority um through - <01:58:54.719>
uh stop payments and permanent sanctions uh stop payments and permanent sanctions - <02:02:32.199>
that you have the ability to sanction that you have the ability to sanction - commissioner to impose those sanctions commissioner to impose those sanctions so<02:02:48.360>
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine worldwide threats; to be immediately followed by a closed hearing in SH-219. Mar 25th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Intelligence (Select) Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- rapidly expanding its nuclear forces, providing critical assistance to help Russia withstand U.S. sanctions
- With Iran, Russia has also expanded financial ties to mitigate sanctions. Iran has become.
- What are the sanctions and the effect of sanctions?
- Now sanctions are now going back on to Iran again.
- What do we know about the effect of those sanctions? Thank you, Senator, for the question.
Keywords:
national security, cyber threats, civil liberties, transnational crime, FISA Section 702, public-private partnership, intelligence community, Annual Threats Hearing
Summary:
The Senate Intelligence Committee convened for a significant meeting focused on the Annual Worldwide Threats Hearing. Prominent officials from various intelligence agencies presented their insights on emerging national security threats, including concerns over increasing cyber threats, particularly from China and non-state actors. A major discussion point included the balance between national security and civil liberties, as evidenced by conversations surrounding Section 702 of FISA and its implications for privacy protection. The challenges posed by cartels and transnational criminal organizations, especially related to narcotics trafficking, were emphasized as pressing issues necessitating coordinated responses from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. This meeting underscored the necessity of public-private partnerships to tackle these multifaceted threats effectively.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Reed Rubinstein, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine the nominations of David Perdue, of Georgia, to be Ambassador to the Peopl Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:30 am
Foreign Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- As I've discussed many times in this committee, the Biden administration's non-enforcement of sanctions
- President Trump intends to actually enforce sanctions against Iran and last month his administration
- announced sanctions against the Chinese teapot oil refinery.
- Chinese Russian trade right now, sanctions aren't working on dual use equipment.
- And we already have sanctions on them about cross-border trade right now between China and Russia on
Keywords:
committee meeting, bill discussions, nomination, David Perdue, Monica Crawley, U.S.-China relations, foreign policy
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.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 3, 2026 - 11:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Little League would be an independent sanctioning authority. Follow-up, you're recognized.
- this bill allow people that don't have any of these exclusions from being able to... independent sanctioning
- But what this does is, first of all, it allows these independent sanctioning authorities to be part of
- And if they do not have any of the disqualifications, then they should be able to. independents sanctioning
- First of all, it is common 270 practice or the independent sanctioning authorities to do 271 the level
Summary:
The Health and Human Services Committee heard and advanced four member bills. CS/HB 303 would require nurses to complete the existing two-hour human trafficking prevention course before initial licensure, rather than waiting until renewal; the sponsor said this closes a gap for new nurses, and supporters from the Florida Nurses Association and other groups said it would improve early identification and reporting of trafficking victims. Members asked whether the bill changed reporting duties, and the sponsor said it did not. The bill passed unanimously, 24-0.
PCS/HB 1069 would treat independent sanctioning authorities as qualified entities for background screening purposes and allow an unscreened athletic coach to work only if directly supervised by a screened coach. The sponsor said the measure is intended to help families and youth sports organizations while keeping children safe, and members discussed how it would apply to Little League and whether disqualifying offenses would still bar work with children. The bill received support from several organizations and passed 25-0.
HB 491 would allow batterers intervention programs to offer voluntary faith-based content alongside required cognitive behavioral therapy, without mandating participation. Supporters argued the bill restores options for clients seeking faith-based counseling and said it does not use taxpayer funds or impose religion; members emphasized the voluntary nature of the program. The bill passed 24-0. HB 569 would change how the Agency for Persons with Disabilities organizes forensic client services by grouping clients based on clinical needs rather than legal charges, which the sponsor said would improve efficiency and reduce duplication. The agency and Florida Smart Justice Alliance supported the bill, and it also passed unanimously, 24-0. The committee then adjourned.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, July 21, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and bypass international sanctions. and bypass international sanctions.
- sanctions this chamber has helped lead. sanctions this chamber has helped lead.
- engaging with targets of sanctions. engaging with targets of sanctions.
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and the money to make their sanctions and the money to make their sanctions - their capacity to engage with sanctioned their capacity to engage with sanctioned entities<06:33