Video & Transcript Research : 'trade policy'
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Reed Rubinstein, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser, Mike Huckabee, of Arkansas, to be Ambassador to the State of Israel, and Kevin Cabrera, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Panama, all of the Depar Mar 25th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Foreign Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Panama plays a serious role in America's international trade mission.
- It's a generational shift in American politics and American foreign policy.
- I will recognize an ambassador doesn't create the policy, he carries the policy of his country and his
- And of course, whether it's trade, tourism, no one loses then. Everyone wins.
- In addition to implementing President Trump's policy policy, you will oversee what information gets sent
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.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Jan 28th, 2026
State Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
accountability courts, drug offenders, mental health, substance abuse, veterans, court reform, recidivism reduction, treatment programs, veterans benefits, advising, deceptive trade practices, accreditation, compensation, minority affairs, civic engagement, Alabama office, community outreach, government affairs, codification, laws
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Apr 29th, 2026
Conference Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
Bills:
HB1851
Keywords:
automatic renewal, consumer protection, cancellation policy, Oklahoma Fair Renewal Act, contract transparency
Summary:
In the Conference Committee for Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight, Reverend Shriver presented House Bill 1851. He described it as a consumer protection measure that would give consumers rights regarding auto-renewal on subscriptions.
After the bill was introduced, the chair asked for questions, but none were raised. There was no debate on the measure.
The committee then moved to open the bill for signature, with no further discussion or recorded vote in the transcript.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Apr 15th, 2026
Conference Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
Bills:
HB1851
Keywords:
automatic renewal, consumer protection, cancellation policy, Oklahoma Fair Renewal Act, contract transparency
Summary:
The Conference Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight met to take up Conference Committee Report No. 2 on House Bill 1851. Representative Shriver explained that the bill is a consumer protection measure aimed at giving consumers notice before annual subscriptions automatically renew, so they are reminded of upcoming charges and are aware they agreed to an annual subscription.
Shriver also said the bill includes additional consumer protections to ensure people understand what they are agreeing to when signing up for such subscriptions. No questions or debate were raised during the meeting.
After discussion, the chair opened the report for signatures, and the committee then adjourned.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- think that your counties that you represent need more time in the interim to try and develop a better policy
- The policy to exclude federal grants and rebates used for bus purchases from the depreciation formula
- The House-passed budget reflects this policy at an estimated $4.65 million per year in general fund savings
- The House-passed budget also assumes savings, but at a lower level with some different assumed policies
- Assumed savings, but at a lower level with some different assumed policies.
Bills:
HB2747
Keywords:
budget sustainability, state finance, fiscal policy, economic growth, government spending, 904, all
MS
Transcript Highlights:
- We will now call the meeting of the Senate Drug Policy Committee to order.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 23, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, I wrestled with that because I agree, but I also look at it this is a policy decision that we're
- Chairman, this really scratches the itch of federal lands policy for me.
- I could talk about this policy for me.
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Bills:
SJ0001
Keywords:
mineral leasing, federal lands, Wyoming, energy policy, local control, federalism, 916, all
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 23, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Bills:
SJ0001
Keywords:
mineral leasing, federal lands, Wyoming, energy policy, local control, federalism, 916, all
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Seth Alvisad, and I'm a policy adviser in Governor Gordon's office.
- You're hearing this on re-referral, so I'll try to keep the policy comments related to the appropriations
- There are some larger policy considerations that are tied to appropriations in this bill, and I'll kind
- One of the policy positions from the select committee was to continue and study that this next interim
- One of the policy positions from the select committee was to continue and study that this next interim
Bills:
HB0150
Keywords:
Wyoming business council, economic development, task force, evaluation, policy reform, 916, all
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, second, consistent, predictable policy.
- I sent you off today the uh policy.
- If the state administrations and policy.
- Second, consistent, predictable policy.
- It's about the policies and the place that that's located within our government.
Bills:
HB0150
Keywords:
Wyoming business council, economic development, task force, evaluation, policy reform, 916, all
NM
Bills:
SB18
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine big fixes for big tech. Apr 1st, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- And this, I would add, is the first hearing of the Senate antitrust competition policy. and consumer
- The Federal Trade Commission, of course, sued Facebook in 2020 to unwind some of its prior lawsuits.
- I am CEO of Digital Content Next, a trade association representing premium publishers.
- Our privacy policy can be summed up in just four words. We don't track you.
- And one of the things that we discovered is that there are actually Google policy policies that close
Keywords:
antitrust, competition policy, digital advertising, monopoly, America Act, big tech, consumer rights
Summary:
The meeting, titled 'Big Fixes, Big Tech', marked the first hearing of the Senate antitrust competition policy and consumer rights subcommittee in the 119th Congress. Chairman Lee opened the session focusing on the urgent need for effective solutions regarding anti-competitive behavior among major tech firms like Google and Facebook, highlighting several ongoing court cases regarding monopolistic practices in the digital advertising and search markets. Key discussions included the limitations imposed on small businesses and innovation due to the dominance of these tech giants, with many testimonies advocating for stronger legislative measures, including the America Act. The act aims to disrupt the monopolistic capabilities of these firms and restore competitive integrity in the marketplace, which has suffered under their oppressive market control.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nominations of David Fotouhi, of Virginia, to be Deputy Administrator, and Aaron Szabo, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Administrator, both of the Environmental Protection Agency. Mar 13th, 2025 at 12:45 pm
Environment and Public Works Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I provided just general advice and thoughts with respect to policy. is that within the Clean Air Act
- It's a private organization, I'm not sure what their record keeping policies were or are, but I do not
Keywords:
Environmental Protection Agency, David Fatui, nominations, climate science, environmental policy, public testimony
Summary:
During this committee meeting, members engaged in substantial discussions regarding the nominations for key positions at the Environmental Protection Agency. The nominations for David Fatui as Deputy Administrator and another nominee received favorable reviews, with several members expressing support for their qualifications and the importance of their roles in addressing environmental issues. Notable conversations highlighted concerns about the current administration's stance on climate science and regulatory practices, particularly focusing on a controversial statement made by one of the nominees that undermined established climate science. Senator Whitehouse expressed deep frustration over the implications of this viewpoint on future environmental policy and regulation.
MS
Mississippi 2025 Regular Session
Drug Policy - Room 409, 4 February, 2025; 10:30 A.M.
MS
Mississippi 2025 Regular Session
Drug Policy - Room 409, 30 January, 2025; 4:15 P.M.
MS
Mississippi 2025 Regular Session
Drug Policy - Room 409, 30 January, 2025; 8:30 A.M.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Feb 4th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Business, Trade & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Happy Wednesday, and welcome to the Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Committee.
- creating a wildfire mitigation grant program to reducing non-renewal and cancellation of insurance policies
- It's important that we continue to do our outreach and work on very important policy that we have before
- On very important policy that we have before us and making consideration.
Bills:
SB6248, SB5976, SB6079, SB6250, SB6257, SB6289, SB6230, SB6312, SB6149, SGA9060, SGA9169, SGA9265, SGA9266
Keywords:
travel insurance, travel protection plan, travel assistance services, cancellation fee waiver, travel retailer, travel administrator, limited lines producer, insurance producer license, blanket travel insurance, trip cancellation, trip interruption, travel medical coverage, emergency evacuation, repatriation, inland marine, premium tax, consumer protection, unfair trade practice, insurance commissioner, Washington RCW
Summary:
The Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Committee met on cut-off day and first received a staff briefing on several gubernatorial appointments and bills, including travel insurance (SB 6248), false subject lines in commercial emails (SB 5976), wildfire mitigation grants and insurance underwriting limits (SB 6079), small loan principal limits (SB 6250), appraiser trainee licensing tolling (SB 6257), the statewide economic development strategic plan (SB 6289), cash transaction rounding to eliminate pennies (SB 6230), surveillance pricing in grocery stores, and a late-added proposed substitute on the definition of rural counties. Staff noted fiscal impacts where available and described proposed substitutes that adjusted effective dates, reporting requirements, eligibility, and other technical details.
In executive session, the committee voted to recommend confirmation for gubernatorial appointments 9060 (Alicia Levy), 9169 (Michael Charles), 9265 (Brian Bennett), and 9266 (Noah Skartford). It then advanced SB 6248, SB 6079, SB 6250, SB 6257, SB 6289, SB 6230, and SB 6149 with due pass recommendations, sending most to Rules and SB 6079 to Ways and Means. SB 5976 was not considered, and SB 612 was removed from the agenda.
Members and the chair closed by thanking committee staff, stakeholders, tribes, and those who testified in person or online during the short session. The committee then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I call this House Housing Finance and Policy Committee to order.
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Keywords:
HF4234, Minnesota private activity bonds, tax-exempt bonds, bond cap, aggregate bond limitation, residential rental projects, multifamily housing, affordable housing finance, housing bonds, public finance, bond allocation, private activity bond cap, Minnesota Statutes 474A.02, tax committee, natural gas, gas hookups, residential construction, energy policy, local control, state preemption
TX
Keywords:
concrete crushing, hospital proximity, environmental regulation, public health, zoning laws, concrete plants, standard permit, construction regulation, environmental compliance, health and safety code, water rights, property transfer, disclosure requirements, coastal property, Texas legislation, real estate, environmental impact, Gulf of America, coastal resources, Texas sovereignty
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I have the great privilege of being the federal policy director and board vice chair of Students Engaged
- Young people inspire lawmakers when they see us advocating for our futures and policy visions that we
- They're saying, we are youth, we are affected by the policies that you make, and We are youth.
- There's always ways to continue to improve the policies until we get to the finish.
- The lawmakers pushing for these policies don't truly recognize the harm that these policies cause to
Keywords:
student advocacy, SB12, SB13, public education policy, youth engagement, marginalized communities, legislative representation
Summary:
Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT) held an advocacy event at the Texas Capitol focused on youth participation in policymaking and opposition to recent education-related legislation. Speakers, including student organizers and SEAT leaders, argued that students should have a direct voice in decisions affecting public schools, curriculum, and school governance. Representative Donna Howard briefly attended to support the group, praised their advocacy, and referenced the idea that if young people are not given a seat at the table, they should “bring your own chair.”
Several student speakers criticized the newly passed school vouchers bill as a threat to public education and said it would divert resources from public schools. Others opposed bills such as Senate Bill 12 and Senate Bill 13, describing them as harmful to LGBTQ+ students and inclusive education. One speaker also condemned book bans and library censorship, arguing that students need access to diverse books and truthful, inclusive curricula. The speakers framed these issues as matters of student rights, belonging, and free expression.
SEAT executive director Cameron Samuels closed by describing the organization’s history of student-led activism against book bans and exclusion from school policymaking. Samuels said the group had distributed challenged books, pursued legal action over blocked internet resources, and delivered a Student Bill of Rights to superintendents and legislators. The event ended without any formal legislative vote or committee action, serving instead as a press conference and advocacy rally urging lawmakers to listen to students.