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• Your word declares there is no authority except from God, and those authorities that exist have been
• > has</c> Congressional Budget Office has Congressional Budget Office has estimated<00:45:23.440><c>
• c><00:45:31.520><c> had</c> Trump and congressional Republicans had Trump and congressional Republicans
• </c> leader in the fifth congressional leader in the fifth congressional district<02:17:00.240><c> to
• </c> faithful to in my congressional faithful to in my congressional district. district. district.

Bills: HR747 , HR719 , HB5371

Keywords: courthouse construction, federal regulations, urban development, government spending, judicial facilities, political violence, Charlie Kirk, civil discourse, freedom of speech, unity, political extremism, condemnation, Civic engagement, continuing resolution, appropriations, fiscal year 2026, omnibus, government funding, federal budget, USDA

Bills: SF24 , SF51 , SF55 , SF135 , SSB1044 , SSB1046

Committee: Joint Transportation

Keywords: railway, crossing, repairs, upgrades, penalties, public safety, transportation, personal information, privacy, Department of Transportation, data protection, law enforcement, firefighter, registration plates, revocable trust, emergency services, vehicle registration, validation sticker, license plate, registration renewal

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• <c> and</c><03:42:32.640><c> streamlined</c> bill authorizes simple and streamlined bill authorizes simple
• </c> general's authority. general's authority.
• </c> redirecting funds without congressional redirecting funds without congressional approval,<05:13:
• </c><05:33:07.840><c> to</c> and services that VA is authorized to and services that VA is authorized
• </c><08:24:07.360><c> So</c> is under her authority as well. So is under her authority as well.

Bills: HR1286 , HR1263 , HB1578 , HR1364 , HB2201 , HB1823 , HB1815 , HR1147 , HR217 , HB1701 , HB1453 , HR1223

Keywords: trade policy, tariffs, trade enforcement, workers rights, labor standards, environmental standards, Buy America, domestic content, offshoring, manufacturing jobs, factory closures, family farmers, small business, supply chains, dumping, countervailing duties, antidumping, trade agreements, USMCA, investor-state dispute settlement

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• Will there be questions to the author on the amendment?
• I was curious how the author came up with that. Thank you for the question.
• process with the JNC, can the author tell me why that?
• I don't know that I understood that last answer of the author.
• The bar association gets six appointments as the author already stated.

Bills: HB4248 , HB4429 , HB2588 , HB3472 , HB4317 , HB3462 , HB2035 , HB3501 , HB3127 , HB3143 , HB3144 , HB3260 , HB4321 , HB3011 , HB3522 , HB3530 , HB3940 , HB3078 , HB3043 , HB3005 , HB3007 , HB3403 , HB1907 , HB3175 , HB3986 , HB3466 , HB3411 , HB4246 , SJR49 , HB3281 , HB4319 , HJR1086 , HJR1024 , HJR1087

Keywords: HB4248, hemp beverage, hemp drinks, THC beverage, cannabis beverage, intoxicating hemp, age restriction, under 21, minor possession, youth access, public health and safety, Title 63, Oklahoma Statutes, retail sales, alcohol-style regulation, controlled substances, beverage regulation, proxy advisory services, shareholder rights, financial transparency

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• But it's nothing in place or no one has the authority to say who it is.
• But it's nothing in place or no one has the authority to say who it is.
• But it's nothing in place or no one has the authority to say who it is. Right.
• 44:54.000><c> access</c><00:44:54.480><c> by</c> authorization to allow access by authorization to allow
• This is basically just a clarification law to authorize what's already in place.

Bills: HB227 , HB454 , SB323 , HB266 , SB52 , SB53 , SB296 , HB37 , HB429 , HB93 , HB249 , HB328 , HB111 , HB132 , HB26 , SB261 , HB227 , HB454 , SB323 , HB266 , SB52 , SB53 , SB296 , HB37 , HB429 , HB93 , HB249 , HB328 , HB111 , HB132 , HB26 , SB261

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: firefighter benefits, occupational disease, line of duty, disability pension, death benefits, retirement benefits, hypertension, heart disease, respiratory disease, cancer presumption, HIV, hepatitis, municipal firefighters, state firefighters, fire districts, workers' compensation, public safety employees, post-retirement benefits, benefit eligibility cutoff, occupational illness

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• who participated in this year's congressional art contest.
• Its author, pros in modern history.
• I will yield four minutes to my good friend from Florida, the author of this Florida, the author of this
• Nonetheless, this resolution ensures that does not change without congressional authorization.
• We will continue as the Congressional Black Caucus to fight for progress.

Bills: HCR108 , HB3300 , HB7128 , HB7757 , HB7305 , HB7266 , HB7258 , HB7257 , HB3350 , HB4662 , HB5347 , HB8873

Keywords: HCR108, H. Con. Res. 108, War Powers Resolution, Lebanon, Lebanese Armed Forces, U.S. Armed Forces, hostilities, military withdrawal, troop removal, concurrent resolution, Congressional war powers, executive war powers, foreign policy, Middle East, diplomatic facilities, security cooperation, cease hostilities, military engagement, war authorization, non-authorization of force

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• 46.399><c> Office,</c> That's the Congressional Budget Office, That's the Congressional Budget Office
• </c><03:10:36.240><c> In</c> 11th Congressional District. In 11th Congressional District.
• :14.319><c> Budget</c><04:30:14.640><c> and</c> of the Congressional Budget and of the Congressional
• I am grateful to be here to co-author this Congressional Black Caucus Special Order Hour for the month
• I am grateful to be here to co-author this Congressional Black Caucus Special Order Hour for the month

Bills: HB1804 , HB1642 , HB1621 , HB1634 , HR789 , HR787 , HB1816 , HB3490 , SB160

Keywords: 7(a) loan program, Small Business Administration, SBA, small business lending, loan brokers, loan consultants, referral agents, loan intermediaries, fraud oversight, transparency, reporting requirements, loan fees, referral fees, interest rates, business financing, small business loans, lender oversight, application assistance, Congressional reporting, small business

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• </c><00:45:39.599><c> district</c> Right back in the congressional district Right back in the congressional
• </c> preserves Congress's oversight authority preserves Congress's oversight authority and<05:18:13.680
• So far, the administration has cut<05:22:44.718><c> congressionally</c><05:22:45.360><c> authorized</
• c><05:22:45.920><c> programs</c> So far, the administration has cut congressionally authorized programs
• </c><08:04:48.000><c> district</c> in Ohio's second congressional district in Ohio's second congressional

Bills: HR539 , HR747 , HB4216 , HB2635 , HB4233 , HB4490 , HB2503 , HB2643 , HB4215

Keywords: LaMonica McIver, censure, House of Representatives discipline, Homeland Security Committee, removal from committee, Newark, Delaney Hall, immigration detention facility, federal officers, assault on federal officer, resisting arrest, interfering with federal officers, ICE, Homeland Security Investigations, HSI, congressional ethics, House resolution, disciplinary resolution, 18 U.S.C. 111, immigration enforcement

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• Congressional Research Service doesn't have it.
• Congressional Research Service doesn't have it.
• Congressional Research Service doesn't have it.
• Congressional Research Service doesn't have it.
• Congressional Research Service doesn't have it.

Bills: HR997 , HR517 , HR1152 , HB1491 , HR1155 , HR998 , HR1234

Keywords: House of Representatives, code of conduct, suspension of rules, time zone clocks, rules reform, legislative efficiency, hospital, healthcare, anniversary, Sisters of Mercy, community outreach, American cowboy, cattle trails, historical recognition, 250th anniversary, cultural heritage, economic impact, tourism, agriculture, disaster relief

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• holding of a special primary if a court order is issued or required or allowed for the changing of a congressional
• In the event the boundaries of one or more of the legislative or congressional districts to be used in
• of one or more of the<00:08:59.920><c> legislative</c><00:09:00.399><c> or</c><00:09:00.560><c> congressional
• </c> the legislative or congressional the legislative or congressional districts<00:09:01.440><c> to<
• league opposes costly and cumbersome mandates that strip local governments of their decision-making authority

Bills: SB23 , SB71 , SB105 , SB109 , SB115 , SB131 , SB148 , SB165 , SB23 , SB71 , SB105 , SB109 , SB115 , SB131 , SB148 , SB165

Committee: Senate County and Municipal Government

Keywords: law enforcement, taser, restrained individuals, police procedures, civil rights, income tax, tax exemption, Alabama tax code, Section 40-18-3, civilian employees, Department of Defense, DoD, Armed Forces, military pay, combat zone, deployment, National Guard, Reserve components, emergency response, federal employees

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• Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District,<00:09:06.959><c> I</c><
• </c> Congressional Award Act. Congressional Award Act.
• ><c> program,</c> the Congressional Award program, the Congressional Award program, Congress's<02:16:
• </c><02:18:32.719><c> These</c> single congressional district. These single congressional district.
• </c> Congressional Award Act. Congressional Award Act.

Bills: HB3187 , SB284 , HB2400 , HR1098 , HB3872 , HB3176 , HB3620 , HB2815 , SB2878 , HR1045 , HR972 , HB2876 , HB3962 , HB4183 , SB216 , HR923 , HB5457 , HB5810 , SB222

Keywords: Perry County Arkansas, Perryville, Forest Service land, federal land conveyance, quitclaim deed, public purpose, education, youth development, land transfer, property disposal, reversion clause, CERCLA, environmental liability, historic preservation, National Historic Preservation Act, USDA, federal property, county government, public use, surplus land

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• And so I know the intent, and I've talked. to the authors on both sides.
• Oh, I'll ask the author.
• or the joint author on this.
• We haven't had a chance to really talk with the author.
• In response to House Bill 256, it authorizes.

Bills: HB256 , HB1308 , HB1554 , HB1743 , HB2308 , HB2351 , HB2858 , HB3676 , HB3784 , HB4312 , HB4552 , HB4823 , HB4852 , HB5007 , HB5010 , HB5520 , HB5524 , HCR19 , HB256 , HCR19

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: E-verify, employment verification, illegal employment, state contracts, government entities, license suspension, immigration compliance, state grant funding, E-Verify, compliance, penalties, immigration, government contracts, employee status, state contractors, E-verify program, legally present, employment practices, legal services, public money

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• Enforcement is supported by coordination with both state and federal authorities.
• By enacting this bill, Texas is not changing federal immigration law, but rather requesting the authority
• filing with the local authorities.
• And at least under the bill as it's drafted, that task would remain with the local authorities.
• But I'm here today to say I'd love to work with the authors.

Bills: HB256 , HCR19 , HB256 , HB1308 , HB1554 , HB1743 , HB2308 , HB2351 , HB2858 , HB3676 , HB3784 , HB4312 , HB4552 , HB4823 , HB4852 , HB5007 , HB5010 , HB5520 , HB5524 , HCR19

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: severe weather, adaptation plan, vulnerability assessment, environmental protection, state agencies, federal agents, transparency, law enforcement, identification, public trust, immigration enforcement, HCR 19, Texas concurrent resolution, federal immigration enforcement, masked agents, facial coverings, visible identification, uniforms, badges, name tags

Bills: HR1016 , HCR68 , HB6359 , HB7148 , HB7147 , HR375 , HR1014

Keywords: corrections, Department of Homeland Security, legislative process, engrossment, military intervention, Venezuela, Congress, war powers, foreign policy, pregnant students, pregnancy accommodations, college pregnancy, higher education, Title IX, student rights, campus resources, student health center, counseling center, orientation materials, student handbook

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• Not one, not even one of our top legal authorities can say with certainty how this process should work
• I am surprised by the author. Please wrap up your testimony. In the end, the local process worked.
• If this bill becomes law, it will create confusion, erode local authority, and undermine true accountability
• We, as a board, have no legal authority to call a vote. Okay, members, any more questions?

Bills: HB4 , HB54 , HB775 , HB850 , HB 1122 , HB 1249 , HB1405 , HB2336 , HB2757 , HB3372 , HB3622 , HB4442 , HB4687 , HB4893 , HB5089 , HB5515 , HB5606 , SB10 , SB24 , HB1573 , HB3369 , HB4 , HB54 , SB 10 , SB 24

Committee: House Public Education

Keywords: non-human behaviors, education, Texas schools, policy, regulation, funding, teacher salaries, school districts, state budget, non-enrolled students, University Interscholastic League, participation, eligibility standards, school participation, academic standards, Texas education, interscholastic league, extracurricular activities, academic proficiency, AED

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• All right, members, any questions for the bill author?
• Members, any questions for the bill author? All right, seeing none, we'll...
• Members, any questions for the bill author? All right, we'll move on to testimony.
• Members, any questions for the bill author? All right.
• That first Congress, that earliest Congress, when they authorized...

Bills: HB4 , HB54 , SB 10 , SB 24 , HB4 , HB54 , HB775 , HB850 , HB 1122 , HB 1249 , HB1405 , HB2336 , HB2757 , HB3372 , HB3622 , HB4442 , HB4687 , HB4893 , HB5089 , HB5515 , HB5606 , SB10 , SB24 , HB1573 , HB3369

Committee: House Public Education

Keywords: district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, citizenship, U.S. citizen, non-citizen, public office, advisory board, task force, state government, local government, political subdivision, commission board, appointment eligibility, officeholder qualifications, public service, naturalization, Texas Government Code

Bills: HB130 , HB190 , HB123 , HB250 , HB130 , HB190 , HB123 , HB250

Committee: House Ways and Means Education

Keywords: HB130, Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists, Sunset Law, sunset review, licensure board, professional geologists, geology, geologist licensing, board appointments, congressional district representation, gubernatorial appointments, state boards and commissions, professional licensing, regulatory board, Alabama Code 34-41-4, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, mining industry, petroleum industry, geological sciences

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• </c><00:56:27.920><c> Fire</c> Department, the Airport Authority Fire Department, the Airport Authority
• /c> third congressional [clears throat] third congressional [clears throat] district,<01:00:12.480><c
• ><c> district,</c> Illinois's third congressional district, Illinois's third congressional district,
• </c> August 2024, the Office of Congressional August 2024, the Office of Congressional Conduct<03:48:
• </c><04:40:32.798><c> The</c> authority from the police chief. The authority from the police chief.

Bills: HR893 , HB6019 , HB4058 , HB5107 , HB5214 , HB4071 , HB4070 , HB3965 , HB2259 , HB1736 , HR1327 , HR581

Keywords: censure, conflict of interest, domestic violence, military contracts, ethics, HB6019, H.R. 6019, Senate data, legal process, subpoena, warrant, court order, notification requirement, Senate offices, legislative branch, data disclosure, privacy, records access, Congress, repeal

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• district coordinator for Texas' Third Congressional District.
• district coordinator for Texas' Third Congressional District.
• district coordinator for Texas' Third Congressional District.
• Swalwell, the author of the House version of this bill.
• In New York's 9th Congressional...

Bills: HR878 , HB2659 , HB1608 , HB2261 , SB260 , HB5078 , HB2212 , HR782 , SB2392

Keywords: cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, CISA, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, FBI, interagency task force, Volt Typhoon, People’s Republic of China, PRC, state-sponsored cyber actors, Chinese cyber threats, cyber espionage, critical infrastructure protection, homeland security, national security, information sharing, threat intelligence, digital forensics, sector risk management agencies

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• Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District,<00:08:25.120><c> I</c><
• We must use our authority. We idally by. We must use our authority.
• </c><04:23:50.080><c> oversight</c> importance of congressional oversight importance of congressional
• Losing congressional authority over this critical sanctions infrastructure would effectively cede more
• Losing congressional authority over this critical sanctions infrastructure would effectively cede more

Bills: HR36 , HR530 , HB1800 , HB2416 , HR1316 , HB1724 , HB1540 , HB1486 , HB1512 , HB1503 , HB1912

Keywords: federal programs, government efficiency, budget cuts, committee, oversight, rules resolution, House Rules Committee, procedural rule, floor procedure, appropriations, military construction, Veterans Affairs, VA funding, fiscal year 2026, immigration enforcement, special interest aliens, DHS reporting, monthly report, inadmissible, deportable