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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Aug 18th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the historical wrongs committed against California Native Americans.
- colors, and the first-ever Native American Caucus challenge coin.
- For Native American students.
- Today we honored California Native American Day, and we, I think, must also highlight Native American
- Poll taxes on Native American women and African Americans continued to create barriers to the true right
Summary:
The Assembly met on June 4, 2025, after a quorum call and opening prayer led by Assembly Member Ramos, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and routine procedural actions. Members handled several motions on bill referrals and file management, including disputes over SB 280 and ACA 8. The Speaker’s rulings were repeatedly appealed and sustained, and the body ultimately approved re-referral and notice waivers related to ACA 8 and SB 280, along with related committee hearing notices and shortened file notice requirements. Several bills were also removed from consent, moved to inactive file, or withdrawn from committee as nonfiscal measures.
The chamber then held a Native American Day ceremony centered on ACR 102 by Assembly Member Ramos, recognizing California Native American Day and the California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference. Multiple caucus leaders and members spoke in support, emphasizing California’s Native history, past state harms, and recent legislative efforts affecting tribal communities. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 71 coauthors were added. The ceremony also honored Native leaders and students, including Judge Abby Abinanti, Councilwoman Catalina Chacon, Rosemary Salgado, Chairman Frederick Massetti, and Clovis Unified students who defended their right to wear regalia at graduation.
Later, the Assembly took up concurrence votes on several Senate-amended bills, all of which passed unanimously: AB 829 on Parkinson’s disease, AB 463 on emergency medical services, AB 493 on mortgage escrow interest, and AB 1387 on behavioral health coordination for justice-involved individuals. The body also adopted ACR 100 honoring India’s Independence Day and H.R. 44 recognizing homeless service providers, both by voice vote after substantial support from members and coauthors. Guest introductions highlighted the music industry, the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, and visiting officials from Pakistan.
The session concluded with adjournments in memory of Joel Nilsen and Grace Akiko Kojima, followed by announcements of upcoming session dates and adjournment under the call of the Speaker.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> government and keep Americans safe. government and keep Americans safe.
- asking</c> Americans, which Americans are asking Americans, which Americans are asking for<04:07:41.199
- millions of Americans.
- </c> millions of Americans. millions of Americans.
- Americans. Americans.
Keywords:
tax cuts, working families, tax relief, income tax, healthcare, education, overtime pay, child tax credit, environmental regulations, EPA, clean air, reducing duplication, federal projects, Clean Air Act, emissions, air quality, international pollutants, economic impact, temporary protected status, Haiti
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, April 10, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- American elections are for Americans.
- Americans should affect every American.
- </c> American citizens to vote. American citizens to vote.
- The American American votes are diluted.
- </c><03:03:52.800><c> fit</c> Americans here think like Americans fit Americans here think like Americans
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- African Americans in history makes American history whole.
- It hurts the American citizens, and it leads to... American citizens and it leads to inflation.
- I mean, Americans need cheaper housing. Americans need cheaper housing. They need a raise.
- I mean our rights as Americans, because LGBTQI+ rights are American rights.
- Are you an American citizen for simply and solely being born on American soil?
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
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, February 26, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> offensive idea that black Americans offensive idea that black Americans haven't<00:18:49.679><c>
- </c><00:26:21.559><c> Axle</c> career at General Motors American Axle career at General Motors American
- American American history<02:14:06.320><c> up</c><02:14:06.559><c> to</c><02:14:06.840><c> if</c><02
- </c> States affecting millions of Americans States affecting millions of Americans each<02:23:20.200>
- It's a betrayal of the American people. It's a betrayal of the American people.
Keywords:
environment, EPA, waste emissions, petroleum, natural gas, environmental protection, methane, regulatory disapproval, Charlie Kirk, political assassination, free speech, First Amendment, public safety, official photography, House of Representatives, session, government transparency, public engagement, payment system, Bureau of the Fiscal Service
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- vote for every American, including black Americans.
- Americans. Americans.
- </c> American people at this moment? American people at this moment?
- </c> and the American people. and the American people.
- Americans. HR 1181 establishes common Americans.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, September 16, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- MAY GOD COMFORT -- FOR ALL AMERICANS.
- It's not about the American people; it's never been about the American people for these guys.
- IT'S NOT ABOUT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, IT'S NEVER BEEN ABOUT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE FOR THESE GUYS.
- Eventually she moved up the ranks and was the first Arab American woman, first Syrian American, first
- and American jobs, they don't mean that they stand with American workers.
Keywords:
fertility, health benefits, family planning, assisted reproductive technology, employees, fertility treatment, ART, in vitro fertilization, IVF, infertility, family building, reproductive health, oocyte preservation, sperm preservation, embryo preservation, artificial insemination, gamete donation, embryo genetic testing, federal employee health benefits, FEHB
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:
- If confirmed, will you commit to continuing this work to make sure that Americans and American-friendly
- Again, I want to make sure that we're representing American values and American interests.
- That is one of our greatest strengths as Americans.
- American city if he could.
- Values, American values at the United Nations.
Committee:
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 19th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- that American citizens and legal American immigrants were somehow, based on their blood and ancestry
- to rounding up Japanese Americans.
- This was thoroughly un-American.
- And the premise of interning those Americans was somehow that they weren't loyal Americans.
- And the premise of interning those Americans was somehow that they weren't loyal Americans.
Summary:
The Senate first took up two budget-related transportation bills. AB 107, a junior budget bill, was described as a technical measure that updates federal appropriations by about $15 million, exempts certain Proposition 4 funds from the Administrative Procedures Act to speed spending, and makes other technical corrections without adding new projects or General Fund spending. Some senators objected to the APA waiver as reducing transparency, but the bill passed 28-10. AB 117, an early-action trailer bill for Bay Area transit, authorizes a $590 million loan from the state’s transit and intercity rail capital program to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, which can then lend the money to Bay Area transit agencies for operating support, with repayment and interest secured by transit revenues. Supporters called it an emergency bridge to prevent major service cuts at BART, Muni, AC Transit, and Caltrain; opponents raised concerns about ridership recovery, accountability, and consolidation. The bill passed 28-9.
The Senate then confirmed two California Air Resources Board appointees: Sonoma County Supervisor Linda Hopkins and Riverside Mayor Patricia Locke Dawson. Both were supported by colleagues who praised their experience and backgrounds, and both confirmations passed. The body also adopted SCR 89, a resolution by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas opposing federal attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Supporters argued DEI is essential to civil rights, education, public service, and equal opportunity, while criticizing the Trump administration for dismantling related federal offices and funding. The resolution passed on a largely party-line vote after extensive floor debate.
Finally, the Senate adopted SCR 78, commemorating the 84th anniversary of Executive Order 9066 and the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. Senators from both parties spoke about the injustice of the internment, the resilience and military service of Japanese Americans, and the importance of remembering the history to guard against future abuses. The resolution passed unanimously, and the author then introduced survivors and guests in the chamber.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 05/18/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Especially to be an Italian American.
- God bless all Italian Americans.
- We need to stand and salute Italian American Day and make sure that our Italian American friends and
- , WE NEED TO STAND AND SALUTE ITALIAN AMERICAN DAY AND MAKE SURE THAT OUR ITALIAN AMERICAN FRIENDS AND
- My grandfather wasn't naturalized until he was in his 40s, and they were proud Americans, Italian American
Summary:
The Senate opened with routine proceedings, approved the prior day’s journal, and then took up a budget extender. Senator Serrano’s appropriation bill was recalled from the Assembly, reconsidered, amended, and sent through Rules to the floor. During debate, senators discussed the ongoing delay in finalizing the state budget, the 13th extender, school aid payments, the Yonkers school district payment, and unresolved issues such as Tier 6 retirement changes and other budget policy items. The extender was passed 57-2 after debate, with senators pressing for more transparency about the budget negotiations and the majority responding that those issues were not germane to the extender.
The chamber then recognized several resolutions and guests. Senators spoke in support of Resolution 1948 honoring New York State 4-H and its Capital Days participants, Resolution 2054 commemorating Italian American Day, and Resolution 1620 mourning Denis Michael Troy of Rockland County. The Italian American Day resolution drew extensive remarks from many senators about family histories, immigration, cultural contributions, scholarships, and community traditions, and the Senate welcomed honored guests from the Italian American community. The Rosalyn Yalow Charter School fencing team was also introduced, along with the family of Denis Troy.
The Senate then moved through a long calendar of bills, passing measures on public service, city administrative code, municipal law, correction law, criminal procedure, real property tax, education, social services, public health, executive law, parks, judiciary, and alcoholic beverage control, among others. Several members explained votes on bills related to ratepayer protection, hip-hop lyrics in criminal cases, sovereign nations and gaming compacts, and the Traveling with Dignity Act requiring adult changing stations in public facilities. Most bills passed with broad support, though some drew notable negative votes. The Senate completed the calendar and adjourned until Tuesday, May 19, at 3:00 p.m.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider an original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee during the 119th Congress; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine eliminating waste by the foreign aid bureaucracy. Feb 13th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The safety and financial security of American people.
- tax dollars to tell the American story and how the American story is being told internationally.
- American farmers in 2022 alone, USAID helped to distribute nearly 4 billion pounds of American-grown
- How does that help Americans?
- And I think the Americans are fed up with that.
Keywords:
fiscal responsibility, government waste, foreign aid, funding resolution, legislative oversight
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.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> for vulnerable Americans. for vulnerable Americans.
- </c> costs for the American people. costs for the American people.
- </c> American investment which is up 10%. American investment which is up 10%.
- </c> lower costs for the American people. lower costs for the American people.
- Every American, Mr.
Keywords:
Iran, war powers, War Powers Resolution, hostilities, military force, Congressional authorization, declaration of war, AUMF, foreign policy, national security, self-defense, U.S. Armed Forces, Middle East, executive war powers, troop withdrawal, intelligence sharing, counterintelligence, diplomatic facilities, regional security, anti-war resolution
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 19th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That a group of Americans don't exist.
- to rounding up Japanese Americans.
- This was thoroughly un-American.
- And the premise of interning those Americans was somehow that they weren't loyal Americans.
- African Americans understand this history deeply.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Jan 14th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Early Learning & K-12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- We're asking that American history involving Asian Americans isn't hidden.
- AANHPI, Latino American, and Black American history in our K-12 classrooms.
- Latino American, Black American, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander contributions
- Latino American, Black American, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander contributions
- American histories are American histories.
Committee:
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education
Keywords:
school construction, school facilities, capital budget, school plant project, state funding assistance, school construction assistance program, on-base schools, military base, Department of Defense school, military families, public school facilities, instructional space, Superintendent of Public Instruction, SIP, school district capital funding, school housing burden, rapid growth, enrollment growth, free and reduced-price meals, alternative learning experience
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, February 9, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Americans will be to American taxpayers.
- Built by American workers, American engineers, and American manufacturers, IndyCar reflects who we are
- Built by American workers, American engineers, and American manufacturers, IndyCar reflects who we are
- It's in American history. It's in American history.
- go</c> Americans, black Americans, to go Americans, black Americans, to go unnoticed<08:03:59.680><c
Keywords:
Taiwan, China, banking organizations, financial regulators, national security, Burma, sanctions, foreign relations, accountability, economic oversight, military accountability, discount window, Federal Reserve, Federal Reserve Act, Board of Governors, liquidity, bank liquidity, emergency lending, lender of last resort, financial stability
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 9, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- American soil.
- AMERICAN SOIL, ON AMERICAN SOIL, LET EVERYBODY -- LET THAT SINK IN.
- According to the American Jewish Committee, 77% of American Jews say they feel less safe in the United
- Americans make America tick. Healthy Americans make America tick.
- Americans make America tick. Healthy Americans make America tick.
Bills:
HR480 , HR481 , HR488 , HB2035 , HR252 , HB1948 , HR1373 , HR1182 , HR248 , HR137 , HB2390 , HB2351
Keywords:
House of Representatives, congressional training, workplace rights, workplace responsibilities, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, sexual harassment training, employee training, Member orientation, House Administration Committee, Congressional Accountability Act, CAA, interns, unpaid interns, fellows, detailees, legislative workplace, congressional offices, compliance training, ethics training
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 11, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:06:45.800><c> Service</c> America including American Service America including American Service
- </c> Safety and Security of every American Safety and Security of every American thank<00:10:03.839><
- </c><00:10:44.360><c> Military</c> and his masters from American Military and his masters from American
- resisting American slavery.
- </c> the money they steal from the American the money they steal from the American people<02:09:42.360
Keywords:
committee membership, House of Representatives, government structure, ethics, political appointments, concurrent resolution, President communication, Congress assembly, meeting date, government procedure, joint session, Congress, President's address, H.Res. 122, HR122, H.R. 77, midnight rules, Congressional Review Act, CRA, resolution of disapproval
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/12/2026 - African American Legislative Day
Transcript Highlights:
- The joint protocol session of African-American Legislative Day is called to order.
- And whereas Black History... ...experiences of African American history.
- Continue to plug into the Governor's Office of African American Affairs.
- So as we talk about Black American history, and when people ask me oftentimes, I say that African American
- So as we talk about black American history, and when people ask me often time, I said that African American
Summary:
The joint protocol session for African American Legislative Day opened with prayer, the presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and performances of the national anthem and “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” A representative from Buffalo Soldiers of America used the occasion to correct the program name and briefly described the organization’s history, community events, and interest in obtaining a vacant building for a museum.
Speaker Steve Montenegro and Senate President Warren Petersen welcomed attendees and said the event was an opportunity to hear directly from African American leaders and advocates on issues such as opportunity, public safety, education, affordability, individual freedoms, and economic security. Representative Quante Cruz, chair of the African-American Legislative Conference, read a Black History Month proclamation and emphasized the 100-year recognition of Black History Month and the importance of honoring African American contributions in Arizona and nationally. Ashley Anderson and Jerry McPherson of the Governor’s Office of African American Affairs highlighted the conference theme, “Made for This Moment,” and urged continued civic engagement, policy advocacy, and year-round collaboration with the office.
Representative Leah Landrum Taylor introduced the guest speakers, including Senator Kiana Maria Sears, who spoke about Black history, legacy, and the need to keep pushing for justice, food security, housing, and economic parity. She reflected on her father’s military service and the barriers Black veterans faced in Arizona, including difficulty using VA benefits to buy homes, and urged attendees to use their voices and votes. Representative Blackman also offered remarks connecting the day’s message to biblical themes of courage and perseverance. The session ended with closing remarks and a benediction from Representative Cruz, who stressed building community across districts and thanked participants before the joint protocol session was dissolved.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, February 27, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> consumer Advocates and American consumer Advocates and American manufacturers<00:24:32.520><c> I
- American families.
- Republicans aren't here to stand up for American families and American companies.
- Republicans aren't here to stand up for American families and American companies.
- 54:33.319><c> American</c> dream or the American dream or the American possibility<03:54:35.640><c> and
Bills:
HJR20
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, February 13, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> better investment to advance American better investment to advance American Security<00:09:38.240
- </c> manufacturing sector and buying American manufacturing sector and buying American Farmland<00:10
- </c><00:13:24.199><c> will</c> and starting this year Americans will and starting this year Americans
- This is new in American history.
- Americans.
Bills:
HR35