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• An additional 20% is covered by Congressional Grant Fiscal Year 26 Transportation, Housing and Urban
• They also advocate on behalf of Idaho, on our behalf, to the Idaho Legislature and U.S. congressional
• advocate on behalf of Idaho, sorry, on behalf, on our behalf to the Idaho legislature and U.S. congressional

Summary: The committee opened with a quorum, approved the minutes from Friday, March 6, and then heard an annual update from Colonel Ray Gunter on Mountain Home Air Force Base. He described the base’s mission, personnel, and major units, emphasizing the evolving global threat environment, the importance of readiness and modernization, and the base’s role in the F-15E enterprise. He also discussed ongoing divestment of older F-15E engines, recapitalization with newer aircraft, expanded training airspace, and the base’s use of the Mountain Home Range Complex for joint and allied exercises. Colonel Gunter highlighted several infrastructure and community-support priorities, including the Snake River Water Pipeline Project, a new water treatment plant, school and child care improvements, housing development in Mountain Home, and partnerships with local governments, the Idaho Water Resource Board, school districts, and the Military Affairs Committee. He also noted efforts to improve health care coordination with St. Luke’s, TRICARE West, and the American Red Cross, and reported an estimated $800 million economic impact supporting more than 7,300 regional jobs. He closed by stressing the importance of family support, education, and community partnerships to military readiness. After the briefing, the committee briefly moved into an executive session for an unclassified briefing from Mountain Home Air Force Base intelligence experts, then reconvened in public session. No further business was raised, and the meeting adjourned without any recorded votes beyond approval of the minutes and the motions to enter and exit executive session.

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• The entry to the Senate floor would be through these two openings passages. large congressional large
• congressional uh<00:36:59.839><c> volumes</c><00:37:00.240><c> and</c><00:37:00.480><c> spaces,</c><
• Um, just real quickly, Zach, can you refresh my memory as to the speakers?
• I But I'm going<00:43:06.880><c> off</c><00:43:07.040><c> of</c><00:43:07.280><c> memory.
• </c> going off of memory. going off of memory.

Committee: Joint Capitol Interpretive Exhibits and Wayfinding Subcommittee

Keywords: 916, all

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• Flags across Idaho—our congressional delegation has got the flags.
• status of what will happen with this, but you might recall this committee authorized us to ask the congressional
• status of what will happen with this, but you might recall this committee authorized us to ask the congressional
• Our partners at the Congressional Commission are also advancing several initiatives, including Our American

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The America 250 and Idaho Advisory Council approved the January 19 minutes and also approved reimbursement of up to $20,882 to the state superintendent for additional materials for Spirit of U.S. boxes for schools. The committee then reviewed a financial update and heard a detailed subcommittee report on plans for Idaho’s July 4, 2026 celebration at the Capitol, including a parade, park activities, bands, family stations, and open Capitol access. Members discussed cost-sharing with the We the People group, with the committee approving a proposed America 250 budget of $196,600 that includes the July 4 celebration and America 250 ambassador programs, authorizes private donations, and directs how remaining funds should be used for regional and county events later in the year. Treasurer Julie Ellsworth reported on the ambassador program, including staffing needs, the growing number of Spuds appearances statewide, and plans for six “go bags” so materials can travel to communities even when the mascots are unavailable. She also described the proposed Liberty Bell carriage, which would debut on July 4 and then travel to every county, along with related efforts such as the Veterans Mustang Ride, challenge coins, a heritage fountain, flags across Idaho, Liberty quilts, and the “Bring Idaho’s Liberty Bell Home” fundraising effort. Committee members praised the work and noted strong public engagement and social media response. The Governor’s Task Force report highlighted the America 250 website, voice-recording project, Idaho Lottery scratch ticket partnership, downloadable “Moments That Made Us” exhibit, and the upcoming “Four Score” and “United We Celebrate” exhibits. Director Gallimore also noted coordination with the BLM and Transportation Department for events at Signature Point and the Old Pen. Hannah Laurie Hine provided a national update on White House and congressional commission initiatives, including mobile museums, the Great American State Fair, a prayer-focused event on the National Mall, the Presidential 1776 Award civics contest, and other reflection and volunteer projects. The committee agreed to meet again on March 9 and then adjourned.

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• You wrote a letter to the U.S. congressional Republicans urging them to protect Medicaid.
• letter<00:08:14.960><c> to</c><00:08:15.159><c> the</c><00:08:15.280><c> US</c><00:08:15.639><c> Congressional
• </c> letter to the US Congressional letter to the US Congressional Republicans<00:08:16.759><c> urging

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> year is the year where congressionally year is the year where congressionally chartered<01:03:30.640
• c3s congressionally chartered veterans organization<01:04:55.799><c> ations</c><01:04:56.119><c> like
• There are two different classifications for congressionally chartered veterans organizations.
• </c> classifications for um congressionally classifications for um congressionally chartered<01:07:58.760
• eight congressionally chartered veteran service<01:33:26.880><c> organizations</c><01:33:27.880><c>

Bills: HF169 , HF195 , HF194 , HF1756 , HF2133

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: HF169, Minnesota insurance, health plan, summary of benefits and coverage, SBC, patient assistance program, deductible, health insurer, consumer disclosure, out-of-pocket costs, medical assistance funds, copay assistance, health coverage transparency, chapter 62Q, enrollee, HF195, Fairmont, street reconstruction, bonding bill, capital investment

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• He said there is one trustee from each of the eight congressional districts, four at-large seats, and
• there's one trustee from each of the there's one trustee from each of the eight<00:13:49.440><c> congressional
• </c><00:13:50.120><c> districts</c><00:13:50.759><c> and</c><00:13:50.880><c> there</c> eight congressional
• districts and there eight congressional districts and there are<00:13:51.240><c> four</c><00:13:51.639
• Gregory, he's a passionate nursing student working night shifts in the emergency department at North Memorial

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Kennedy Memorial Fellowship, an 18-month training program for fellows to pursue a career in politics,
• As I listened to the memorial, I talked about how he served in Vietnam.
• When your memory... Military. But I can imagine what it would take.
• And based on the memories that Representative Hendricks has, there's no doubt.
• Well, this certainly brings back a lot of memories.

Summary: The House convened, approved the journal, and spent much of the opening portion recognizing guests and interns from both parties, along with former lawmakers and a newly seated member, Representative Sylvia Allen. The chamber then took up House Concurrent Resolution 2065 honoring the late Alfredo Gutierrez. Members from both parties gave extended remarks about his life as a civil rights advocate, student activist, legislator, and mentor, and the resolution was unanimously adopted and transmitted to the Senate. Family members of Gutierrez were recognized in the gallery during the memorial tribute. The House then moved into Committee of the Whole on the first budget-related measures. On House Bill 4138, the “feed bill”/budget operations measure, Democrats argued the budget favored corporations and data centers over seniors, health care, housing, universities, and vulnerable families, while Republicans defended it as a continuation of prior policy and said it preserved tax conformity and modest agency cuts. After debate and questions, the committee recommended the bill do pass and the House adopted that report, sending HB 4138 to engrossing. The chamber next considered House Bill 4139, the amusement/gaming-related budget bill. Members debated whether it was essentially unchanged from last year’s budget language, with Republicans saying it was a continuation bill and that gaming-related provisions would support rural economies and tourism, while Democrats questioned the broader budget context and its effects on working families. The committee recommended HB 4139 do pass, and the House adopted that recommendation. The House then began debate on House Bill 4140, the state budget implementation bill, focusing on the budget stabilization fund and a proposed government efficiency initiative; discussion was still underway at the end of the transcript.

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• whereas the purpose of this special session is to consider legislation relating to the drawing of congressional
• of Florida into a special session relating to consideration of legislation for the drawing of congressional
• Senate Bill 8D by Senator Gaetz, a bill to be entitled an act relating to establishing the congressional

Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then administered the oath of office to newly elected Senator Brian Nathan of District 14, who was welcomed by the chamber. The Secretary read the governor’s amended special session proclamation, which expanded the call to include legislation on artificial intelligence protections, an AI Bill of Rights, related public records exemptions, and medical freedom, in addition to congressional redistricting and related litigation funding. The chamber then read the bills filed within the call: SB 2D (Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights), SB 4D (public records), SB 60 (medical freedom), and SB 8D (congressional districts). The Rules Chair moved SB 2D and SB 4D forward, and the Senate took up SB 2D first. On SB 2D, the sponsor said the bill was intended to protect parents and children from deceptive AI practices, safeguard personal information and image rights, and ensure technology serves rather than deceives Floridians. Senator Grall opposed the bill, arguing it weakened protections and gave parents a false sense of security, while Senator Busillo supported it as a necessary but imperfect first step that should be implemented carefully. After debate, the Senate passed SB 2D by a vote of 37 yeas and 1 nay. The Senate then passed SB 4D, the companion public records exemption bill, after brief discussion about which investigative files would be exempt during enforcement proceedings; the vote was 33 yeas and 4 nays. The Rules Chair announced committee scheduling, noted SB 60 (medical freedom) would be temporarily postponed in Rules, and the Senate also set SB 8D for special order on Wednesday, April 29. The chamber adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29.

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• district and a Democrat to congressional district and a Democrat to serve<02:54:20.640><c> as</c><02
• </c> resident of second congressional resident of second congressional district<02:54:25.279><c> and<
• and an congressional district and an unaffiliated<02:54:32.240><c> to</c><02:54:32.399><c> serve</c>
• district and as a congressional district and as a Republican<02:54:39.920><c> reappointed</c><02:54:
• the sixth congressional district and as<02:54:44.479><c> an</c><02:54:44.479><c> unaffiliated</c><02

Keywords: 981, all

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• which contains a multitude of federal issues, and Governor Abbott has made clear to the Texas congressional
• And congressional leadership that his biggest priority is OLS reimbursement.
• At the beginning of the session, Governor Abbott sent a letter to the Texas congressional delegation
• and congressional leadership formally laying out border security expenses and requesting full reimbursement
• Executing the governor's request requires substantial collaboration with Texas congressional members,

Committee: House Intergovernmental Affairs

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• It has been 50 days since the people of Arizona's Seventh Congressional District elected me to represent
• Donald Trump and congressional Republicans began their assault on the people of our country in the big
• Resolved, that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of
• Resolution 874, the House stands adjourned until 9:00 a.m. tomorrow as a further mark of respect to the memory

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Other cases involve funding cuts to congressionally authorized programs supporting the use of renewable
• Other cases involve funding cuts to congressionally authorized programs, supporting the use of renewable
• Justice, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education, as well as some congressional
• commonality of the 61 cases that we filed is conditions that the executive branch has added to congressionally
• appropriated streams of the executive branch has added to congressionally appropriated streams of revenue

Summary: The House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee held a virtual work session focused first on federal actions affecting elections. A representative from NCSL reviewed recent U.S. Supreme Court and pending cases, including a redistricting/Voting Rights Act case and a case on whether mailed ballots received after Election Day can be counted. She also discussed a Trump executive order directing USPS to draft mail-ballot rules, the federal SAVE system’s expanded use for voter list maintenance, DOJ requests for unredacted voter rolls, and reduced federal election-security support. Committee members asked about proof of citizenship requirements, whether DOJ requests are compulsory, and how federal election funding and grants may be changing. The Attorney General’s Office then described Washington’s litigation challenging two election-related executive orders and DOJ’s lawsuit seeking unredacted voter registration lists. State lawyers said courts have already enjoined parts of the executive orders, including documentary proof-of-citizenship requirements and voting-system changes, and have upheld Washington’s ballot-receipt deadlines so far. They said DOJ’s voter-roll demands have been rejected by multiple courts and that Washington’s position is that state law limits disclosure of sensitive voter data. Members asked about the legal basis for DOJ’s requests, the risk of immigration-enforcement use, and whether attestation on registration forms counts as proof of citizenship; the office said it does under state law and that no evidence of mass voter-fraud problems in Washington has been shown. Deputy Attorney General Todd Bowers then gave a broader overview of the Attorney General’s federal litigation, saying Washington has filed 61 cases since January 2025, often with other states, and has had notable success obtaining preliminary injunctions and favorable summary judgments. He highlighted cases involving election rules, environmental and energy disputes, public health funding, student loans, housing, and data privacy, and said many challenges involve executive-branch conditions added to congressionally appropriated funds. He also described a growing number of federal audits and inquiries directed at state agencies. Finally, Office of Equity Director Megan Matthews discussed how federal actions are affecting state and local equity work, community organizations, and public confidence. She said the office is coordinating more closely with the Attorney General, governor’s office, other agencies, and local governments through the immigration subcabinet, while also working on data privacy, Keep Washington Working compliance, and community outreach. Committee members asked about the office’s human-trafficking work and how it is encouraging agency compliance; Matthews said the focus is on clearer guidance, technical support, and consistent expectations across agencies. The committee adjourned after the presentations and questions.

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• a federal entity or agency that's responsible to conduct tax expenditure evaluations, but the Congressional
• The Congressional Research Service provides a balanced assessment of the federal tax expenditures based
• The Congressional Research Service provides a balanced assessment of the federal tax expenditures based
• The Congressional Research Service periodically publishes a compendium of federal tax expenditures for
• The Congressional Research Service provides a balanced assessment of the federal tax expenditures based

Keywords: 1183, house

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• security, and commerce, and work closely with interagency colleagues, interagency partners, and congressional
• I'm sure you're very familiar with the congressional scoring process for tax from your time at JCT.
• But, look, the Congressional Budget Office. non-partisan scorekeeper says that the Republican tax plan
• basically, they buried Wyoming businesses in red tape, burdensome regulations, and all without congressional
• congressional attempt, intent. Well, thank you for the question, Senator.

Committee: Senate Finance Committee

Keywords: Commerce, International Trade, Tax Policy, Nominees, Inflation, Middle-class, Trade Practices, Economic Concerns

Summary: The committee convened to discuss various bills and nominees, including the critical nominations of William Kimmett for Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade and Ken Keyes for Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the Treasury Department. Discussions highlighted the nominees' roles in managing critical trade and tax policies amidst rising economic concerns, particularly focusing on inflation and its impact on American families. Members expressed both support and skepticism, emphasizing the significance of fostering fair trade practices and ensuring tax policies that benefit the middle-class amidst claims of an agenda favoring affluent individuals and corporations.

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• Thanks to the Hawaii congressional delegation, the construction project was authorized in last year's
• Thanks to the Hawaii<00:50:24.079><c> congressional</c><00:50:24.640><c> delegation</c><00:50:25.760>
• <c> um</c><00:50:26.160><c> the</c> Hawaii congressional delegation um the Hawaii congressional delegation
• So there was a congressionally mandated RAND study that was done that looked at hydropower.
• So there was a congressionally mandated RAND study that was done that looked at hydropower.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Special Committee on Red Hill held an informational briefing at the State Capitol focused on updates from the Navy Closure Task Force Red Hill and NAVFAC Hawaii. Members and Navy officials opened by noting the meeting format, providing public links to tank closure supplement 4 and environmental remediation resources, and thanking Admiral Barnett for attending before his transition. The Navy emphasized that the Red Hill closure effort and the PFAS/PAS environmental remediation effort are separate but coordinated, and that both are long-term undertakings. For the closure effort, Navy officials reported progress on tank cleaning, ventilation, sludge removal, groundwater monitoring, and preparation for pipeline removal. They said supplement 4 to the tank closure plan was submitted in May and outlines the overall closure strategy, post-closure monitoring, and the decision to proceed with closure rather than wait for beneficial reuse decisions. They described completed ventilation of tanks 3 through 8, the start of tank 2 ventilation, removal of 283 gallons of sludge from the first six tanks, and plans to begin pipeline pigging and removal later this year. Officials also said all sludge samples tested so far were non-hazardous and that air monitoring has not shown elevated volatile organic readings during operations. NAVFAC Hawaii then outlined the PFAS/PAS remedial investigation under CERCLA, explaining the cleanup process, the nature of PFAS, and the role of aqueous film-forming foam as a source. The presentation said the Navy began investigating PFAS releases in 2014-2015, that the 2021 Red Hill fuel release led directly into remedial investigation work, and that current activities include quarterly groundwater sampling at 42 monitoring wells, installation of new shallow and deep wells, soil sampling where exceedances were found, fate-and-transport modeling, and human health risk assessments. Officials said data are publicly available on the Red Hill environmental website and that the next restoration advisory board meeting is scheduled for August 27. The Navy also gave a water resiliency update, saying it is upgrading the joint base drinking water system with pump, tank, and cybersecurity improvements and is installing treatment systems for the inactive Navy Aiea and Red Hill shafts ahead of EPA drinking water standards taking effect in 2029. No votes or formal committee actions were taken, as the meeting was informational only.

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• whereas the purpose of this special session is to consider legislation relating to the drawing of congressional
• of Florida into a special session relating to consideration of legislation for the drawing of congressional
• Senate Bill 8D by Senator Gates, a bill to be entitled an act relating to establishing the congressional

Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then administered the oath of office to newly elected Senator Brian Nathan of District 14, with his family present. The chamber also read the Governor’s amended special session proclamation, which expanded the call to include legislation on artificial intelligence protections, an AI Bill of Rights, related public-records exemptions, and medical freedom, in addition to congressional redistricting and related litigation funding. The Senate took up SB 2D, the Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights, and SB 4D, the accompanying public records bill. Supporters said the AI measure was intended to protect children and consumers from deceptive or harmful AI practices, preserve privacy, and prevent unauthorized commercial use of personal images. Opponents argued the bill was too permissive, especially regarding parental opt-out provisions, and did not provide meaningful protections or remedies. After debate, SB 2D passed 37-1. The Senate then considered SB 4D, which creates public-records exemptions tied to investigations under the AI bill. Questions focused on who would be exempted, and the sponsor explained the exemption would apply to investigative files handled by the Department of Legal Affairs involving minors, parents, and name-image-likeness issues. SB 4D passed 33-4. The Rules Chair announced committee and scheduling updates, including postponing the medical freedom bill, and the Senate adjourned until the next day.

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• The purpose of this special session is to consider legislation relating to the drawing of congressional
• of Florida into a special session relating to consideration of legislation for the drawing of congressional
• Senate Bill 8D by Senator Gates, a bill to be entitled an act establishing the congressional districts

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• That's why it is so distressing that congressional leaders would propose historic cuts that threaten
• These congressional proposals would cut billions in food aid. When families can't afford food...
• These congressional proposals would cut billions in food aid.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Human Services heard two measures after announcing that SB 792 had been pulled from the agenda. The first bill, AB 412, would require affiliated home care aides to receive training on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care. The author and supporters, including the Alzheimer’s Association, AARP, and the Home Care Association of America, said the bill would help ensure more consistent and compassionate care for people living with dementia. A witness described difficult personal experiences finding aides who understood her husband’s needs. There was no opposition, and the committee members expressed support and personal appreciation for the issue. AB 412 was moved on a do-pass-as-amended motion to the Assembly Appropriations Committee and passed 7-0. The committee accepted the author’s committee amendments. The committee also heard SJR 3, a resolution urging Congress to avoid cuts to SNAP, known in California as CalFresh. The author and supporters from the California Association of Food Banks and End Child Poverty California argued that the program is essential to reducing hunger, supporting children and families, and sustaining the food economy, and that food banks could not replace lost benefits. Public testimony was overwhelmingly in support, with no opposition. Members from both parties spoke in favor, including one member who shared personal experience relying on SNAP. SJR 3 was adopted 7-0 and sent forward.

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• federal president has said he may or may not do, but it is in fact part of the blueprint of the congressional
• </c><01:02:27.480><c> budget</c> blueprint of the congressional budget blueprint of the congressional
• There are going to be many employers there ranging from state, county, and congressional offices.
• 01:26:02.320><c> county,</c><01:26:03.440><c> uh</c><01:26:03.760><c> and</c><01:26:04.080><c> congressional
• </c> from state, county, uh and congressional from state, county, uh and congressional offices.<01:26

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• When it comes to helping patients who are developing problems with memory and motor function, rehabilitative
• speechwriter as well, where I assist him in developing strategic messaging, working with him on congressional

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education convened with a quorum and first took up CS for SB 1694 on technology education. The bill would require technology-integrated postsecondary general education core courses to include digital literacy and competency instruction, including use of artificial intelligence tools, and would encourage high school computer science courses that include AI to teach how AI systems use data, their benefits and limitations, and responsible use in academic and personal settings. The bill sponsor and several supporters emphasized preparing students for an AI-driven workforce while teaching critical evaluation and ethical use; one speaker raised concerns about overreliance on AI and the need to preserve real-world skills. Senator Davis supported the measure and suggested introducing similar instruction earlier, possibly in middle school. The committee voted the bill favorably, with Senator Leak later recorded in the affirmative. The committee then heard a large block of confirmations for higher education boards, including appointees to Tallahassee State College, the University of South Florida, the University of North Florida, Palm Beach State College, the College of the Florida Keys, Hillsborough College, Miami-Dade College, Florida A&M University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida International University, New College of Florida, Florida Polytechnic University, and the University of Florida. The appointees generally highlighted backgrounds in education, health care, law, business, technology, and public service, and described priorities such as student success, workforce alignment, affordability, fiscal responsibility, and institutional growth. One nominee to Tallahassee State College was asked about low NCLEX pass rates and said the college had a plan approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. Another nominee discussed Florida Poly’s STEM mission, and several members praised the nominees’ community ties and professional experience. After hearing the appointees, the committee voted to report the block of confirmations favorably to the Ethics and Elections Committee. The committee then received a high-level overview of the higher education budget, totaling $11.9 billion, with major emphasis on workforce training and development. Highlights included increases for school district workforce education, the Florida College System, workforce development capitalization, a rural educator recruitment program, funding for the USF Center for Nursing, preeminent research universities, UCF’s community school grant program, UF’s literacy and math initiatives, UF’s autism and neurodevelopment center, and a postsecondary guardian program for campus security. Members asked a brief question about a workforce fund transfer, and the chair explained it was a transfer of an existing program with new funds added. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned.