Video & Transcript : 'Vision Iowa' :
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- >> THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM IOWA, MS. MILLER-MEEKS, FOR FIVE MINUTES.
- I came to Congress to deliver for Iowa, and I'll continue fighting to make sure our communities get the
- Iowa seniors are finally seeing meaningful relief that reflects a lifetime of hard work thanks to the
- Iowa seniors are finally seeing meaningful relief that reflects a lifetime of hard work thanks to the
- Iowa seniors are finally seeing meaningful relief that reflects a lifetime of hard work thanks to the
Keywords:
joint session, Congress, communication, President, HCR74, national emergency, government authority, Executive Order, legislative action, rule, special rule, House resolution, floor procedure, procedural resolution, firearms, gun laws, less-than-lethal weapons, weapons technology, National Marine Sanctuaries Act, undersea fiber optic cables
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Capital Investment Cmte hears St. Paul bonding requests for sports facility upgrades 3/20/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm from Iowa.
- Iowa okay the University of Iowa has Iowa okay the University of Iowa has pink<00:10:17.760><c> locker
- </c><00:15:25.720><c> to</c> uh turf was brought in from Iowa to uh turf was brought in from Iowa to
- This vision to reimagine the future of our city and our region is bold, ambitious, and necessary.
- This vision to reimagine the future of our city and our region is bold, ambitious, and necessary.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, May 6, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> people of Bondorf and the state of Iowa people of Bondorf and the state of Iowa with<00:10:32.800
- Jay spent his life working to make Iowa a better place.
- Iowa has lost a leader.
- Iowa has lost a leader.
- Iowa has lost a leader. Indianola. Iowa has lost a leader.
Bills:
HR377
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Iowa should be the Tuscany of North America, except now Iowa has a water crisis.
- Iowa should be the Tuscany of North America, except now Iowa has a water crisis.
- </c> of Iowa and the late Paul Wellstone. of Iowa and the late Paul Wellstone.
- I saw what Iowa used to be in my lifetime. Iowa fell apart.
- Iowa fell apart. It's sad lifetime. Iowa fell apart.
Bills:
HF3718
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 1, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> barriers, open new markets for Iowa barriers, open new markets for Iowa products,<00:46:04.240><
- Within the USS Iowa, tenacity of Ians.
- That's very different from the Democratic vision for America.
- That's very different from the Democratic vision for America.
- :10.399><c> is</c><03:30:10.720><c> one</c> Republican vision for America is one Republican vision for
Keywords:
committee election, House of Representatives, government structure, representation, foreign affairs, disaster relief, tax deadlines, Internal Revenue Code, collection notices, government response, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, Overdraft Lending, Digital Consumer Payment Applications, financial institutions, voting registration, citizenship proof, remote voting, proxy voting, parental rights, legislative process
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 02/18/26
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:04:30.320><c> And</c><00:04:30.479><c> Senator</c> way down to Iowa. Thank you.
- And Senator way down to Iowa. Thank you.
- They are being printed in Iowa. And I'm scratching my head, Mr.
- </c><00:49:26.480><c> And</c><00:49:26.640><c> I'm</c> They are being printed in Iowa.
- And I'm They are being printed in Iowa.
Committee:
Senate Jobs and Economic Development
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They also attended the Iowa band.
- reputation for leadership, service, and commitment to the people of Iowa County and Iowa.
- Congratulations, Sheriff Roder, and thank you for your dedicated service to Iowa County and Iowa.
- Iowa County and<00:24:41.279><c> Iowa.
- service to Iowa County and Iowa.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Information Technology Committee Jul 8th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- change from a state agency to everything being done through vendors for the state of Iowa.
- information came out and since the change came in Iowa.
- I haven't completely delved into the Iowa situation.
- We have that vision.
- And I'll refer back to this project vision.
Summary:
The committee approved the March 26 minutes and then received a quarterly update on major IT projects from NDIT. Staff reported the portfolio included 116 major projects totaling about $546 million, with the overall portfolio under budget but slightly behind schedule. They reviewed projects over the 20% variance threshold, including an Industrial Commission grants management system and DOT’s roadway pre-construction replacement, and then heard startup and closeout reports from HHS, OMB, DPI, and DOT. Several previously troubled projects were closed, including HHS bed management, vital records modernization, and DOT roadway capital planning; some projects finished under budget and ahead of schedule, while others were significantly behind schedule or over budget but were now closed or being remediated.
The committee also reviewed NDIT’s annual report, including service-fund financials, peer-state rate comparisons, records management, and customer satisfaction efforts. Members asked about how service-fund revenue and grant administrative charges are accounted for, how chargebacks work, and whether NDIT tracks customer satisfaction scores. NDIT said it does track CSAT-type measures in some service areas and has survey data, but it is not planning another customer survey this summer. Members encouraged more regular reporting of customer satisfaction, service-level metrics, and performance data to help guide future improvements.
A major portion of the meeting focused on the state’s mainframe modernization effort. NDIT said the overall effort is still targeting about 2030, with multiple HHS and DOT projects underway and a $15 million tech-debt appropriation already removing some components. Staff described the main obstacles as data cleanup, complex integrations, limited staff capacity, retirements, and vendor constraints, and said they are seeking a vendor with modernization support in the next contract cycle. Members pressed for clearer accountability and faster progress, and NDIT and HHS emphasized that they are working jointly but need continued support and better tools.
The committee then heard a cybersecurity update on NDIT’s statewide services and maturity assessments. NDIT explained that it provides vulnerability scanning, endpoint protection, security awareness training, threat briefings, and penetration testing, and that these services are tied to a cybersecurity maturity assessment based on CIS controls. Members questioned the sharp drop in participation since 2020 and whether the self-assessment should be mandatory or tied more strongly to StageNet access or insurance incentives. NDIT said participation is voluntary, but Enderf is now requiring annual assessments to keep a 4% insurance discount, and members discussed whether stronger requirements or audit authority may be needed. The meeting ended as the committee began a follow-up discussion on BEAD broadband connection costs and why some locations are much more expensive to connect than others.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
UMN Regent Candidate Forum - 02/04/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:15:23.519><c> in</c> port of regions to have some Vision in port of regions to have some Vision
- I went to a private school in Iowa, Drake University, that has a Board of Trustees that is primarily
- I went to a private school in Iowa, Drake University, that has a Board of Trustees that is primarily
- I went to a private school in Iowa, Drake University, that has a Board of Trustees that is primarily
- </c><00:43:34.960><c> and</c> create a forward Future Vision and create a forward Future Vision and solution
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 20th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Alberto was born in Brownsville, Texas, and was raised in Iowa.
- He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Iowa, studying art and dance, working two
- Their leadership is a living reflection of Joy's vision and mentorship.
- Their leadership is a living reflection of Joy's vision and mentorship.
Summary:
The Senate opened with roll call, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a brief recognition of Senator Seyarto’s upcoming birthday. The pro tem introduced Matu LeMay of the Quebec National Assembly, who was visiting to discuss California-Quebec environmental collaboration, including their long-standing linkage of cap-and-trade markets. Messages from the Governor and Assembly were deemed read, journals were approved, and Joint Rule 62A was suspended to allow certain bills to be heard in Appropriations Committee with shortened notice.
The chamber then considered three gubernatorial appointments. Courtney Welch was confirmed to the California Housing Partnership Corporation Board of Directors by a 29-1 vote, Janessa Goldbeck was confirmed to the California Veterans Board by a 28-0 vote, and Tom Huntington was confirmed to the State Parks and Recreation Commission by a 28-0 vote. The Senate also adopted the consent calendar, which included Senate Bill 607, by a 37-0 vote.
The remainder of the session was devoted to adjournment memorials honoring Elizabeth “Betsy” Hammer Carr, Alberto Ronel, William Louis “Bill” McIntyre Jr., and Joy Atkinson. Senators described their activism, public service, community leadership, and personal impact, with particular emphasis on Carr’s social justice work, Ronel’s health care service and the need for worker safety, McIntyre’s business and civic contributions, and Atkinson’s decades of mentorship and leadership for Black women in politics. Family members and guests were recognized in the gallery during the memorials.
The Senate announced that the next floor session would be Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 9 a.m., with the chamber in recess until later that day for adjournment proceedings.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, November 17, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Speaker pro tempore: The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Iowa, Mrs.
- shutdown over the past six weeks makes me delighted to be back here in Congress doing the work of Iowa
- fight for projects that support families and build a stronger future for Iowa's First District and Iowa
- The Speaker pro tempore: For what purpose does the gentlewoman from Iowa seek recognition?
- That's the vision.
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
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 02/25/26
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- He emphasized that their vision is for CLC agriculture to grow in a voluntary and market-driven way,
- </c> times over from builder's vision times over from builder's vision philanthropy,<00:47:44.800><c>
- </c><00:48:42.960><c> for</c> economy is part of a broader vision for economy is part of a broader vision
- So are we in danger of being passed by Iowa in their development of winter camelina, or is our winter
- So you've got high volume products and Iowa and, you know, around the region, Iowa and, you know, around
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 29, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Its author, Thomas Jefferson, laid out a vision of there will be enthusiastic events in big there will
- The senior center still serves residents today, helping bring it from vision to reality.
- The gentle lady from Iowa is recognized for three minutes. Uh, thank you, Mr.
- I would like to yield three minutes to my good friend from Iowa, Dr.
- I appreciate my good friend from Virginia and Iowa working together on this bill.
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
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine managing risk for the long-term in the 7(a) loan program, focusing on hearing from lenders. Feb 26th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Fitzgibbon's holds a bachelor's degree from the best university, Iowa State University.
- Fitzgibbon did not go to the finest Jesuits College in Iowa Lawrence okay the Fitzgibbons I think the
- I am testifying today on behalf of the Iowa Bankers Association and First National Bank.
- Yes Senator, we're a community bank in the middle of Iowa. Thank you. Thank you Madam Chair.
- And it was amazing how universal the vision was.
Keywords:
SBA, 7A loan program, underwriting standards, loan defaults, Community Advantage Program, small business funding, testimony
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on discussions regarding the SBA's 7A loan program and its implementation challenges. Members raised significant concerns about recent changes to the underwriting standards, which have been criticized for leading to an increase in loan defaults. Ranking members expressed a desire for a return to stronger guidelines to protect taxpayers and ensure the program remains a viable source for small businesses struggling to secure funding. Testimonies from community lenders highlighted their efforts to support underserved communities and stressed the importance of the Community Advantage Program.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, December 4, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Iowa seek recognition? Iowa seek recognition?
- ,</c><01:52:39.119><c> where</c> family farm near Leland, Iowa, where family farm near Leland, Iowa,
- </c> that defined the state of Iowa. that defined the state of Iowa.
- We’re veterans, and we’re committed to serving Iowa.
- </c> co-joined laborers with a bold vision. co-joined laborers with a bold vision.
Keywords:
Seattle Seahawks, Super Bowl, MVP, football, victory, sports, community, Olympics, Paralympics, Team USA, 2026 Games, Athletics, International competition, Sportsmanship, Unity
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you. ...limiting to North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, whatever it may be.
- In Iowa it's called a declaratory order program, but they're essentially this type of situation where
- Iowa had full discretion. North Dakota had full discretion, of course.
- But I look up the vision of the department; it says the vision is that everyone reports, pays, and receives
- uh of the department it says the vision uh of the department it says a<02:09:22.920><c> vision</c><02
Committee:
Senate Taxes
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Health Care Committee Feb 12th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Transcript Highlights:
- and habilitative services, chronic disease management, and pediatric services, including oral and vision
- Iowa traditionally debates them up to the last minute, but hasn't really pulled the trigger.
- We just have different visions. Thank you. Have different visions. Thank you.
- Iowa, Montana, Wyoming, and South Dakota all limit services after reaching an annual maximum.
- On average, we reimburse more than Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Montana.
Summary:
The committee met to review the history and current treatment of North Dakota health insurance mandates, with presentations from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Sanford Health Plan, the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and the Insurance Department. The discussion focused on how mandates apply differently to fully insured, self-funded, ACA, Medicaid, and PERS plans; how the state’s benchmark plan and federal essential health benefits affect coverage; and how the existing process requires cost-benefit analysis and, for certain measures, a PERS pilot period before broader application. Presenters also reviewed the long list of existing state mandates, including provider, beneficiary, and coverage requirements, and noted that many were enacted decades ago and have not been revisited despite changes in medical evidence and treatment options.
Witnesses from the carriers argued that mandates should be reviewed periodically because some are outdated, can create unintended costs, and may not align with current medical guidance. Examples cited included PSA screening, off-label drug coverage, prior authorization rules, step therapy, and cost-sharing provisions for mental health and substance use treatment. They emphasized that carriers often cover services without a mandate when supported by clinical evidence, and that mandates can shift costs to employers and employees, especially in the fully insured small-group market. They also suggested possible policy improvements such as clearer mandate definitions, better transparency around cost-benefit analyses, a regular 10-year review of mandates, and more timely submission of proposals through the interim process.
PERS and the Insurance Department highlighted a recurring tension over what counts as a mandate and when a measure triggers the state’s defrayal obligation under federal law. PERS described its interim committee process, the April 1 deadline for fiscal-impact proposals, and the limited pilot program used for certain measures, noting that only a few bills have gone through the full pilot process. The Insurance Department explained that it views new benefit mandates through the lens of the ACA benchmark plan and essential health benefits, distinguishing true new benefits, such as infertility coverage, from changes to existing benefits, such as telehealth or insulin cost-sharing caps. No votes were taken on policy changes; the meeting was informational, with members asking questions about costs, applicability, transparency, and whether a periodic mandate review should be established.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Information Technology Committee Jul 8th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Information Technology Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- information came out and since the change came in Iowa.
- I haven't completely delved into the Iowa situation.
- I haven't completely delved into the Iowa situation.
- We have that vision.
- And I'll refer back to this project vision.
Committee:
Joint Information Technology Committee
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Community solar garden named for Melissa Hortman 3/3/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, and it's a small way of showing her vision and her leadership and her public impact, really.
- </c> Georgia, Iowa, Missouri, and Ohio. Georgia, Iowa, Missouri, and Ohio.
- Because of her relentless vision, dozens of states are now following her lead in community solar and
- Because of her relentless vision,<00:15:42.639><c> dozens</c><00:15:43.120><c> of</c><00:15:43.279><c
- > states</c><00:15:43.600><c> are</c><00:15:43.839><c> now</c> vision, dozens of states are now vision
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, July 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That's a very different vision, Mr.
- </c> of Iowa of Iowa who<03:33:53.920><c> says,</c><03:33:54.000><c> "I'm</c><03:33:54.319><c> a</c><
- He articulated a forward-looking vision for universal health care, an aspirational vision.
- . vision. vision.
- First of all, I'll give her in Iowa.