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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I want to thank assistant Serranos.
- February 26 marks the 1941 establishment of the Foreign Broadcast Monitoring Service. of the Foreign
- </c><02:34:54.080><c> influence</c> It opens the door to foreign influence It opens the door to foreign
- As avenues to foreign influence in innumerable ways.
- Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground?
Bills:
HB4758
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- So RS 33521, the Foreign Adversary Investment Act, will ensure that the state of Idaho's public investment
- adversary countries, so as not to fund the development of military technologies and surveillance tools of foreign
- It prohibits encouraging and assisting them to live.
- It prohibits encouraging and assisting them to live in the state and providing them with housing, financial
Committee:
House Ways and Means
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of Agriculture. Jan 23rd, 2025 at 09:00 am
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I appreciate you on several occasions bringing up the disaster assistance.
- The goal of these programs is to provide temporary assistance.
- I cannot overstate how critical it is for USDA to distribute this assistance. ...disaster assistance
- Our land to foreign governments or to private equity, all of those things.
- I agree with you that access to foreign markets is critical.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25 - Part 1
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I am an assistant county attorney in Aitkin County. I came here to support this bill.
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- </c><00:04:13.239><c> County</c> Sebastian Mesa I am an assistant County Sebastian Mesa I am an assistant
- I'm a senior assistant county attorney at the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.
- </c><01:14:07.000><c> County</c> Castillo senior assistant County Castillo senior assistant County attorney
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (04/01/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So condition you know foreign affairs.
- > money</c> foreign lobbyists and foreign money foreign lobbyists and foreign money coming<00:20:08.400
- </c> legislation that would prohibit foreign legislation that would prohibit foreign adversaries<00:25
- Foreign adversaries, policies.
- </c> citizens, not foreign adversaries. citizens, not foreign adversaries.
Committee:
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/09/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:04:04.239><c> program</c> bill in the medical assistance program bill in the medical assistance
- </c> graduates of foreign medical schools. graduates of foreign medical schools.
- </c> the speech language pathology assistance the speech language pathology assistance uh<00:38:28.560
- </c><00:42:58.560><c> medical</c> graduates of foreign medical graduates of foreign medical schools.<
- </c><01:48:47.360><c> and</c> overall overhead, dental assistant and overall overhead, dental assistant
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Legislative Management Aug 17th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Legislative Management
Transcript Highlights:
- One, foreign nationals target putting vape shops around military bases.
- One, foreign nationals target putting vape shops around military bases.
- And we've lost, at least in Fargo, a significant number of foreign workers.
- In Cass County, we have 500 families waiting for assistance.
- The Netherlands action, therefore, has implications beyond foreign policy.
Committee:
Joint Legislative Management
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Katharine MacGregor, of Florida, to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior, and James Danly, of Tennessee, to be Deputy Secretary of Energy. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:00 am
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I think they'd be shocked to know that last year 40,000 foreigners visited these national labs and fully
- I think most Americans would be shocked. to know that one out of every five foreign scientists visiting
- to the committee, any help anybody wants with thoughts from me on permitting reform, I am happy to assist
- Roosevelt National Park, and would welcome and appreciate your assistance with it if you're so inclined
- Yeah, so I think that's, when I first learned about the sheer volume of foreign researchers that came
Keywords:
nuclear energy, permitting process, energy production, public lands, national parks, uranium imports, legislative bills, infrastructure development
Summary:
The committee meeting was dominated by discussions on a variety of legislative bills including major topics such as nuclear energy advancement, the effects of regulatory hurdles on energy production, and proposals to improve national park staffing and maintenance. Members expressed concerns over the federal government's handling of uranium imports and the necessity for maintaining a robust domestic nuclear supply chain. Efforts to streamline permitting processes to facilitate more efficient energy project development were also a focal point, alongside public testimony from stakeholders in the energy and environmental sectors. The meeting highlighted the urgent need for infrastructure development to meet rising energy demands while addressing climate change impacts.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Governmental Oversight and Accountability Mar 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- But thanks to the assist there. You're welcome.
- Right now we have a lot of medical assistance, doctors and providers that are leaving the state and we're
- She now has a master's degree in rehab, a mental health counseling and also assist students and adults
- law to regulate against 8 financial contacts with nonprofits for an educational institutions and foreign
- Only it removes the unnecessary use of United States or foreign throughout the bill and correct certain
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- a pathway to help dismissed Care Court respondents needing a higher level of care to get other assistance
- I'm a disabled Army veteran retiree and the commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars for California.
- I thank you for the opportunity to speak on behalf of the over 85,000 members of the Veterans of Foreign
- I'm a disabled Army veteran retiree and the commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars for California.
- We will hear item number six, SB 1057 by Becker regarding licensing for certified nurse assistants and
Committee:
House Health
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- They will be assisting us with virtual speakers, sharing documents, and helping our committee hearings
- Karen Johnson, I'm the legislative assistant for Senator Jason Rarick.
- I would teach any of them except foreign languages and music, because that would be a disaster.
- Ed Cook continued: he would not teach foreign languages or music because that would be a disaster.
- </c> California have a parent who's foreign California have a parent who's foreign born<00:26:27.799>
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Combatting Antisemitism Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- It's about the impact and influence of foreign funding.
- The foreign influence is a piece of the puzzle.
- This is much bigger than foreign funding.
- So this is much bigger than foreign funding.
- There's not an elected official in the Commonwealth or beyond that can be from a foreign entity, a foreign
Summary:
The meeting opened with approval of the July 9, 2025 minutes and a roll call confirming quorum. DESE Commissioner Pedro Martinez gave his first official testimony, affirming the department’s commitment to preventing antisemitism and societal bias in schools, saying DESE supports the commission’s recommendations and will add staff resources to help develop and disseminate guidance and instructional materials. He said DESE’s rubric and guidance for identifying effective curricula and resources should be finalized in late fall, and commissioners welcomed the partnership and asked about the ongoing Section 98A work.
The commission then heard from Professor Eitan Hirsch of Tufts, who presented research on antisemitism and campus climate. He described survey findings showing sharply different Jewish and non-Jewish views on Israel, increasing social pressure on Jewish students, and a growing tendency for Jewish students to hide their identity or feel penalized for participating in Jewish life. He argued that colleges need to do more to teach students how to handle dissent and build cultures of viewpoint diversity, and commissioners asked about best practices, regional differences, and the role of campus climate surveys.
Rabbi Fine of UMass Amherst Hillel and student Sky Landau testified about antisemitism at UMass, especially since October 7. Fine described both a thriving Jewish student community and serious incidents including harassment, vandalism, classroom issues, protests, and students hiding Jewish identity; he said the university is working with Hillel and DEI leadership on goals and strategy for Jewish inclusion, and he urged more training and structured dialogue. Landau described antisemitic incidents she experienced or witnessed, including hostile BDS meetings, exclusion of Zionist students, Holocaust denial, threats, and social ostracism, and said Hillel was the only consistently safe space for her. Commissioners discussed reporting pathways, affinity groups, mental health supports, and ways to distinguish criticism of Israel from antisemitism.
Later, the commission moved to its recommendations and made several edits before voting, including deleting offensive wording in a footnote, adding a citation to recent FBI hate crime data, and restoring language tied to an existing DESE regulation, 603 CMR 26.05, on classroom neutrality and fact-based instruction. Commissioners also reiterated that criticism of Israel’s government is not inherently antisemitic. The meeting included a brief interruption by a protester, after which the commission recessed and then resumed its work on the draft recommendations.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- . scene who was moving in to assist.
- So the foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native born.
- So again, talking about foreigners, do not mistreat or about foreigners, do not mistreat or oppress a
- foreigner, for you were foreigners in Egypt.
- And you are to love those who are foreigners, for you yourselves were foreigners in Egypt.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 4th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And, lest you think that her efforts are only on the campus, she volunteered in local hospitals, assisting
- Folks like Eleanor Wickstrom, 2020, became a Rhodes Scholar studying at the intersection of U.S. foreign
- Please join me in warmly welcoming these three government officials from the Foreign Affairs Office of
- He joined in 2015 at the age of 19 as a custody assistant, later graduating from the academy class.
- He joined in 2015 at the age of 19 as a custody assistant later graduating from the academy class for
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, March 19, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Commerce with foreign nations.
- </c><02:02:38.000><c> Lisa</c> abley assisted by a capable team.
- Lisa abley assisted by a capable team.
- </c> is not just a foreign policy blunder. is not just a foreign policy blunder.
- Not another endless foreign war with no strategy and no way out.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/12/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #28
Transcript Highlights:
- stating that only U.S. citizens be eligible to register and vote in Arizona elections, prohibiting foreign
- Stating that only U.S. citizens be eligible to register and vote in Arizona elections, prohibiting foreign
- It provides things like a ban on foreign funding of elections because far too much out-of-state dark
- care of DCS and appropriates $100,000 and one FTE from the state general fund in FY 2027 to DCS to assist
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- To each analyst and attorney, to every legislative research assistant and administrative assistant, to
- But promote a foreign terrorist organization or domestic terrorist organization means... ...case law,
- Revises situations when a court may not apply or enforce a provision of foreign religious law.
- We do not uphold foreign contracts. We follow state law. We follow the Florida Constitution.
- , committees, and candidates accepting or soliciting funds from foreign nationals.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum calls, and introductory remarks, including recognition of former Representative Ardian Zika and law enforcement officer of the day Representative Chuck Brannan. Members also unveiled a portrait of Speaker Daniel Perez, with extended remarks praising his leadership and the institution of the House. The Speaker then explained the process for taking up returning messages from the Senate, noting that the House would consider Senate amendments to bills already passed by both chambers.
The House first concurred in Senate amendments and passed CS/CS/HB 1503 on computer science education and certification, which adds computer science and artificial intelligence content to high school instruction and creates a teacher certification program, with implementation delayed to give the Department of Education time to develop curriculum. The chamber then considered CS/CS/HB 1085 on local government cybersecurity, adopting a House amendment to allow local governments to buy into the cyber grant program whether or not they receive a grant, add a five-year sunset, and keep the program under the Florida Digital Service rather than a university. The House concurred in the Senate amendment and passed the bill 104-1. Members also refused to concur in Senate amendments to CS/HB 351 on concurrent legislative jurisdiction over military installations and HB 6011 on reporting gifts or honoraria, sending both bills back to the Senate.
The most extensive debate centered on CS/CS/HB 1471, which would create a process for designating domestic terrorist organizations and related restrictions. Supporters said the Senate amendment clarified the definition of “promote,” refined notice and timeline requirements, and aligned the bill with federal-style procedures; opponents argued it lacked due process, could chill speech, and gave the governor and cabinet unprecedented power without adequate evidentiary standards or judicial review. Members also debated a related public records bill, CS/CS/HB 1473, which would exempt certain records tied to the designation process; critics said the exemption would further reduce transparency and due process. Despite objections, the House adopted the amendments and passed HB 1471 by 80-25, while the public records measure was taken up as a technical companion to align with the newly amended bill.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Moving on to SB 1243, relating to foreign medical graduates.
- Moving on to SB 1243, relating to foreign medical graduates.
- Moving on to SB 1243, relating to foreign medical graduates.
- Moving on to SB 1243, relating to foreign medical graduates.
- </c><00:54:35.760><c> medical</c> 1243 relating to foreign medical 1243 relating to foreign medical graduates
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills related to cesspools, Red Hill cleanup, water testing, environmental governance, and beverage container recycling. For SB 472, SB 501, SB 675, and SB 958 on cesspools, most testimony supported accelerating cesspool conversion and expanding Department of Health capacity, though the Attorney General flagged a single-subject issue on SB 472 and the Department of Health and others raised concerns about funding, program structure, and coordination. Supporters emphasized cesspools as a major water pollution source and urged earlier deadlines, while some testimony questioned the tax credit approach and asked for clearer grant and staffing language.
For SB 639 on underground storage tanks and Red Hill cleanup, the Department of Health asked for clearer cleanup standards and noted limits on laboratory detection and sampling, while supporters argued the bill would create a binding legal standard for remediation and help prevent reopening of the facility. Testimony also stressed the need to remove all contamination to the extent practicable and protect aquifers and drinking water. SB 664 on water quality testing drew strong support from residents and water advocates, but the Department of Health warned the measure could duplicate existing authority and create significant cost; the Board of Water Supply supported the concept while noting it would expand responsibilities into private-property testing.
SB 674 on environmental advisory council and waste reduction received mixed testimony: supporters said it would help address landfill siting and protect water resources, while industry groups requested changes to advisory council membership and exemptions for certain products, and one witness opposed the measure. For SB 1067 on deposit beverage container recycling, the Attorney General said the grant language may be constitutionally problematic because it lacks standards, while industry testimony both supported the recycling goals and asked for amendments, including broader representation on the advisory council and clearer treatment of compostable and packaging-related issues. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion provided.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee May 14th, 2026
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- AB 2386, Alvarez, foreign trained physicians, do pass on a B roll call.
- AB 2386, Alvarez, foreign trained physicians, do pass on a B roll call.
- AB 1952, Berman, foreign trained dentists, holding committee.
- AB 2256, Chen, radiologist assistance, holding committee.
- AB 2567, Celeste Rodriguez, CalWORKs immediate assistance, do pass.
Committee:
House Appropriations
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider pending calendar business; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine certain pending nominations. Apr 30th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Andrea Travnick, and she has been nominated to be Assistant Secretary of Interior for Water and Science
- Travnik has been nominated to be the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Water and Science.
- If confirmed, as the Assistant Secretary of Water and Science, I'll bring my core values and natural
- The Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management plays a critical role in balancing multiple
- And most recently, as Assistant Secretary for International Affairs.