Video & Transcript Research : 'fraud unit'
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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and This is government waste, fraud, and This is government waste, fraud,
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Linda McMahon, of Connecticut, to be Secretary of Education. Feb 13th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The poorest kids in the United States of America, the greatest nation on the planet.
- The United States is the world leader by far in emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, and we
- Yes, it is set up by the United States Congress, and we work with Congress.
- So I assume that if the President of the United States gives you a directive that breaks the law, you
- The United States Department of Education provides more than $120 billion in grants, and much of that
Summary:
The committee meeting engaged in discussions focused primarily on educational reform, the influence of federal grants on local education systems, and the growing disparities in wealth and access to quality education. Members expressed concerns about the bureaucracy surrounding federal funding that hampers schools' ability to obtain necessary resources for improvement. Several members highlighted personal anecdotes from constituents, emphasizing the urgent need for reform to help students succeed in both K-12 and higher education environments. The meeting included public testimonies that provided insights into various community perspectives on these pressing issues.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- There's been some fraud on that in other states. Right. In an unscrupulous way.
- We heard a conversation about potential fraud in Arizona.
- As a church unit.
- We're United Methodists, and we are in Fort Worth.
- I understand the anti-fraud provisions in Section 29.359B3B.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Education K-16 convened with a quorum, adopted its committee rules, and heard opening remarks from members introducing staff and outlining priorities for the session. Members from both parties emphasized education as a major issue, while several Republicans framed the committee’s work around school choice and parent empowerment. Senator West and other Democrats stressed protecting public schools, listening to Texans, and considering the effects of vouchers or education savings accounts on school districts and communities.
Chairman Creighton laid out Senate Bill 2, the Texas Education Freedom Act, describing it as a universal education savings account program modeled on similar programs in other states. He said the bill would provide about $200 million for a universal eligibility pool and additional funding for students with disabilities and lower-income families, with priority weighting for former public school students. He also highlighted anti-fraud measures, vendor pre-approval, criminal background checks, cybersecurity protections, annual testing requirements for participating students, and the use of the Comptroller rather than TEA to administer the program. Creighton repeatedly said the bill is not a voucher and argued it would not take money from public schools, which he said would receive separate historic funding increases.
Members questioned Creighton about the 500% of federal poverty line definition, the adequacy of the $10,000 ESA amount, whether the program would favor students already in private school, how microschools and homeschool pods would fit, and whether the bill protects religious liberty and private-school autonomy. Democrats raised concerns about disability protections, 504 students, foster children, public-school funding, open records, and the historical context of vouchers. Republicans generally supported the bill as a way to expand options for parents and students, while also asking about administration, fraud prevention, and data security. After member questions, the committee began invited testimony, with EdChoice President Robert Inlow presenting in support of SB 2 and citing the growth and reported success of school choice programs nationwide.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Business and Commerce (Part I) Apr 3rd, 2025
Business & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- They were much larger units, 15 32-megawatt units—there were 15 of them.
- Each unit is not that expensive, I guess is the best way to say that.
- for the solution in San Antonio, with some units that CPS Energy has that they are retiring.
- But here in the United States with the Durbin Amendment, we are capped for only debit.
- We've heard a lot about fraud.
Bills:
SB231, SB584, SB600, SB668, SB841, SB986, SB1003, SB1244, SB1625, SB1960, SB1963, SB1964, SB2026, SB2056, SB2368
Keywords:
temporary emergency electric energy facility, temporary generation, emergency power, backup generation, mobile generator, portable generator, grid resilience, power outage restoration, transmission and distribution utility, TDU, Public Utility Commission of Texas, PUCT, Utilities Code Section 39.918, competitive bidding, lease authorization, emergency procurement, bulk power system, locational marginal pricing, reliability model, black start
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/26
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- rental units. rental units.
- billion in fraud disappear. billion in fraud disappear.
- How many units was it? Rep. Niska: That was 65 units. Rep. Skraba: Uh, Chair, um...
- How many units was that came together. How many units was it? it? it?
- That was 65 units. 65? That was 65 units. 65? 65,<01:30:01.000>
correct.
Keywords:
housing, sales tax, homeownership, rent assistance, community stability, education, counseling, financial assistance, housing development, culturally appropriate services, HF1417, manufactured home parks, manufactured housing, mobile home parks, housing development fund, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, MHFA, infrastructure grants, infrastructure loans, affordable housing
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 20th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This is against the United States Supreme Court, currently held decision, and valid.
- The United States Census is a nationwide count of every person living in the United States.
- Being assigned to members were high-level investigations, sex crimes, as well as fraud.
- Then, Lyndon Baines Johnson, President of the United States of America, from Texas.
- We can actually unite with those people, and we can vote no.
Keywords:
district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, 997, house, all
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- It kind of creates a red flag, and then a Fraud Unit will take a look at those and then stop them before
- <00:46:17.800>
look <00:46:18.200>at <00:46:18.599>those a Fraud Unit will take - a look at those a Fraud Unit will take a look at those uh<00:46:19.800>
and <00:46:20.000> - There are opportunists who then slip into fraud, right?
- <01:14:47.280>
and diversity of those operating units and diversity of those operating units
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- that says that the representation of goods or services as legal to purchase in New Mexico or the United
- those who don't do this, qui tam is essentially an action that is brought by an individual against fraud
- There's not a fraud on the government by those actions.
- Authorization to work in the United States, and they also have protection against deportation to remain
- . fraud.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House OKs SSHF5, the omnibus K-12 education budget bill 6/9/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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detection legal costs and their fraud detection legal costs and their fraud - There was a lot of fraud protection in it, and we know that a good portion of the fraud that's already
- There was a lot of fraud from this bill.
- There was a lot of fraud protection<00:14:58.880>
in <00:14:59.120>it <00:14:59.279> - of those will help with the uh fraud of those will help with the uh fraud issues<00:16:11.680>
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- and misuse. >> No, never said fraud and misuse, sir.
- certain fraud and misuse. certain fraud and misuse.
- >> No, never said fraud and misuse, sir. >> No, never said fraud and misuse, sir.
- They did not live in the United States and had no intention of returning to the United States, and I
- They did not live in the United States and had no intention of returning to the United States, and I
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Mesa Community College, where I'm the student body president and an active participant on our Model United
- The crypto world is filled with the worst kind of fraud and the worst kind of criminal activity that
- , where, you know, potentially there's fraud that could occur here in Maricopa County.
- I'm currently assigned to the Employee Assistance Unit with the Phoenix Police Department.
- I'm currently assigned as a detective to the Employee Assistance Unit.
Keywords:
public funds, virtual currency, bitcoin, investment, Arizona Strategic Digital Asset Reserve Act, state treasurer, retirement system, state payments, cryptocurrency, Arizona law, payment methods, government transactions, property tax, tax exemption, Arizona Revised Statutes, digital currency, workers' compensation, death benefits, burial costs, spousal compensation
Summary:
The committee began with staff and page introductions, then took up a series of previously heard bills, mostly related to cryptocurrency and tax administration. SB 1042, SB 1043, SB 1044, and SCR 1003 dealt with allowing public entities to invest in virtual currency, accept cryptocurrency payments, and exempt virtual currency from property tax. Supporters framed the measures as modernization, while opponents argued crypto is risky, fraudulent, and a poor use of public funds. All four measures were recommended do pass on narrow 4-3 votes, with Democrats generally opposed.
The committee also heard SB 1221, which would require the Department of Revenue to notify legislative tax chairs before adopting a new interpretation or application of tax law that could adversely affect taxpayers. The sponsor said the bill was meant to front-load disputes and avoid surprise tax changes; it passed 4-3. SB 1142, which would have Arizona opt into a new federal scholarship tax credit program and require ADOR to administer it, drew extensive testimony. Supporters said it would expand scholarship opportunities for students in public, charter, private, and home education settings and keep donations in Arizona. Opponents argued it would divert money from public schools, lack accountability, and primarily benefit wealthier families. The bill passed 4-3 after lengthy debate.
The committee then questioned Department of Revenue officials about a press release on Arizona tax forms and federal conformity after H.R. 1. Members focused on why the department told taxpayers not to wait to file, how the state conforms to federal changes, and whether amended returns would be needed if the Legislature changes the forms later. DOR said the forms were issued assuming conformity, that most taxpayers would not be affected by pending changes, and that amended returns could be required for some retroactive provisions; members criticized the guidance as confusing and potentially costly.
Finally, the committee heard SB 1254, which would require both grantor and grantee signatures on conveyance documents before recording, to reduce deed fraud and clarify acceptance of property transfers. County assessors supported the bill, saying it would close a loophole and improve records; it passed 6-0 with one member not voting. The committee then began SB 1252, the Uniform Assignment for Benefit of Creditors Act, with testimony from the Arizona Uniform Laws Commission explaining that it would create a more uniform framework for asset assignments and creditor claims, but the transcript cuts off before any vote on that measure.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Elections, Constitutional Amend. and Intergovernmental Affairs (2-19-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
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States <00:01:27.680>of <00:01:27.920>America - <00:01:28.799>
and <00:01:29.040>to <00:01:29.280>the United States of America - With 0.00001% fraud, which might have been one person in Eastern Kentucky.
- or fraud or fraud throughout<00:08:52.000>
the <00:08:52.240>state throughout the
Summary:
The House Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee met to consider House Bill 534, sponsored by Rep. DJ Johnson, with a committee substitute. Johnson said the bill was the product of interim work with the Secretary of State’s office, the State Board of Elections, county clerks, KREF, and other stakeholders, and that the committee substitute folded in several election-administration changes. He highlighted provisions clarifying the timeline for felony voter-roll removals, allowing the Board of Elections to work with federal agencies to identify non-citizens on the voter rolls, creating a process for those individuals to prove citizenship and vote provisionally, and changing some KREF board appointments. He also described technical campaign-finance changes and said some provisions might still be adjusted through floor amendments.
Members raised concerns about fiscal impact, timing, and voter privacy. Rep. Bivens questioned the cost and whether the bill could affect voter records; Johnson responded that the bill itself did not require new equipment or broad new spending, though a special election in a local government failure scenario could create costs. Rep. Hancock and Rep. Marzian argued the bill could create unnecessary burdens on county clerks and questioned whether there was a demonstrated problem to justify the changes. The county clerks’ association, through Rockcastle County Clerk Danetta Ford Allen, opposed the bill as introduced, warning that citizenship checks could wrongly remove eligible voters, that online ballot images or cast vote records could threaten voter privacy and facilitate vote buying, and that the emergency clause would force major changes too close to the May primary.
Johnson defended the bill as a targeted response to a real local election failure and said the citizenship data sharing would be limited to name, date of birth, and Social Security number. He also explained that the ballot-image language was permissive and intended to let counties explore emerging technology, but he was open to removing that section or changing the effective date in a floor amendment. He further said he would consider preserving gubernatorial appointments to KREF with Senate oversight instead of shifting appointments to legislative leaders. After discussion, the committee voted 9-2 with one pass to report the bill out, with several members explaining yes votes as support for moving the bill forward while expecting further cleanup, and no votes citing cost, timing, and voter-access concerns.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- disputes over arrangements or interests may only be brought in courts established by Texas or the United
- ready to record every deed, lien, and easement in real time, eliminating duplicate titles, preventing fraud
- This targeted investment will validate our model, deliver faster closing, stronger fraud protection,
- This reduces fraud and increases trust in the system.
- have become far too accepted and common, resulting in $8 billion of value transferred out of the United
Bills:
HB111
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Apr 14th, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Laura Gary, and I am the widow of Tom Gary, a United States Air Force veteran. and a former
- For example, you've got a United club card like I've got that lets me into the United clubs when I fly
- , maybe no fraud.
- MasterCard, and I'm buying software online that has a high fraud rate.
- Everyone knows that fraud has become a... Rampant.
Bills:
HB245, HB700, HB2783, HB3526, HB3900, HB4061, HB4124, HB4166, HB4395, HB4534, HB4609, HB4641, HB4736, HB4738, HB4739, HB4945, HB5015, HJR175, HB245
Keywords:
military service, retirement, law enforcement, custodial officer, Employees Retirement System, commercial financing, brokers, registration, disclosures, finance, consumer protection, fees, deferred compensation, automatic participation, county employees, payroll deductions, retirement plans, fiscal transparency, local government, bond issuance
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- demographics of deed fraud victims. demographics of deed fraud victims.
- Develop recommendations for deed fraud Develop recommendations for deed fraud detection<00:28:53.600
- deed fraud recommendations for combating deed fraud in<00:29:02.360>
the <00:29:02.480>state - Unit Reporting Requirement, favorable. Unit Reporting Requirement, favorable.
- and Finance Compliance Unit and Finance Compliance Unit Establishment,<01:44:53.520>
motion
Summary:
The Senate opened with an invocation by Associate Pastor Justin Wills of Miracle Temple Church in Lothian, followed by remarks recognizing his family’s ministry and requesting that the prayer be journalized. The chamber then moved through several introductions, including Johnston Square Elementary students who were recognized for strong grades, education-related guests, and staff and family members of senators. After the roll confirmed a quorum, the Senate returned to business.
On third reading, House Bill 563, concerning emergency response animals, was amended to align the House and Senate versions. The amendment added self-defense as an affirmative defense, included horses used in search and rescue within the definition of emergency response animal, added a definition of law enforcement unit, and adjusted penalties. The bill then passed with 44 affirmative votes. The Senate also took up Senate Bill 159 on EMS vehicle supplies and neonatal care; the chamber refused to concur in House amendments and sent a message asking the House to recede or appoint a conference committee.
The Senate introduced House Bill 420 and referred it to Rules. In Judicial Proceedings, Senate Bill 791 on immigration enforcement prohibitions in correctional facilities was reported favorably with three amendments, including technical changes, limits tied to certain convictions, notice requirements for state facilities, and authorization for judges or commissioners to consider immigration detainers in bail decisions. The minority leader and others requested that the bill be special ordered for more time to review and prepare amendments, arguing the issue was controversial and had been fast-tracked; supporters of the committee report said the bill had already been heard and discussed. The debate over the special-order motion was ongoing at the end of the transcript.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
- And for whatever reason, the United Kingdom slipped through.
- And whereas Mexican Americans comprise the largest indigenous ethnic group in the United States, And
- HB 2970, fraud and discriminatory. HB 2971, occupational licensing. HB 2972, Judiciary.
- HB 2970, fraud and discriminatory. HB 2971, occupational licensing. HB 2972, Judiciary.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day and several guests, including advocates for rare diseases, a community civil rights leader, and representatives from Lucid Motors. The chamber also heard multiple personal privilege remarks honoring guests and community figures, and the clerk recorded attendance at 55 present, zero absent, and five excused.
The House then moved into Committee of the Whole and considered HB 2022, HB 2122, and HB 2138. HB 2022, an elections bill, was amended to extend provisions affecting overseas military voting and clarify observer access at voting locations; it received a do-pass recommendation. HB 2122, a technical reciprocity correction for engineers, also received a do-pass recommendation. HB 2138, a workers’ compensation cleanup bill clarifying coverage for firefighters as well as police, was amended and recommended do pass. The House adopted the Committee of the Whole report and sent the three bills to engrossing.
On third reading, the House passed HB 2022, HB 2046 (probation-related changes), and HB 2116, which appropriates money to the Colorado River Litigation Fund. All three passed 56-0 with four not voting, and HB 2022 was passed as an emergency measure requiring a two-thirds vote. Members speaking on HB 2116 emphasized protecting Arizona’s Colorado River water rights and supporting litigation efforts.
The session also included several commemorative remarks and announcements, including recognition of Notre Dame Preparatory’s state hockey championship, a proclamation for Mexican American Heritage Day, and a tribute to Mary Green as an early African-American pioneer in Arizona. The House later received first readings of multiple bills and adjourned until 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Finally, as part of the governor's broader effort to prevent fraud and safeguard state funds, this bill
- <01:22:44.639>
waste that we can investigate fraud waste that we can investigate fraud waste - crime from the definition of Fraud crime from the definition of Fraud established<01:23:00.679><
- and that that credible allegation Fraud and that that credible allegation of<01:26:37.320>
fraud< - <01:56:20.079>
States and void for the United States and void for the United States Constitution
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Debate on a bill to require athletic team designations based on biological sex at birth 4/7/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I would like to also just remind the people of Minnesota that the President of the United States has
- The United States Supreme Court has weighed in on questions surrounding biological sex in athletes.
- As chair of the Fraud Committee, the one thing I've learned, well, I've learned a lot, but one of the
- As chair of the Fraud Committee, the one thing I've learned, well, I've learned a lot, but one of the
- The actual concerns we hear in our inboxes. fraud prevention to combat that fraud prevention to combat
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- This is fraud enforcement provisions.
- If fraud is you, Representative Johnson.
- nothing doesn't stop fraud. nothing doesn't stop fraud.
- There is nothing in here that is going to stop fraud in this program.
- And these fraud the measures Act.
Bills:
HF4477
Keywords:
Minnesota business recovery loan program, small business loan, zero-interest loan, forgivable loan, business recovery, economic development, small business emergency loan account, Minnesota Initiative Foundations, nonprofit lenders, greater Minnesota, Twin Cities metro, seven-county metropolitan area, immigration enforcement, business interruption, revenue loss, job preservation, business stabilization, state appropriation, forward fund, loan forgiveness
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It's for fraud and rights abuses. If someone is in danger, you want the police there.
- In light of recent multi-million dollar fraud. use cases in private psychiatric facilities.
- This bill could unknowingly incentivize more fraud and abuse of individual. with disabilities and of
- So this doesn't reduce the number of units that say respond, but it.
- enforcement units.
Bills:
HB 3772, HB 1656, HB 4504, HB 1896, HB 4420, HB 4421, HB 4076, HB 3708, HB 2806, HB 3540, HB 1586, HB 5459, HB 4553, HB 4535, HB 3811, HB 3749, HB 4255, HB 4051, HB 5098, HB 3554, HB 4539, HB 5274
Keywords:
e-cigarettes, health and safety, regulations, directory, penalties, regulation, certification, compliance, manufacturers, FDA, nicotine, mental health, emergency detention, paramedic authority, mental illness, healthcare facility, public health, covenants not to compete, health care practitioners, physicians