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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine defense innovation and acquisition reform. Jan 28th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- SBIR and expand on this work across the DoD innovative ecosystem.
- Diller, how should DOD help support advanced technology?
- Is that how DOD works? I would say yes and no.
- You know, for a big change at DOD, what would you do?
- This is not a DOD problem; the manufacturing is not a DOD problem, this is an American problem and it
Committee:
Senate Subcommittee on Personnel
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Fraud in any form remains unacceptable, and I remain committed to taking appropriate action to address
- They are funded to do the work appropriately and with the appropriate oversight.
- Um, the candies with the little dots where we have no appropriation.
- </c><00:25:30.480><c> And</c><00:25:30.800><c> and</c> where we have no appropriation.
- And and where we have no appropriation.
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
Keywords:
Inspector General, fraud prevention, state audit, public funds, misuse, transparency, government accountability, HF4482, Minnesota Historical Society, state historic sites, historic site management, historic preservation, county historical society, local historical society, municipality, county government, admission fees, grants-in-aid, site operations, site maintenance
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- on reauthorizations and new appropriations for capital outlay projects.
- not to change the purpose of the original appropriations.
- Capital Improvement Plan, ICIP, to receive capital appropriations.
- Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan, ICIP, to receive capital appropriations.
- You've made an appropriation last year for the same purpose, Mr. Chairman. Mr.
Committees:
Senate Senate Finance , Senate House Appropriations & Finance
Keywords:
cancer treatment, revenue bonds, Gila Regional Medical Center, Nor-Lea General Hospital, healthcare funding, capital outlay, capital projects, appropriations, reversion, encumbrance, reauthorization, reappropriation, general fund, capital development and reserve fund, tribal infrastructure project fund, Department of Finance and Administration, DFA, state board of finance, severance tax bonds, tax-exempt bonds
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Subsection C would clarify that under Subsection B, Subsection 3 would not be applicable when money is appropriated
- This would correct the use of appropriations to establish the revolving loan program.
- subsection C would clarify that under subsection B, subsection 3 would not be applicable when money is appropriated
- This would... correct the use of appropriations to establish the revolving loan program.
Bills:
HB483 , HB3345 , HB3643 , HB3821 , HB3849 , HB4472 , HB4523 , HB4524 , HB5346 , HB5347 , HB5376
Committee:
House S/C on Transportation Funding
Keywords:
high-speed rail, Texas Department of Transportation, TxDOT, public-private partnership, comprehensive development agreement, CDA, Interstate 35, I-35 corridor, Dallas, Waco, Austin, San Antonio, intercity passenger rail, rail infrastructure, private entity, transportation infrastructure, rail corridor, passenger rail, infrastructure finance, vehicle registration
TX
Bills:
HB483 , HB3345 , HB3643 , HB3821 , HB3849 , HB4472 , HB4523 , HB4524 , HB5346 , HB5347 , HB5376
Committee:
House S/C on Transportation Funding
Keywords:
high-speed rail, Texas Department of Transportation, TxDOT, public-private partnership, comprehensive development agreement, CDA, Interstate 35, I-35 corridor, Dallas, Waco, Austin, San Antonio, intercity passenger rail, rail infrastructure, private entity, transportation infrastructure, rail corridor, passenger rail, infrastructure finance, vehicle registration
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine defense mobilization in the 21st century. Mar 6th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you. former DOD official who worked at the heart of the Pentagon's industrial-based efforts.
- Chris McKenzie brings a similar resume. career inside the industrial-based policy office at DOD.
- The way DOD deals with obsolescence is reactive and ad hoc at best.
- You know, DOD uses the word the pacing challenge.
- The private sector is way different than the time value money in DOD.
Committee:
Senate Subcommittee on Personnel
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine United States Special Operations Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program; to be immediately followed by a closed hearing in SVC-217. Apr 8th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities
Transcript Highlights:
- I remain firmly and deeply committed to the role of the DoD.
- The DoD exists in over 800 locations around the globe.
- DoD needs to do better to rebuild trust with military families. Mr.
- A DOD inspector general report from March 23 recommended a review and update.
- Do you think this rank reduction is appropriate?
Committees:
Senate Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities , Senate Subcommittee on Seapower , Senate Subcommittee on Strategic Forces , Senate Subcommittee on Personnel
Keywords:
national security, nuclear energy, Department of Defense, military readiness, public commentary, nominations
Summary:
The meeting convened with a focus on the scrutiny of various nominations and their implications for national security. Mr. Brandon Williams was nominated as the Undersecretary of Energy for Nuclear Security, drawing attention to the pressing need to modernize the U.S. nuclear arsenal amid growing threats from other countries. This was echoed in discussions led by committee members who expressed concern over military readiness and the management of military installations, with emphasis on ensuring accountability within the Department of Defense. Public commentary was notably supportive of the nominations, although some concerns were raised regarding the administration's broader strategies.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Apr 1st, 2026
Finance and Taxation Education
Transcript Highlights:
- The other thing is this, and I don't know if this is allowable right now or not, but if it's appropriate
- not, but but if we may we may<01:06:48.440><c> if</c><01:06:48.680><c> it's</c><01:06:48.840><c> appropriate
- ,</c><01:06:49.960><c> we</c><01:06:50.080><c> may</c><01:06:50.440><c> also</c> may if it's appropriate
- , we may also may if it's appropriate, we may also look<01:06:51.240><c> at</c><01:06:51.920><c> the<
Bills:
HB517 , HB98 , HB235 , HB236 , HB237 , HB238 , HB239 , HB240 , HB241 , HB242 , HB565 , HB517 , HB98 , HB235 , HB236 , HB237 , HB238 , HB239 , HB240 , HB241 , HB242 , HB565 , SB380
Committee:
Senate Finance and Taxation Education
Keywords:
underground damage prevention, one-call notification system, utility locating, excavation safety, dig safe, call before you dig, utility lines, underground utilities, pipeline safety, gas pipeline, electric utility, telecommunications, water utility, wastewater, cable television, locate request, premark, tolerance zone, positive response, contract locator
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Mar 10th, 2026
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the Children's First Trust Fund, the appropriation for that. Anyone need any explanation?
- Children's First Trust Fund, the appropriation for that. Anyone need any explanations?
Bills:
SB143 , SB144 , SB145 , SB152 , SB153 , SB154 , SB162 , SB226 , SB146 , SB143 , SB144 , SB145 , SB152 , SB153 , SB154 , SB162 , SB226 , SB146
Committee:
Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund
Keywords:
SB143, solid waste, garbage collection, trash fees, refuse collection, municipal fees, county fees, fee exemption, veterans benefits, veteran household, disabled veteran, VA benefits, Social Security exemption, low-income households, poverty level, county commission, municipal governing body, Alabama solid waste law, certificate of exception, public health
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Closed hearings to examine United States Cyber Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program; to be immediately followed by an open hearing at 3:30 p.m. in SD-G50.
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity
Transcript Highlights:
- DoD civilians are not just critical to supporting the military, they're also a bargain for tax payers
- At DOD, this won't make us safer. This won't make us more efficient.
- DOJ has plans to slash the DOD workforce by 8 percent.
- For our child care employees, they are funded out of non-appropriated funds.
- We have maintained our standards, DOD standards.
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on pressing issues related to the U.S. military's recruitment and personnel strategies, especially in light of the upcoming NDAA for fiscal year 2026. Chairperson expressed appreciation for the service of witnesses including senior military leaders from different branches, emphasizing the importance of personnel as the backbone of national defense. Discussions revealed concerns regarding the recent lowering of recruitment standards across military branches, which could potentially affect the quality of service members and long-term military readiness. Witnesses were asked to address the implications of these changes on military health and efficiency.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. Apr 29th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- The guidance does not apply to DoD, but is all the more important at DoD, given the billions of dollars
- that DoD is set to give out in AI and cloud innovation. contracts.
- Kandanasi, do you agree that DoD... would benefit from interoperability?
- This is just a question of what we should be doing in our acquisitions at DOD.
- And Admiral, DOD is at an unfortunate intersection here.
Keywords:
defense industrial base, small business, workforce development, acquisition processes, national security, cybersecurity, critical minerals
Summary:
The meeting of the committee revolved around critical discussions on enhancing the defense industrial base, focusing on small business engagement and the importance of streamlined processes in defense contracting. There was a significant emphasis on the need for more investment in the defense manufacturing sector, particularly in the face of competition from countries like China. Some members expressed frustration over the treatment of small businesses, citing barriers that prevent these innovative companies from effectively participating in defense contracts. The need for a workforce capable of meeting the common challenges posed by evolving technologies and geopolitical threats was also highlighted throughout the meeting.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Everyone, please remember to silence your cell phones, fill out appropriate cards if you wish to speak
- The definition contains express exclusions for Medicaid providers, recipients of line-item appropriations
- So it will go to appropriations if it makes it out of here today.
- And they serve as a huge area, but they also receive a line-item appropriation, like in the bill that
- And some of the amendments were that if they just receive a line-item appropriation, they would be excluded
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
Keywords:
gender-affirming care, gender affirming therapy, gender-affirming hormone therapy, transgender health, trans youth, LGBTQ, mental health, psychosis, psychiatric conditions, puberty blockers, androgen blockers, cross-sex hormones, estrogen, testosterone, informed consent, screening, monitoring protocols, Louisiana Department of Health, LDH, House Health and Welfare
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Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Apr 2nd, 2026
County and Municipal Government
Committee:
Senate County and Municipal Government
Keywords:
education trust fund, appropriations, budget, fiscal year 2026, public education, K-12, pre-K, early childhood education, community colleges, higher education, Alabama Community College System, teacher pay, teacher stipend, school nurses, literacy, numeracy, reading coaches, math and science teachers, career and technical education, CTE
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Feb 26th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- There is no fiscal impact to appropriated levels in this biennium.
- No fiscal impact to appropriated levels in this biennium.
- There is no net increase to appropriated levels.
- There is no fiscal impact to appropriated levels this biennium.
- There is no fiscal impact to appropriated levels this biennium.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
transportation budget, transportation appropriations, capital budget, supplemental budget, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, Washington State Patrol, Department of Licensing, ferries, Puget Sound ferries, tolling, express toll lanes, highway safety, traffic safety, impaired driving, ignition interlock, speed cameras, transit funding, public transit, multimodal transportation
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Early Learning & Human Services Feb 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Early Learning & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- As we were sitting in appropriations yesterday, somebody asked me, you know, all these conversations
Committee:
House Early Learning & Human Services
Keywords:
child care, Working Connections Child Care, WCCC, graduate students, professional students, higher education, full-time student, affordable child care, subsidized child care, child care subsidy, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, DCYF, income eligibility, state median income, copayment, copay waiver, family support, workforce participation, working families, special needs child care
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- We already have the responsibility for ensuring the free and appropriate education under federal law.
- It moves us closer to a system that delivers a free and appropriate public education for every student
- Integrating gifted education into special education ensures that gifted students receive appropriate
- The pertinent issue at present may require the consideration of a supplemental appropriation.
- The issue at present may require the consideration of a supplemental appropriation to hold projected
Committees:
Senate Senate Education , Senate House Education
Keywords:
special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP, individualized education program, students with disabilities, IDEA, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, dyslexia, dyslexia screening, structured literacy, reading intervention, multilayered system of supports, MTSS, student assistance team, free appropriate public education, FAPE, special education compliance, charter schools
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- The appropriation for this would be $65.5 million.
- I'll just add: four of us sit on appropriations.
- We appreciate the appropriation that is in this bill.
- We appreciate the appropriation that is in this bill.
- After this committee, I'll go to appropriations after, as soon as we come off the floor.
Committee:
House House Education
Keywords:
educational retirement, annuity adjustments, cost of living, non-compounding payments, retirement benefits, STEM funding, education, innovation, public education, New Mexico, nominating committees, boards of regents, student representation, political party registration, New Mexico constitution, special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP
AZ
Bills:
HB2015 , HB2060 , HB2129 , HB2170 , HB2210 , HB2228 , HB2352 , HB2460 , HB2533 , SB1019 , SB1045 , SB1050 , SB1078 , SB1083 , SB1167 , SB1184 , SCR1006
Keywords:
budget procedures, late filing penalty, accounting standards, financial reporting, state appropriations, abortion, educational institutions, health education, state aid, public schools, municipal libraries, annual reporting, state legislation, transparency, government accountability, procurement, foreign adversary, China, state contracts, information technology
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, January 8, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, December 11, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- For this reason, at<00:52:01.200><c> the</c><00:52:01.359><c> appropriate</c><00:52:01.839><c> time,<
- Identifying federal lands for recharge is simple, it's necessary, and it's appropriate.
- Urge my colleagues to vote appropriate.
- :42.160><c> urged</c> Democratic lawmakers appropriately urged Democratic lawmakers appropriately urged
- </c> here to Congress for us to appropriate. here to Congress for us to appropriate.
Keywords:
military funding, defense, appropriations, fiscal year, government, labor relations, collective bargaining, federal employees, workforce protection, executive order, federal labor relations, labor management, federal oversight, government reform, Clean Water Act, Federal Water Pollution Control Act, PERMIT Act, waters of the United States, WOTUS, EPA