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FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Rules Apr 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Colladio, you're recognized to close. Waive close.
- Senator Rassan, you are recognized to close. Wave closed.
- Closed. Wave closed. Please call the roll on CS for SB 1224.
- Senator Brodeur, you are recognized to close. Wave closed, thank you.
- Senator Rodriguez, you are recognized to close. Wait, close.
Summary:
The committee first took up CS/SB 1606 on patient access to records. The sponsor explained that the bill, as amended, would align Florida law more closely with HIPAA by defining “designated record set,” requiring providers to furnish requested records within set timeframes, allowing a limited extension with notice, and requiring records to be produced in the requested form if readily producible. Several members asked about patient portals, legal representatives, and whether the bill affected meaningful-use rules or post-mortem access. Multiple witnesses opposed the bill, arguing it could create cybersecurity risks, conflict with existing privacy rules, and burden providers; supporters said it would improve patient access and consistency. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably.
The committee then considered CS/SB 712 on construction regulations. The bill would direct DEP to establish rules for synthetic turf and limit local governments from banning it if state rules are followed, while also addressing change orders, public works bidding, elevator rails, alarm contractor work, building code updates, spaceport exemptions, permit document limits, and single-trade inspections. Amendments removed the pool and spa contractor provisions and the tall mass timber language. Testimony on the bill centered heavily on the pool industry, with contractors and the Florida Swimming Pool Association opposing expansion of scope to general and building contractors, while some speakers supported other parts of the bill. After adopting the amendments, the committee reported the bill favorably.
Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 1288 on parental rights. The bill would allow minors to be tested for STDs without parental consent but require parental consent for treatment, expand parents’ rights to access records and control certain health decisions, and restrict health care services, medical procedures, and biofeedback devices for minors absent consent or an exception. An amendment moved survey and questionnaire provisions into the education code, added an explicit court-order exception, clarified DNA and biofeedback provisions, and added emergency behavioral health exceptions. The committee heard extensive public testimony both for and against the bill, with supporters emphasizing parental authority and opponents warning it could delay STI treatment, mental health care, and other services for vulnerable minors. The transcript ends during public testimony on the bill, before any final committee action is shown.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 12th, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, stay close to your desks. We are going to be closing the roll, chop chop, today.
- The chair is preparing to close.
- The chair is preparing to close. Closed roll.
- The chair is preparing to close. Close the roll.
- The chair is preparing to close. Senator Brooks. The chair is preparing to close. Close the roll.
Keywords:
SB1696, Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Program, Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Revolving Fund, Department of Commerce, economic development, workforce development, community development, relocation incentives, talent recruitment, in-migration, population growth, household relocation, grant program, revolving fund, local government grants, municipalities, counties, nonprofit organizations, economic incentives, residency
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, offered the invocation, and recognized the Doctor of the Day and several visiting groups in the galleries. The chamber then moved through a series of bills, with most of the action focused on third reading, amendments, and final passage votes. Senator Coleman’s motion to reconsider the failed vote on SB 1696 passed, allowing the bill to be taken up again.
SB 1696, described by Senator Coleman as a rural economic development measure with no fiscal impact, passed on final passage and then passed again as an emergency measure after several senators changed votes from no to yes. SB 1670, as amended to add defense to the industries covered by its technology-transfer guidance, passed unanimously and was declared an emergency measure. SB 1687, which would strengthen Service Oklahoma’s authority regarding written driver’s tests and extend learner’s permit timing, was amended to delete unclear language and restore the title, then passed unanimously.
SB 1975, which reorganizes how schools publicize AP testing dates, locations, and sign-up information, drew questions about compliance and implementation but no opposition; it passed unanimously and was also declared an emergency measure. After the bills were disposed of, members made personal announcements, including congratulations for a new grandchild and upcoming birthdays, and the Senate adjourned until Monday, March 16, 2026.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 4, 2026 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Rizo, you're recognized to close. Rep. Rizo: I waive close.
- Trabulsy, you are recognized to close on the bill. Rep. Trabulsy: I will waive close.
- And with that, I close. Chair Melo: Thank you, Rep. Tant. Rep. Tant has closed.
- Cross: Waive close.
- Rosenwald: Waive close. Chair Melo: Representative Rosenwald having closed, Sabrina, call the roll.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Jan 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Burgess, are you recognized to close on the amendment? We have closed.
- Senator Burgess, you're recognized to close on the amendment? We've closed.
- Senator Burgess is recognized to close on the bill as amended. We've closed. Thank you.
- Senator Sharif, you're recognized to close on the bill. Wave closed, Madam Chair. Thank you.
- Senator Simon, you are recognized to close on the bill. Wave closed. Thank you, sir.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice heard and approved several bills. SB 504 and its related public records bill SB 506, both by Sen. Burgess, would allow local governments to authorize code enforcement officers to use body cameras under standardized policies and create a public records exemption for certain recordings; members raised questions about disclosure and when cameras may be used, and both bills were reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 32 and SB 210 by Sen. Sharif, creating a new injunction for protection against serious violence by a known person and extending public records protections to petitions under that injunction category. Supporters included law enforcement, women’s advocacy groups, and justice organizations.
The committee then favorably reported SB 676 by Sen. Arrington, which creates a graduated penalty structure for adults who involve minors in certain animal cruelty offenses and increases penalties related to fighting or baiting animals. SB 432 by Sen. Yarbrough was also approved; it adds certain concentrated 7-OH to Schedule I, exempts FDA-approved veterinary xylazine products, creates penalties for candy-like xylazine products, and establishes trafficking penalties for xylazine. Sen. Osgood spoke in support of the bill, emphasizing the dangers of adulterated street drugs for people with substance use disorder.
Finally, the committee approved SB 524 by Sen. Simon, which makes a series of technical and administrative changes affecting the Medical Examiners Commission, district medical examiner appointments, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, and notice procedures for administrative complaints. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement appeared in support. All measures were reported favorably, and the committee adjourned without objection.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Jan 21st, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Burgess, are you recognized to close on the amendment? We have closed.
- Senator Burgess, you're recognized to close on the amendment? We've closed.
- Senator Burgess is recognized to close on the bill as amended. We've closed. Thank you.
- Senator Sharif, you're recognized to close on the bill. Wave closed, Madam Chair. Thank you.
- Senator Simon, you are recognized to close on the bill. Wave closed. Thank you, sir.
Keywords:
injunctions, protection orders, domestic violence, serious violence, court procedures, enforcement, risk protection, statewide communication system, public records, violence protection, confidentiality, defamation, code inspector, code enforcement, body camera, body-worn camera, police body cam, municipal code enforcement, local government, video recording
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met with a quorum present and considered several bills. The committee heard and approved SB 504, allowing local governments to adopt standardized policies for code enforcement officers to use body cameras, and SB 506, which creates a related public records exemption for certain body camera recordings, including protections for minors and private information. Senator Smith raised questions about notice to property owners and use limitations, and Senator Osgood asked whether cameras must be on at all times; the sponsor said he would follow up on specifics. Both bills had support from local government and code enforcement groups and were reported favorably after adoption of an amendment to SB 504 clarifying training and familiarity with camera rules.
The committee also approved CS/SB 32, creating a new injunction for protection against serious violence by a known person, and SB 210, the companion public records exemption for petitions involving that injunction. Senator Sharif said the bills fill a gap for victims who do not qualify under existing injunction categories, and supporters waived in favor. SB 676, by Senator Arrington, was also reported favorably; it creates a graduated penalty structure for contributing to the delinquency of a minor when the underlying conduct involves certain animal cruelty offenses, and increases penalties for fighting or baiting animals. Senator Osgood spoke in support, tying the bill to protecting children and animals, and several law enforcement and animal welfare groups waived in support.
The committee further approved SB 432, which adds certain concentrated 7-OH to Schedule I, exempts FDA-approved veterinary xylazine products, creates a first-degree felony with a mandatory minimum for certain candy-like xylazine products, and establishes trafficking penalties for xylazine. Senator Osgood spoke at length in support, emphasizing overdose risks and the impact on people with substance use disorder. Finally, the committee passed SB 524, which revises duties and appointments related to the Medical Examiners Commission and district medical examiners, clarifies responsibilities within Chapter 943, and changes notification and curriculum approval provisions for criminal justice standards. All measures were reported favorably, and the committee adjourned without objection.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Jan 21st, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Burgess, are you recognized to close on the amendment? We have closed.
- Senator Burgess, you're recognized to close on the amendment. We've closed.
- Senator Burgess is recognized to close on the bill as amended. We've closed. Thank you.
- Senator Sharif, you're recognized to close on the bill. Wave closed, Madam Chair. Thank you.
- Senator Simon, you are recognized to close on the bill. Wave close. Thank you, sir.
Keywords:
injunctions, protection orders, domestic violence, serious violence, court procedures, enforcement, risk protection, statewide communication system, public records, violence protection, confidentiality, defamation, code inspector, code enforcement, body camera, body-worn camera, police body cam, municipal code enforcement, local government, video recording
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met with a quorum present and considered several bills, most of them related to public safety, criminal justice, and privacy. The committee first heard SB 504, which authorizes local governments to allow code enforcement officers to use body cameras under standardized policies, and SB 506, its companion public-records exemption bill protecting certain body-camera recordings from disclosure. Members raised questions about notice to property owners and when cameras may be used; both bills were supported by local government and code enforcement groups and were reported favorably after roll-call votes.
The committee then approved CS for SB 32, creating a new injunction for protection against serious violence by a known person, and SB 210, which extends public-records protections to petitions for that injunction. Senator Sharif described the bills as filling a gap for victims who do not qualify under existing injunction categories; supporters included prosecutors, law enforcement, and advocacy groups. The committee also favorably reported SB 676, which creates graduated penalties for involving minors in certain animal cruelty offenses, and SB 432, which adds 7OH to Schedule I, exempts approved veterinary xylazine products, and increases penalties for trafficking and candy-like xylazine products. Senator Osgood spoke in support of SB 432, emphasizing the dangers of adulterated street drugs for people with substance use disorder.
Finally, the committee approved SB 524, which revises duties and appointments related to the Medical Examiners Commission and the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, including shifting district medical examiner appointments to the commission and clarifying notification procedures for administrative complaints. All bills received favorable votes, with support statements or waivers from various state, local, and advocacy organizations. The committee then completed its business and adjourned.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Apr 14th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Commerce & Economic Development Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair is preparing to close. Declare the vote.
- Chair is preparing to close. Hill, aye. Chair is preparing to close.
- Chair is preparing to close. Declare the vote. Chair is preparing to close. Declare the vote.
- Chair is preparing to close. Miller, aye. Miller, aye. Chair is preparing to close. Miller, aye.
- Chair is preparing to close. In the queue. Hill, aye. Tedford, aye. Chair is preparing to close.
Keywords:
bail bondsman, bondsman license, multicounty agent bondsman, surety bondsman, Insurance Commissioner, bail bond regulation, bond deposit, forfeiture, deposit ratio, writing capacity, license transfer, power of attorney, surety bond, bail industry, Oklahoma insurance law, financial solvency, administrative action, dentist, dental hygienist, dentistry
MS
Transcript Highlights:
- have state law that deals with what school districts can do with school buildings that have been closed
- Uh, in the last few years, the Jackson Public Schools have closed more than 20 school buildings due to
- Uh in the last that have been closed.
- more than 20 school have closed more than 20 school buildings<00:04:40.960><c> uh</c><00:04:41.040><
- I'm not a big fan of charter schools, but if you have a closed school building, I think it makes sense
Committee:
Joint Education
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Banking and Insurance Mar 10th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- With that, I close having closed. Tamara, please call the roll on Senate Bill 480.
- You're recognized to close wave close.
- Senator, you are recognized to close on the Amendment. Barcode 5, 7, 3, 8, 0, 0, wave closed.
- You're recognized to close. Thank you, Mr. Chair waive close.
- Obama's for my close.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 21, 2026 - 10:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- With that, I close, Chair. Thank you. Representative, the bill is closed.
- I'll waive close.
- Chair, waive close.
- Representative Juras, you're recognized to close on the bill. Waive close, Chair.
- Waive close Chair 1626 Representative Rogers closing. The bill is coming.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and heard several insurance and banking bills. HB 1399, relating to property insurance affiliates, would increase Office of Insurance Regulation oversight of transactions between property insurers and affiliates, require fair-and-reasonable documentation, review of dividends and asset pledges, contract termination clauses, affiliate registration, and penalties for violations. Members from both parties generally supported the goal of transparency and accountability, though some raised concerns about costs and whether the bill would actually return money to insureds. The bill was reported favorably.
HB 427, on public adjuster contracts, would allow vulnerable adults or their legal representatives to rescind public adjuster contracts without penalty, reflecting the sponsor’s personal concerns about protecting elderly and otherwise vulnerable family members from predatory contracting. Public testimony included support from several industry and elder-law groups, while the public adjuster association warned the bill could unfairly target one profession and urged broader language. Members debated whether the bill should be expanded to cover other solicitations and whether legal representatives should be treated differently, but the bill was ultimately reported favorably.
The committee also approved HB 893, which aligns bank handling of law-firm trust accounts with Florida Supreme Court rules and supports legal aid funding, and HB 767, a transparency bill requiring insurers to provide consumers with plain-language explanations of rate increases and related factors. Members emphasized consumer education and clearer disclosures, and HB 767 passed 2-0. Later, HB 381, the Office of Financial Regulation agency bill, was amended and reported favorably; it updates financial regulation provisions including cybersecurity-related requirements, money services business rules, credit union and financial institution provisions, and fee timing. HB 777, a related public-records bill protecting nonpublic personal information submitted to OFR, was also heard and moved forward without opposition.
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Transcript Highlights:
- Would you like to close for your resolution? Yes, ma'am.
- Would you like to close for your resolution? I'm closed.
- Would you like to close for the resolution?
- To close for the resolution.
- Would you like to close for the resolution? Would you like to close for the resolution?
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Banking and Insurance Feb 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Grawl, you're recognized to close on the bill. Wave closed.
- Senator Grawl, you are recognized to close on the bill. Wave close.
- Senator Trumbull, you're recognized to close on the amendment. Wave closed.
- Senator DiCeglie, you are recognized to close on the bill. Wave closed.
- Senator Trinow, you're recognized to close on the amendment. Wave closed.
Summary:
The Banking and Insurance Committee took up several bills, beginning with CS/SB 326, which modernizes Florida’s curator statute in probate law by clarifying when curators may be appointed, what they may do, and the oversight required. The bill was reported favorably without opposition. The committee then heard SB 1256 on pharmacy audits, which would require PBM audits of pharmacies to follow uniform standards and provide due process protections; pharmacists testified in support, describing current audits as burdensome and conflicted. That bill was also reported favorably.
Members next considered CS/SB 598 on funeral, cemetery, and consumer services. An amendment was adopted removing provisions on civil damage caps and phasing out direct disposers, and the bill was then reported favorably. SB 632, dealing with transportation network company insurance, would set coverage requirements for the period after a ride is accepted but before pickup; an opponent argued the existing insurance framework should not be reduced, but the bill passed on a divided vote and was reported favorably. CS/SB 786 on trusts, creating a nonjudicial process to close uncontested trusts and discharge trustees, was supported by banking and legal groups and reported favorably.
The committee then took up CS/SB 1110 on Medicaid, health insurance, and HMO coverage for orthotics and prosthetics. A delete-all amendment clarified eligible recipients, and the bill drew extensive emotional testimony from amputees, parents, and advocates describing the high cost of activity limbs and the benefits for children’s health and participation. Several senators praised the testimony and the policy, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, SB 1588 on legal tender refined last session’s gold-and-silver law, and SPB 7044 created related public-records exemptions for custodians of gold and silver; both were reported favorably, with SPB 7044 adopted as a committee bill. The meeting ended with senators recording additional affirmative votes on selected bills and adjournment.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships May 5th, 2025
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships
Transcript Highlights:
- The Chair recognizes Gerges to close.
- Not hearing any, the chair recognizes Representative Curry to close.
- And with that, I close.
- I close. Alright, thank you, Ms. Hicklin.
- Recognize Representative Landgraft close. Chairman Dutton, thank you. I'll close.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- You recognizes Representative Martinez to close.
- Vice Chair Martinez to closing the measure, and I hope to have your favorable consideration, and I close
- Recognizes Representative Romero to closing the measure.
- I will be quick in closing.
- And I close. Thank you, Vice Chair Lopez.
Committee:
House S/C on Transportation Funding
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 29th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
February 24, 2026 - 03:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Maney: Waive close.
- Representative Dunkley: Waive close.
- Seeing no debate, you are recognized to close. Representative Redondo: I waive close.
- You're recognized to close. Representative Greco: I waive close.
- You're recognized to close.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-29 (9:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Rodriguez to close. Wave closed, Mr. President.
- Senator Bradley to close. Wave closed.
- Senator Bradley, you're recognized to close. Close.
- Termsula to close. Wave closed. The clerk will.
- Senator Leak to close. I've closed.
Summary:
The Senate opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions recognizing guests, including a Challenger Learning Center representative, the Florida Dental Hygienists Association, local officials, students, and school board members. Senators also noted President Albritton’s recovery and acknowledged the 40th anniversary of the Challenger disaster. After routine business, the chamber took up a special order calendar of bills.
The main floor debate centered on CS/SB 156, which revises criminal penalties involving law enforcement officers and other personnel. The bill clarifies resistance to officers, changes language from “lawful performance of a legal duty” to “performance of official duties,” and adds mandatory life imprisonment for manslaughter of a law enforcement officer. Several amendments were offered and withdrawn. Senators debated the bill’s impact on self-defense, excessive force, prosecutorial discretion, and proportionality of sentencing, with supporters framing it as a needed fix to honor Officer Jason Rayner and opponents warning it removed civilian protections and imposed overly rigid penalties. The bill passed 31-4.
The Senate then passed SB 168 on public nuisances, expanding nuisance law to include gambling establishments and increasing enforcement tools; SB 288 on rural electric cooperatives, narrowing statutory ambiguity affecting co-op operations; SB 292 creating a public records exemption for appellate court clerks and families; CS/SB 296 and SB 298 on domestic violence and dating violence, including a feasibility study for a secure alert platform and related public records protections; SB 364 modernizing CPA licensure; SB 386 creating farm equipment warranty protections; and a series of Open Government Sunset Review bills preserving or extending public records and meeting exemptions for emergency shelter information, the Department of Military Affairs, conviction integrity unit records, PSC and gaming commission proceedings, DHSMV investigatory records, social media platform investigations, and small business loan program financial records. Most bills passed with little or no opposition, and the chamber also adopted a motion to immediately certify all passed bills to the House. The Senate adjourned after announcements, including notice of upcoming executive appointments and State of Black Florida Week events.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 12th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Many were met with closed doors and heavy burdens.
- The clerk will now close the roll. There are 71 co-authors.
- Assemblymember Lowenthal, would you like to close?
- The clerk will close the roll. There are 72 co-authors added.
- The clerk will close the roll.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- To close on your bill. Thank you. I respectfully request your favorable support, and I close.
- To close on your bill. Thank you. I respectfully request your favorable support, and I close.
- If not, the Chair recognizes Vice Chair Jones to close on the bill. Thank you, Mr. Chair, I close.
- If not, the chair recognizes Chairman Harless to close on Chairman Dutton's bill. I close.
- I respectfully ask for the right to close. Members... I respectfully ask for the right to close.
Committee:
House Corrections
Keywords:
mental health, women's health, county jail, depression screening, criminal justice, inmate release, identification certificate, Texas Department of Corrections, personal identification, driver's license, state law, reentry services, nondisclosure, criminal history, criminal defendants, community supervision, misdemeanors, felonies, rehabilitation, hearsay
Summary:
The Corrections Committee first took up pending business and reported several previously heard bills favorably to the full House, including HB 1515 and SB 2405, the TDCJ Sunset bill and its Senate companion, HB 5639 on the veteran housing program, HB 2854 on hospital visits as a parole or mandatory supervision condition and related hospital liability, and SB 1080 on occupational licenses for people with criminal convictions. The committee also heard and advanced SB 1080 without amendment, then moved into new business.
A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 3618, which would limit invasive group strip searches of female inmates in TDCJ facilities. Formerly incarcerated women and advocates testified in support, describing humiliation, trauma, barriers to programming, and arguing that searches were often ineffective and that contraband more often comes from staff. TDCJ’s resource witness said the agency has looked at technology such as millimeter scanners and is in the process of placing them in facilities, while the bill sponsor said the measure would preserve searches in emergencies and require female officers when women are unclothed. HB 3618 was left pending.
The committee also heard HB 4515 on expanding orders of nondisclosure, with the author saying the committee substitute would narrow the bill to marijuana possession only; supporters from Alliance for Safety and Justice and Right on Crime argued it would improve reentry and public safety, while members asked about eligibility and related offenses. HB 1826, requiring depression screenings for pregnant and postpartum incarcerated women, drew support from women’s health advocates and formerly incarcerated witnesses; the bill was left pending. HB 1969, to help people leaving prison renew or obtain driver’s licenses, and HB 2708, expanding nondisclosure eligibility for certain misdemeanor convictions, were also laid out and left pending.
Later, the committee heard HB 2729, which would bar hearsay evidence in hearings on violations of release conditions, and SB 1021, which would make stalking convictions ineligible for community supervision and add related victim-protection provisions; both were left pending. SB 1610, addressing civil commitment facility safety, sex offender registration, and penalties for assaults on staff, drew strong opposition from civil commitment residents, family members, and civil rights advocates who argued it was punitive and raised due process concerns; the resource witness said assaults had increased and explained the civil commitment process and existing legal safeguards. Finally, HB 4764 would require TDCJ to report detailed annual data on restrictive housing; supporters said the bill would improve transparency around solitary confinement, and the committee left it pending before adjourning.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Apr 22nd, 2025
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, and otherwise I reserve my right to close. We recognize your right to close, Chairman Romero.
- Please close on the bill. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I close. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Wherever we go, yeah, Chairman, please close on your bill, sir. All right, thank y'all. I close.
- We recognize the right to close.
- We recognize the right to close, Chairman Leach.
Committee:
House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs