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• That's a foreign term. Um it involves UNH partnerships with the UNH School of Law about clerkships.
• That's a foreign term. Um it involves UNH partnerships with the UNH School of Law about clerkships.
• That's a foreign term. Um it involves UNH partnerships with the UNH School of Law about clerkships.
• That's a<00:35:26.240> a<00:35:26.320> foreign<00:35:26.880> term.
• Um it it involves UNH a a foreign term.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I am very concerned about our over-reliance on foreign nations for the very medications that put the
• It also leaves us with much less visibility into the practices of foreign manufacturers, which, by the
• I yield to Senator Rosen and I thank Senator Slotkin because I'm off to foreign relations after this
• but in deference to everybody else who's waiting and Senator Slotkin who allowed me to get over to foreign
• When you have pilots that are about to go feet to... over a foreign nation within an hour or two hours

Keywords: Air Force modernization, fighter aircraft, autonomous systems, air superiority, national security, recapitalization

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on military procurement and modernization, with significant discussions surrounding the Air Force's capabilities and strategic needs. Key topics included the urgent need for recapitalization of the Air Force's fighter squadrons, as well as the importance of integrating new technologies like autonomous systems to bolster military effectiveness. Several senators raised concerns about the current resources available to the Air National Guard and the potential loss of skilled service members if recapitalization plans are not swiftly developed. There were also discussions on the importance of maintaining air superiority in light of evolving threats, particularly from adversaries like China.

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• weaponization. of our legal system, and he served in key national security roles, protecting Americans from foreign
• Because they are looking into international and domestic terrorism, cyber criminal syndicates, foreign
• Make no mistake, our nation is under constant threat, both foreign and domestic, and purging hard-working
• Work for which he possibly broke the law when he didn't file as a foreign agent.
• Patel actually enriched himself by doing work for groups linked to Russia and China, foreign adversaries

Bills: SB331

Keywords: fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, Kash Patel, FBI director nomination, S331, Fentanyl Act, committee meeting, legislative discussion

Summary: In this committee meeting, the primary focus was on the nomination of Kash Patel for the position of director of the FBI, which had sparked considerable debate over the past week. Members discussed the extensive vetting process Patel underwent, including a lengthy hearing where he addressed numerous questions, which emphasized his qualifications and the support he received from various law enforcement organizations. The meeting included significant arguments from both sides, reflecting the polarized nature of the nomination, especially regarding the allegations made against Patel by some committee members. As discussions continued, the committee decided to hold off on the Fentanyl Act, listed as S331, until the next meeting, indicating a prioritization of the nomination vote over new legislative measures at this time.

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• or by, government and paid by taxpayers or by, uh,<01:01:54.840> private<01:01:55.160> entities
• > to<01:01:55.640> help<01:01:55.840> them<01:01:56.120> in uh, private entities
• to help them in uh, private entities to help them in this<01:01:56.480> effort.
• promotes the reclamation, reclaiming those precious earth materials, so we are less dependent on foreign
• nations and foreign suppliers, because batteries are rarely have a reuse component.

Bills: HF3426, HF3896, HF1426, HF3793, HF4061, HF4246

Keywords: natural resources, environment, sustainability, conservation, outdoor recreation, wild rice, watercraft regulation, environmental protection, aquatic ecosystems, HF1426, product stewardship, extended producer responsibility, EPR, electronics recycling, e-waste, battery recycling, circuit boards, printed circuit boards, electrical products, covered products

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• And California becomes increasingly dependent on foreign imports.
• But there's a certainty for those entities that are receiving those allowances.
• But there's a certainty for those entities that are receiving those allowances.
• needed to help these entities given what's happening federally.
• Our members are regulated entities under cap and invest.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• The property owners of these entities will be required to consent to allowing...
• There may be an entity operating in the state sending money to places.
• So it's a historic day for the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
• We defended this. country and fought on foreign soil for freedom and liberty.
• You're gonna see foreign entities step in, and that's how the story ends.

Bills: HB5

Keywords: hemp, cannabinoids, regulation, occupational licenses, consumable products, marketing, criminal offenses, labeling requirements, health and safety, 997, house, all

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• Chairman, a smart foreign policy doesn't just require opposing our enemies.
• And the infrastructure needed to deliver foreign assistance has... ...needed to deliver foreign assistance
• The bill also strengthens our defenses against foreign criminal networks.
• strengthens our defenses against foreign strengthens our defenses against foreign criminal<04:53
• This is not America First, but a scam under the disguise of foreign policy.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• <00:44:07.720> practitioners,<00:44:08.720> licensed foreign practitioners, licensed foreign
• industry and other commercial entities industry and other commercial entities to<01:01:02.000>
• If all of the people, all of the entities who will be affected by this is not heard.
• The stabilization bill requires HBIA to cover a number of our uninsured entities. because we don't know
• to the falls on less and less entities to the point<02:36:08.000> where<02:36:08.800> we

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• regulatory environment, in a fear-based process that has no feedback loop, against highly resourced foreign
• able to work one day, to steward, to take care of, be bought up and leased and salivated over by foreign
• able to work one day, to steward, to take care of it, to be bought up and leased and salivated by foreign

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government held a hybrid hearing on late-filed bills and formal petitions, with testimony focused mainly on Senate Bill 3026 and House Bill 5294. The committee heard from legislators and local officials about S. 3026, which would give equal voting access in a six-town regional school district process. Testifiers from the Sixth Town Regional Planning Board and local select boards said the current voting setup is unfair because one town can vote during normal polling hours while others have a narrower voting window, and they argued the bill would ensure equal voter opportunity for a major regional school decision amid declining enrollment and financial pressure on the districts. The committee also heard extensive testimony on H. 5294, a Worthington home rule petition seeking a one-year solar moratorium. Worthington officials, residents, and advocates said the town is facing multiple large-scale solar and battery storage proposals and lacks the staff, legal resources, emergency response capacity, and technical expertise to evaluate them. Witnesses raised concerns about fire risk, groundwater and drinking water impacts, forest and wildlife impacts, decommissioning, and the effect on rural character and farmland, while emphasizing that the moratorium was framed as a planning tool rather than opposition to clean energy. Several speakers said the state’s solar siting and approval process is too complex and top-down for small rural towns, and that volunteer boards are being asked to manage industrial-scale projects without adequate support. One witness from a statewide group said Worthington’s situation reflects broader problems across western Massachusetts and urged the committee to address solar siting more broadly in a future session. The hearing concluded after testimony and committee questions, with no votes or final actions taken during the meeting.

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• recognizes that justice can take more<00:07:04.720> than<00:07:04.960> one<00:07:05.199> foreign
• <00:07:06.160> And<00:07:06.319> for<00:07:06.560> some, more than one foreign
• And for some, more than one foreign.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• 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.
• <00:54:35.760> medical 1243 relating to foreign medical 1243 relating to foreign medical graduates

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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.

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• , one thing is like when I went to Hawaii Pacific University, the Hawaiian language is noted as a foreign
• One little detail I just want to say is that it is not a foreign language and has different meanings,
• language um so I think that as a foreign language um so I think that that's<00:07:14.080> very
• language and has that is not a foreign language and has different<00:07:44.560> meanings<00:07
• Kapana, Office of Foreign Affairs, I stand on our testimony and I'm here for questions.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs opened its first meeting of the 33rd Legislature with housekeeping announcements, including live streaming, a two-minute testimony limit, and notice that the committee would reconvene later if technical problems forced an early adjournment. Members introduced themselves, and the chair explained that written testimony was already on file and that public testimony would be taken measure by measure. On SB 109, which concerns the relationship between Hawaiian and English versions of state laws, the Department of the Attorney General raised concerns that broadly allowing the Hawaiian text to supersede English could create ambiguity, and recommended narrowing the bill to laws originally drafted in Hawaiian that were never later amended in English. The Judiciary supported the bill, saying it reinforces Hawaiian as an official language, while OHA and several individuals also supported it. Testimony in support emphasized the importance of honoring Hawaiian language and preventing it from being treated as secondary. The committee then heard SB 268 on burial councils and SB 269 on the OHA budget. SB 268 drew strong support from OHA-related witnesses and many members of the public, who said burial council quorum problems and delays have hindered protection of iwi kupuna; one Moka representative opposed the bill, arguing the island had not been adequately consulted and that the real issue was the state process rather than council size. SB 269 received support from OHA and public testifiers who said OHA should be strengthened and better funded to serve Native Hawaiian needs. The committee also heard SB 624 relating to Prince Jonah Kūhiō, with DHHL and OHA supporting the measure to display portraits of Prince Kūhiō in public buildings; testifiers said the bill would promote cultural pride, education, and recognition of his legacy. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Not long ago, Secretary of State Rubio said, quote, 'Foreign aid is not charity; it is critical to our
• aid is not Rubio said quote foreign aid is not charity<00:09:43.279> it<00:09:43.399> is
• At least one of the smugglers was himself a foreign national from Nicaragua.
• In other words, criminals and foreign nationals have little incentive not to evade them.
• make them targets of our foreign make them targets of our foreign adversaries<02:38:31.359> they

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 13, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• hundreds of millions of dollars from the General Fund into sheriff's, county probation, and other entities
• SB 926 fails to include robust guidance on how funds will be divided among receiving entities.
• would strengthen transparency and accountability in fusion centers by requiring state and local entities
• Fusion center resources are focused on issues such as preventing foreign and domestic terrorist attacks
• SB 1095 is a crucial first step to bringing accountability to these black box entities. Thank you.

Summary: The committee met without a quorum and operated as a subcommittee while hearing several bills on public safety, parole, criminal justice oversight, Proposition 36 implementation, behavioral health, gang database reform, cargo theft, and nonconsensual intimate images. The chair explained hearing procedures and noted that SB 906 was pulled from the agenda. Several measures were heard but not voted on because quorum was lacking. SB 1446, a committee bill, would expand discretion in en banc parole review, make en banc votes public record, and allow CDCR referrals for sexually violent predator evaluation of certain incarcerated people serving determinate or indeterminate terms. Support came from the California District Attorneys Association; opposition came from the Ella Baker Center, Uncommon Law, public defenders, and others who argued it would add confusion, litigation risk, and unnecessary duplication. The author said the bill was intended to clarify review standards and improve transparency. SB 1278 would exclude certain sex offenses and habitual/one-strike offenders from elderly parole eligibility. The San Diego District Attorney’s Office and California District Attorneys Association supported it, citing cases such as Gregory Vogelsang and David Funston; opponents from Uncommon Law, the Ella Baker Center, and others argued elderly parole is already highly restrictive, evidence-based, and cost-effective. Vice Chair Seyarto strongly supported SB 1278, emphasizing victim justice and public safety. SB 1354 would bar out-of-state military personnel not operating under Title 10 from entering California to perform military or law enforcement functions without the governor’s permission; a committee amendment removed a criminal penalty and left enforcement to the Attorney General. SB 926 would provide funding for Proposition 36 implementation, with committee amendments deleting a specific appropriation and shifting funding decisions to the budget process; supporters said counties need resources for treatment, probation, and administration, while opponents criticized the bill as fiscally reckless and duplicative. SB 874 would require background checks and clearer statewide standards for Medi-Cal behavioral health treatment services, especially ABA services for children; supporters said it would improve patient safety and program integrity. SB 1210 would extend CalGang-style oversight, notice, appeal, and DOJ regulation to all gang databases, not just shared ones; supporters described harms from inaccurate, unregulated local databases, while police chiefs opposed applying the CalGang framework to all local investigative files. The committee also heard SB 1019, which would create a DOJ cargo theft task force and add reporting requirements; supporters from BNSF, trucking, shipping, ports, and law enforcement said organized cargo theft is harming supply chains and worker safety, and no opposition was presented. Finally, SB 1217 would create a DOJ clearinghouse to help victims remove nonconsensual intimate images, including AI-generated deepfakes, from covered platforms; amendments narrowed the bill’s scope and clarified law enforcement’s role. The author and survivor witnesses described ongoing trauma from repeated reposting of exploitative images and argued the bill would provide a centralized removal process. The transcript ends during testimony on SB 1217, with no final votes taken on the measures heard.

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• This prohibits foreign entities and foreign-influenced business entities from making contributions, expenditures

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on SB 284, which would remove the requirement that wiretapping applications to a designated judge be accompanied by a written memorandum from the Department of the Attorney General. The Department of the Attorney General opposed the bill as drafted and instead proposed a new emergency-wiretap procedure allowing county prosecutors to seek immediate judicial authorization in exigent circumstances, followed by AG review and a follow-up application within 48 hours. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s office supported creating an emergency exception, citing a kidnapping case involving a missing material witness and the need to obtain live phone location data quickly, but asked that the AG be required to respond clearly within the follow-up period. The AG said the current wiretap process often arrives incomplete and noted a prior Honolulu application that was returned for more information and then abandoned. The committee also heard public testimony, including one speaker in support and another in opposition, and discussed whether the proposed emergency process should include imminent danger findings and what happens if the follow-up application is not approved. No vote or final action was taken in the transcript. The committee then took up SB 295, which increases penalties for violating temporary restraining orders and orders for protection and makes related changes. The Deputy Public Defender opposed the bill’s higher penalties, arguing that not all restraining-order cases involve domestic violence and that the measure could affect family disputes, property conflicts, custody battles, and other non-domestic situations. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney supported the bill, saying it would create a more uniform and efficient charging framework and that violations of court orders can be serious even when the conduct appears minor in isolation. Domestic violence advocates also supported the measure, emphasizing the need for meaningful enforcement and deterrence; one witness cited statewide data showing thousands of TRO petitions but relatively few convictions and fines. A representative from the Domestic Violence Action Center supported the bill but requested amendments to reduce unintended consequences for survivors. During discussion, the committee focused on the proposed minimum sentence, with the Domestic Violence Action Center recommending reducing it from 15 days to 5 days. The witness explained that longer minimums can create hardships such as job loss, housing instability, and child care problems, while still allowing time for survivors to access shelter and services. The committee chair indicated support for amending the bill to reflect that recommendation. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney also clarified that the bill is intended to address violations of already-issued protective orders after judicial review, not the initial issuance of restraining orders, and said the office supports eliminating the distinction between domestic and non-domestic protective-order violations because charging decisions are often made under time pressure. Multiple individuals and organizations signed up in support, and one witness testified in opposition. No vote or final committee action was announced in the transcript.

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• For example, the MDE learned that they employed, at the federal level or at director level, a foreign
• :41.200> a federal level or uh at director level a federal level or uh at director level a foreign
• 12:42.320> with<00:12:42.560> at<00:12:42.639> least<00:12:42.959> two foreign
• national with at least two foreign national with at least two deportation<00:12:44.240> orders
• And to further this, if people who go to these entities then know, okay, I'm now at a State High School

Bills: HF3409, HF3487, HF3401

Keywords: immigration status, undocumented students, immigrant rights, K-12 education, public school enrollment, Plyler v. Doe, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, law enforcement access, ICE, immigration enforcement, civil lawsuit, private right of action, injunctive relief, mandamus, student records, directory information, parental engagement, equal access to education

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• The Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S., or CFIUS, is also primarily within the banking jurisdiction
• Carolina, including those that are military installations in North Carolina, with concerns about foreign
• So do you see a need for the DOD to improve engagement on the topic of foreign investment risk to national
• So, for example, we remain heavily reliant on foreign sources for critical. earth elements.

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.

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• down in the state of California and us in the state of California having to import refined gas from foreign
• the ports, the ports are sort of, especially the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, are unique entities
• Sir, of a million barrels a day, Sir, of a million barrels a day that we import crude oil from foreign

Summary: The committee first heard SB 14, which would direct state agencies to reduce single-use plastics and improve waste diversion at state facilities by updating integrated waste management plans, increasing reusable foodware use, reducing paper purchasing, and requiring better employee education and recycling/composting practices. Supporters from the California Compost Coalition, Republic Services, Waste Management, and others said the bill would help build composting and recycling markets and let the state lead by example. Several groups that had opposed earlier versions said they were now neutral after amendments, including the removal of a 90% requirement. The bill was moved out on a due pass as amended recommendation. The committee then took up SB 326 on wildfire mitigation. The bill would create a framework for Cal Fire to evaluate the risk-reduction benefits of fuels management and landscape resilience investments, and it would accelerate implementation of Zone Zero defensible-space standards, including grants for local enforcement and broader application to rental and sale properties and post-fire reconstruction. Support came from Stanford climate researcher Michael Mastrandrea and several local government, insurance, and climate groups. With no opposition, the bill passed as amended to Appropriations. Next, SB 34 on port emissions and the South Coast Air Quality Management District drew extensive testimony. The author said the bill was narrowed by committee amendments to preserve the ports’ ability to reduce emissions while preventing cargo throughput caps and addressing concerns about automation, local control, and the timeline for port clean-air planning. Supporters included ILWU, business groups, and port-related stakeholders, while the South Coast AQMD and many environmental and community organizations opposed it, arguing it would weaken public-health protections and set a bad precedent. After lengthy debate, the committee approved the bill on a due pass as amended vote to Transportation, with some members voting no and others abstaining. The committee also heard SB 279, which would expand composting options for farmers and small community composters by allowing limited on-farm composting after large biomass events and increasing the amount small operations may process and sell. Supporters said the bill would help address agricultural waste, expand composting capacity, and reduce landfill disposal. Commercial composting representatives opposed it, warning that the bill could create regulatory inequities, strand recent investments in permitted facilities, and allow too much unregulated food waste. Despite those concerns, the bill passed to Appropriations on a due pass vote. The transcript also briefly referenced SB 613 on upstream methane emissions data, described as having no opposition and intended to improve tracking of imported oil and gas emissions.

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• Many times, really a loss for our manufacturing entities, and whether it's the raw materials or the components
• to, based on the environmental depredations that come from processing and extracting minerals in foreign
• Hotels and the like, leveraged with visa fees that foreign visitors pay when they come.

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• DEES has a very minimal role and everything is reimbursed by the battery collection entities.
• DEES has a very minimal role and everything is reimbursed by the battery collection entities.
• DEES has a very minimal role and everything is reimbursed by the battery collection entities.
• DEES has a very minimal role and everything is reimbursed by the battery collection entities.
• This is not battery collection entities.

Keywords: 1189, house, all