Video & Transcript : 'Buy America' :
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LA
Transcript Highlights:
- We need to buy out. The state has already put in $100 million on its structure.
- Buy me another 24 hours, and let me see what I can do. That's what I was trying to do. Thank you.
Committee:
Senate Finance
Keywords:
TOPS-Tech, scholarship, education, eligibility, college credit, dual enrollment, state funding, HB 488, Belle Chasse Bridge, Belle Chasse Bridge Merit-Based Special Fund, Plaquemines Parish, severance tax, state general fund, special fund, transportation funding, DOTD, Department of Transportation and Development, public-private partnership, P3 contract, toll reduction
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, May 19, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I yield back. discussions between America and China discussions between America and China produced<02
- </c><05:00:55.120><c> to</c> serve the United States of America to serve the United States of America
- </c><07:24:54.958><c> a</c> opportunity to go to college, to buy a opportunity to go to college, to buy
- </c><07:37:27.440><c> and</c> name out of hundreds across America and name out of hundreds across America
- Just a little aside on that America?
Bills:
HR1286 , HR1263 , HB1578 , HR1364 , HB2201 , HB1823 , HB1815 , HR1147 , HR217 , HB1701 , HB1453 , HR1223
Keywords:
trade policy, tariffs, trade enforcement, workers rights, labor standards, environmental standards, Buy America, domestic content, offshoring, manufacturing jobs, factory closures, family farmers, small business, supply chains, dumping, countervailing duties, antidumping, trade agreements, USMCA, investor-state dispute settlement
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, September 10, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
appropriations, military construction, veterans affairs, VA funding, USDA, agriculture appropriations, legislative branch appropriations, fiscal year 2026, omnibus, spending bill, rural development, rural housing, broadband, SNAP, WIC, school lunch, food safety, FDA user fees, veterans health care, toxic exposure
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, the CPI data: $1 in 1971 has the same buying power as about $8.15 in 2026
Bills:
HB165 , HB175 , HB198 , HB272 , HB457 , HB488 , HB566 , HB603 , HB763 , HB902 , HB909 , HB971 , HB981 , HB1066 , HB1125 , HB1154 , HB1231
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
HB165, lottery proceeds, Lottery Proceeds Fund, Veterans Service Grant Fund, constitutional amendment, veterans, military veterans, veterans' benefits, veterans services, family support, state lottery, education funding, Minimum Foundation Program, problem gambling, compulsive gaming, state treasurer, ballot proposition, constitutional referendum, lottery revenue, Louisiana resident veterans
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 25, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- God bless America. I salute you.”
- God bless America. I salute bless you. God bless America.
- I can't buy a house. I have to choose between going to the doctor and buying groceries.
- I can't buy a house. I is too darn high. I can't buy a house.
- </c> America or not? America or not?
Keywords:
appropriations, military construction, veterans affairs, VA funding, USDA, agriculture appropriations, legislative branch appropriations, fiscal year 2026, omnibus, spending bill, rural development, rural housing, broadband, SNAP, WIC, school lunch, food safety, FDA user fees, veterans health care, toxic exposure
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine big fixes for big tech. Apr 1st, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights
Transcript Highlights:
- The America Act sensibly does not let the fear of breakups go.
- They control the tools the advertisers use to buy ads.
- I can't think of a better testimonial for the America Act.
- buy side and the sell side.
- Back to the America app.
Keywords:
antitrust, competition policy, digital advertising, monopoly, America Act, big tech, consumer rights
Summary:
The meeting, titled 'Big Fixes, Big Tech', marked the first hearing of the Senate antitrust competition policy and consumer rights subcommittee in the 119th Congress. Chairman Lee opened the session focusing on the urgent need for effective solutions regarding anti-competitive behavior among major tech firms like Google and Facebook, highlighting several ongoing court cases regarding monopolistic practices in the digital advertising and search markets. Key discussions included the limitations imposed on small businesses and innovation due to the dominance of these tech giants, with many testimonies advocating for stronger legislative measures, including the America Act. The act aims to disrupt the monopolistic capabilities of these firms and restore competitive integrity in the marketplace, which has suffered under their oppressive market control.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Stephen Vaden, of Tennessee, to be Deputy Secretary, and Tyler Clarkson, of Virginia, to be General Counsel, both of the Department of Agriculture. Apr 8th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- You have been nominated at a very challenging time for rural America.
- There are real and significant challenges facing America.
- and suggest ways that those policies can better help rural America.
- And if we don't step up America, we're going to regret it like you can't imagine.
- It's time for us to step up America. I don't have any questions for you.
Keywords:
USDA, nominations, Judge Vaden, Tyler Clarkson, agriculture policy, rural America, tariffs, farmer advocacy
Summary:
The meeting focused on the nominations of Judge Stephen Alexander Vaden for Deputy Secretary of Agriculture and Mr. Tyler Clarkson for General Counsel at the USDA. Members expressed concerns regarding the challenges farmers and ranchers face, especially in navigating the impacts of recent tariffs imposed by the President. Significant attention was given to how these nominations could influence agriculture policy and support rural communities amidst economic uncertainty. The committee emphasized the necessity for strong leadership in the USDA to advocate for farmer needs and ensure the proper implementation of assistance programs.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, September 11, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Iran's goal in Latin Latin America.
- And most rings across America.
- </c> our military posture, and puts America our military posture, and puts America first.<01:58:45.360
- Evil has America inspired millions.
- </c> States of America. States of America.
Keywords:
appropriations, military construction, veterans affairs, VA funding, USDA, agriculture appropriations, legislative branch appropriations, fiscal year 2026, omnibus, spending bill, rural development, rural housing, broadband, SNAP, WIC, school lunch, food safety, FDA user fees, veterans health care, toxic exposure
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Apr 30th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 247 essentially renames the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America for the state of Alabama's
- Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. Favorable.
- You know, I appreciate the president's America First platform.
- President's America First platform, and I recognize and respect his executive order renaming the Gulf
Committee:
Senate County and Municipal Government
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Jonathan Gould, of Virginia, to be Comptroller of the Currency for a term of five years, Luke Pettit, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Paul Atkins, of Virginia, to be Mar 27th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- to open our capital markets to all Americans through my legislation, the Empowering Main Street in America
- Let's get to work, let's get these nominees confirmed, and let's make America great again.
- Together we can ensure that transit not only moves Americans, but helps to move America forward.
- that these are not people who are just buying access to the future chair of the SEC.
- When you said we want to help America move forward, I couldn't agree more.
Keywords:
financial regulations, SEC, Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Transit Administration, nominees, Empowering Main Street in America Act, capital formation, economic growth
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on several nominees within key financial institutions, including discussions surrounding the SEC, the Federal Transit Administration, and the Comptroller of the Currency. Notable dialogue included concerns over regulatory balance, with various members emphasizing a need to streamline regulations to foster innovation while ensuring accountability and safety for investors. The importance of the proposed 'Empowering Main Street in America Act' was highlighted as a means to facilitate access to capital for small businesses, underlining the current administration's approach towards financial regulations.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Jan 27th, 2026 at 11:17 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
- Celicia Acosta from Spaceport America.
- America. And, you know, that place is pretty innovative.
- That could happen in Spaceport America.
- That could happen at Spaceport America.
Bills:
HM19
Keywords:
New Mexico Aviation and Aerospace Day, aviation, aerospace, space industry, missile programs, Spaceport America, White Sands Missile Range, White Sands Test Facility, Kirtland Air Force Base, drone, unmanned aircraft systems, commercial space transportation, NASA, aircraft, STEM education, research laboratories, Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, flight testing, medical evacuation
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit Committee Feb 19th, 2025
Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit
Transcript Highlights:
- 247—what this bill does is it renames, for our state purposes, the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America
- As you know... ...of America.
- be confusing, is it would change the name to the Gulf of... ...it would change it to the Gulf of America
- If I could sing, I would be the first starting out saying: "America, America, America."
- I think those... ...America or Gulf of Mexico, and I think one of the things that we need to do is let's
Committee:
House Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit
Keywords:
DUI, driving under the influence, ignition interlock, interlock device, driver license suspension, restricted license, motor vehicle, alcohol offense, first offense, repeat offender, blood alcohol concentration, BAC, license revocation, Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, ALEA, public safety, traffic safety, chemical dependency, substance abuse, court referral program
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/11/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- Havasu City that is not a resident of the state of Arizona, is not a resident of the United States of America
- believe this has to do particularly with internet connection and kind of complying with the Help America
- Because I'm quite confident NGOs are buying that information and could be connected to other things,
- Because I'm quite confident NGOs are buying that information and could be connected to other things,
Committees:
House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections , House House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference
Keywords:
elections, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security, internet connectivity, offline voting, chain of custody, polling place equipment, counting center, central counting center, election management system, EMS gateway, tabulation equipment, secretary of state, certification, decertification, HAVA, Help America Vote Act, ballot images, audit logs
OK
Committee:
House Rules
Keywords:
Oklahoma veterans lottery, veterans trust fund, constitutional amendment, lottery proceeds, veterans services, military families, veteran assistance, emergency relief, indigent veteran funerals, veterans outreach, service organizations, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Paralyzed Veterans of America, National Guard, Air National Guard, Purple Heart, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, Oklahoma Veterans Council
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/18/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- We don't stone people to death in America.
- There is no place for that in the United States of America. And I vote aye.
- God bless America.
- I love America too much to stay silent. Please vote no on S-E-R.
- This isn't about buying a... This isn't about buying a license. This isn't about cost.
Committees:
House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections , House House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference
Keywords:
foreign law, Sharia law, cultural practices, women's rights, marriage laws, domestic violence, honor killings, Arizona legislation, elections, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security, internet connectivity, offline voting, chain of custody, polling place equipment, counting center, central counting center, election management system, EMS gateway
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/04/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Committees:
House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections , House House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference
Keywords:
campaign finance, contribution limits, reporting requirements, political action committees, elections, campaign contributions, candidate committees, posthumous provisions, termination process, Arizona Revised Statutes, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security, internet connectivity, offline voting, chain of custody, polling place equipment, counting center, central counting center, election management system
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/10/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- 2024, Minnesota received a million dollars in federal funds under Title I, Section 101 of the Help America
- So for those at home, HAVA is the Help America Vote Act, a federal law.
- vote act or Hava you'll probably America vote act or Hava you'll probably be<00:32:45.919><c> hearing
- </c> those at home Hava is the help America those at home Hava is the help America vote<00:32:50.240>
- You're very familiar with it, but just for the record, as Representative Freiberg said, the Help America
Keywords:
HF1345, statutory city, public utility commission, municipal utilities, city council, local government, utility governance, commission membership, staggered terms, vacancy appointment, ordinance, Minnesota Statutes 412.341, municipal ordinance, city commission, public utilities, HF71, Minnesota, public safety, peace officers, correctional officers
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Mar 25th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- We charge citizens more money right now when they buy new tires or if they get tires, you know, damaged
Committee:
House House and Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
human rights, individual liberties, Magna Carta, constitutionalism, free speech, voter identification, election integrity, federal elections, public confidence, election security, SAVE America Act, Louisiana, election fraud, job advertisement, salary transparency, civil service, employment notification, applicant rights, legislative attendance, task force
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Best wishes throughout all of America.
- ><c> many</c><03:35:28.880><c> challenges</c> rural America presents many challenges rural America presents
- </c> in the United States of America. in the United States of America.
- </c> America<04:07:16.720><c> deserves</c><04:07:17.240><c> that.</c> America deserves that.
- America deserves that.
Bills:
HB6472 , HB6392 , HB4307 , HB4386 , SB723 , HB3692 , HR681 , HB1945 , HR755 , HB5419 , HB3903 , HB5910 , HB6365 , HCR38
Keywords:
education, tuition, territorial residents, in-state tuition, higher education, human trafficking, labor training, employee education, Department of Labor, victim identification, law enforcement, trafficking prevention, motorcycle access, Federal Lands Recreation, America the Beautiful pass, recreation fees, national parks, Indian land, mortgage processing, Bureau of Indian Affairs
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, November 18, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
censure, Stacey Plaskett, Jeffrey Epstein, House of Representatives, Intelligence Committee, ethical conduct, congressional disapproval, Bureau of Land Management, National Petroleum Reserve, Alaska, environmental regulation, oil leasing, coastal plain, HJR130, H.J.Res. 130, Congressional Review Act, CRA, BLM, Buffalo Field Office, resource management plan