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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- in the House or in the Committee of the Whole.
- All points of committee of the whole.
- </c> >> Chair of the committee of the whole.
- ><c> of</c><05:45:12.798><c> the</c><05:45:12.958><c> whole</c> Chair of the committee of the whole Chair
- The chair of the Committee of the Whole House and the State of the Union reports that the committee has
Keywords:
appropriations, national security, foreign aid, transparency, democracy, House Resolution 992, H.Res. 992, HR 992, rule resolution, procedural rule, Rules Committee, Committee of the Whole, previous question, motion to recommit, waiver of points of order, closed rule, structured rule, FY2026 appropriations, consolidated appropriations, federal spending
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ) of rule 18, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union
- be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole.
- </c> committee of the whole. committee of the whole.
- </c><02:24:37.200><c> Section</c> in the committee of the whole.
- Section in the committee of the whole.
Keywords:
War Powers Resolution, Lebanon, troop withdrawal, U.S. Armed Forces, military deployment, foreign policy, congressional war powers, executive authority, Middle East, troop removal, concurrent resolution, defense policy, overseas deployment, Ukraine, support, foreign affairs, military aid, international relations, War Powers, military action
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, December 15, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I love the taste of whole milk.
- I love the taste of whole milk.
- of the Whole Milk for Healthy co-sponsor of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids<02:50:51.600><c> Act.
- of the Oversight Committee.
- of the oversight<03:03:36.160><c> committee.
Bills:
HB3187 , SB284 , HB2400 , HR1098 , HB3872 , HB3176 , HB3620 , HB2815 , SB2878 , HR1045 , HR972 , HB2876 , HB3962 , HB4183 , SB216 , HR923 , HB5457 , HB5810 , SB222
Keywords:
Perry County Arkansas, Perryville, Forest Service land, federal land conveyance, quitclaim deed, public purpose, education, youth development, land transfer, property disposal, reversion clause, CERCLA, environmental liability, historic preservation, National Historic Preservation Act, USDA, federal property, county government, public use, surplus land
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- the chairman of this committee nor the chairman of the Senate Health Committee were involved, aware,
- members of this committee at the end of the day.
- Carpenter, did you engage the chair of this committee or the chair of the Senate committee on the rural
- Carpenter, did you brief the legislators or the chairs of the committee, or the ranking members of the
- They didn't brief the chairman of this committee or of the Senate committee.
Committees:
House Health & Human Services , House House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference
Keywords:
physician assistants, licensure compact, medical services, multistate practice, patient care access, healthcare workforce, military families, adverse actions, dementia care, telementoring, healthcare education, rural communities, grant funding, HB 2233, rural health transformation, rural health transformation program, AHCCCS, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, Joint Legislative Budget Committee, JLBC
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, May 20, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- > and</c><02:18:34.559><c> commerce</c> of the committee on energy and commerce of the committee on energy
- :45.200><c> on</c> minority members of the Committee on minority members of the Committee on Financial
- all the committees of jurisdiction.
- We will do the work of the Rules Committee.
- Uh we will do the work of the works. Uh we will do the work of the rules<03:02:22.960><c> committee.
Keywords:
SJR13, S.J.Res. 13, joint resolution, Congressional Review Act, CRA, OCC, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the Treasury, bank merger, bank mergers, Bank Merger Act, business combinations, merger review, financial regulation, banking regulation, bank consolidation, regulatory disapproval, federal banking rule, rule repeal, Public Law 119-19
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine S.222, to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program to serve whole milk. Apr 1st, 2025 at 09:00 am
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 would change. The bill would reduce fat in whole milk.
- But at the end of the day, I think the committee just the 2025 committee continued to emphasize the importance
- because of the importance of whole milk to supporting brain development.
- never heard of any of them and whole food also by the way tends to be more locally produced and The
- Clearly, whole milk wasn't the issue. do here, the type of milk in schools wasn't the cause of this and
Bills:
SB222
Keywords:
whole milk, school lunch, school meals, National School Lunch Program, Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, Child Nutrition Act, USDA, nutrition standards, dairy, nonfat milk, low-fat milk, reduced-fat milk, lactose-free milk, nondairy beverages, plant-based milk, milk substitution, parental consent, legal guardian, food allergies, allergic reaction
Summary:
This meeting of the committee focused primarily on the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, S222, which aims to permit schools to offer a fuller range of milk options, including whole, reduced, and low-fat varieties, that have garnered bipartisan support. Chairman Bozeman opened the session by highlighting concerns over children's nutrition and the obesity epidemic, emphasizing the significance of nutritious school meals in addressing these issues. Experts from various organizations were invited to discuss the implications of this bill as well as the current challenges facing school meal programs, including budget constraints and food supply issues. The meeting included passionate testimonies about the direct impacts of current dietary guidelines and federal funding reductions affecting schools' abilities to provide healthy meal options.
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
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Michael Faulkender, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury; to be immediately followed by hearings to examine the nomination of Mehmet Oz, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the Centers Mar 14th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Faulkner sat for hours of questions from members and staff of the committee and provided a thoughtful
- Chairman of the Committee.
- these ideas and share them with other members of the committee.
- It's a calling of the of the art form.
- So there's first up the whole broader idea of what's the shared vision, where do we want to head.
Committee:
Senate Finance Committee
Keywords:
Michael Falkender, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, IRS, taxpayer privacy, nomination process, committee hearing
Summary:
The committee convened to discuss critical issues surrounding the nomination of Michael Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. This meeting included a series of remarks from committee members who expressed divergent views on Falkender's qualifications and the implications of his appointment. Senator Wyden voiced strong opposition, arguing that Falkender represents harmful policies expected to be perpetuated under the current administration, especially concerning taxpayer privacy and IRS tactics. Meanwhile, other members defended Falkender, noting his extensive experience, including a commitment to transparency in government operations if confirmed.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, January 22, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of January 3, 2025, of the following members of the House to the Joint Economic Committee: Mr.
- of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the
- direction of the Mr Speaker by the direction of the committee<02:22:31.319><c> on</c><02:22:31.439><
- </c> the committee of the whole house on the the committee of the whole house on the state<02:22:51.359
- </c><02:23:49.439><c> accompanying</c> of the committee on rules accompanying of the committee on rules
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, February 5, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
fentanyl, controlled substances, drug scheduling, legislation, health policy, fentanyl-related substances, Controlled Substances Act, CSA, drug enforcement, opioids, synthetic opioids, House Rules, procedural resolution, rule, amendment, previous question, motion to recommit, H.R. 27, firearm violence, domestic violence
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 10, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The rule provides one hour of debate equally divided for the chair and ranking member of the Committee
- ><c> and</c> of the committee on oversight and of the committee on oversight and government<02:16:21.520
- ><c> on</c> minority member of the committee on minority member of the committee on oversight<02:17:22.719
- > and</c><02:18:02.160><c> commerce</c> of the committee on energy and commerce of the committee on energy
- </c><02:50:50.640><c> the</c> been closed by discretion of the been closed by discretion of the committee
Keywords:
special rule, House Rules Committee, procedural resolution, floor procedure, waiver of points of order, structured rule, amendment in the nature of a substitute, motion to recommit, House debate, legislative process, H.R. 6039, commonsense priorities, majority leader, minority leader, Congressional Record, House resolution, law enforcement, collective bargaining, Montgomery Police Department, disciplinary matters
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I would hope that the committee takes into account the practicality of this bill.
- Chairman and members of the committee.
- The bill passed unanimously out of this committee last session.
- And so If, if you leave it up to the discretion of the, of the contractor.
- state and nationwide, and I, I appreciate, uh, the willingness of this committee to hear that and of
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
cultural attractions, highway signs, Texas Department of Transportation, travel guidance, Museum of the Big Bend, traffic control, tourism, sunscreening devices, motor vehicle, judicial specialty license plate, vehicle safety, Texas Transportation Code, disability, parking, Governor's Committee, mobility impairment, disabled veterans, legislative recommendations, license plates, vehicle registration
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Part 2)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- CLAUSE 9-C OF RULE 21 OF THE Rules of the House specifically state that the Rules Committee may not waive
- THE RULE PROVIDES ONE HOUR OF DEBATE FOR THE CHAIR AND RANKING MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE Budget
- of the Agriculture Committee, Mr.
- All the members of the Ways and Means Committee, the Budget Committee, the Rules Committee, every single
- Thompson of the Agriculture Committee, Chairman Mike Rogers of the Armed Services Committee, Chairman
Keywords:
veterans, VA, Department of Veterans Affairs, suicide prevention, mental health, emergent suicide care, Columbia Protocol, Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale, Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, No Wrong Door for Veterans Act, title 38, adaptive prostheses, prosthetic devices, recreational activities, sports prosthetics, pension payments, veterans benefits, Veterans Affairs Committee, suicide screening, crisis care
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Part 2)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Connolly, the whole number of the House is 432.
- ><c> the</c> the house of January 3rd, 2025 of the the house of January 3rd, 2025 of the following<02
- of January 3, 2025, of the following members on the part of the House to the Board of Trustees of the
- Speaker, I yield as much time as the distinguished chairman of the committee may consume.
- <02:53:40.240><c> committee</c><02:53:40.560><c> may</c> chairman of the ANC committee may chairman of
Keywords:
veterans, VA, Department of Veterans Affairs, suicide prevention, mental health, emergent suicide care, Columbia Protocol, Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale, Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, No Wrong Door for Veterans Act, title 38, adaptive prostheses, prosthetic devices, recreational activities, sports prosthetics, pension payments, veterans benefits, Veterans Affairs Committee, suicide screening, crisis care
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Care & Wellness Jan 14th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Health Care & Wellness
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, members of the committee, Chris Blake, staff of the House Health Care and Wellness Committee.
- Members of the committee, again, Chris Blake, staff to the committee.
- Chair, members of the committee. Kim Weidner, staff to the committee.
- Chair, members of the committee.
- Chair, members of the committee.
Committee:
House Health Care & Wellness
Keywords:
animal welfare, cats, declawing, animal rights, pet care, healthcare, contract modifications, provider notifications, insurance carriers, health facilities, HB 2211, medically tailored meals, medical nutrition therapy, medical assistance, Medicaid, Health Care Authority, Department of Social and Health Services, nutrition support, chronic disease, dietary accommodations
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- chair of the Senate Finance Committee; the ranking member of the Senate Finance and Taxation Committee
- Ways and Means Education Committee; the chair of the House Education Policy Committee; the chair of
- ><c> Committee,</c> chair of the Senate Finance Committee, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, uh<
- /c> Means Education Committee, the chair of Means Education Committee, the chair of the<00:39:45.680>
- </c><00:39:50.079><c> the</c> Committee, the minority leader of the Committee, the minority leader of
Bills:
HB235 , HB236 , HB565 , HB237 , HB238 , HB239 , HB240 , HB241 , HB242 , HB235 , HB236 , HB565 , HB237 , HB238 , HB239 , HB240 , HB241 , HB242
Committee:
House Ways and Means Education
Keywords:
social media, age verification, minors, under 16, children online safety, online privacy, platform regulation, deceptive trade practice, Attorney General, civil penalties, punitive damages, consumer protection, account creation, algorithmic feeds, internet safety, youth social media, HB236, Baldwin County, Board of Equalization, per diem
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Chairman Shaheen, the vice chair of DC and members of the committee.
- Then it's referred to the committee, the ballot board as a whole, and we review it, we review history
- I want to thank Chair Shaheen and members of the committee.
- The identity of the child who knows if it's The the child of the parent.
- Hearing none, the election committee stands adjourned, subject to the call of the chair.
Committee:
House Elections
Keywords:
Texas Election Code, elections, voting station, polling place, ballot marking, ballot reading, child accompaniment, minor, parental supervision, voter education, secretary of state, county election administrator, voter assistance, election administration, poll worker rules, ballot secrecy, HB 496, ballot option, none of the above, abstain from vote
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Care & Wellness Jan 23rd, 2026 at 08:00 am
Health Care & Wellness
Transcript Highlights:
- The staff report, please. Mr. Chair, members of the committee, Chris Blake, staff to the committee.
- Chair and members of the committee.
- Chair, members of the committee. Kim Whitener, staff to the committee. Thank you, Mr.
- Chair, members of the committee. Kim Whedner, staff to the committee.
- The Department of Corrections to annually report to the appropriate committees of the Legislature on
Bills:
HB2384 , HB2402 , HB2505 , HB1904 , HB2145 , HB2182 , HB2211 , HB2242 , HB2247 , HB2329 , HB2339
Committee:
House Health Care & Wellness
Keywords:
continuing care retirement community, CCRC, life plan community, senior housing, retirement community, long-term care, assisted living, nursing home, actuarial analysis, solvency, financial oversight, resident contracts, entrance fee, disclosure statement, registration, insurance commissioner, DSHS, consumer protection, elder care, aging services
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, today's date is May 5th, 2026, and this is the meeting of the Ways and Means Committee. Mr.
- Chairman and members, the set of amendments before the committee is coded 4890. 4890 is the code in the
- To kind of clarify, I just was full of that. But I don't think that was the intent of the language.
- But that's the crux of the problem, right?
- The amendments, I hate to say, gutted the bill, but took a lot of the teeth out of the bill.
Committee:
House Ways & Means
Keywords:
local sales tax, local use tax, sales and use tax, tax audit, local collector, tax collector, prescriptive period, prescription waiver, interest suspension, delinquency penalties, estimated assessment, arbitrary assessment, certified mail notice, audit notice, taxpayer rights, installment agreement, Louisiana tax law, Title 47, revenue collection, tax administration
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Lengths of certain members of the OStrad boardard, which is the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of
- You're unable to declare the bill has passed out of committee.
- Let the vote. With seven eyes, you're enabled to clear the bill that has passed out of committee.
- Let the queue declare the vote. Six nays. We declare the bill has passed out of committee.
- I know we talked about this a whole bunch when we ran the original legislation. that is the duty of the
Committee:
House General Government
Keywords:
2030 census, complete count committee, census outreach, decennial census, enumeration, population count, hard-to-count populations, hard-to-enumerate areas, State Data Center, Oklahoma Census, multilingual campaign, public outreach, school-based outreach, community organizations, minority groups, ethnic minorities, language minorities, self-response rate, census awareness, federal census