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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, November 17, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine S.124, to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for disciplinary procedures for supervisors and managers at the Department of Veterans Affairs and to modify the procedures of personnel actions against employees of the Dep Mar 11th, 2025 at 09:30 am

Senate Veterans' Affairs

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  • I don't know what they did as far as outreach, as far as within the DIC space.
  • Raising DIC to 55% of the compensation rate paid to 100% disabled veteran will increase DIC by an average
  • More than half a million survivors receive DIC from the VA.
  • As surviving spouse of Kansas, Katie Hubbard states, increasing DIC would allow me to afford groceries
Bills: SB124 , SB201 , SB275 , SB410 , SB478 , SB607 , SB610 , SB611 , SB654 , SB702 , SB787 , SB831 , SB892
Committee: Senate Senate Veterans' Affairs
Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, disciplinary procedures, accountability, personnel actions, whistleblower protection, cancer, military, aircrew, veterans, health study, toxins, morbidity, mortality, service members, mental health, community care, accessibility, treatment programs, substance abuse, appointments
Summary: During the meeting, various members engaged in extensive discussions surrounding 15 proposed bills related to veterans' affairs. Notably, concerns regarding recent VA workforce changes sparked debates, particularly about potential cuts and their implications for veterans' care and benefits. Chairman Moran emphasized the need for thoughtful reforms and coordination with stakeholders, urging responsible measures to prevent negatively impacting service delivery. The meeting highlighted a significant bipartisan effort to enhance veterans' access to essential health services, particularly in light of recent challenges faced by the VA workforce. Senator Blumenthal's assertions about the urgent plight of veterans due to cuts in personnel drew strong reactions, showcasing the deep concern among committee members regarding the current state of veteran services.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, May 13, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Power Sharing Agreement Jan 29th, 2025

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

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CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Insurance Committee Mar 18th, 2026

Insurance

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  • In most cases, that insurer is writing, or continues to write, the DIC policy for that insured.
  • In most cases, that insurer is writing, or continues to write, the DIC policy for that insured.
  • In most cases, that insurer is writing, or continues to write, the DIC policy for that insured.
  • I'm already selling them their DIC.
  • And again, carriers have relationships with their customers that have DIC.
Committee: House Insurance
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Insurance Committee Mar 18th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • In most cases, that insurer is writing, or continues to write, the DIC policy for that insured.
  • For example, carriers that offer a difference-in-conditions, or DIC, policy have a pre-existing relationship
  • go through the clearinghouse because they already have a relationship with that customer through the DIC
  • I'm already selling them their DIC.
  • And again, carriers have relationships with their customers that have DIC.
Summary: The Assembly Insurance Committee held its first outcomes review oversight hearing on the residential fair plan clearinghouse program created by AB 3012. Chair and members focused on whether the program is actually helping depopulate the California Fair Plan and move policyholders back to the voluntary market. The Fair Plan and Department of Insurance testified that the program exists as a platform for admitted and, in some cases, non-admitted insurers to review Fair Plan policies and make offers through the broker of record, but they acknowledged limited participation and limited results. CDI said it has received no formal complaints specific to the clearinghouse, but identified obstacles including only 11 participating residential insurers, the broker-of-record requirement, compensation and appointment issues, and the lack of direct consumer contact. CDI said about 730 residential risks have moved to voluntary market coverage through the program from June 2021 through April 30, 2025, and opt-outs are under 1%. Committee members pressed witnesses on the program’s opacity, the lack of data on offers made versus policies actually moved, and whether the clearinghouse is functioning as intended. CDI and the Fair Plan said they do not have data on how many offers have been made, only on cancellations that are self-reported and marked as clearinghouse-related. Members also raised regional growth in Fair Plan enrollment, especially on the Central Coast, and concerns about underinsurance when policyholders move back to the regular market. CDI recommended more mandatory reporting, broader broker education, possible direct offers to policyholders after a period of time, and changes to commission and appointment rules to reduce barriers to insurer participation. The second panel of industry witnesses generally agreed the clearinghouse is not a stand-alone solution and said its effectiveness depends on a healthier admitted market and actuarially sound Fair Plan rates. Independent agents and brokers, admitted-market insurers, and surplus lines representatives said the current system is constrained by low rate adequacy, limited insurer appetite for high-risk properties, operational friction, and misaligned incentives. Several witnesses suggested improvements such as better data sharing, clearer depopulation procedures, stronger broker education, and more flexible appointment or compensation rules. Some supported giving the program more time under the Sustainable Insurance Strategy, while others said the Legislature should consider whether to strengthen, modify, or potentially sunset the program if it continues to produce limited results. A public witness later reported that a new carrier had recently joined the clearinghouse and was working with brokers to bring in additional capacity.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Veterans and military affairs panel approves HF194 2/12/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint hearings with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to examine the legislative presentation of The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and multi VSOs: Paralyzed Veterans of America, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Student Veterans Mar 4th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Senate Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Stringent limitations on DIC payments have widespread negative impacts on finances. housing, employment
  • Raising DIC from 43% to 55% of the common.
  • Compensation paid to a hundred percent is a permanent disabled veteran will increase DIC by an average
  • families are already receiving compensation for, all of those who are receiving those benefits. the DIC
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Committee: Senate Senate Veterans' Affairs
Keywords: veteran services, Secretary Collins, healthcare provisions, contract cancellations, transparency, accountability, committee meeting, legislation
Summary: During this committee meeting, various bills were discussed with a specific focus on veteran services and healthcare provisions. Notably, the cancellation of critical contracts under Secretary Collins sparked significant debate, with representatives emphasizing the adverse impact on veteran care. The meeting featured testimonies from veterans and stakeholders who expressed their concerns regarding the potential fallout of these cancellations, demonstrating the urgency of transparency and accountability in management decisions. Discussions also delved into various legislative proposals aimed at improving services for veterans amidst these challenges.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Press Conference: DFL and Republican Media Availability - 02/03/25

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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 21, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • DIC is a monthly payment of $1,700 meant to help supplement lost income after a service member's death
  • only been adjusted for inflation over the last 30 years, but this bill would add an extra 1.5% to the DIC
Bills: HB6047 , HR1041 , HR1329
Keywords: veterans, disability compensation, dependency compensation, housing loans, benefits expansion, Sharri Briley, Eric Edmundson, government assistance, Scouting, youth development, Eagle Scouts, civic leadership, community service, American heritage, mental health, mental health awareness month, May 2026, suicide prevention, behavioral health, depression
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session - 01/14/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

The Senate's Historic Co-Presiding Officers / Minnesota's Housing Needs / Students at the Capitol Jan 26th, 2025

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, February 6, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • In 1993, the VA established the dependency and indemnity compensation, or DIC, benefits, which are paid
  • Unfortunately, the DIC benefits have fallen drastically behind the cost of living, causing financial
  • is why I led the introduction of the bipartisan Caring for Survivors Act, which would increase the DIC
  • In 1993, the VA established the dependency and indemnity compensation, or DIC, benefits, which are paid
  • Unfortunately, the DIC benefits have fallen drastically behind the cost of living, causing financial
Bills: HR117 , HR27
Keywords: committee, House of Representatives, ethics, government, House Resolution 117, H.Res. 117, HR117, committee assignment, committee chair, House Committee on Ethics, Ethics Committee, House ethics, member conduct, congressional ethics, House organization, internal resolution, Mr. Guest, standing committee, leadership appointment, tolling program
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 1/22/25

Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Transcript Highlights:
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Committee: House Veterans and Military Affairs Division
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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Insurance Committee May 28th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • We'll go to the Fair Plan and get the DIC policy because we're not going to go there.
Summary: The Assembly Insurance Committee held an oversight hearing on the California Fair Plan, focused on the plan’s rapid growth, its financial stability after the January Southern California wildfires, and its role as the insurer of last resort. Fair Plan officials explained that the plan was created in 1968, is a not-for-profit involuntary association of licensed property insurers, and is intended to be a temporary safety net until policyholders can return to the admitted market. They emphasized that the plan is not a state agency or taxpayer-funded, but is regulated by the Department of Insurance and supported by member-company assessments if claims exceed available funds. Victoria Roach and Armand Feliciano said the Fair Plan has grown sharply since 2018 and especially after market pullbacks by major insurers, reaching about 575,000 policies and roughly $600 billion in exposure by spring 2025. They noted that growth is increasingly occurring in lower wildfire-risk areas, where the plan can sometimes be cheaper than the voluntary market, and said this undermines depopulation back into the private market. They also discussed recent policy expansions, including coverage for farms, higher residential and commercial limits, and pending or proposed changes such as AB 290, SB 525, and AB 226, which would add tools like a line of credit and bond access. A major portion of the hearing addressed the January wildfire losses and the plan’s financial response. Fair Plan officials said they assessed member insurers for $1 billion after determining claims and cash flow would exceed available resources, and that the process was approved quickly and paid smoothly, with more than 80% of the assessment collected within 10 days. They also described the reinsurance tower, the plan’s limited surplus, and the need for actuarially sound rates to reduce future reliance on assessments. On claims handling, they said the plan has received over 5,500 claims from the fires, has paid more than $2.9 billion so far, expects total payments near $4 billion, and has focused on advancing payments quickly for total losses and other urgent needs. Members questioned the plan’s solvency, the growth in non-wildfire areas, claim denials, smoke-loss coverage, and how depopulation works. Roach said most closed claims without payment were duplicates rather than denials, and that smoke claims require direct physical loss under the policy, with coverage determined case by case. Public commenters from the California Building Industry Association and the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of California said the Fair Plan’s growth reflects a weak voluntary market, inadequate rates, and insurer fear of future assessments, and urged support for rate increases and AB 226. The hearing concluded with no vote, but with a commitment from Fair Plan officials to follow up on unanswered questions and continue providing more transparency through public data and website disclosures.
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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Insurance Committee May 28th, 2025

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • We'll go to the Fair Plan and get the DIC policy because we're not going to go there.
Committee: House Insurance
Summary: The Assembly Insurance Committee held an oversight hearing on the California Fair Plan, focused on the plan’s rapid growth, financial condition, depopulation efforts, and response to the January Southern California wildfires. Fair Plan officials explained that the plan was created in 1968 as an insurer of last resort, is a private not-for-profit association of admitted insurers, and is intended to be a temporary safety net until policyholders can return to the voluntary market. They said the market has deteriorated so much that many consumers are now coming to the Fair Plan first, including in lower-wildfire-risk areas where the plan is sometimes cheaper than private-market options. Officials said the plan’s exposure has grown sharply, reaching about 575,000 policies and nearly $600 billion in exposure by the end of March, with especially fast growth in low-risk areas. They described the plan’s depopulation challenges, the clearinghouse process, and pending or recent policy expansions such as coverage for farmers, higher commercial coverage limits, and proposed bills affecting grace periods and manufactured-home replacement coverage. They also discussed rates, saying premiums have risen from about $1,839 in 2021 to about $2,800 in 2025, while average policy limits have increased to over $1 million, and that the plan is working with the Department of Insurance on a new dwelling filing to move toward actuarially sound rates. A major portion of the hearing addressed the January fires and the Fair Plan’s finances. Officials said the plan paid more than $2.9 billion in claims so far and expects total losses near $4 billion, with over 5,500 claims filed and more than half already closed. Because of the losses, the plan sought and received a $1 billion assessment from member insurers, the first such assessment in 30 years, and also described its reinsurance tower and the role of reinsurance in covering catastrophic losses. They said the plan is supporting AB 226, which would give it access to a line of credit and potential bond financing to reduce reliance on assessments. Members raised concerns about solvency, non-renewals, smoke-claim standards, and the growth of the plan in non-wildfire areas; public commenters from the building industry and insurance brokers said the Fair Plan’s growth reflects a weak voluntary market and urged stronger rates and depopulation tools.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 2/12/25

Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • result of their those who died as a result of their service<00:42:51.640><c> at</c><00:42:51.800><c> DIC
  • recipients</c><00:42:53.359><c> we</c><00:42:53.480><c> were</c><00:42:53.559><c> able</c> service at DIC
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Committee: House Veterans and Military Affairs Division
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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 7th, 2025

Public Health

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  • that blood count drops, we start having to give her blood products. are then in the possibility of DIC
  • Serious comorbidities, the woman can go into DIC with clotting abnormalities, hemorrhaging, The woman
Bills: HB44 , HB2200 , HB1612 , HB2747 , HB2038 , HB3717 , HB1431 , HB3800 , HB3801 , HB3560 , HB3246 , HB44
Committee: House Public Health
Keywords: HB 44, Life of the Mother Act, abortion exceptions, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, spontaneous abortion, fetal survival, Texas abortion law, abortion ban, physician liability, health care provider, disciplinary action, aiding and abetting, emergency abortion, obstetric care
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Mar 19th, 2025

State Affairs