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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States armed forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- . ...States armed forces from hostilities in Lebanon.
Keywords:
HCR108, H. Con. Res. 108, War Powers Resolution, Lebanon, Lebanese Armed Forces, U.S. Armed Forces, hostilities, military withdrawal, troop removal, concurrent resolution, Congressional war powers, executive war powers, foreign policy, Middle East, diplomatic facilities, security cooperation, cease hostilities, military engagement, war authorization, non-authorization of force
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 4, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States armed forces from Lebanon
Keywords:
Ukraine, support, foreign affairs, military aid, international relations, agriculture, funding, food safety, nutrition, pest management, House resolution, procedural resolution, Rules Committee, Rule XIII, clause 6(a), waiver, supermajority, same-day consideration, reconciliation, budget reconciliation
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 29, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Should Lebanon belong to the Lebanese Lebanon belong to the Lebanese, or should Lebanon belong to the
- Again, there are no forces fighting in Lebanon. This forces fighting in Lebanon.
- And shame on those who separate Beirut from South Lebanon. Lebanon is Lebanon. They are one people.
- The destruction of Lebanon continues and with U.S. military Lebanon continues and with U.S. military
- Conflict in Lebanon is not new.
Bills:
HCR108 , HB3300 , HB7128 , HB7757 , HB7305 , HB7266 , HB7258 , HB7257 , HB3350 , HB4662 , HB5347 , HB8873
Keywords:
HCR108, H. Con. Res. 108, War Powers Resolution, Lebanon, Lebanese Armed Forces, U.S. Armed Forces, hostilities, military withdrawal, troop removal, concurrent resolution, Congressional war powers, executive war powers, foreign policy, Middle East, diplomatic facilities, security cooperation, cease hostilities, military engagement, war authorization, non-authorization of force
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Lebanon. Lebanon. Pretty<07:49:07.680><c> straightforward.</c> Pretty straightforward.
- </c> United States armed forces from Lebanon. United States armed forces from Lebanon.
- I oppose violent attacks against people in Lebanon, civilians in Lebanon, against civilians in Israel
- </c> the people of Lebanon. the people of Lebanon.
- But we displaced in Lebanon alone.
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
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (3-10-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- special to the people of Lebanon.
- My objective for the district right now is to give our families Lebanon Elementary School the one they
- </c><00:13:09.040><c> Elementary</c> allowing me to speak Lebanon Elementary allowing me to speak Lebanon
- it's the only School in our of Lebanon it's the only School in our district<00:13:18.199><c> where</
- </c><00:15:49.079><c> Elementary</c> Financial need for Lebanon Elementary Financial need for Lebanon
Summary:
The committee took up several measures related to appropriations and school facilities. House Bill 537 was explained as a technical fix to Kentucky’s opioid abatement settlement framework so the state can accept funds from national bankruptcy settlements under the allocation structure now used by the courts; the bill was supported by the Attorney General’s office and local government groups and received a favorable recommendation. House Joint Resolution 34 authorized release of previously appropriated KCTCS funds for three projects, and members discussed whether KCTCS facilities could be used more broadly for community needs such as public health, workforce, and other services. KCTCS officials said they were open to that idea, and the resolution also received a favorable recommendation. House Joint Resolution 30, concerning the Waters program and release of funds for projects that had remained in design, was adopted by committee substitute and passed favorably.
The committee then heard extensive testimony on House Joint Resolution 32, which concerns school facility gap funding for districts with low bonding capacity. The chair and sponsor explained that the General Assembly had previously asked the auditor and Blue & Co. to analyze district data because of disputes over project costs and bonding capacity. Superintendents from Marion County, Augusta Independent, Williamstown, and Walton Verona described their projects and financial constraints. Marion County and Augusta argued that full gap funding is necessary for new school or multipurpose facility projects that cannot be phased in; Augusta emphasized its old building stock, high poverty rate, and the need for a gymnasium/multipurpose space used for school and community functions. Williamstown described a STEM center and field expansion, saying the project would be delayed for years without full funding. Walton Verona described rapid growth, overcrowding, and an intermediate school project that had risen sharply in cost from the original estimate.
Members asked questions about the accuracy of cost estimates and the scope of the projects, including why some estimates differed from the auditor’s figures and whether the funding requests covered only parts of larger phased plans. The testimony generally supported full funding for the listed districts, with the districts arguing that the projects are necessary for safe, modern learning environments and that local tax effort has already been substantial. Each of the measures considered during the meeting was reported out favorably, with the chair voting no on the resolutions and bills before the committee.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (01/28/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- <04:18:28.239><c> is</c><04:18:29.359><c> a</c> Lebanon is a Lebanon is a metropolis<04:18:32.600><c>
- This is not just Lebanon.
- This is not just Lebanon.
- This is not just Lebanon.
- This is not just Lebanon.
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on HB 135, introduced by Representative Michael Harrington. He said the bill would codify a portion of the New Hampshire Constitution to bar New Hampshire businesses from being required to collect sales or use taxes for other states unless Congress mandates it, arguing that the U.S. Supreme Court’s Wayfair decision created an onerous compliance burden for businesses. He described the patchwork of state and local sales tax rules, thresholds, and product exemptions as extremely complex and said the bill was intended to push the issue back toward Congress and the courts.
Members questioned whether the bill’s reference to a “foreign government” would apply to other U.S. states, whether the proposal would conflict with the Supremacy Clause, and whether it would create standing for businesses to challenge Wayfair. Harrington responded that “foreign government” meant any government other than New Hampshire, that he believed the state could challenge the decision in court by passing a law contrary to Wayfair, and that businesses were already being harmed by compliance costs. Some members raised concerns about whether the bill was an unfunded mandate or simply a private compliance burden, and Harrington argued that the state itself would not be collecting the taxes, but businesses would still face recordkeeping and administrative costs.
Sam Garland of the Department of Justice then testified. He said the department was not taking a formal position on the bill, but offered technical comments. Garland acknowledged that Wayfair created significant compliance burdens and noted that states have become somewhat more uniform, with all states now having a $100,000 economic nexus threshold, though not all use the 200-transaction threshold and local tax variation remains substantial. He said the department’s concerns were legal, describing the issue as uncharted constitutional territory involving both vertical and horizontal federalism. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I mentioned welcoming ordinances that have been used in Lebanon, Hanover, in 2020.
- </c><02:00:51.199><c> Handover</c><02:00:52.040><c> Lebanon</c><02:00:52.800><c> in</c> been used in
- Lebanon Handover Lebanon in been used in Lebanon Handover Lebanon in 2020<02:00:54.000><c> they</c><02
- So in five years since this policy was adopted, a welcoming Lebanon ordinance, we've had three cases
- So in five years since this policy was adopted, a welcoming Lebanon ordinance, we've had three cases
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (10/06/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- say NSHA and Lebanon and Hampton and<01:40:37.600><c> you</c><01:40:37.760><c> know</c><01:40:38.000
- I have a poverty agency in Lebanon<01:42:15.040><c> which</c><01:42:16.000><c> uh</c><01:42:16.480><c
- uh doesn't want to take Lebanon which uh doesn't want to take money<01:42:18.080><c> that</c><01:42:
- Um, but as a legislator from Lebanon, which has a casino which we did not want and cannot remove, and
- ,</c> um in in Lebanon, um in in Lebanon, which which which are<02:00:50.719><c> different</c><02:00:
Summary:
The committee first took up HB 155, which drew a lengthy debate over an amendment to delay implementation until tax year 2027. Supporters said the delay would give lawmakers time to see whether projected revenues materialize and to reconsider the policy if needed; opponents argued it would reduce money available to services and local governments at a time of tightening revenues. Members also discussed broader revenue trends, including tobacco, rooms-and-meals, real estate transfer, and lottery revenues, and disagreed over whether tax cuts tend to increase revenue. The committee adopted amendment 2025-2983H on an 11-9 vote, then voted 11-9 to report HB 155 ought to pass as amended. The bill was sent to the consent calendar, with a majority and minority report to be filed.
The committee then considered HB 224, with members expressing concern that the bill would redirect money collected for one purpose to another and should receive more study. A motion for interim study was made and seconded, and the committee approved interim study unanimously, 20-0, sending HB 224 to the consent calendar.
Next, the committee took up SB 83, which the Lottery described as a vehicle for technical corrections to gaming law. The Lottery requested changes to remove a bond cap, reconcile inconsistent free-play/promotional-play language, redirect problem-gambling funds to the Commission on Addiction Treatment and Prevention, and revise background-check language after the FBI declined to conduct checks under the existing wording. The committee adopted amendment 2025-2984 unanimously, 20-0, then voted 20-0 to report SB 83 ought to pass as amended and placed it on the consent calendar.
Finally, the committee began work on HB 524, a bill to repeal the New Hampshire Vaccine Association. Representative Yuli said members had received many emails and calls both supporting and opposing the program and that he had questions about transparency and the dollars involved. The transcript cuts off before any vote or further action on HB 524.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So uh Lebanon does have a gravel pit. So uh Lebanon does have<01:20:45.440><c> gravel.
- Lebanon. Oh, sorry.
- Lebanon has a housing authority, but it also has a nonprofit that is not based in Lebanon, which has
- </c> in the city of Lebanon. in the city of Lebanon.
- </c> for this bill in the town of Lebanon for this bill in the town of Lebanon would<02:23:13.680><c>
Committee:
House Ways and Means
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Eight - Wednesday, January 21
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In the upper gallery to your left, my right, we have a group from Lebanon today.
- In the upper gallery to your left, my right, we have a group from Lebanon today.
- We have a group from Lebanon today. These are SWARM students from the Lebanon R-III District.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- check for that car that's registered in Lebanon, but they're also going to replace that inventory with
- check for that car that's registered in Lebanon, but they're also going to replace that inventory with
- check for that car that's registered in Lebanon, but they're also going to replace that inventory with
- check for that car that's registered in Lebanon, but they're also going to replace that inventory with
- Um, much is Lebanon, but they're also going to replace that inventory with another vehicle.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:19:43.280><c> Whereas,</c><00:19:43.960><c> Christopher</c> city of Lebanon.
- Whereas, Christopher city of Lebanon.
- I became a mother to my daughter, Phoebe Grace, born and raised in the city of Lebanon, educated in Lebanon
- ,</c> and raised in the city of Lebanon, and raised in the city of Lebanon, educated<01:49:06.400><c>
- 07.880><c> a</c> educated in Lebanon public schools, a educated in Lebanon public schools, a graduate
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard, of Hawaii, to be Director of National Intelligence; to be immediately followed by a closed hearing in SH-219. Jan 30th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Intelligence (Select) Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- You traveled to Syria and Lebanon in January 2017.
- . bombers who are already in your countries if you bomb Syria or Lebanon.
- Before going on the trip and during my time both in Syria and Lebanon, I made it a point to meet with
- The people that you met with on this trip to Syria and Lebanon?
- I had been to Syria and Lebanon a number of times before.
Committee:
Senate Intelligence (Select) Committee
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (05/05/2026)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- At least that is the case in Lebanon.
- </c> At least that is the case in Lebanon. At least that is the case in Lebanon.
- Um, so, I agree with my colleague from Lebanon that the first section is absolutely fine.
- And I speak as a Lebanon City program.
- </c><01:39:34.680><c> centers</c> In Lebanon, we have data centers In Lebanon, we have data centers associated
Committee:
House Municipal and County Government
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, today I would like to introduce our one-day intern from Lebanon. Please rise. Ra Raison Kaiser.
- She's an exchange student from Lebanon attending St. A. Andrews Priary School.
- Thank you and welcome to the Senate. from Lebanon attending St. A.
- Andrews from Lebanon attending St. A. Andrews Priary<00:02:06.719><c> School.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Elise Stefanik, of New York, to be the Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador, and the Representative of the United States of America in the Jan 21st, 2025
Foreign Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The UN Security Council Resolution 1701 states there should be no armed presence in southern Lebanon
- maintaining security in Lebanon.
- Hezbollah and what's happening in Lebanon, but we need to ensure that there is somebody there to address
- the peacekeeping that needs to continue now as a result of Lebanon.
- Lebanon has actually made some real progress in getting a president in place and a prime minister who
Committee:
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:12:56.800><c> also</c> invite people and and I uh Lebanon also invite people and and I uh Lebanon
- Um, and so something in Lebanon or somewhere not in the corridor, we probably wouldn't pursue.
- I live in Lebanon.
- We could not get out of Lebanon except on 89, without going over one of those bridges.
- Uh, we could not get out of Lebanon except on 89, without going over one of those bridges.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Hills Beach House and the campground buildings at both Lebanon Hills and Lake Bilsby regional parks.
- Hills Beach House and the campground buildings at both Lebanon Hills and Lake Bilsby regional parks.
- Hills Beach House and the campground buildings at both Lebanon Hills and Lake Bilsby regional parks.
- </c><00:53:59.119><c> facility</c><00:53:59.520><c> at</c><00:53:59.760><c> Lebanon</c><00:54:00.240>
- <c> Hills</c> swimming beach facility at Lebanon Hills swimming beach facility at Lebanon Hills are<00
Committee:
House Capital Investment
Keywords:
Duluth, Lake Superior Zoo, capital improvements, funding, bonds, appropriations, capital investment, port development, grant caps, state assistance, navigation facilities, Dakota County, state bonds, park improvements, infrastructure, transportation, safety, congestion, water infrastructure, bond issuance
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- my career overseas in the Middle East, working on economic development projects primarily based in Lebanon
- Were you in Lebanon during the troubles? Yes, so I was in Lebanon for four years. Yep.
- And, you know, Lebanon, I was there primarily as the Syrian war was actually kind of really ramping up
Committee:
Senate Banks
Summary:
The Senate Banking Committee met for its first meeting of the session, with Chair James Sanders Jr. and Ranking Member George Borrello opening the hearing and noting a collaborative approach to committee work. The committee first considered and advanced several bills: S.114, which would prohibit state-chartered banks from investing in or financing private prisons; S.2040, which would require money transmitters to provide a consumer warning; S.5473, which would require disclosures in advertisements involving virtual tokens; and S.8406, Sanders’ bill to amend the community bank deposit program. Each bill was moved and approved by committee, with S.8406 passing unanimously.
The committee then heard from Caitlin Azar, Acting Superintendent of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), who outlined her background and DFS priorities. She emphasized affordability, consumer protection, stability, and innovation, and discussed DFS-led initiatives in the governor’s budget, including Banking Development Districts, non-bank mortgage CRA regulations, CDFI investment guidance, and consumer restitution. She also said DFS plans to issue buy-now-pay-later regulations in February, expand student lending protections and borrower education, and continue work on insurance affordability, including auto and homeowners insurance reforms, anti-fraud efforts, and discounts tied to telematics, dash cameras, and safe-driving courses.
Members questioned Azar about the balance between regulation and access, especially in crypto, buy-now-pay-later, and insurance markets. She said DFS aims to preserve competition while preventing discriminatory or excessive practices, and described existing oversight of virtual currency, including coordination with federal regulators. Another member asked about AI in auto insurance underwriting and pricing; Azar said DFS requires transparency, bias review, governance controls, and consumer recourse, and that credit scores cannot be used to deny or increase rates. The chair also raised concerns about foreclosure in Southeast Queens, improving BDD paperwork and data collection, and increasing the number of state-chartered credit unions. Azar said DFS is working on process improvements, community input, and maintaining open communication with the committee, but no additional votes or formal actions were taken during the DFS hearing.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 22 (2-6-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And one particular story I think you might like is that I had a physician from Lebanon, the country Lebanon
- Not Marion County, Lebanon, the country.
- And he had left Lebanon because of the civil war that happened there.
- It just so happened we were recruiting a pediatrician that was also from Lebanon.
- Town's about 6,000 community in Lebanon.