Video & Transcript Research : 'POW/MIA flag'

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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/9/26

Elections Finance and Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:
  • What this bill does is add the National League of Families POW/MIA flag, the flag of any branch of the
  • United States Armed Forces, or a Blue Star Service flag or Gold Star Service flag to the list of those
  • owners or tenants U.S. play United's Fleet United States flag and the flag of state of Minnesota to
  • To allow people to fly the flag, the U.S. and Minnesota flag, or in this case, the veterans flag.
  • So if I have a Trump flag or, you know, a flag that somebody may not like that could, in their mind,
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill allows the display of United States and Texas flags POW, MIA A, tribal flags, flags representing
  • Military flags, educational or historic flags, and flags tied to authorized temporary school programs
  • , the official flag of the low-income.
  • . flag but also the foreign countries.
  • On page one says the state flag.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill allows the display of United States and Texas flags POW, MIA A, tribal flags, flags representing
  • Military flags, educational or historic flags, and flags tied to authorized temporary school programs
  • , the official flag of the low-income.
  • . flag but also the foreign countries.
  • On page one says the state flag.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/13/25

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • It does call The Old Flag the historic state flag, which is fine.
  • this flag deserves respect that flag this flag deserves respect that flag deserves<01:03:57.119>
  • historic state flag.
  • It does call the old flag the historic state flag, which is fine.
  • It does call the old flag the historic state flag, which is fine.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CAA Public Hearing - Wed Feb 4, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Culture & Arts

Transcript Highlights:
  • Finally, we have HB 2532, relating to the Hawaiian flag.
  • <00:44:10.480> has<00:44:10.720> since<00:44:11.200> 1816 the Hawaiian flag
  • No other flag in the and its government.
  • Johnson continued: It is to allow that flag to stand as a symbol.
  • Moving on to HB 2532, relating to the Hawaiian flag. We're going to be deferring the date.
Summary: The committee on Culture and the Arts heard several measures related to arts funding, administration, and access. Testimony was largely supportive across the agenda. For HB 2218 and HB 1815, the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts supported the bills, and members discussed transition timing and administrative support, including the need for an additional year in one measure and a temporary administrative position to help with the transfer. HB 1764, the music accessibility pilot program, drew broad support from the Retail Merchants of Hawaii, Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, Hawaii Public Library System, Hawaii Youth Symphony, and others, with testimony emphasizing library-based music programming, community access, and economic benefits. HB 2117, which would create an arts data mapping task force, also received extensive support, though witnesses suggested narrowing the initial scope, adding representatives from independent and charter schools and neighbor island arts programs, and ensuring adequate funding and a realistic timeline for the work. The committee also heard HB 2436 on arts integration in public schools, HB 2438 on the Hawaii Cultural Trust, and HB 2532 on the Hawaiian flag. HB 2436 and HB 2438 received support from SFCA, while the Cultural Trust bill prompted a lengthy explanation from the chair about how the proposed tax credit would work and amendments to clarify that donations to the trust and to qualifying cultural nonprofits must be made in tandem, with eligible organizations listed and updated annually by SFCA and OHA. HB 2532 drew testimony from Dr. Adam Jansen in support of protecting the Hawaiian flag as a historical and cultural symbol; he said the flag should continue to be used for solidarity, protest, inclusion, and identity. At the decision-making portion, the committee adopted the chair’s recommendations on the measures considered. HB 2118, HB 764, HB 1815, and HB 2117 were passed with amendments, including date deferrals and technical changes; HB 764 also had its appropriation blanked out. HB 2436 was passed with amendments, and HB 2438 was advanced with substantial clarifying amendments to the cultural trust structure. The chair indicated that HB 2117 would include an interim report due in 2027 focused on music and dance, with a final report due in 2029 on arts education more broadly.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/23/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security

Military Affairs and Border Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so right then we would be able to flag those veterans.
  • And we have that POW/MIA flag that sits out there. Freedoms, and many have.
  • And we have that POW/MIA flag that sits out there.
  • And we have that POW/MIA flag that sits out there. Freedoms, and many have.
  • And we have that POW/MIA flag that sits out there.
Bills: HB2620, HB2960
Summary: The Military Affairs and Border Security Committee met for its final meeting of the year and approved the minutes from March 16, 2026. The committee then heard House Bill 2960, which would create a Veterans Specialty Court grant program and Veterans Treatment Court Fund, support local veterans court programs, and require coordination between the Department of Corrections and the Department of Veterans Services to identify incarcerated veterans and share information about benefits and services. Representative Travers described the bill as a way to expand diversion and treatment options for veterans dealing with issues such as PTSD, substance use, and reintegration challenges, and a veteran treatment court graduate testified that the program helped him achieve long-term sobriety and stability. Members spoke in strong support, and HB 2960 received a 6-0 do-pass recommendation with one member not voting. The committee also heard House Bill 2620, which would appropriate $300,000 annually for five years to the Arizona Department of Veterans Services for grants to emergency shelters serving homeless veterans, including Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS). Testimony from CASS explained that the funds would support dedicated veteran case managers, flexible assistance, and faster placement into permanent housing, while a veteran who had stayed at CASS described the shelter’s veteran-specific services and how they helped him begin recovery. Members emphasized the need to address veteran homelessness and the importance of trauma-informed support, and HB 2620 also passed on a 6-0 do-pass recommendation with one member not voting.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Executive Departments and Administration (04/29/2026)

Executive Departments and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • It seems to ban all flags and banners other than those listed in the bill directly, which with flags
  • and the Gold Star Mothers and the POW/MIA flag.
  • and the Gold Star Mothers and the POW/MIA flag.
  • /MIA<00:15:15.000> flag.
  • Gold Star Mothers and the POW/MIA flag. Gold Star Mothers and the POW/MIA flag.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jun 30th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We ask our guests and visitors to remain standing and to join us in the flag salute.
  • Assembly Concurrent Resolution 16 by Assembly Member Gallagher relative to the POW/MIA Bridge. Mr.
  • MIA and our veterans.
  • This concurrence measure would name that the POW/MIA Bridge.
  • The POW/MIA Bridge would honor the sacrifices of the brave men and women in our military who have been
Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then moved through a long floor session focused heavily on budget trailer bills, labor agreements, housing, environmental review, and several resolutions. Members also introduced visiting guests, including family members, district staff, Mandela Washington Fellows, and UC Berkeley public policy students. Procedural motions were taken up early, including a successful roll-call vote to suspend rules so certain budget-related bills could be heard without reference to file. The chamber approved several major budget measures. SB 129, the labor trailer bill, passed 56-4 after supporters said it made technical budget adjustments, funded collective bargaining, supported In-Home Supportive Services, and addressed pension and project-related issues. SB 131, the public resources and housing trailer bill, passed 50-3 after extensive debate over homelessness funding, CEQA exemptions, advanced manufacturing, high-speed rail, rural access to funds, tribal consultation, and environmental protections; multiple members voiced support while also urging follow-up changes. The Assembly also adopted SB 139, implementing agreements for professional and operating engineers, by 69-1, and SB 140, implementing the correctional officers’ agreement, by 71-0. Later, AB 130, the housing trailer bill, was taken up on concurrence in Senate amendments after a successful rule suspension; members discussed tribal consultation protections, CEQA reform, prevailing wage, and vehicle miles traveled provisions, with debate continuing as the transcript ended. The Assembly also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 927, extending the Williams inspection window for certain school districts, which passed 70-0. In addition, ACR 16 naming the 10th Street Bridge the POW/MIA Bridge passed 70-0. AJR 9, urging full and consistent federal funding for the National Park Service, drew broad bipartisan support and passed 66-0 after members highlighted California parks’ economic and cultural importance. HR 47, recognizing the Fourth of July and the Declaration of Independence, prompted extended remarks on democracy, civics, immigration, military service, and community celebrations before being adopted by voice vote with 64 co-authors added. The consent calendar was also adopted 64-0.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part I) Apr 14th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • If the flags are part of the educational curriculum? The flags can be displayed.
  • Not the flag. Not a flag. Not a flag. This bill is related to flags only.
  • Okay, so if there's a... flag of, so does it, if the flag is...
  • Any attempt that dilute the unity of our state flag or Texas's flag or a national flag can't help with
  • as... the Blue Lives Matter flag or upside-down flags.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jun 30th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag.
  • I wanted to flag one additional piece for additional work.
  • Assembly concurrent resolution 16 by Assemblymember Gallagher relative to the POW MIA bridge.
  • This concurrence measure would name that the POW-MIA Bridge.
  • The POW-MIA Bridge would honor the sacrifices of the brave men and women in our military who have been
Keywords: 988, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Vets Committee Meeting - 2026-03-04

Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
  • So the honor and remember flag<00:14:08.639> for<00:14:08.720> example<00:14:09.199>
  • flag for example is a program for a flag flag for example is a program for a flag to<00:14:11.040
  • I could only speak to MR2, military region 2, which is controlled by General Wang Pow, which is where
  • There is a PM MIA spouse independent program.
Bills: HF3919, HF3467, HF3741
Summary: The committee first approved the minutes, then heard an update from Metro Meals on Wheels on a veterans home-delivered meals grant funded by the committee in 2023. Testifiers said the program has served more than 82,000 meals to over 500 veterans, but funding is running short; enrollment was stopped in July 2025 and meal service was reduced to five per week to stretch dollars. They said the program is serving 168 veterans as of January 31 and will likely run out of funds in July unless additional money is provided. Members asked about eligibility and how the program ensures the grant is used only for veterans who do not qualify for other services; the organization said referrals come through county veteran service officers, MACV, hospitals, and other partners, and that it can provide confidential tracking information. No vote was taken on funding, but members expressed support and interest in more documentation. The committee then took up House File 3919, which implements recommendations from a task force on benefits for SGU veterans and irregular forces who served in the secret war in Laos from 1961 to 1975. The Department of Veterans Affairs said the bill largely reflects the task force report and technical recommendations, including adding SGU veterans to the burial fee statute so burial costs in state cemeteries can be covered, while noting there is still an unresolved issue about headstone costs for spouses and dependents. A testifier from the task force supported the bill but objected to creating a separate SGU veteran designation on driver’s licenses, arguing it could create two classes of veterans and add administrative costs; he urged using a single veteran designation instead. Other public testimony emphasized the service of Hmong, Lao, Cambodian, Vietnamese, and other allies in Laos and urged the legislature to adopt the recommendations broadly. The committee discussed the burial fee language and the purpose of the designation, but no final action or vote on HF 3919 was taken in the portion provided.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Conference Committee on HF1141 5/12/26

Transcript Highlights:
  • It would add to allow the POW and MIA flag, the flag of any branch of the armed forces, and the Blue
  • Star Service Flag or Gold Star Service Flag to be allowed to be flown in HOAs and other any area that
  • currently is required to be permitted to fly a flag. would add to allow the POW and MIA flag, would
  • add to allow the POW and MIA flag, the<00:17:25.959> flag<00:17:26.199> of<00:17:26.280
  • forces, and the blue star service flag forces, and the blue star service flag or<00:17:30.280>
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The conference committee on House File 1141, the Omnibus Housing Finance and Policy Bill, reviewed the fiscal spreadsheet and policy language for the agreement. Staff explained the major funding items, including appropriations for greater Minnesota workforce housing, manufactured home park infrastructure grants, family homelessness prevention, supportive housing, a tenant hotline, and housing infrastructure bonds, along with a cancellation of unused Tyler settlement funds and a reallocation of Housing Development Fund earnings. Staff said the package was budget neutral over the forecast window. The policy walk-through also covered provisions on livestreaming Housing Finance Agency board meetings, limits on administrative retentions for new grant programs, restrictions and reporting on Housing Development Fund transfers and earnings, clarifying language for local public housing, an exemption related to lived-experience engagement, and access for legislative fiscal staff to agency accounting information. Members then considered several amendments. The A12 amendment, allowing certain local governments to invest long-term funds in housing-related investments, was adopted after a roll call showed support from all three caucuses. The A16 manufactured housing bill of rights amendment, which would have addressed park-owner practices, purchase opportunities, enforcement, and rent increases, was not adopted. The A18 amendment to allow additional flags in HOAs and other areas was also not adopted. The A17 amendment to limit private equity ownership of single-family homes to 100 units was not adopted. The A13 amendment to preempt local rent control was not adopted. Members on both sides said some of the rejected issues warranted further discussion in future sessions, while supporters argued they were needed to address housing affordability and ownership pressures. In closing discussion on the bill as a whole, members from both chambers praised the bipartisan process, the staff work, and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency’s collaboration. Supporters said the agreement would help build thousands of homes across the state, assist vulnerable Minnesotans, and improve transparency and accountability in housing programs. They also noted the bill’s mix of single-family, multifamily, manufactured housing, homelessness prevention, and policy reforms. The committee expressed intent to move the agreement forward to the House floor and ultimately to the governor.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
  • And the POW/MIA flag flies as a constant reminder that our mission will never be complete until every
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up a Rules Committee report concerning a petition by John F. Keenan to authorize the State Board of Retirement to grant creditable service to Roberta Wallens. The Senate suspended its own Rule 36 and Joint Rule 12, and the matter was referred to the Committee on Public Service. The Senate also adopted an order to adjourn and reconvene on Monday at 11:00 a.m. In addition, Senator Duner offered a motion to adjourn in memory of Private First Class Joseph R. Travers of Taunton, a Korean War veteran and former prisoner of war whose remains were identified and returned after more than 70 years. The Senate honored his service with remarks and a moment of silence, and the motion prevailed. The chamber then adjourned in memory of PFC Travers, with the next meeting scheduled for Monday at 11:00 a.m.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • > program POW/MIA eligibility criteria and program POW/MIA eligibility criteria and program into
  • The<00:48:48.720> most<00:48:49.120> POWs<00:48:50.360> uh The most POWs uh The
  • POWs that came veteran veterans who were POWs that came back<00:48:53.600> to<00:48:53.680>
  • Maybe a spouse of a POW or whatnot.
  • Maybe a spouse of a POW or whatnot.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
Summary: The Minnesota Senate Subcommittee on Veterans met on March 4, 2026, and began with a moment of silence honoring Sergeant First Class Nicole Amore of White Bear Lake, who was killed while serving in Kuwait. The committee then took up Senate File 3956, an MDVA policy bill giving the commissioner clearer authority to direct staff time and other non-monetary resources toward partnerships with organizations serving veterans, especially on food insecurity, homelessness, suicide prevention, and related efforts. MDVA and Disabled American Veterans testified that the bill would help them work more quickly and clearly with outside partners, including food pantry and outreach efforts, while remaining focused on non-monetary support. Senator Howe offered an A1 amendment narrowing the bill to the three named priorities and removing the broader “other critical issues” language; the amendment was adopted after discussion about whether the reporting language also needed adjustment. SF 3956, as amended, was laid over for further consideration. The committee then heard Senate File 3955, which would create a new procedure for temporary closure of a Minnesota veterans home if an involuntary termination notice requires it, bringing state law into closer alignment with federal expectations. MDVA emphasized that it had no intention of permanently closing any veterans homes and that the bill was intended only to establish a temporary closure plan to satisfy survey requirements. Senator Howe offered an A1 amendment clarifying that any closure would be temporary unless the legislature approved a permanent closure; MDVA and the Department of Health indicated the change was acceptable. The committee adopted the amendment and then voted to recommend SF 3955, as amended, to pass and refer it to the full committee. Finally, the committee began Senate File 4072, an MDVA cleanup and conformity bill. After adopting a technical A3 amendment, MDVA explained that the bill would reclassify the Chief of Staff/Deputy Chief of Staff role as Deputy Commissioner for Administration to better reflect the scope of the position, and would also repeal outdated statutes related to environmental hazards assistance and a data-collection requirement that the department said it could not implement. The bill was still being presented when the transcript ended, and no final committee action on SF 4072 was shown in the excerpt.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • THE POW MIA BLACK IT IS FLAGS INTENDED TO SEND A POLITICAL MESSAGE. >> I DON'T WANT TO GET INTO DEBATE
  • IT WOULD BE AFTER THE GOVERNMENT. >> BACK TO A FLAG AND WHAT IS A FLAG.
  • ONE MOST FAMOUS IS THE MIA FLAG THAT ARE NOT FOR A STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT, BUT ARE RECOGNIZED AS FLAG
  • A MAP IS NOT A FLAG IN THE SAME WAY PICTURE IS NOT A FLAG.
  • A FLAG IS.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/22/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
  • This ministry is designed to come alongside MIA and POW leaders in Christianity.
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, confirmed a quorum, and approved the journal from January 21, 2026. Members then used points of personal privilege to recognize guests and groups in the gallery, including Chaplain Ron Lagata, an anti-human-trafficking proclamation for Not in Our State, an active-duty Air Force apprentice from Davis-Monthan, Space Force and aerospace guests, and Special Olympics Arizona. Senator Bolick’s proclamation emphasized Arizona’s commitment to combating human trafficking and invited members to an upcoming event. Senator Tothley delivered a somber statement about the death of eight-year-old Malika, Molly Boone, in his community and criticized delays in the Turquoise Alert system. He urged statewide changes so alerts go out more quickly and more broadly, and the Senate observed a moment of silence in her memory. The President Pro Tem expressed condolences and said he would continue working on solutions. The chamber then moved through the day’s legislative calendar, reading a long list of bills and resolutions for second reading and introducing several new bills for first reading and committee referral, including measures on election procedures, voting security, prison sentencing, water supply, unemployment benefits, health care, and appropriations. A nomination to the Arizona Board of Regents was also read by name only. Committee announcements were made for upcoming meetings, and the Senate adjourned on motion until Monday, January 26, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (01/17/2025)

State-federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are all united in the cause to bring full accountability for POWs and MIAs of all wars, reminding
  • JPAC is Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command, which is a task force within the U.S.
  • Department of Defense whose mission is to account for Americans who are listed as POW/MIA from all past
  • We also donate POW/MIA flags.
  • The identification process is achieved through the DPAA, which is the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency
Keywords: 1189, house, all
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair, with just one other quick point, I want to highlight the work that the Defense POW MIA Accounting
  • I am concerned that the mission of the Defense POW MIA accounting agency could be undermined or hampered
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.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Retirement and Government Resources 2ND REVISED Apr 7th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Retirement and Government Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • know, the Gold Star started back in World War One when we sent soldiers overseas and there was a blue flag
  • agencies don't use state funds and resources to promote LGBTQ or ride months or use or fly the pride flag
  • intersex, any of those things that are outside of the state purview of that agency or flying that flag
  • LGBTQ or the pride flag is not a medical issue. Follow up, thank you, Mr. Chair.