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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the week before they invaded Venezuela.
- the week before they invaded Venezuela.
- the week before they invaded Venezuela.
- the week before they invaded Venezuela.
- And let before they invaded Venezuela.
Keywords:
home sales, tax exemption, real estate, capital gains, personal residence, military intervention, Venezuela, Congress, war powers, foreign policy, federal lands, Bureau of Land Management, land withdrawal, Minnesota, congressional disapproval, pregnancy centers, support services, social security, family support, maternity care
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/21/2026 - 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 contributions, foreign contributions, constitutional amendments, public disclosure, Arizona Revised Statutes, elections, voter registration, provisional ballots, primary election, voter participation, Muslim Brotherhood, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, national security, Islamist extremism, Congress, Arizona, domestic security, CAIR, terrorist organization
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, December 16, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- set to skyrocket for 22 million Americans, while the President is leading the country to war with Venezuela
- Trump and Hagsth are leading us into another forever war in Venezuela.
- Trump and Hagsth are leading us into another forever war in Venezuela.
- Trump and Hagsth are leading us into another forever war in Venezuela.
- Trump and Hagsth are leading us into another forever war in Venezuela.
Keywords:
military intervention, Venezuela, Congress, War Powers Resolution, hostilities, military action, foreign policy, terrorism, congressional authority, power plant, electricity generation, retirement notice, Federal Power Act, interstate transmission, trafficking, children, unaccompanied minors, placement regulations, immigration law, safety
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It also continues strong support for a democratic transition to freedom for the people of Cuba, Venezuela
- It also continues strong support for a democratic transition to freedom for the people of Cuba, Venezuela
- and Nicarawa and it Cuba, Venezuela and Nicarawa and it supports<01:19:34.560><c> religious</c><01:19
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- in Haiti and Venezuela, or his racist<01:57:15.280><c> refugee</c><01:57:16.000><c> exclusion</c><01
Keywords:
appropriations, State Department, foreign aid, foreign assistance, diplomacy, embassy security, consular services, passport backlog, visa wait times, international broadcasting, Fulbright, Peace Corps, Millennium Challenge Corporation, foreign military financing, security assistance, counterterrorism, nonproliferation, democracy promotion, human rights, global health
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 31, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
House of Representatives, code of conduct, suspension of rules, time zone clocks, rules reform, legislative efficiency, hospital, healthcare, anniversary, Sisters of Mercy, community outreach, American cowboy, cattle trails, historical recognition, 250th anniversary, cultural heritage, economic impact, tourism, agriculture, disaster relief
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, January 22, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
corrections, Department of Homeland Security, legislative process, engrossment, military intervention, Venezuela, Congress, war powers, foreign policy, pregnant students, pregnancy accommodations, college pregnancy, higher education, Title IX, student rights, campus resources, student health center, counseling center, orientation materials, student handbook
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, December 17, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
Protect Children’s Innocence Act, HB3492, H.R. 3492, 18 U.S.C. 116, female genital mutilation, FGM, genital mutilation, bodily mutilation, chemical castration, puberty blockers, gender-affirming care, transgender minors, youth healthcare, pediatric medicine, intersex, gender transition surgery, medical exceptions, federal criminal law, child protection, interstate commerce
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Feb 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- He's the dictator of Venezuela.
- He's the dictator of Venezuela.
- We talk about Venezuela, people killed in Venezuela, as well as Cubans, but there's no official tally
- In Venezuela, Madam Chair, there are currently Marines in Venezuela that are guarding the embassy, the
- Venezuela that do business there.
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 254, which would allow investor-owned electric utilities to include avoided greenhouse gas emissions in evaluating the cost effectiveness of energy efficiency resources. The sponsor explained an amendment making the emissions calculation optional for utilities, while requiring the Public Regulation Commission to consider it if a utility elects to use it. Utilities, energy efficiency advocates, and environmental groups supported the bill, saying it would help expand energy efficiency programs, lower bills, and better reflect emissions benefits. After brief questions about prior concerns, the committee adopted the amendment and advanced the bill on a unanimous due pass vote.
The committee then heard House Bill 185, which would change the process for suspending school board members so the Secretary of Education could suspend individual members rather than only an entire board. The sponsors and supporters argued the bill would improve accountability, protect good board members from being punished for others’ misconduct, and create a clearer process with notice, remedial action, and appeal rights. School superintendents and some current and former school board members supported the bill, but the New Mexico School Boards Association and several board members opposed it, saying it was vague, threatened local control, and gave too much power to an appointed official. After extensive debate, the committee voted 4-5 against the do pass motion, and the bill failed in committee.
The committee next considered House Memorial 29, condemning the U.S. invasion of Venezuela. The memorial sponsor said it was intended to oppose the administration’s actions and affirm democratic norms. A supporter from Lutheran Advocacy Ministry backed the memorial on moral and legal grounds. Representative Block raised multiple factual objections, arguing the memorial mischaracterized Nicolás Maduro’s status and the events in Venezuela. The committee amended the memorial to add the President of the United States, the Secretary of State, and the New Mexico congressional delegation as recipients, then passed it on a 6-3 vote after debate and vote explanations.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 93, which would raise the state income tax standard deduction to 205% of the federal standard deduction. The sponsor said the bill was intended to reduce tax burdens for New Mexicans and noted that staff and the tax department had determined nonresidents would only receive a prorated benefit under existing rules, so no amendment was needed. With no public testimony and no opposition, the committee moved the bill forward on a do pass vote.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Feb 13th, 2026 at 08:39 am
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- We talk about Venezuela, people killed in Venezuela, as well as Cubans, but there's no official tally
- But number one, we did not occupy Venezuela.
- There are Marines that are currently in Venezuela, Madam Chair.
- Venezuela, but we are not taking over Venezuela.
- It's simply a fact of what happened on January 3, 2026, in Venezuela.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, January 12, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Please don't take my word for the nature of Maduro's reign over Venezuela.
- Nicholas Maduro has been Venezuela.
- This fact is a momentous and Venezuela.
- </c><07:44:24.558><c> My</c> of Maduro's reign over Venezuela. My of Maduro's reign over Venezuela.
- ,</c><07:45:09.200><c> where</c> stresses, quote, "Vene Venezuela, where stresses, quote, "Vene Venezuela
Keywords:
Haiti, duty-free imports, economic recovery, trade, Caribbean Basin, tariff, apparel, remote access, national security, export controls, cloud computing, foreign policy, international relations, improper payments, deceased, social security, federal coordination, state agencies, coercion, minors
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I agree that perhaps Venezuela should be listed, but it says Venezuelan regime of Nicholas Maduro.
- So it's talking about Maduro, not Venezuela. Sir, would you like to comment? Yeah, Mr.
- They won't say Venezuela. It'll say nothing.
- So I'm just suggesting that we drop 'regime of Nicholas Maduro' and leave Venezuela in there.
- So Venezuela. So this needs to be updated. I don't know if we have to do a whole other bill.
Committee:
House Commerce and Human Resources
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
January 15, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- We have Northern Ireland, Cuba, Venezuela, Israel, Sudan, and Iran, and most recently China, and I'll
- With respect to Cuba and Venezuela, yeah. further establishes an independent audit committee comprised
- We have Northern Ireland, Cuba, Venezuela, Israel, Sudan, and Iran, and most recently China, and I'll
- With respect to Cuba and Venezuela, Yeah. Those companies to adopt and adhere to those principles.
- any interest in certain companies doing business in or with Cuba or with the government of Venezuela
Summary:
The Government Operations Subcommittee met with a quorum and began with member introductions and remarks from the chair emphasizing the committee’s focus on government efficiency, accountability, and oversight of executive branch agencies. Members shared their districts and backgrounds, with several noting hurricane recovery in their communities and a shared interest in reducing bureaucracy and improving service to Floridians.
The committee’s only presentation was from Chris Spencer, Executive Director of the State Board of Administration, who gave an overview of the SBA’s governance structure, investment responsibilities, and divestment policies. He explained the SBA’s management of more than $257 billion in assets, including the Florida Retirement System, the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, and Florida PRIME, and reviewed the Protecting Florida’s Investments Act restrictions covering Northern Ireland, Cuba, Venezuela, Israel, Sudan, Iran, and China. He also described the implementation of HB 7071, including the required divestment from direct holdings in Chinese companies, and said the SBA had reduced its direct Chinese holdings from 33 companies totaling over $172 million to 13 companies totaling about $64 million, with completion expected ahead of the September 1, 2025 deadline.
Members asked detailed questions about the Israel boycott list, Morningstar and MSCI, how the SBA gathers information, whether Cuba’s federal designation changes affect Florida law, how companies are removed from scrutinized lists, and whether divestment timing could affect returns. Spencer said the SBA uses public and paid research sources, gives companies a 90-day cure period in some cases, and brings list changes to the trustees for approval. He also explained that the China benchmark change is intended to reduce passive exposure while still allowing active investment decisions, and said the PFIA restrictions have had a modestly positive overall effect on pension performance. The chair also asked about the Florida Retirement System funded ratio and the CAT Fund’s capacity; Spencer said the pension fund is at 80.7% funded, that actuarial assumptions are reviewed regularly, and that the CAT Fund currently has more than $10.5 billion in liquid claims-paying capacity and is expected to remain well positioned for hurricane losses. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, January 9, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Venezuela.'
- or any person or organization Venezuela or any person or organization within<02:26:13.600><c> Venezuela
- ,</c> within Venezuela, within Venezuela, nor<02:26:15.600><c> enacted</c><02:26:16.080><c> a</c><02:
- </c> That's what's happening in Venezuela. That's what's happening in Venezuela.
- </c> doesn't want to take over Venezuela. doesn't want to take over Venezuela.
Bills:
HB5184
Keywords:
manufactured housing, manufactured homes, mobile homes, affordable housing, energy efficiency, energy conservation standards, Department of Energy, HUD, Housing and Urban Development, preemption, factory-built housing, climate zones, life-cycle cost, payback period, building standards, housing affordability, energy rule rollback, federal standards, home prices, construction costs
PA
Transcript Highlights:
- Today we have, with the Pennsylvania Legislative Latino Caucus, guests who are here in honor of Venezuela
- Today we have, with the Pennsylvania Legislative Latino Caucus, guests who are here in honor of Venezuela
- She is the founder and director of Hinte de Venezuela and the commissioner of the Governor's Advisory
- whose scholarship explores the African diaspora and Black women's political activism in colonial Venezuela
- Vive Venezuela. We look forward to celebrating with you this afternoon.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest recognitions, and a quorum call before moving into committee reports and floor action. Committees reported a number of bills and resolutions, including measures from Local Government, Energy, Health, Judiciary, Appropriations, Rules, and Finance. The chamber also announced caucus and committee meetings, then recessed and later reconvened for final consideration of legislation.
Several bills passed the House finally, including House Bill 2299 on body cameras for county probation officers, House Bill 167 designating a scenic byway along Allegheny River Boulevard, House Bill 95 requiring disclosure when content or advertising is generated or substantially modified by artificial intelligence, House Bill 1944 expanding medical amnesty and Good Samaritan protections on campuses, House Bill 2443 creating a child victim recovery fund, House Bill 246 updating references from the Public Welfare Code to the Human Services Code, and House Bill 2586 establishing title protection for music therapists. The House also adopted House Resolution 463 recognizing Korean-American Citizenship Day, House Resolution 499 recognizing Juneteenth Independence Day, and House Resolution 547 directing a study of electronic monitoring as an alternative to incarceration.
The House spent significant time on amendments to House Bill 133, which concerns reinstatement of parental rights, and House Bill 138, which addresses parental incarceration and termination of parental rights. Both bills received bipartisan amendments adding guardrails and exceptions, and the amendments were adopted unanimously. The chamber also debated House Bill 2224, the Fair Act, with multiple amendments on utility rates, return on equity, and scope; some amendments were adopted, several tied votes failed, and the bill was left amended for reprinting. House Bill 2544, dealing with school administrators’ rights and negotiations, saw an amendment to allow individual bargaining, but that amendment failed and the bill was agreed to. The session ended with a correction to the record on House Bill 1944, a motion to recommit several bills to Appropriations, and adjournment until June 22, 2026.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Natural Resources and Environment Mar 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- In addition to our domestic crude, what you saw in Venezuela was extremely beneficial to our supply.
- Same with Venezuela.
- Obviously, they had issues with their leader, but Venezuela, you know, sits on one of the largest oil
- The events that we have witnessed in both Venezuela and Iran, The events that we have witnessed in both
- Venezuela and Iran in early 2026 have caused many on the global stage to look to the United States for
Summary:
The House Natural Resources Committee met with a quorum and first took up several property-transfer bills. House Bill 110, authorizing transfer of certain state property in St. Tammany Parish for a pocket park in Mandeville, was reported favorable without objection. House Bill 634, transferring state property in St. Martin Parish to Brownell Land Company LLC, was also reported favorable. House Bill 677, allowing the Tensaw Parish School Board greater flexibility to exchange school land for property of equal or greater value with certified appraisal requirements, was reported favorable after questions about the location and purpose of the exchange. House Bill 735, a cleanup bill transferring property from DOTD to LSU Health Shreveport to support expansion and parking near Mall St. Vincent, was likewise reported favorable.
The committee then held an informational hearing on the effects of the Iran conflict on Louisiana’s energy sector. Secretary Dustin Davidson said the conflict has driven oil prices sharply higher, with consumers bearing the cost through higher gasoline and especially diesel prices, while producers and refiners may see short-term gains. He warned that diesel increases can signal broader economic slowdown and discussed global shipping disruptions, the Strait of Hormuz, and Saudi Arabia’s response. Members asked about Louisiana’s ability to benefit from higher prices, the timing of increased drilling, and the role of carbon capture and infrastructure investment. Davidson said higher prices could support more drilling and severance tax revenue if sustained long enough.
Industry witnesses Tommy Fochay of LOGA, David Cresson of the Louisiana Chemical Association, Mike Moncla of LOGA, and LSU energy economists Greg Upton and Tyler Gray emphasized Louisiana’s role as a major LNG exporter, refiner, and petrochemical hub. They said geopolitical shocks create volatility, but Louisiana’s abundant natural gas, infrastructure, and export capacity position the state to help meet global demand. They urged stable policy, competitive taxes, pipeline and workforce investment, and caution on regulations. Upton and Gray presented data showing oil price spikes are likely temporary, futures markets expect prices to ease over time, rig counts respond with a lag, and Louisiana natural gas prices have remained relatively insulated so far. The committee adjourned after the presentations and questions.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Natural Resources and Environment Mar 18th, 2026
Natural Resources & Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- In addition to our domestic crude, what you saw in Venezuela was extremely beneficial to our supply.
- Same with Venezuela.
- Obviously, they had issues with their leader, but Venezuela, you know, sits on one of the largest oil
- The events that we have witnessed in both Venezuela and Iran, The events that we have witnessed in both
- Venezuela and Iran in early 2026 have caused many on the global stage to look to the United States for
Committee:
House Natural Resources & Environment
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, November 21, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Just look at Venezuela.
- Everyone is talking about Venezuela. My God, the Caribbean.
- Look at Venezuela, a nearby country, self-proclaimed socialists.
- ,</c><01:12:46.960><c> or</c> Korea, from Vietnam, from Venezuela, or Korea, from Vietnam, from Venezuela
- ,</c><01:13:35.760><c> nearby</c> Look at look at Venezuela, nearby Look at look at Venezuela, nearby
Bills:
HCR58
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- I think that the main thing to speak about and the rest is relevant to Venezuela.
- I think that the main thing to speak about and the rest is relevant to Venezuela.
- how the federal government defines America’s foreign adversaries, they don’t say the country of Venezuela
- And so this is clarifying that Venezuela should not be seen as an adversary relative to this legislation
- And related to that, there are changes about companies that have ties to Venezuela that operate here
Bills:
HB1163 , HB1168 , HR252 , HR253 , HCR103 , HCR108 , SB80 , SB131 , SB251 , SB254 , SB279 , SB384 , SB414 , SB468 , SB469 , SB496
Keywords:
fireworks, retail sales, fire safety, legislation, holiday celebrations, construction standards, precast concrete, DOTD, building regulations, minimum requirements, public projects, private projects, consumer protection, credit card fees, cash transactions, rounding practices, transparency, low-income, economic impact, residential construction
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- However, modern-day, real-world Article V Conventions were convened in Venezuela.
- Venezuela and Chile, whose constitutions were modeled after ours.
- Hugo Chavez used an Article V Convention to turn Venezuela into a Marxist dictatorship.
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Brian Burch, of Illinois, to be Ambassador to the Holy See, Brandon Judd, of Idaho, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Chile, and Nicole McGraw, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Croatia, all of t Apr 8th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Foreign Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- democratic experiment has come under pressure from terrorist organizations tied. to the Maduro regime in Venezuela
- violations of democratic rights in the Western Hemisphere, from Maduro's illegitimate regime in Venezuela
- President Boric should be commended for. his partners in the region for their civil rights abuses in Venezuela
- Chile has a strong influence. a record of democracy and standing for human rights, including against Venezuela
Committee:
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Keywords:
legislative process, public involvement, community engagement, transparency, introductions
Summary:
The meeting was characterized by a series of introductions and personal anecdotes shared by the committee members, with a focus on the importance of community engagement and transparency in legislative processes. Members expressed their commitment to open hearings and the necessity for public involvement in discussions impacting constituents. Several members remarked on how personal experiences shape their legislative priorities, thus reinforcing the human element of governance. However, there was a noticeable absence of discussion regarding specific bills, indicating that the session may have been more exploratory or introductory in nature.