Bills: HB3484 , HCR112 , HCR125

Committee: House S/C on State-Federal Relations

Keywords: border municipalities, agreements, funding eligibility, infrastructure, intergovernmental cooperation, REAL ID, travel document, border crossing, Texas, U.S. citizens, Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, defense innovation, national security, U.S. Army Futures Command, military technology, economic growth

Summary: The Committee on State-Federal Relations heard testimony on HB 3484, which would formalize agreements between border municipalities and treat certain infrastructure, services, and facilities as Texas assets for funding eligibility if they are within 30 miles of the border. Representative Van Deaver and a witness from Texarkana described how the bill would help Texarkana, Texas, secure state funding for jointly used facilities such as wastewater, water treatment, and airport assets that are physically located in Arkansas but serve Texas residents. Members asked about whether Arkansas benefits from the facilities and whether the bill would apply only to U.S. border cities; testimony clarified that it applies to Texas municipalities bordering another U.S. state, and the bill was left pending after the committee substitute was withdrawn. The committee also heard HCR 112, by Representative Perez, which urges Congress to allow state-issued Real ID cards, including Texas driver’s licenses, to be accepted as identification for U.S. citizens re-entering the country at land and sea ports of entry. Perez argued that Texas already verifies citizenship and lawful presence for Real ID issuance, that most Texans already have Real ID-compliant licenses, and that acceptance at the border would reduce costs and delays for routine cross-border travel without weakening security. Members asked about the security features of Real ID, implementation timing, passport delays, and how border crossings currently work; Perez said the resolution would not replace passports for international air travel and would apply only to U.S. citizens returning at land and sea ports. HCR 112 was also left pending, and the committee adjourned after HDR 125 was withdrawn from the schedule.

Bills: HB 1240 , HB1353 , HCR76 , HCR90

Committee: House S/C on International Relations

Keywords: border region, infrastructure, economic development, government operations, education, international cooperation, infrastructure investment, bond issuance, state agencies, shrimp industry, federal regulations, foreign imports, economic impact, public health, Gulf Coast communities, Texas-Israel relations, Israel, Jerusalem, trade office, foreign relations

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• He's a the defense of our nation.
• </c> priority partners for certain defense priority partners for certain defense sales<04:14:19.199><
• defense technology.
• </c> well as knitting together cooperative well as knitting together cooperative defense<05:12:38.798
• Since its inception in 2021, AUKUS has been key to our collective defense strategy, promoting cooperation

Bills: HR539 , HR747 , HB4216 , HB2635 , HB4233 , HB4490 , HB2503 , HB2643 , HB4215

Keywords: LaMonica McIver, censure, House of Representatives discipline, Homeland Security Committee, removal from committee, Newark, Delaney Hall, immigration detention facility, federal officers, assault on federal officer, resisting arrest, interfering with federal officers, ICE, Homeland Security Investigations, HSI, congressional ethics, House resolution, disciplinary resolution, 18 U.S.C. 111, immigration enforcement

Bills: HR939 , HR940 , HB3383 , HB3638 , HB3628 , HR432 , SB1071 , HB3857 , HR936

Keywords: impeachment, presidential power, violence, judiciary, political climate, democracy, executive abuse, lawmakers, committee election, House of Representatives, governance, legislative process, representation, investment, private funds, economic growth, capital formation, small businesses, financial regulation, senior investors

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• It's bigger than the Department of Defense last month in terms of what was paid.
• </c><00:11:02.000><c> last</c> than the Department of Defense last than the Department of Defense last
• Navy's approach to engineering but demonstrated the transformative power of technology in the defense
• Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001, 22 U.S.
• /c><05:50:49.040><c> for</c> National Defense Authorization Act for National Defense Authorization Act

Bills: HR249 , HCR30 , HB2215 , HB2492 , HR952 , HR618 , HR531 , HB1829 , HB1550 , HR677 , HR1001 , HR167 , HR331 , HB1612 , HB1682 , HR364 , HR353

Keywords: Greece, Greek Independence Day, War of Greek Independence, philhellene, Greek-American, Hellenic, foreign affairs, bipartisan resolution, NATO, Eastern Mediterranean, Balkans, energy security, defense cooperation, Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement, 3+1 partnership, Israel, Cyprus, Alexandroupolis, human rights, democracy

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• A secure border is the first defense for American families. In conclusion, God bless our troops.
• The only solution is an investment in a robust defense of the grid. The grid.
• and municipal utilities may not have the resources to spend on sophisticated cyber defenses.
• This is the type of common-sense bipartisan cooperation that we should all celebrate.
• These are not words of self-defense.

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

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• </c> and helps bolster the financial defenses and helps bolster the financial defenses of<03:26:11.600
• </c> departments of commerce, state, defense departments of commerce, state, defense to<03:56:34.800>
• </c> institutionalize trilateral cooperation institutionalize trilateral cooperation so<04:06:08.239>
• </c> who purchase American defense systems. who purchase American defense systems.
• defenses.

Bills: HB8428 , HB8466 , HB5248 , HB6338 , HB7668 , HB8665 , HB7037 , HB6230 , HB6297 , HB1744 , HB3429 , HB2505 , HB6028 , HR428 , HB8107 , HB8340 , HB8467 , HB6916 , HB8463

Keywords: fraud prevention, improper payments, anti-fraud training, government oversight, federal program administration, grants management, internal controls, waste and abuse, Treasury Department, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Personnel Management, GAO fraud framework, OMB Circular A-123, Do Not Pay, data analytics, payment integrity, state and local governments, tribal governments, federal grants, program integrity

Bills: HCR108 , HCR127

Committee: House S/C on International Relations

Keywords: Tomato Suspension Agreement, trade, Mexico, Texas economy, agriculture, import tariffs, job preservation, Taiwan, U.S. relations, economic cooperation, sister-state

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• Did everything it can to ensure cooperation. Any questions? Are you doing advice? Yes.
• Now we have cooperation. What might your thought be on that? Mr.
• People become afraid to call for help, report crimes, or cooperate with investigations.
• I am saying that this bill foments cooperation, enables cooperation, and stipulates cooperation be had
• Six of our 15 counties have already established an agreement to cooperate with ICE.

Bills: SB1047 , SB1365 , SB1474 , SB1618 , SB1620

Committee: Senate Military Affairs and Border Security

Keywords: National Guard, active duty, combat, Arizona, declaration of war, state law, military service, property tax, exemptions, veterans, disabilities, widows and widowers, Arizona Revised Statutes, immigration enforcement, local law enforcement, federal cooperation, law enforcement training, public safety, telecommunications, utility relocation

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• Revitalizing our defense industrial base.
• This rule includes a national defense This rule includes a national defense authorization bill with a
• The National Defense...
• Most of it goes to defense... Most of it goes to defense contractors.
• Non-defense and defense. That's all we vote on. And we're about to make this much bigger.

Bills: HR1399 , HCR108 , HR1398

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

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• To the classifications that you are describing meet that criteria, then an affirmative defense...
• This would allow them to have affirmative defense. That is the amendment.
• So I believe that entitles them to affirmative defense.
• COOPERATION WITH FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AGENCIES IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAW.
• I RISE ONCE AGAIN TO SPEAK IN DEFENSE OF THE DREAMERS.

Keywords: immigration enforcement, unauthorized alien entry, death penalty, capital felonies, 287G agreements, in-state tuition, undocumented students, DACA, TPS, Venezuelan immigrants, law enforcement funding, immigration detention, federal preemption, equal protection, constitutional challenges, immigration status determination, school resource officers, conscientious objection, clergy protection, teacher protection

Summary: The Florida House passed two immigration enforcement bills during a special session. Senate Bill 4C creates new state offenses for unauthorized alien entry/reentry into Florida and mandates the death penalty for unauthorized aliens convicted of capital felonies. Senate Bill 2C establishes a state immigration enforcement board, provides $300+ million for local law enforcement immigration cooperation, creates a $1,000 bonus program for officers participating in federal immigration enforcement, and repeals in-state tuition for undocumented students effective July 1, 2025. Multiple amendments were proposed but failed, including protections for Venezuelan TPS holders, DACA recipients, students in critical professions, and conscientious objection provisions for clergy and teachers. Debate included constitutional concerns about federal preemption, equal protection violations, and mandatory death penalty provisions. The session also included a memorial urging DHS to provide 287G agreement training opportunities.

Bills: SB6046

Committee: House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans

Keywords: SB 6046, Civil Air Patrol, Washington Military Department, Washington Division of Civil Air Patrol, volunteer air patrol, search and rescue, disaster relief, cadet training, communications support, cyber security, emergency response, governor call-up, active state service, federally chartered Civil Air Patrol, Washington Wing, Title 38 RCW, military department, tribal cooperation, public safety aviation, aerospace cadets

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• By way of background, the Washington Military Department provides defense and security for the state
• If the State Civil Air Patrol cooperates with a state agency, county, city, town, or federally recognized
• Patrol does not change or affect the operation of the Federal Civil Air Patrol and does not change cooperation
• And I concluded. ...cooperation with the United States government or its agencies and departments, and

Bills: SB6046

Committee: House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans

Keywords: SB 6046, Civil Air Patrol, Washington Military Department, Washington Division of Civil Air Patrol, volunteer air patrol, search and rescue, disaster relief, cadet training, communications support, cyber security, emergency response, governor call-up, active state service, federally chartered Civil Air Patrol, Washington Wing, Title 38 RCW, military department, tribal cooperation, public safety aviation, aerospace cadets

Bills: HB9 , HB50 , HB9 , HB50

Committees: Senate Senate Judiciary , Senate House Judiciary

Keywords: Immigrant Safety Act, immigration detention, civil immigration violations, ICE, federal immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, public bodies, local government, sheriff's department, school district, higher education, deputization, 287(g), 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 C.F.R. 287.7, intergovernmental services agreement, detainer, immigration cooperation, public property, attorney general enforcement

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• Liberties Union of New Mexico, and I'm sure it would also include the New Mexico Press Association, a defense

Bills: HB9 , HB50

Committee: House House Judiciary

Keywords: Immigrant Safety Act, immigration detention, civil immigration violations, ICE, federal immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, public bodies, local government, sheriff's department, school district, higher education, deputization, 287(g), 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 C.F.R. 287.7, intergovernmental services agreement, detainer, immigration cooperation, public property, attorney general enforcement

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• The chair appreciates the committee and our visitors' cooperation in preserving order and decorum in

Bills: SB663 , SB958

Committee: House Corrections

Keywords: community supervision, budget approval, corrections department, strategic plan, judicial oversight, SB 958, Texas Government Code, nondisclosure, order of nondisclosure, criminal history record information, trafficking of persons, human trafficking, compelling prostitution, survivor rights, record sealing, expunction, deferred adjudication, prostitution, controlled substances, theft

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• Senate File 1679 is looking to do a simple fix in regards to allowing cooperative school districts to
• So this is just looking to allow them, the cooperative, to be able to do that across all the district
• two or three school are a Cooperative two or three school districts<00:47:32.839><c> combined</c><00
• </c> looking to allow them to the Cooperative looking to allow them to the Cooperative to<00:47:54.480
• </c><00:49:07.079><c> with</c><00:49:07.240><c> two</c> our case we share a Cooperative with two our

Bills: HF827 , HF1258 , HF2387 , HF2388 , HF2534 , HF2016

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: education, school funding, consolidation aid, financial support, Minnesota Statutes, education finance, ice arena, school districts, cooperation agreement, equal sports opportunities, school milk program, nutrition, food waste, kindergarten, public schools, supplemental revenue, charter schools, funding, state appropriations, general education funding

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• </c><01:13:26.880><c> with</c> education Consortium a Cooperative with education Consortium a Cooperative
• that was intended for the cooperative for every student they serve.
• ><c> a</c><01:15:50.199><c> Cooperative</c> fiscal host when a Cooperative fiscal host when a Cooperative
• </c><01:16:10.040><c> for</c> was intended for the cooperative for was intended for the cooperative for
• However, a SAP is sponsored by a cooperative that does not have a fiscal host.

Bills: HF827 , HF1258 , HF2387 , HF2388 , HF2534 , HF2016

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: education, school funding, consolidation aid, financial support, Minnesota Statutes, education finance, ice arena, school districts, cooperation agreement, equal sports opportunities, school milk program, nutrition, food waste, kindergarten, public schools, supplemental revenue, charter schools, funding, state appropriations, general education funding

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• </c> narratives the idea that cooperating narratives the idea that cooperating with<01:10:43.280><c>
• effect on immigrants' willingness to cooperate with local police or report crime.
• </c><01:15:17.840><c> between</c> the narrative that cooperation between the narrative that cooperation
• </c><01:16:05.840><c> with</c> authorities routinely cooperate with authorities routinely cooperate with
• </c> authorities in Minnesota to cooperate authorities in Minnesota to cooperate with<01:26:35.600><c

Bills: HF1051 , HF16

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

Keywords: sacred communities, micro units, religious institutions, housing regulations, homelessness, conditional use permits, immigration enforcement, sanctuary policies, sanctuary city, noncooperation ordinance, ICE, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, federal immigration authorities, deportation, undocumented immigrant, undocumented person, immigration status data, data sharing, preemption, local government

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• </c><01:03:18.640><c> And</c> pride, and community defense. And pride, and community defense.
• </c> Guardsmen are the first line of defense Guardsmen are the first line of defense against<04:22:47.120
• </c><07:18:12.558><c> initiatives,</c> SDI, the strategic defense initiatives, SDI, the strategic defense
• According to the defense<07:52:01.040><c> department</c><07:52:01.360><c> of</c><07:52:01.520><c> defense
• ,</c><07:52:01.920><c> China's</c> defense department of defense, China's defense department of defense

Bills: HR539 , HB4275 , HB3357 , HB1549

Keywords: LaMonica McIver, censure, House of Representatives discipline, Homeland Security Committee, removal from committee, Newark, Delaney Hall, immigration detention facility, federal officers, assault on federal officer, resisting arrest, interfering with federal officers, ICE, Homeland Security Investigations, HSI, congressional ethics, House resolution, disciplinary resolution, 18 U.S.C. 111, immigration enforcement