Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4Q5yRrTyGU, 2026-07-02T01:22:30+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Hearing Agendas affiliated with this hearing: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_ECD_02-10-21_.HTM, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G_fGe9Gz4g, 2026-07-02T01:22:29+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Hearing Agendas affiliated with this hearing: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_HET_02-03-21_.HTM, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXO-CbBUtIg, 2026-07-02T01:22:30+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Hearing Agendas affiliated with this hearing: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_JHA_02-09-21_.HTM, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNesgaB-41s, 2026-07-02T01:22:31+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Joint Hearing with the Senate Hearing Agendas affiliated with this live stream: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_HTH-PDP_02-26-21_INFO_.HTM, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• back into session for the hearing for Dr.
• This is the hearing for Dr. Oz to be the...
• It is, I have to say, a refreshing moment to hear hear somebody in the Finance Committee hearing room
• I suspect I'll hear you look forward to working with me on it.
• I love hearing this. So upcoding is a scandal.

Keywords: Michael Falkender, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, IRS, taxpayer privacy, nomination process, committee hearing

Summary: The committee convened to discuss critical issues surrounding the nomination of Michael Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. This meeting included a series of remarks from committee members who expressed divergent views on Falkender's qualifications and the implications of his appointment. Senator Wyden voiced strong opposition, arguing that Falkender represents harmful policies expected to be perpetuated under the current administration, especially concerning taxpayer privacy and IRS tactics. Meanwhile, other members defended Falkender, noting his extensive experience, including a commitment to transparency in government operations if confirmed.

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd6Otvl0mho, 2026-07-02T01:23:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 02:31 - GM 511 04:41:24 - DM HWN Public Hearing Hearing Notice: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HWN_02-14-23_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: Metro Area Utility Update Hearing - Room 113, Oct. 23, 2025; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And I hope to hear about their experience with your business as well. Thank you.
• Chairman and thank you so much for holding this critical hearing today.
• Thank you for inviting us to join you today for this hearing.
• Thank you. this joint hearing today on such a critical issue.
• We are almost ready to close our hearing. I want to thank everybody.

Keywords: joint hearing, small business, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, economic recovery, tax relief, job creation

Summary: In this joint hearing of the House Committee on Small Business and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, the primary focus was on the importance of making the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) permanent. The chair emphasized that small businesses are crucial for the nation's economic recovery, especially in the wake of current federal policies perceived as detrimental. Witnesses shared their experiences and highlighted how the tax cuts facilitated job creation and business expansion, stressing the need for continued support through ongoing tax relief measures. The meeting included discussions about the economic implications of the TCJA's potential expiration, with members voicing their concerns regarding how this could impact small businesses and the broader economy.

Transcript Highlights:

• And in three hearings, or two hearings, I've only had one person abuse that.
• And we're looking forward to hearing from you and answering our questions.
• And I think it's important to hear that because I'm hearing it time and time again, everybody who's coming
• President Trump broke the law. and I need to hear that you recognize that.
• The statement I would expect to hear from a deputy attorney general.

Keywords: nominations, Deputy Attorney General, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, Todd Blanch, Gail Slater, confirmation hearing

Summary: The meeting focused on the nominations of Todd Blanch and Gail Slater for the positions of Deputy Attorney General and Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust, respectively. The committee considered the qualifications of both nominees, with opening statements provided by the nominees themselves. There was an evident emphasis on the rigorous vetting process that nominees undergo before their selection, highlighting the importance of the roles within the Department of Justice. Members of the committee engaged in a structured question-and-answer session to further evaluate the nominees' capabilities and fit for the positions they were nominated for, with each member allotted seven minutes to pose questions.

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY012juEZpw, 2026-07-02T01:22:33+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Reconvening for the purpose of decision making for earlier hearing Hearing Agendas affiliated with this live stream: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN_04-07-21_2_.HTM 9:39 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator Cruz ends by saying, I look forward to hearing from Brett today.
• Five years ago, she sat here for her own confirmation hearing before the committee.
• No, I was trying to prepare for this hearing, among other things.
• from him in some committee hearings sometime soon, too.
• With that, this hearing is adjourned. Thank you.

Keywords: John Eisenberg, assistant attorney general, national security, China Initiative, Department of Justice, judicial authority, executive actions, nomination hearing

Summary: The committee meeting primarily involved discussions around key nominations and pressing legal issues pertaining to the Department of Justice. Notable discussions included the nomination of John Eisenberg for assistant attorney general for national security, where concerns over the revival of the China Initiative were raised. Senators expressed significant apprehensions regarding previous actions taken under this initiative and its implications for national security. Additionally, there were critiques of the broader implications of executive actions that challenge judicial authority, aligning with ongoing dialogues about the integrity of the judiciary and executive oversight.

Transcript Highlights:

• Welcome to the Senate Intelligence Committee Annual Worldwide Threats Hearing.
• Attorney to throw the book at the person disrupting. the hearing.
• Because of the nature of this hearing? Because of the nature.
• Director Ratcliffe, surely you prepared for this hearing today.
• The hearing is adjourned.

Keywords: national security, cyber threats, civil liberties, transnational crime, FISA Section 702, public-private partnership, intelligence community, Annual Threats Hearing

Summary: The Senate Intelligence Committee convened for a significant meeting focused on the Annual Worldwide Threats Hearing. Prominent officials from various intelligence agencies presented their insights on emerging national security threats, including concerns over increasing cyber threats, particularly from China and non-state actors. A major discussion point included the balance between national security and civil liberties, as evidenced by conversations surrounding Section 702 of FISA and its implications for privacy protection. The challenges posed by cartels and transnational criminal organizations, especially related to narcotics trafficking, were emphasized as pressing issues necessitating coordinated responses from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. This meeting underscored the necessity of public-private partnerships to tackle these multifaceted threats effectively.

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo9yFibJOAM, 2026-07-02T01:22:32+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Followed by joint hearing with Committee of Corrections, Military, & Veterans at 11:15 AM (tentative time) Hearing Agendas affiliated with this live stream: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHH_03-18-21_.HTM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHH-CMV_03-18-21_.HTM, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPULuxV-FMY, 2026-07-02T01:22:32+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Followed by a joint hearing with AGR @ 10:30 AM (times are tentative) Hearing Agendas affiliated with this live stream: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP_03-16-21_.HTM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP-AGR_03-16-21_.HTM, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-cQIaxAdQ0, 2026-07-02T01:22:37+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAL-AGR_02-11-22_.pdf Followed by AGR/ECD Joint hearing @ 9:45AM: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_AGR-ECD_02-11-22_.pdf Followed by AGR Hearing @ 10AM: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_AGR_02-04-22_.PDF, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmuNJZNrdyw, 2026-07-02T01:22:36+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agendas: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAL-EEP_02-08-22_.PDF Followed by EEP/WAL hearing @ 8:40AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP-WAL_02-08-22_.PDF Followed by WAL hearing @ 9:00AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAL_02-08-22_.PDF, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• issues, some of which you might hear issues, some of which you might hear today,<00:31:11.600>
• <00:48:26.880> um<00:48:27.440> that that we're hearing um that that we're hearing
• So, if I'm hearing right, thing on them.
• I didn't hear a lot of this is about the kids.
• Where are we hearing this from? Where are we hearing this from?

Bills: HB0023, HB0024, HB0025

Keywords: extracurricular activities, public school participation, enrollment, Wyoming, student access, charter schools, application process, authorizers, public hearing, community support, scholarship, education, eligibility, continuous enrollment, 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• the application for the charter school, as long as it's complete, they're going to hold a public hearing
• the application for the charter school, as long as it's complete, they're going to hold a public hearing
• you know does this fit the needs hearing you know does this fit the needs of<00:20:01.600> the
• <00:24:23.360> didn't<00:24:23.520> get<00:24:23.679> to<00:24:23.760> hear
• I I didn't get to hear the first round. I I didn't get to hear the first round.

Bills: HB0023, HB0024, HB0025

Keywords: extracurricular activities, public school participation, enrollment, Wyoming, student access, charter schools, application process, authorizers, public hearing, community support, scholarship, education, eligibility, continuous enrollment, 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, I'll functionally have to have the hearing twice. So I'd, I'd like to discuss the, the issues.
• Hearing and seeing none. It is so ordered. Uh, members, um, uh, next week again pending.
• Hearing and seeing none, the committee stands in recess subject to call to the chair.

Bills: SB 1150, SB 763, SB 1061, SB 1146, SB 1198

Keywords: concrete plants, environmental regulation, permit process, air quality, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, SB 1061, uranium mining, production area authorization, TCEQ, Water Code, groundwater, groundwater conservation district, restoration table value, restoration values, contested case hearing, Chapter 2001, mineral rights, surface owners, notice requirements, environmental permitting

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you so much. hear from our people that yeah hear from our people that yeah caregiving<00:12:00.240
• I appreciate you hearing this bill today. Mahalo.
• I appreciate you hearing that testimony.
• Tom we are not hearing you. I don't know Tom we are not hearing you.
• by hearing bills. by hearing bills.

Bills: HB2488, HB2456

Keywords: disability, communication access, deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind, healthcare, sign language interpreters, auxiliary aids, weight loss, GLP-1 drugs, obesity, Medicaid, healthcare costs, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HP 1972, which would create a nonrefundable family caregiver tax credit, and on a related tax measure to increase the existing dependent care tax credit. Supporters of HP 1972, including AARP, the Executive Office on Aging, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and others, said unpaid caregivers are essential to keeping kūpuna and other loved ones at home and described significant out-of-pocket costs. The Department of Taxation and the Tax Foundation raised technical concerns, including the need to avoid overlap with existing credits and to prevent double-dipping. The department said taxpayers can claim credits to the extent allowed, but recommended explicit language barring the same costs from being claimed under more than one credit. No vote was taken in the excerpt, and the chair moved the bill along after questions. The committee then heard HP 1975, which would repeal the sunset on the state rent supplement program for kūpuna. AARP, Catholic Charities Hawaii, the Executive Office on Aging, and others supported making the program permanent, saying it helps low-income older adults avoid eviction and homelessness and allows them to remain in affordable housing. Catholic Charities described clients who were paying unsustainable shares of income for rent before receiving the supplement. Members also shared a constituent example of an elderly retiree who needed the subsidy to stay housed. Written support was noted from additional organizations and individuals. Next, the committee took up HB 1706, which would expand Medicaid prospective payment reimbursement to include mental health services furnished in federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics by mental health professionals under supervision. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs supported the bill, and DHS said it appreciated the intent to address workforce shortages and expand training, but cautioned that unlicensed professionals cannot currently bill Medicaid and that a state plan amendment would be needed, with limited precedent for approval. Members asked about the likelihood and timing of federal approval and whether the bill could help rural areas; DHS said approval is uncertain and the process can take time, though it saw possible alignment with the state’s rural health transformation efforts. The committee also discussed HB 546, a three-year health coverage continuity pilot program for people losing Medicaid coverage. DHS, the Attorney General’s office, DCCA, Catholic Charities, the University of Hawaii, and others testified, with DHS warning that federal changes could increase uninsured rates and that the state may need to act quickly. Catholic Charities and others emphasized the risk to Medicaid recipients, including homeless and near-elderly residents, while DHS explained the state’s existing premium assistance program for certain immigrants and compared it to the proposed pilot. The excerpt ends during discussion of that comparison, with no vote shown.