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Hearing “250 Years of American Legacy: Small Businesses and the American Dream.”
house Small Business Committee · Jul 1, 2026 · Request transcript
Hearing Hearings to examine protecting American citizenship, focusing on America 250 and American citizenship.
senate Constitution Subcommittee · Jun 24, 2026 · Request transcript
Hearing Hearings to examine AI and the American dream, focusing on promoting innovation, affordability and American dominance.
senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee · Jun 11, 2026 · Request transcript
Hearing H.R. 8065, the Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026; H.R. 8037, the Protect...
house Judiciary Committee · Mar 26, 2026 · Request transcript
Hearing Member Day to examine S.297, to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require group health plans and health insurance issuers...
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Mar 19, 2026 · Request transcript
Hearing Joint House and Senate Legislative Presentation of Disabled American Veterans & Multi VSOs: Military Officers Association of America, Blue Star...
house Veterans' Affairs Committee · Feb 24, 2026 · Request transcript
Hearing Business meeting to consider S.1070, to establish a National STEM Week to promote American innovation and enhance STEM education pathways for all...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Oct 8, 2025 · Request transcript
Hearing Business meeting to consider S.275, to improve the provision of care and services under the Veterans Community Care Program of the Department of...
senate Veterans' Affairs Committee · Jul 30, 2025 · Request transcript
Hearing Hearings to examine S.214, to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor...
senate Veterans' Affairs Committee · May 21, 2025 · Request transcript
Hearing Oversight hearings to examine delivering essential public health and social services to Native Americans, focusing on Federal programs serving...
senate Indian Affairs Committee · May 14, 2025 · Request transcript
Testimony SPEAKER_06
Hearings to examine the nomination of Darrell Owens, of Pennsylvania, ...
senate Foreign Relations Committee · Apr 28, 2026
"and I cannot think of anyone better suited for this job than George Holding. George's steady leadership in both the public and private sectors, coupled with his deep understanding of geopolitics, has prepared him to lead in this role. As a firm believer in free markets, he is committed to ensuring that American investment is deployed strategically in a way that best serves the American taxpayer. I have no doubt that he'll continue to keep American interests top of mind as he supports the bank's..."
Witness Paul Benda
American Bankers Association · 1 hearing
Witness Tom Umphress
American Motorcycle Association · 1 hearing
Witness Samuel Hammond
Foundation for American Innovation · 2 hearings
Witness Shaka Mitchell
American Federation for Children · 1 hearing
Witness Douglas Holtz-Eakin
American Action Forum · 1 hearing
Witness George Lowe
American Gas Association · 1 hearing
Witness Roger Pielke, Jr.
American Enterprise Institute · 1 hearing
Witness Bradley "Scott" Dane
American Loggers Council · 1 hearing
Witness Thomas Hochman
Foundation for American Innovation · 1 hearing
Witness Dominick Longobardi
American Public Works Association; Town of Hempstead · 1 hearing
Hearing Various Measures
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jun 9, 2026 · Transcript · 4 transcript matches
SHERMAN, BRAD "Never has that been more important. So there's no reason for a huge windfall to exist where American oil producers selling American oil to Americans, oil that never gets close to the Middle East, is sold at prices that reflect the fact that Europeans and Asians who can't get their oil from the Middle East are willing to buy American oil out from the hands of Americans and take it to their country, leaving us with higher"
Hearing China’s Economic Espionage and Subnational Influence in the United States
house Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party · Jun 25, 2026 · Transcript · 4 transcript matches
SPEAKER_01 "for evidence-based enforcement in the name of national security. When we in the United States have failed to recognize the distinction between governments and the people subjugated and ruled by those governments, we have subjugated people in our country, often our own citizens and residents, to harm and discrimination. Unfortunately, Asian Americans have too often been the victim in the name of national security. Now this risk is not hypothetical. We saw the lynching of Chinese Americans and the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act when some believed that Chinese laborers, some of the same..."
Hearing Hearings to examine the nomination of Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor.
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Jul 16, 2026 · Transcript · 4 transcript matches
SPEAKER_18 "rule? I will commit to that and we will look at that de minimis exception too, but the most important thing is we need businesses to have a safe harbor to be Well, union workers are American workers and they're also the backbone of our country. So we continue to make policies to make sure that other industries are also getting into registered apprenticeships, which unions have done very well. And I've talked to all the major union leaders, seeing what they do to how they get so many people in the trades, how they get so many people into high-paying, high-skilled jobs. I'm trying to take that..."
Testimony SPEAKER_01
More Bang for the Buck: Aligning Commercial Diplomacy Between State an...
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"Strategic competitors are using infrastructure, finance, procurement, and industrial policy to gain influence and lock in dependencies. The United States must respond with an integrated strategy that aligns American companies, American diplomacy, American finance, and American values, all in support of the American worker. Thank you for your opportunity to testify. I look forward to your"
Testimony SHERMAN, BRAD
Various Measures
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jun 9, 2026
"Never has that been more important. So there's no reason for a huge windfall to exist where American oil producers selling American oil to Americans, oil that never gets close to the Middle East, is sold at prices that reflect the fact that Europeans and Asians who can't get their oil from the Middle East are willing to buy American oil out from the hands of Americans and take it to their country, leaving us with higher"
Testimony VAN DREW, JEFFERSON
"Future of United States Maritime: Review of Fiscal Year 2027 Maritime...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · Jun 3, 2026
"the Jones Act has ensured that domestic waterborne commerce is carried by American-built, American-owned, American-flagged, and American-crewed vessels. That's what we want. America first. This ensures protections for American shipyards, American mariners, during times of war and national emergency, as you both know only too well. The current reality is that every Jones Act waiver creates an incentive to rely on foreign vessels rather than investing in American capacity, and that's what worries..."
Hearing "Future of United States Maritime: Review of Fiscal Year 2027 Maritime Administration and Federal Maritime Commission Budget Requests"
house Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee · Jun 3, 2026 · Transcript · 3 transcript matches
VAN DREW, JEFFERSON "the Jones Act has ensured that domestic waterborne commerce is carried by American-built, American-owned, American-flagged, and American-crewed vessels. That's what we want. America first. This ensures protections for American shipyards, American mariners, during times of war and national emergency, as you both know only too well. The current reality is that every Jones Act waiver creates an incentive to rely on foreign vessels rather than investing in American capacity, and that's what worries me so much. I know we're in a tight spot, and I know this isn't easy right now, but it is a serious..."
Hearing “Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part II”
house Oversight and Government Reform Committee · Mar 4, 2026 · Transcript · 3 transcript matches
KHANNA, RO "And obviously, fraud matters and budgets matter. But what really matters right now in this country are values. And I really appreciate your sharing that. Attorney General Ellison, in the brief time I have, you know, I just want to be clear about Somali-Americans. Because when I was growing up as an Indian-American, anytime someone who was of Indian origin did something wrong, every Indian-American was concerned, you know. And I don't think people understand that. If you aren't a minority, how that makes you feel. I understand there were 80 or 90 people who were Somali-Americans who were..."
Hearing An Overview of the Department of Energy’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Jun 10, 2026 · Transcript · 3 transcript matches
SPEAKER_20 "history, from the Manhattan Project to the Apollo missions, America's innovators have always risen to meet the moment. Today we are doing it again. President Trump has set an urgent goal to make the United States the undisputed leader in AI and unlock a new era of American scientific discovery. This is not just a program, it is a nationwide mobilization bringing together all 17 DOE national laboratories, the full force of American computing power, and the brightest scientific minds to solve the defining challenges of our time. Thanks to funding from the one big beautiful bill, we initiated..."
Hearing Hearings to examine sanctuary cities, focusing on law and order.
senate Budget Committee · Mar 10, 2026 · Transcript · 3 transcript matches
CHAD WOLF "According to a 2024 report, nearly 8 million illegal aliens resided in those jurisdictions, and one in every three Americans, or 120 million Americans, live in sanctuary jurisdictions. To be clear, this is not a localized phenomenon. Ultimately, sanctuary policies affect every American. And so while not all sanctuary jurisdictions have the exact same policies, they all share a core belief that it is"
Hearing “Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part I”
house Oversight and Government Reform Committee · Jan 7, 2026 · Transcript · 3 transcript matches
KHANNA, RO "of inefficiencies, fraud, or wasteful spending. I partnered with the All In podcast to advertise that we need to be responsible stewards of our tax dollars, and I believe we should be doing this for all 50 states. I challenge my colleagues on the Republican side. Let's have an audit of all 50 states to make sure that government money is being spent wisely. We don't need to make these partisan hearings. Every American has a stake in making sure that they have a receipt for where their tax dollars are going. Every American has a stake if we're going to ask them to pay tax to make sure that that..."
Testimony SPEAKER_01
Hearings to examine the nominations of Francis Brooke, of Virginia, to...
senate Finance Committee · Jul 16, 2026
"They've inflicted unfair trade practices upon American businesses. They have continued to subsidize and that has allowed and enabled dumping on the shores of American shores, which has directly hurt American manufacturers, American businesses and American farmers. I think that we are looking for"
Testimony DESAULNIER, MARK
“Direct Contracting: A Prescription for Lower Health Care Costs”
house Education and Workforce Committee · Jul 1, 2026
"affordability crisis. This is a matter of life or death to millions of Americans. Instead of relying solely upon private sector to rein in costs and hoping for the best, it is imperative that while we respect that, that Congress take bold action to look at other developed countries and see what models work better than the United States to help with health care and prescription drugs affordability for every family, not just the wealthiest Americans. Not long ago, when Democrats were in the..."
Testimony JAYAPAL, PRAMILA
“Sanctuary Policies: Victims’ Perspectives”
house Judiciary Committee · Jun 30, 2026
"in violation of our Constitution. That is what the American people want, not more of what we're doing today. More than 60% of Americans now disapprove of Donald Trump's immigration policies. Americans want Trump and Republicans to focus on lowering grocery prices, stop giving tax breaks to billionaires, while stripping health care from tens of millions of Americans. But just like Trump has insulted Americans by refusing to sign the most consequential bipartisan housing bill in a generation,..."
Testimony SPEAKER_02
Oversight Hearing - Office of Management and Budget
house Appropriations Committee · Jun 30, 2026
"that was particularly significant to our nation's trajectory. For a long time, many folks felt like they were being taken for granted, spoken to during campaign season, and forgotten the rest of the year. They felt betrayed by the people and parties who had long claimed to stand with them, only to watch those same voices turn their backs when it came to fight for jobs, wages, and working conditions. They were welders and carpenters, they were plumbers, linemen, electricians, and masons. They..."
Testimony SPEAKER_01
China’s Economic Espionage and Subnational Influence in the United Sta...
house Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party · Jun 25, 2026
"for evidence-based enforcement in the name of national security. When we in the United States have failed to recognize the distinction between governments and the people subjugated and ruled by those governments, we have subjugated people in our country, often our own citizens and residents, to harm and discrimination. Unfortunately, Asian Americans have too often been the victim in the name of national security. Now this risk is not hypothetical. We saw the lynching of Chinese Americans and..."
Testimony SPEAKER_05
China’s Economic Espionage and Subnational Influence in the United Sta...
house Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party · Jun 25, 2026
"That seems like that would be particularly counterproductive to American interests when we're trying to counter what the PRC is doing to steal our intellectual property. What is your view on the scaling back of the Foreign Malign Influence Center that was intended to take on these threats? Raises red flags to me. Mr. Yang, in your testimony you state that American greatness was built on the students who came to study at American universities and stayed to build American companies, researchers..."
Testimony SPEAKER_06
China’s Economic Espionage and Subnational Influence in the United Sta...
house Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party · Jun 25, 2026
"Should entities that our own government has flagged as national security risks continue to receive U.S. patent protection that they can turn around and use as a weapon against American companies? Thank you very much. One final question, Mr. Yang. In your testimony, you state American greatness was built on, quote, students who came to study at American universities and stayed to build American companies, researchers who collaborated across borders and advanced American science and business..."
Testimony DESAULNIER, MARK
"Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions, and Antisemitism in Health Care"
house Education and Workforce Committee · May 20, 2026
"woke, and banned words such as black, disability, trauma, accessible, and mental health. How are we supposed to stop discrimination if we aren't allowed to describe it? These policies have not made Americans, including Jewish Americans, healthier or safer. Instead, Americans are forced to scrap the bottom of the barrel and skip doctor's appointments to avoid crushing medical debt. The leading cause of bankruptcy in the United States is medical debt. We should be addressing that. Democrats are..."
Testimony CONAWAY, HERBERT C.
“Legislative Hearing on: H.R: 6733, The “VISN Reform Act of 2025”; H.R...
house Veterans' Affairs Committee · May 20, 2026
"we can help set them up for success after their release, making it easier for them to succeed in other areas such as securing employment, securing stable housing, and more. I am pleased to have my colleague Representative Luttrell co-leading this bill with me in the House, and I appreciate his work on this. I am grateful for the support of the American Legion, Vietnam Veterans of America with Honor, the American Correctional Association, the American Psychological Association, and the American..."
Testimony KHANNA, RO
“Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part II”
house Oversight and Government Reform Committee · Mar 4, 2026
"And obviously, fraud matters and budgets matter. But what really matters right now in this country are values. And I really appreciate your sharing that. Attorney General Ellison, in the brief time I have, you know, I just want to be clear about Somali-Americans. Because when I was growing up as an Indian-American, anytime someone who was of Indian origin did something wrong, every Indian-American was concerned, you know. And I don't think people understand that. If you aren't a minority, how..."
Testimony GIMENEZ, CARLOS A.
Protecting American Interests in a Convergent Global Threat Environmen...
house Armed Services Committee · Feb 12, 2025
"Gentleman, time expired. Chair, I recognize the gentleman from Florida, Mr. Jimenez. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. With regards to USAID, I believe that USAID does spend money to advance American interests, but I also believe that it spends money not to advance American interests. And I think what is going on right now is just an auditing of that, getting rid of those things that do not advance American interests, and then keeping those things that do advance American interests. And so there is no..."
Hearing More Bang for the Buck: Aligning Commercial Diplomacy Between State and Commerce
house East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee · Jul 14, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
SPEAKER_01 "Strategic competitors are using infrastructure, finance, procurement, and industrial policy to gain influence and lock in dependencies. The United States must respond with an integrated strategy that aligns American companies, American diplomacy, American finance, and American values, all in support of the American worker. Thank you for your opportunity to testify. I look forward to your"
Hearing Hearings to examine the nominations of Francis Brooke, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary, Erin Browne, of New York, to be an Under Secretary,...
senate Finance Committee · Jul 16, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
SPEAKER_01 "They've inflicted unfair trade practices upon American businesses. They have continued to subsidize and that has allowed and enabled dumping on the shores of American shores, which has directly hurt American manufacturers, American businesses and American farmers. I think that we are looking for"
Hearing “Direct Contracting: A Prescription for Lower Health Care Costs”
house Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee · Jul 1, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
DESAULNIER, MARK "affordability crisis. This is a matter of life or death to millions of Americans. Instead of relying solely upon private sector to rein in costs and hoping for the best, it is imperative that while we respect that, that Congress take bold action to look at other developed countries and see what models work better than the United States to help with health care and prescription drugs affordability for every family, not just the wealthiest Americans. Not long ago, when Democrats were in the majority, we delivered for the American people and showed that Congress can make health care more..."
Hearing "Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions, and Antisemitism in Health Care"
house Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee · May 20, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
DESAULNIER, MARK "woke, and banned words such as black, disability, trauma, accessible, and mental health. How are we supposed to stop discrimination if we aren't allowed to describe it? These policies have not made Americans, including Jewish Americans, healthier or safer. Instead, Americans are forced to scrap the bottom of the barrel and skip doctor's appointments to avoid crushing medical debt. The leading cause of bankruptcy in the United States is medical debt. We should be addressing that. Democrats are committed to protecting people from hate and discrimination and providing safe, affordable healthcare..."
Hearing Hearings to examine behind the label, focusing on foreign ownership and control in America's drug supply chain.
senate Aging (Special) Committee · Jul 15, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
SCOTT, RICK "but who owns the companies making them. Foreign ownership and control can create leverage over our drug supply that is largely invisible to the federal government. So, there's not a federal agency that's been designed to understand this. FDA doesn't have full visibility into it, and current disclosure rules don't require the transparency needed to even know where the risks are. And it goes even further than that. Most people think about foreign threats to our drug supply in terms of what's on the shelf. But there's another problem that almost nobody's talking about. When American patients..."
Hearing Memorializing our Veterans: Outreach, Upkeep, and Community Partnerships at Veterans Cemeteries
house Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee · Jun 30, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
LUTTRELL, MORGAN "Freedom of sacrifice is central to what we do. It dictates what it means to be an American and what keeps those two values front and center in memory and gratitude. That is what so much of the work done by this subcommittee is about, and gratitude in the face of sacrifice and our duty to those who have served. And the same commander, John A. Logan, also said about our nation's cemeteries that we should never let our cemeteries fall into vandalism or neglect, or let others think that we have forgotten the cost of a free republic. That is a shared mission and one that the American Battle..."
Hearing An oversight hearing to examine the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee · Jun 10, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
HYDE-SMITH, CINDY "already have almost 100 members of Congress on board with that so what started out a year ago is some people thought is a messaging bill we've gotten traction because it is so logical and but thanks to the unique coalition of the cotton belt farmers fashion brands that we all know and have heard of they've gotten on board health advocates and business leaders across the nation they are just embracing the Buy American Cotton Act and it's become a major priority for the American producers as well as the retailers you know we all love fashion we all love going shopping and to think that we're..."
Hearing Hearings to examine the future of self-driving cars.
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Feb 4, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
CRUZ, TED "AV deployment can support new, high-skilled jobs built in the United States by American workers. Moreover, AVs can make people more productive and traffic more bearable. If Congress fails to act, we're not going to stop innovation. We'll simply push it elsewhere. China is moving aggressively to deploy autonomous transportation at scale. The technologies at stake were developed in the United States. They can be built by American workers, and they should be governed by American safety standards. A patchwork approach puts that leadership at risk. Finally, let me be clear about one other thing...."
Hearing Hearings to examine the nomination of Michael Selig, of Florida, to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee · Nov 19, 2025 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
THE HONORABLE J. CHRISTOPHER GIANCARLO "for commissioner and as chairman, and I'm joined here today by a number of other distinguished former commissioners and chairs who have also had the honor of appearing before this committee. As they know and I know, this committee often meets in a much smaller room that really features what I think one of the most distinctive features of any of the architecture of the Senate buildings, and that is a simple table. This committee, as you know, meet around a table in the same way that American families, American farmers, American producers meet around their often kitchen table to discuss issues..."
Testimony SPEAKER_06
More Bang for the Buck: Aligning Commercial Diplomacy Between State an...
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"Would anyone else like to comment, or I can move along? Well, American businesses, American innovation, American workers are the greatest in the world. And we're great at putting up bridges, and as Iran is finding out right now, we're also great at taking down bridges. With that, I will recognize another great veteran, a ranger, an infantry officer, an amazing guy, and also from the heartland of America, the great state of Ohio. So I recognize the gentleman from Ohio, Representative Davidson,..."
Testimony JACKSON, RONNY
Various Measures
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jun 9, 2026
"advancing our national interest for too long the State Department has operated through its mission where it has operated though though its mission were to serve as the serve that to serve the world at large rather than the American people by training our Foreign Service personnel to advocate for America first principles the FSI can help prevent the subordination of US security and economic interest to multilateral institutions and global governance models that contradict American priorities..."
Testimony MAST, BRIAN J.
Various Measures
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jun 9, 2026
"I support this amendment as well, which establishes a territorial recruitment program under the Foreign Service Act of 1980. This would strengthen the Foreign Service Talent Pipeline and give qualified Americans from every part of the nation, including Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands the opportunity to serve, a very practical step to improve the workforce and bring valuable expertise into American diplomacy, so thank you again,..."
Testimony JACOBS, SARA
Various Measures
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jun 9, 2026
"I support the amendment reestablishing the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Office, as well as the Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council. American diplomacy needs to make sure that all Americans have the opportunity to participate and contribute to American diplomacy and national security efforts. I yield"
Testimony CARBAJAL, SALUD O.
"Future of United States Maritime: Review of Fiscal Year 2027 Maritime...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · Jun 3, 2026
"I am concerned that if this waiver is allowed to continue, we will quickly become fully reliant on foreign ships, owned and crewed by foreign companies, for our economic security. American ships crewed by American mariners should be carrying American commerce. As prices have skyrocketed over the past year and a half, it is vitally important that American businesses and American consumers get some"
Testimony SPEAKER_07
"Future of United States Maritime: Review of Fiscal Year 2027 Maritime...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · Jun 3, 2026
"Unfortunately, the current Jones Act waiver is wrecking havoc on our maritime industry and undermining the confidence of the future of the U.S. merchant marine. The Jones Act is the cornerstone of American maritime industry, and it protects hundreds of thousands of American jobs, sustains American shipyards, and maintains the maritime transportation capabilities that are critical to our national security. Already, waiving the Jones Act has disrupted domestic commercial vessel contracts,..."
Testimony SPEAKER_01
Hearings to examine the nominations of Francis Brooke, of Virginia, to...
senate Finance Committee · Jul 16, 2026
"My work thus far at Treasury has focused on really bringing together these core deliverables into concrete action, including on debt transparency, digital assets, cross-border payments, and secure food and fertilizers supply chains. If confirmed, I will ensure our presidency advances President Trump's America First agenda and produces tangible benefits for American workers, American farmers, and American businesses. Thank you, Senator, for that question. And my career spanned 25 years in the..."
Testimony BRAD WOODHOUSE
“Direct Contracting: A Prescription for Lower Health Care Costs”
house Education and Workforce Committee · Jul 1, 2026
"which will rip life-saving coverage away from 15 million Americans, including seniors, children, and people with disability. That same bill handed out $1 trillion in tax breaks to the top 1 percent and $730 billion in tax breaks to corporations. Today, not even a year later, 8 million people have already lost health care. But that's not all. Costs are skyrocketing for millions of Americans. Families are being forced to make impossible choices between paying for groceries and seeing a doctor...."
Testimony SPEAKER_01
China’s Economic Espionage and Subnational Influence in the United Sta...
house Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party · Jun 25, 2026
"Policies and initiatives have likewise unfairly targeted the Chinese American and broader Asian American community. The Department of Justice's China Initiative, launched in 2018, shifted from targeting people acting on behalf of the Chinese government to targeting scientists and researchers who simply had a nexus to China. Most cases involve no espionage charges at all, but rather involve administrative errors on disclosure forms. When considering policies meant to combat state-based espionage..."
Testimony DESAULNIER, MARK
"Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions, and Antisemitism in Health Care"
house Education and Workforce Committee · May 20, 2026
"However, the Trump administration has taken the problems that patients and healthcare workers face and made them demonstrably worse. Since President Trump returned to office, his administration and congressional Republicans have waged relentless attacks on the health and well-being of the American people, particularly the most vulnerable Americans. Republicans have failed to meaningfully lower drug costs, and thanks to their big ugly bill and failure to extend the Affordable Care Act and..."
Testimony GARCIA, ROBERT
“Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part II”
house Oversight and Government Reform Committee · Mar 4, 2026
"and Republicans have cut billions of dollars, billions of dollars from health care and food assistance. That is a reality. Instead, with that money, they've used it to hire officers who are now terrorizing cities and killing Americans. That's where our taxpayer dollars have gone. We've taken from food assistance, we've taken from health care, and we superfunded terror on American streets. Now, Donald Trump has unleashed chaos against innocent Americans and across Minnesota, and we're going to..."
Testimony LEE, MIKE
Business meeting to consider S.365 and H.R.1729, bills to amend the Jo...
senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee · Jul 16, 2026
"office. American Energy's Office of International Affairs and prior service at the State Department, American Energy Abundance, strengthens our economy, supports our allies, and limits the leverage of hostile regimes. Mr. Farzad's background has prepared him to advance American energy interests abroad, protect classified department work from malign foreign influence, and help achieve American energy independence. During their confirmation hearings, each of these nominees demonstrated competence..."
Testimony SPEAKER_11
Hearings to examine the nominations of Donald Blome, of Illinois, to b...
senate Foreign Relations Committee · Jul 16, 2026
"I will bring those same principles to the embassy in Brasilia. My highest priorities, if confirmed, will be the protection of American citizens in Brazil, the advancement of our national interest in trade and investment, the disruption of trafficking and transnational crime, and the building of resilient partnerships that serve the American economy and the American worker. I will also support Brazil's democratic institutions and press for conditions that allow free and fair elections and..."
Testimony SPEAKER_18
Hearings to examine the nomination of Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to...
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Jul 16, 2026
"rule? I will commit to that and we will look at that de minimis exception too, but the most important thing is we need businesses to have a safe harbor to be Well, union workers are American workers and they're also the backbone of our country. So we continue to make policies to make sure that other industries are also getting into registered apprenticeships, which unions have done very well. And I've talked to all the major union leaders, seeing what they do to how they get so many people in..."
Testimony MOODY, ASHLEY
Hearings to examine the nomination of Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to...
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Jul 16, 2026
"I mean, we are watching what that is doing in terms of redirecting where Washington is where Washington is keeping money, not giving it over to bureaucrats that want to spend it on crazy things, but keeping it in Americans' pockets, focusing on what America financed, Americans' financial health, Americans' well-being. That's what the people need to restore their faith in this government. But let's talk about dismantling programs for just one moment. I'll give you the chance to comment on that,..."
Testimony SPEAKER_18
Hearings to examine the nomination of Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to...
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Jul 16, 2026
"The executive order describes registered apprenticeships. Thank you. workers and American families? It's our duty for all of our grants, all of your taxpayer dollars to go to American workers and to make sure that American workers are getting the first and best opportunities, no one else. It's also our duty at the Department of Labor to make sure that other countries aren't ripping us off with forced labor and undercutting our system. Those grants have been canceled. You know what we're doing..."
Testimony SCOTT, RICK
Hearings to examine behind the label, focusing on foreign ownership an...
senate Aging (Special) Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"but who owns the companies making them. Foreign ownership and control can create leverage over our drug supply that is largely invisible to the federal government. So, there's not a federal agency that's been designed to understand this. FDA doesn't have full visibility into it, and current disclosure rules don't require the transparency needed to even know where the risks are. And it goes even further than that. Most people think about foreign threats to our drug supply in terms of what's on..."
Testimony HUSTED, JON
Hearings to examine behind the label, focusing on foreign ownership an...
senate Aging (Special) Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"Well, can you- you want to touch on- I know I'm out of time. Do you want to touch on the supply risk and how they think about that? It creates aware- it creates understanding, awareness, you know, why should the average American care about knowing about this? You've touched on some of it. Is there another- would you like to- anyone quickly, with the chairman permission? May I add why Americans should care? Why the average American should care about this issue, why it's vital to them to know..."
Testimony SPEAKER_22
Hearings to examine the nominations of Sean Kaufman, of Georgia, to be...
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"And BARDA is responsible not only for looking at new technologies, because what we face today is we face the ability of our adversaries to actually genetically modify organisms, creating novel threats that actually pose and put Americans drastically at risk, very similar to what we saw with COVID. So BARDA is not only interested in creating vaccine countermeasures to protect Americans, but also therapeutics so that when Americans get sick... Absolutely, 100%. I'm sorry I missed the"
Testimony SPEAKER_09
Oversight Hearing - U.S. Small Business Administration
house Appropriations Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"We see them adding shifts, adding workers, because we are a nation of builders, again, thanks to President Trump. And this $10 million loan limit will unleash what the working family tax cuts, the fair trade agenda, the energy dominance, and the deregulation agenda has done for the American people to put the American people first after four years of a Biden administration that looked the other way when it came to Main Street and manufacturing and American jobs. Congressman, I can't speak for..."
Testimony HAWLEY, JOSH
Hearings to examine genes to machines, focusing on the patent eligibil...
senate Judiciary Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"$98.70. In Australia, it's $6.94. It's 12 bucks in Canada. And in the UK, it's $7.52. Now, this just seems to me totally outrageous, totally outrageous, and totally unaffordable for every American. Somebody is getting rich off of this, and it's certainly not the American people. So, Senator Welch and I have introduced a bill called the Fair Prescription Drug Prices for Americans Act that would stop big pharma from selling drugs in the United States at a higher price than the international..."
Testimony DAVIS, DANNY K.
H.R. 9496, H.R. 9500, H.R. 9498, H.R. 9501, H.R. 9499, H.R. 7972, H.R....
house Ways and Means Committee · Jul 1, 2026
"Rather than helping health systems and hospitals focus on treating patients, train future healthcare providers, conduct cutting-edge research, and serve their communities, this bill forces these health entities to divert critical funding to administratively burdensome requirements. So I strongly oppose the Tax-Exempt Hospital Transparency Act for its abject failure to meet the healthcare crisis facing Americans' hospitals and communities. And, Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent to submit to..."
Testimony LUTTRELL, MORGAN
Memorializing our Veterans: Outreach, Upkeep, and Community Partnershi...
house Veterans' Affairs Committee · Jun 30, 2026
"Freedom of sacrifice is central to what we do. It dictates what it means to be an American and what keeps those two values front and center in memory and gratitude. That is what so much of the work done by this subcommittee is about, and gratitude in the face of sacrifice and our duty to those who have served. And the same commander, John A. Logan, also said about our nation's cemeteries that we should never let our cemeteries fall into vandalism or neglect, or let others think that we have..."
Testimony MCGARVEY, MORGAN
Memorializing our Veterans: Outreach, Upkeep, and Community Partnershi...
house Veterans' Affairs Committee · Jun 30, 2026
"we are getting ready to celebrate on Saturday. The idea that all people are created equal, endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights, among which our life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We hold those truths to be self evident. Our military reflects the best of those values. It reflects the vast tapestry of Americans from all walks of life. And we undercut our greatness by selectively editing which American stories are deemed the right version of the American dream. Thank..."
Testimony STANSBURY, MELANIE A.
“Combating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in SNAP”
house Oversight and Government Reform Committee · Jun 25, 2026
"And because of the Big Ugly Bill that was passed last year on July 4th and signed into law, a report this week in ProPublica revealed that over 770,000 American children are going without meals because of the Big Ugly Bill that Donald Trump pushed through with the support of this majority on the backs of the American people, which we know has also affected 3.5 million Americans access to food assistance. This is a moral failure. This is not just a policy argument. This is a moral failure in one..."
Testimony SPEAKER_07
Hearings to examine the nominations of Barbera Thornhill, of North Car...
senate Foreign Relations Committee · Jun 25, 2026
"Under President Trump's leadership, America is building, investing, and growing again. The President has put American jobs, American manufacturing, and American prosperity first, and has required our partners and allies to accept more equitable terms of trade and burden sharing. The OECD can and should be integral to this"
Testimony GOODLANDER, MAGGIE
“From Startup to Scale: The Role of the SBA Office of Investment and I...
house Small Business Committee · Jun 25, 2026
"The programs that your office runs are good for America, and they work. And to me, that's because every public dollar that's going towards these programs is pulling in private capital that turns American ideas into American companies into American jobs. So I come to this as someone who really wants to see the programs that you administer succeed and to"
Testimony SPEAKER_07
“Workforce Rewired: Modern Apprenticeships for a Modern Economy”
house Education and Workforce Committee · Jun 24, 2026
"And as my colleagues say, that's what's called R&D, as in rip-off and duplicate. So together, by making the American workplace the American learning place, we can address critical workforce shortages, and we can revitalize the American dream. Thank you very"
Testimony CARTER, TROY A.
H.R. 3106, (Mr. Kennedy of New York) the “Weatherizing Infrastructure ...
house Homeland Security Committee · Jun 24, 2026
"This bill connects them. That's why this bill has the support of the American Trucking Association, American Waterways Operators, American Association of Port Authorities, National Ocean Industries Association, Transportation Institute, World Trade Center New Orleans, Greater New Orleans, Inc. Mr. Chairman, I'd ask that unanimous consent be authorized to enter this letter into the record for the National Ocean Industries Association, which outlines how the TWICE Act will support the full..."
Testimony WEBER, RANDY K. SR.
Subcommittee Markup of Eight Pieces of Legislation
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jun 24, 2026
"Americans deserve nothing less than our continued effort to move the needle closer and closer to 100 percent safety, and this legislation helps do exactly that. Our nation's pipeline infrastructure operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to safely deliver the reliable and affordable energy that powers American homes, American businesses, and American industries while supporting our allies across the world. Few regions in the country can rival the pipeline infrastructure that we have along the..."
Testimony SPEAKER_00
Business meeting to consider S.1547, to amend title 54, United States ...
senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee · Jun 17, 2026
"As a cultural chief of the people of American Samoa, I remove my traditional leg as a sign of respect as I speak to this esteemed body of the United States Senate. States Senate. Chairman Lee, Ranking Member Heinrich, distinguished members of the committee, Talofa Lava, and warm greetings from the people of American Samoa. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today on behalf of the nearly 50,000 American citizens and nationals who call American Samoa home. At the outset, I would..."
Testimony SPEAKER_00
Hearings to examine the state of the U.S. Territories.
senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee · Jun 17, 2026
"As a cultural chief of the people of American Samoa, I remove my traditional leg as a sign of respect as I speak to this esteemed body of the United States Senate. States Senate. Chairman Lee, Ranking Member Heinrich, distinguished members of the committee, Talofa Lava, and warm greetings from the people of American Samoa. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today on behalf of the nearly 50,000 American citizens and nationals who call American Samoa home. At the outset, I would..."
Testimony SPEAKER_06
Business meeting to consider S.1782, to prohibit discrimination on the...
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Jun 17, 2026
"Senator Sanders? No. Senator Murray? No by proxy. Senator Baldwin? Senator Murphy? Senator Sanders. Just like many other products, most of the generic drugs that Americans buy are produced overseas. Big Pharma would like us to think that this amendment is about Chinese companies stealing intellectual property. Is it better for American patients if a Swiss drug company sues a Chinese generics manufacturer to keep cheaper generic drugs off the shelves? The answer is no. My colleagues want to have..."
Testimony MR. HAL DUNCAN
Hearings to examine the nomination of Hal Duncan, of Texas, to be Depu...
senate Budget Committee · Jun 16, 2026
"Senator, absolutely, and I think we made a down payment on some of those restrictions in the Working Families Tax Cut Act, making sure that these services intended for the American people and American citizens are in fact going to American citizens. Senator, no, not off the top of my"
Testimony RASKIN, JAMIE
Committee on House Administration Full Committee Hearing: “Preventing ...
house Committee on House Administration · Jun 10, 2026
"That sounds like a valuable inquiry to me. The problem is that, as we all know, that's not what the hearing's really about. If it were, our colleagues would have first demanded testimony from the CEO of WinRed, the fundraising platform that has generated hundreds and hundreds of serious fraud complaints from individual Americans, mostly Republicans, including a lot of elderly Americans and Americans with disabilities, who say they've been robbed blind, hoodwinked by WinRed, in many cases..."
Testimony SPEAKER_20
An Overview of the Department of Energy’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Requ...
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Jun 10, 2026
"history, from the Manhattan Project to the Apollo missions, America's innovators have always risen to meet the moment. Today we are doing it again. President Trump has set an urgent goal to make the United States the undisputed leader in AI and unlock a new era of American scientific discovery. This is not just a program, it is a nationwide mobilization bringing together all 17 DOE national laboratories, the full force of American computing power, and the brightest scientific minds to solve the..."
Testimony SPEAKER_20
An Overview of the Department of Energy’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Requ...
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Jun 10, 2026
"It was an energy powerhouse. If we can restore that, not only can we supply secure energy to our 30 bases in California, we can supply Hawaii and Guam and our forward bases in Asia from California. That's the way it should be done. That's the way it should be done. If you believe in American security, American affordability, and higher standards of living for the Americans living in California. Yeah. So we are in dialogue with many businesses in"
Testimony SPEAKER_19
An Overview of the Department of Energy’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Requ...
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Jun 10, 2026
"I'm going to move on. Mr. Secretary, let's look at the structural reality of the current conflict in Iran. And I'm really disappointed with your answer, because that is not true. And I depend on you for facts. And you are a factual person. You have to define the question. It's my time. The war in Iran has achieved two devastating own goals against American interests. Number one, it's weaponized global energy prices against American citizens, driving up inflation to 4.2% as of this morning and..."
Testimony HYDE-SMITH, CINDY
An oversight hearing to examine the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee · Jun 10, 2026
"already have almost 100 members of Congress on board with that so what started out a year ago is some people thought is a messaging bill we've gotten traction because it is so logical and but thanks to the unique coalition of the cotton belt farmers fashion brands that we all know and have heard of they've gotten on board health advocates and business leaders across the nation they are just embracing the Buy American Cotton Act and it's become a major priority for the American producers as well..."
Testimony BOOKER, CORY A.
An oversight hearing to examine the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee · Jun 10, 2026
"with Senator Thune. I'm really hoping the Trump administration will get behind that. It protects American cattlemen and women. It protects our own industry, as opposed to letting people undercut us who don't have the same labor laws, don't have the same practices. It's clearly unfair, and American consumers want truth in labeling. American consumers want to support American beef producers. I just want you to know, all those things are on my mind. I love the fact that I can have a dialogue with..."
Testimony SPEAKER_00
Hearings to examine how technological advances are driving transportat...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jun 9, 2026
"Also protecting the privacy of Americans and ensuring that we have the domestic and allied Supply chains to do so. I think the risk it goes to data privacy and national security And so we have to make sure that we're protecting American consumers data that we're protecting all of our national security assets And that we are ensuring that it's American-made technology that is in these vehicles that are driving on American roadways. Thank you"
Testimony TENNEY, CLAUDIA
Full Committee Legislative Hearing on Digital Asset Taxation
house Ways and Means Committee · Jun 9, 2026
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to the witnesses for appearing today on this important topic. Obviously, digital assets are no longer a niche corner of the financial system more than one in five Americans. We've heard one in eight, one in five, but most Americans, it seems, or many Americans now own cryptocurrency and the total market capitalization of digital assets is we're estimating at over $2 trillion. This is a major first step to establish tax certainty and rules of the road for..."
Testimony SPEAKER_32
H.R. 8464 – Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act; H.R. 8312 – Fraud Preven...
house Rules Committee · Jun 8, 2026
"The one big, ugly bill is a disaster for hardworking American taxpayers, and it's extraordinary to me that Republicans decided to enact the largest cut to Medicaid in American history, Republicans decided to enact the largest cut to Medicaid in American history, ripping healthcare away from millions of everyday Americans and creating a situation where hospitals, nursing homes, and community-based health clinics all across America, including in your districts, are on the brink of closure. And..."
Testimony MR. DAVID LUCKEY
Beijing’s Poison Pipeline: The CCP’s Role in the Fentanyl Crisis
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jun 4, 2026
"Thank you for inviting me to testify on the Chinese Communist Party's role in the fentanyl crisis in America. This dire issue directly affects Americans' lives, health, prosperity, and national and Americans' lives, health, prosperity, and national and homeland security. Rand researchers found that 42% of Americans know someone who died from an illegal drug overdose, most of which involving fentanyl. As background, I led Rand's research and analysis for the Commission on Combating Synthetic..."
Testimony WATERS, MAXINE
Oversight of Prudential Regulators
house Financial Services Committee · Jun 4, 2026
"workers, and small businesses. In fact, since returning to office, Trump has launched the most aggressive, the most deregulatory campaign we've ever seen. His administration has gutted the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, undermined the independence of our central bank, and handed Wall Street, big banks, fintech firms, AI companies, and crypto bros, partners, and the freedom to take risk with Americans' money. The consequences are already hitting working families. A recent report found..."
Testimony DR. MATTHEW GUARIGLIA
“The AI Security Landscape: How Frontier Models, Agentic AI, and AI Co...
house Homeland Security Committee · Jun 4, 2026
"I think, as I was saying earlier, I think the fear is that with such a large pool of Americans' communications sitting and being able to be accessed by federal law enforcement without a warrant, that AI would make all of that data more easily to be weaponized against the American public, especially for political purposes, is always the fear. And so I think when we're looking at the reauthorization, perhaps next week, one thing we have to think about is first and foremost a warrant requirement,..."
Testimony LEGER FERNANDEZ, TERESA
H. Res. 1336 – Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with ...
house Rules Committee · Jun 3, 2026
"if you ask the American families, American farmers, American ranchers, what is the emergency that they are facing right now? What is the crisis that they are facing right now? It is the cost of gasoline, it's the cost of diesel. If you are in rural America like my constituents are, it is the cost of living, which means how expensive is it to live now? From health care, which the ranking member raised in his first motion, to, you know, everything else. That's the emergency right now and you..."
Testimony CORREA, J. LUIS
“A Review of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the Department of...
house Homeland Security Committee · Jun 3, 2026
"Am I going to have to tell my children at home to carry an American passport with them when they're out in the street? Renee Good and Alex Pretty were not brown, okay? We have American citizens being arrested right now by ICE, American citizens that are actually being deported, American citizens getting roughed up. I see this every day,"
Testimony SPEAKER_45
Department of State FY 2027 Budget Request: A Commitment to America Fi...
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jun 3, 2026
"of money to. You sit there and you say, okay, we donate 50, 80 million dollars a year to this country. We do all the aid for that country. But all of the contracts, all of the rare earth minerals, all of the financial benefits, all of the commercial deals are with China. So explain to me how is that good for the American people, that we are in a country that we take care of all of their problems, but then all the economic benefits flow to China or some other country? That has to be talked..."
Testimony CAITRIONA FITZGERALD
Examining Legislation to Establish a Federal Comprehensive Privacy and...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jun 3, 2026
"So I think that those are options that were not included in this bill and that could have been. And something else that's missing from the SECURE Act is the strong civil rights protections that were included in the American Data Privacy and Protection Act and American Privacy Rights Act that prohibited personal data from being used in ways that discriminate against Americans in many"
Testimony FOXX, VIRGINIA
H.R. 8646 – Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administrati...
house Rules Committee · Jun 2, 2026
"2026 enacted level. This legislation is not only fiscally responsible, but it also puts the dedicated producers across our nation, as well as American consumers, first. From securing the nation's supply of food and drugs to supporting hardworking Americans in rural communities, protecting access to nutrition programs for low-income Americans, to ensuring federal programs meet their core functions, this legislation has a broad and impactful reach. I look forward to hearing more about its..."
Testimony DELAURO, ROSA L.
Oversight Hearing – Department of Justice
house Appropriations Committee · Jun 2, 2026
"Thanks for not complaining, Mr. Chair. Mr. Secretary, nearly 60% of Americans disapprove of President Trump's illegal war of choice with Iran. The war has led to skyrocketing fuel costs for Americans, needless deaths of American service members, while failing to achieve any of the stated aims of the war. In the meantime, it seems that the Trump administration seems to have forgotten all about the crisis in"
Testimony MS. MARY KATHRYN NAGLE
Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 1010 (Rep. Leger Fernandez), “Bridging Ag...
house Natural Resources Committee · May 21, 2026
"gaps, and fragmented federal coordination. This legislation is long overdue and Native people are paying the price for the delay. According to the National Institute of Justice, more than four in five Americans, American Indian and Alaska Native women, have experienced violence in their lifetime, and more than half have experienced sexual violence and intimate partner violence. The Centers for Disease Control identified homicide as a leading cause of death for American Indians and Alaska..."
Testimony SPEAKER_33
H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"I also strongly support the bill's commitment to Buy American policies. Federal infrastructure dollars should support American workers, American manufacturers and American supply chains whenever possible. Buy American requirements help create jobs here at home, strengthen domestic industry and reduce dependence on foreign sources for critical minerals and manufactured"
Testimony SPEAKER_02
Hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal...
senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee · Apr 29, 2026
"and we've done this while maintaining appropriate protections for our wildlife and the environment. Ongoing regulatory reform to cut red tape will continue to secure supply chains, unlock American energy, deliver better outcomes for the American people and tribal nations, and secure the financial returns in a sustainable way for the American people on their federally owned land and mineral assets. Those returns on those assets can help solve the enormous backlog of deferred maintenance that we..."
Testimony SPEAKER_08
Hearings to examine the American Entrepreneurship for 250 Years: Drivi...
senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee · Apr 29, 2026
"the least patriotic, and the most cynical of a generation they've seen in a while. It dawned on me what we're trying to accomplish at America 250 is trying to make as many Americans as possible feel like this is the land of opportunity all over again. I am the American dream. My son is the American dream. My parents came from Mexico in 1958 and they landed in Hayward, California because my dad was a seasonal migrant worker at the Hunt's Tomato Factory, which is now part of Silicon Valley. For..."
Testimony SPEAKER_02
Hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fi...
senate Appropriations Committee · Apr 22, 2026
"operating costs, that'll free up more money for the capital expenditures. I've seen the reduction No raise of fees for Americans, but we did put in place an international visitor fee increase to come in line with what international flagship parks around the world charge Americans when Americans are visiting other locations. It is in our, specifically in some of our flagship parks. I don't know specifically if it applies to New River"
Testimony SPEAKER_02
Hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fi...
senate Appropriations Committee · Apr 22, 2026
"operating costs, that'll free up more money for the capital expenditures. I've seen the reduction No raise of fees for Americans, but we did put in place an international visitor fee increase to come in line with what international flagship parks around the world charge Americans when Americans are visiting other locations. It is, specifically in some of our flagship parks. I don't know specifically if it applies to New River"
Testimony THE HONORABLE MICHAEL KOZAK
Latin America After the Fall of Maduro
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Apr 16, 2026
"their own borders. Our partners have imposed new visa requirements and have sanctioned and prosecuted those involved in human smuggling and trafficking. We are also facilitating the highest number of removals and deportations in history. We've negotiated asylum cooperative agreements to reduce the burden on the American asylum system. We've entered into third-country national arrangements to remove aliens with no right to remain in the United States to other countries in the region. All of this..."
Testimony ADEMOLA ADEWALE-SADIK
Hearings to examine the nominations of Catherine Dillon, of Maryland, ...
senate Foreign Relations Committee · Mar 26, 2026
"bodies that are set up to work on the African continent and elsewhere, is also one of those priorities. And so if confirmed, it would be an honor to work closely with both DFC and Ex-Im in order to, once again, make the case for the American private sector, for the American people, for the American taxpayer at the African Development Bank and also generally in the region. Senator thank you for that question. As I mentioned in my opening statement, if confirmed, it will be my job to make the..."
Testimony HUSTED, JON
Hearings to examine positioning student-athletes for success in school...
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Mar 26, 2026
"Ms. Lynch, agree that they're, in your sort of view of athletics, because I'm very concerned. I have a daughter who's a Division I athlete, and I see that in Title IX being undermined by the fact we have so many student-athletes coming from other countries that are taking scholarships away from American students, student-athletes at American colleges and universities. It's fine. People may think that's fine, it's great, it adds to competition, but we're actually taking away, in many cases,..."
Testimony RACHEL GRESZLER
Hearings to examine seniors and the workforce.
senate Aging (Special) Committee · Mar 25, 2026
"Thank you, Chairman Scott and Ranking Member Gillibrand, for the opportunity to be here today. In my testimony, I would like to review the role of older Americans in the workforce and then explain a simple and pro-growth proposal to support instead of penalize older working Americans. Older workers are the fastest-growing segment of the labor force, accounting for three-quarters of total employment growth since 2000. While part of this rise is due to the sheer number of the aging baby boomers,..."
Testimony DUCKWORTH, TAMMY
Hearings to examine the posture of United States Northern Command and ...
senate Armed Services Committee · Mar 19, 2026
"it is illegal. This campaign has not been authorized by Congress. So despite what this administration may say or want to believe, this is not a global war on terror when the American people authorize the use of force through the congressional representative after attacks on September 11th. This is a different situation entirely, one in which administration is risking American troops and innocent civilians at the expense of American taxpayers with no transparency or rational justification. Thank..."
Testimony GRIFFITH, H. MORGAN
Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: An Examination of the U....
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Mar 18, 2026
"patients that they were meant to reach. In many cases, the result of this system is that Americans are left at navigating complex and often expensive medical bills, whether from a hospital or a routine appointment. Bills that they did not anticipate cannot easily afford and sometimes only learn about weeks or months after receiving care. When provider markets lack competition and transparency, prices can rise without patients having the information needed to make cost-conscious decisions...."
Testimony OSSOFF, JON
Hearings to examine worldwide threats; to be immediately followed by a...
senate Intelligence (Select) Committee · Mar 18, 2026
"I want to call everyone's attention again to this fundraising email signed by the President that Senator Kelly mentioned earlier, in which the President of the United States invites his campaign donors to, quote, claim your spot, claim your spot, join now to receive private national security briefings to his political donors, featuring a photo of the President at a dignified transfer ceremony with a flag-draped coffin of an American service member killed in action returning to their family. And..."
Testimony HUNT, WESLEY
“Immigration Policy by Court Order: The Adverse Effects of Plyler v. D...
house Judiciary Committee · Mar 18, 2026
"Now, we must also prevent illegals from accessing any taxpayer benefits, including K-12 education. As someone who was a product of school choice, me, whose parents drove me one hour each way so I could get the education that they worked hard for me to actually attain and earn, I understand the importance of this hearing and the need to ensure opportunities are available to all American children who are taxpaying American children and taxpaying American families. Under zero circumstances should..."
Testimony CHAD WOLF
Hearings to examine sanctuary cities, focusing on law and order.
senate Budget Committee · Mar 10, 2026
"According to a 2024 report, nearly 8 million illegal aliens resided in those jurisdictions, and one in every three Americans, or 120 million Americans, live in sanctuary jurisdictions. To be clear, this is not a localized phenomenon. Ultimately, sanctuary policies affect every American. And so while not all sanctuary jurisdictions have the exact same policies, they all share a core belief that it is"
Testimony CHAD WOLF
Hearings to examine sanctuary cities, focusing on law and order.
senate Budget Committee · Mar 10, 2026
"I'd like to close with a simple question for those who continue to support sanctuary policies. How many more Americans need to die at the hands of illegal aliens released by sanctuary jurisdictions? Sanctuary cities must become an artifact of American history rather than an ongoing safe haven for drug dealers, narco-terrorists, murderers, and dangerous people who threaten the safety and the security of the American people. Let me just end on a comment made by the ranking member talking about..."
Testimony SPEAKER_04
Hearings to examine sanctuary cities, focusing on law and order.
senate Budget Committee · Mar 10, 2026
"It's one unanswered question after another. It's one American right after another that is being torn apart. And there's justification now to say we can pound in your door, we can go in your house if you're an American citizen, or we can bust out your windows and drag your butt out of a car as an American citizen. I just don't get it, Mr. Chairman. And I hope we have some hearings about getting answers to that, because I think there's agreement between Democrats and Republicans on this issue. We..."
Testimony SEWELL, TERRI A.
Full Committee Hearing with Internal Revenue Service Chief Executive O...
house Ways and Means Committee · Mar 4, 2026
"Well, good, I can tell you. Trump and his family will take home $28.5 million times more than the average American family will get back from the IRS this year. This corruption is what we are talking about when we tell the American people that this president is on a power trip to achieve more personal wealth than to help the American people. I also serve as the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, and I take that duty very"
Testimony SANDERS, BERNARD
Hearings to examine the nomination of Casey Means, of California, to b...
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Feb 25, 2026
"country. And yet, despite that huge expenditure, we remain the only major nation on earth that does not guarantee health care to all people as a human right. The result? Over 85 million Americans are uninsured or underinsured. More than a half a million Americans go bankrupt due to medically related debt, and 68,000 Americans die every year because they cannot afford to see a doctor. Anybody in the world thinks that that is a rational health care system. You're living on another planet. In..."
Testimony ALFORD, MARK
Various Measures
house Small Business Committee · Feb 11, 2026
"of small businesses, and that is why I fully support Chairman Williams' Put America on Commission Act. This bill establishes an office of whistleblowers awards with the Small Business Administration to incentivize individuals to come forward with credible information about pandemic loan fraud. Pandemic relief programs like PPP and EIDL were lifelines for millions of small businesses. And if we fail to pursue fraud aggressively, we risk undermining confidence in future emergency programs when..."
Testimony HOWARD LUTNICK
Hearings to examine a review of broadband deployment funding at the De...
senate Appropriations Committee · Feb 10, 2026
"And that's GDP growth. Building in America rather than us buying their products that they build overseas, when you build a product overseas, you're employing your these foreign countries, people. When you build in American in America, you have to employ Americans to build the product you build in America and you employ Americans to build your product is something that the president is pushing for. Stop importing. Let's build manufacturing in America. You're going to see enormous manufacturing..."
Testimony CRUZ, TED
Hearings to examine the future of self-driving cars.
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Feb 4, 2026
"AV deployment can support new, high-skilled jobs built in the United States by American workers. Moreover, AVs can make people more productive and traffic more bearable. If Congress fails to act, we're not going to stop innovation. We'll simply push it elsewhere. China is moving aggressively to deploy autonomous transportation at scale. The technologies at stake were developed in the United States. They can be built by American workers, and they should be governed by American safety standards...."
Testimony SPEAKER_13
Hearings to examine the future of self-driving cars.
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Feb 4, 2026
"Chairman Cruz and members of the committee, we share your goal of ensuring a national AV framework is included in the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill. American leadership in autonomous driving technology must be defended. We look forward to working with you to ensure that American safety and American innovation are the gold standard for autonomous driving around the world. Let's not see the future. Let's lead"
Testimony HON. JAYANTA BHATTACHARYA, M.D., PH.D.
Hearings to examine modernizing the National Institutes of Health, foc...
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Feb 3, 2026
"the portfolio choices. I'm going to evaluate them on the basis of do they actually make Americans healthier. All Americans, every single American should benefit from NIH funded research tangibly. Senator Cassidy"
Testimony NATHAN PICARSIC
Hearings to examine made in China and paid by seniors, focusing on sto...
senate Aging (Special) Committee · Jan 14, 2026
"be invoked and they should be used to target seizure of Chinese banking and Chinese banking leadership assets present in the United States. So based on what you're saying you would not Absolutely. I think we have a consensus around strategic goods and supply chains but across the board American societies depend on Americans working together and American businesses thriving at all levels and if we allow even our most non-strategic assets to be offshored to an adversary we're imposing on..."
Testimony KHANNA, RO
“Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part I”
house Oversight and Government Reform Committee · Jan 7, 2026
"of inefficiencies, fraud, or wasteful spending. I partnered with the All In podcast to advertise that we need to be responsible stewards of our tax dollars, and I believe we should be doing this for all 50 states. I challenge my colleagues on the Republican side. Let's have an audit of all 50 states to make sure that government money is being spent wisely. We don't need to make these partisan hearings. Every American has a stake in making sure that they have a receipt for where their tax..."
Testimony CRANE, ELIJAH
“Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part I”
house Oversight and Government Reform Committee · Jan 7, 2026
"Yeah, that's outrageous. Obviously one of the biggest reasons so many Americans are outright outraged by this massive exposure is because we generously and often foolishly allow immigrants and people into our country and then they rob the American people blind while our debt skyrockets and the American people struggle to make ends meet. What do you guys, are you guys hearing from your constituents the same outrage that I'm hearing from mine about this"
Testimony CROCKETT, JASMINE
“Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part I”
house Oversight and Government Reform Committee · Jan 7, 2026
"dollars being spent on DHS propaganda ads on Truth Social, awarding federal contracts to corporations in exchange for campaign contributions, Cash Patel flew his girlfriend around the country on a multimillion-dollar jet that taxpayers paid for, Kristi Noem gave companies she's affiliated with hundreds of millions of tax dollars, then went out and spent another $200 million on two private jets for her travel. For 12 months, this administration has been taking billions of taxpayer dollars from..."
Testimony SCOTT, RICK
Hearings to examine aging with purpose, focusing on the positive impac...
senate Aging (Special) Committee · Dec 10, 2025
"purpose can sometimes seem hard to find. However, we should see this phase of life as a new chapter, one where older Americans are empowered to stay active, pursue passions, and give back in ways that matter to them, all while reaping the rewards of connection, community, and better physical and mental well-being. Here's the reality for a lot of folks preparing for retirement. While we hope that every American spends their working years working their dream jobs, that's not always the case...."
Testimony THE HONORABLE J. CHRISTOPHER GIANCARLO
Hearings to examine the nomination of Michael Selig, of Florida, to be...
senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee · Nov 19, 2025
"for commissioner and as chairman, and I'm joined here today by a number of other distinguished former commissioners and chairs who have also had the honor of appearing before this committee. As they know and I know, this committee often meets in a much smaller room that really features what I think one of the most distinctive features of any of the architecture of the Senate buildings, and that is a simple table. This committee, as you know, meet around a table in the same way that American..."
Testimony BOOKER, CORY A.
Hearings to examine the nomination of Michael Selig, of Florida, to be...
senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee · Nov 19, 2025
"taxpayers. There's politically motivated firings and more. I'm not even going to ask this as a question. I'm just going to say, should you be confirmed? I hope you'll prioritize this idea that Congress has had over generations now, that agencies such as yours should be independent agencies above politics, really fighting for the best interest of Americans, especially at an era where I think corruption is on the rise in American government, and a lot of people are worried about trust. I just..."
Hearing Hearings to examine the nominations of Darrell Owens, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation...
senate Foreign Relations Committee · Apr 28, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_06 "and I cannot think of anyone better suited for this job than George Holding. George's steady leadership in both the public and private sectors, coupled with his deep understanding of geopolitics, has prepared him to lead in this role. As a firm believer in free markets, he is committed to ensuring that American investment is deployed strategically in a way that best serves the American taxpayer. I have no doubt that he'll continue to keep American interests top of mind as he supports the bank's mission to promote private sector investment and free market economies while safeguarding American..."
Hearing “Sanctuary Policies: Victims’ Perspectives”
house Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee · Jun 30, 2026 · Transcript
JAYAPAL, PRAMILA "in violation of our Constitution. That is what the American people want, not more of what we're doing today. More than 60% of Americans now disapprove of Donald Trump's immigration policies. Americans want Trump and Republicans to focus on lowering grocery prices, stop giving tax breaks to billionaires, while stripping health care from tens of millions of Americans. But just like Trump has insulted Americans by refusing to sign the most consequential bipartisan housing bill in a generation, calling it unimportant and a, quote, yawn, he's insulting Americans by continuing these harsh..."
Hearing Oversight Hearing - Office of Management and Budget
house Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee · Jun 30, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_02 "that was particularly significant to our nation's trajectory. For a long time, many folks felt like they were being taken for granted, spoken to during campaign season, and forgotten the rest of the year. They felt betrayed by the people and parties who had long claimed to stand with them, only to watch those same voices turn their backs when it came to fight for jobs, wages, and working conditions. They were welders and carpenters, they were plumbers, linemen, electricians, and masons. They were the men and women who lace up their boots early in the morning, pack a lunch, go to work, and put..."
Hearing “Legislative Hearing on: H.R: 6733, The “VISN Reform Act of 2025”; H.R.6580, The “VA National Formulary Act of 2025”; H.R.6599, The “Leasing and...
house Veterans' Affairs Committee · May 20, 2026 · Transcript
CONAWAY, HERBERT C. "we can help set them up for success after their release, making it easier for them to succeed in other areas such as securing employment, securing stable housing, and more. I am pleased to have my colleague Representative Luttrell co-leading this bill with me in the House, and I appreciate his work on this. I am grateful for the support of the American Legion, Vietnam Veterans of America with Honor, the American Correctional Association, the American Psychological Association, and the American Psychiatric Association. Ms. Keenan, what are the gaps in care for incarcerated veterans, and how..."
Hearing Protecting American Interests in a Convergent Global Threat Environment
house Armed Services Committee · Feb 12, 2025 · Transcript
GIMENEZ, CARLOS A. "Gentleman, time expired. Chair, I recognize the gentleman from Florida, Mr. Jimenez. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. With regards to USAID, I believe that USAID does spend money to advance American interests, but I also believe that it spends money not to advance American interests. And I think what is going on right now is just an auditing of that, getting rid of those things that do not advance American interests, and then keeping those things that do advance American interests. And so there is no agency that is sacrosanct, that can't be looked at. As a matter of fact, as somebody who used to run..."
Hearing Business meeting to consider S.365 and H.R.1729, bills to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to allow for...
senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee · Jul 16, 2026 · Transcript
LEE, MIKE "office. American Energy's Office of International Affairs and prior service at the State Department, American Energy Abundance, strengthens our economy, supports our allies, and limits the leverage of hostile regimes. Mr. Farzad's background has prepared him to advance American energy interests abroad, protect classified department work from malign foreign influence, and help achieve American energy independence. During their confirmation hearings, each of these nominees demonstrated competence and a firm grasp of the challenges they will face. Each is uniquely qualified to serve in the..."
Hearing Hearings to examine the nominations of Donald Blome, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Near Eastern Affairs), Christopher...
senate Foreign Relations Committee · Jul 16, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_11 "I will bring those same principles to the embassy in Brasilia. My highest priorities, if confirmed, will be the protection of American citizens in Brazil, the advancement of our national interest in trade and investment, the disruption of trafficking and transnational crime, and the building of resilient partnerships that serve the American economy and the American worker. I will also support Brazil's democratic institutions and press for conditions that allow free and fair elections and freedom of expression, because a stable, democratic Brazil is a better partner for the United"
Hearing Hearings to examine the nominations of Sean Kaufman, of Georgia, to be Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, and Erica Schwartz, of...
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Jul 15, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_22 "And BARDA is responsible not only for looking at new technologies, because what we face today is we face the ability of our adversaries to actually genetically modify organisms, creating novel threats that actually pose and put Americans drastically at risk, very similar to what we saw with COVID. So BARDA is not only interested in creating vaccine countermeasures to protect Americans, but also therapeutics so that when Americans get sick... Absolutely, 100%. I'm sorry I missed the"
Hearing Oversight Hearing - U.S. Small Business Administration
house Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee · Jul 14, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_09 "We see them adding shifts, adding workers, because we are a nation of builders, again, thanks to President Trump. And this $10 million loan limit will unleash what the working family tax cuts, the fair trade agenda, the energy dominance, and the deregulation agenda has done for the American people to put the American people first after four years of a Biden administration that looked the other way when it came to Main Street and manufacturing and American jobs. Congressman, I can't speak for the prior administration, but I can tell you during the prior"
Hearing Hearings to examine genes to machines, focusing on the patent eligibility debate.
senate Judiciary Committee · Jul 14, 2026 · Transcript
HAWLEY, JOSH "$98.70. In Australia, it's $6.94. It's 12 bucks in Canada. And in the UK, it's $7.52. Now, this just seems to me totally outrageous, totally outrageous, and totally unaffordable for every American. Somebody is getting rich off of this, and it's certainly not the American people. So, Senator Welch and I have introduced a bill called the Fair Prescription Drug Prices for Americans Act that would stop big pharma from selling drugs in the United States at a higher price than the international average, that there would be stiff penalties for those who violate that rule. My question to you is, do..."
Hearing H.R. 9496, H.R. 9500, H.R. 9498, H.R. 9501, H.R. 9499, H.R. 7972, H.R. 9504
house Ways and Means Committee · Jul 1, 2026 · Transcript
DAVIS, DANNY K. "Rather than helping health systems and hospitals focus on treating patients, train future healthcare providers, conduct cutting-edge research, and serve their communities, this bill forces these health entities to divert critical funding to administratively burdensome requirements. So I strongly oppose the Tax-Exempt Hospital Transparency Act for its abject failure to meet the healthcare crisis facing Americans' hospitals and communities. And, Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent to submit to the record statements by the American Hospital Association, the Association of American Medical..."
Hearing “Combating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in SNAP”
house Delivering on Government Efficiency Subcommittee · Jun 25, 2026 · Transcript
STANSBURY, MELANIE A. "And because of the Big Ugly Bill that was passed last year on July 4th and signed into law, a report this week in ProPublica revealed that over 770,000 American children are going without meals because of the Big Ugly Bill that Donald Trump pushed through with the support of this majority on the backs of the American people, which we know has also affected 3.5 million Americans access to food assistance. This is a moral failure. This is not just a policy argument. This is a moral failure in one of the richest countries on planet"
Hearing Hearings to examine the nominations of Barbera Thornhill, of North Carolina, to be Director of the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking, with...
senate Foreign Relations Committee · Jun 25, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_07 "Under President Trump's leadership, America is building, investing, and growing again. The President has put American jobs, American manufacturing, and American prosperity first, and has required our partners and allies to accept more equitable terms of trade and burden sharing. The OECD can and should be integral to this"
Hearing “From Startup to Scale: The Role of the SBA Office of Investment and Innovation in Powering America’s Small Businesses.”
house Small Business Committee · Jun 25, 2026 · Transcript
GOODLANDER, MAGGIE "The programs that your office runs are good for America, and they work. And to me, that's because every public dollar that's going towards these programs is pulling in private capital that turns American ideas into American companies into American jobs. So I come to this as someone who really wants to see the programs that you administer succeed and to"
Hearing “Workforce Rewired: Modern Apprenticeships for a Modern Economy”
house Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee · Jun 24, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_07 "And as my colleagues say, that's what's called R&D, as in rip-off and duplicate. So together, by making the American workplace the American learning place, we can address critical workforce shortages, and we can revitalize the American dream. Thank you very"
Hearing H.R. 3106, (Mr. Kennedy of New York) the “Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025”; H.R. 5109, (Mr....
house Homeland Security Committee · Jun 24, 2026 · Transcript
CARTER, TROY A. "This bill connects them. That's why this bill has the support of the American Trucking Association, American Waterways Operators, American Association of Port Authorities, National Ocean Industries Association, Transportation Institute, World Trade Center New Orleans, Greater New Orleans, Inc. Mr. Chairman, I'd ask that unanimous consent be authorized to enter this letter into the record for the National Ocean Industries Association, which outlines how the TWICE Act will support the full spectrum of offshore"
Hearing Subcommittee Markup of Eight Pieces of Legislation
house Energy Subcommittee · Jun 24, 2026 · Transcript
WEBER, RANDY K. SR. "Americans deserve nothing less than our continued effort to move the needle closer and closer to 100 percent safety, and this legislation helps do exactly that. Our nation's pipeline infrastructure operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to safely deliver the reliable and affordable energy that powers American homes, American businesses, and American industries while supporting our allies across the world. Few regions in the country can rival the pipeline infrastructure that we have along the Texas Gulf"
Hearing Business meeting to consider S.1547, to amend title 54, United States Code, to reauthorize the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund.
senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee · Jun 17, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_00 "As a cultural chief of the people of American Samoa, I remove my traditional leg as a sign of respect as I speak to this esteemed body of the United States Senate. States Senate. Chairman Lee, Ranking Member Heinrich, distinguished members of the committee, Talofa Lava, and warm greetings from the people of American Samoa. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today on behalf of the nearly 50,000 American citizens and nationals who call American Samoa home. At the outset, I would like to thank this committee for its continued support of the U.S. territories. I also extend my..."
Hearing Hearings to examine the state of the U.S. Territories.
senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee · Jun 17, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_00 "As a cultural chief of the people of American Samoa, I remove my traditional leg as a sign of respect as I speak to this esteemed body of the United States Senate. States Senate. Chairman Lee, Ranking Member Heinrich, distinguished members of the committee, Talofa Lava, and warm greetings from the people of American Samoa. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today on behalf of the nearly 50,000 American citizens and nationals who call American Samoa home. At the outset, I would like to thank this committee for its continued support of the U.S. territories. I also extend my..."
Hearing Business meeting to consider S.1782, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of mental or physical disability in cases of organ transplants,...
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Jun 17, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_06 "Senator Sanders? No. Senator Murray? No by proxy. Senator Baldwin? Senator Murphy? Senator Sanders. Just like many other products, most of the generic drugs that Americans buy are produced overseas. Big Pharma would like us to think that this amendment is about Chinese companies stealing intellectual property. Is it better for American patients if a Swiss drug company sues a Chinese generics manufacturer to keep cheaper generic drugs off the shelves? The answer is no. My colleagues want to have a conversation about revitalizing American manufacturing. Let's do it. But that's not what this..."
Hearing Hearings to examine the nomination of Hal Duncan, of Texas, to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
senate Budget Committee · Jun 16, 2026 · Transcript
MR. HAL DUNCAN "Senator, absolutely, and I think we made a down payment on some of those restrictions in the Working Families Tax Cut Act, making sure that these services intended for the American people and American citizens are in fact going to American citizens. Senator, no, not off the top of my"
Hearing Committee on House Administration Full Committee Hearing: “Preventing Fraudulent Donations: Transparency, Verification, and Accountability”
house Committee on House Administration · Jun 10, 2026 · Transcript
RASKIN, JAMIE "That sounds like a valuable inquiry to me. The problem is that, as we all know, that's not what the hearing's really about. If it were, our colleagues would have first demanded testimony from the CEO of WinRed, the fundraising platform that has generated hundreds and hundreds of serious fraud complaints from individual Americans, mostly Republicans, including a lot of elderly Americans and Americans with disabilities, who say they've been robbed blind, hoodwinked by WinRed, in many cases fleeced out of their life"
Hearing Hearings to examine how technological advances are driving transportation innovation.
senate Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight, and Ports · Jun 9, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_00 "Also protecting the privacy of Americans and ensuring that we have the domestic and allied Supply chains to do so. I think the risk it goes to data privacy and national security And so we have to make sure that we're protecting American consumers data that we're protecting all of our national security assets And that we are ensuring that it's American-made technology that is in these vehicles that are driving on American roadways. Thank you"
Hearing Full Committee Legislative Hearing on Digital Asset Taxation
house Ways and Means Committee · Jun 9, 2026 · Transcript
TENNEY, CLAUDIA "Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to the witnesses for appearing today on this important topic. Obviously, digital assets are no longer a niche corner of the financial system more than one in five Americans. We've heard one in eight, one in five, but most Americans, it seems, or many Americans now own cryptocurrency and the total market capitalization of digital assets is we're estimating at over $2 trillion. This is a major first step to establish tax certainty and rules of the road for this growing asset class, and as a member of this committee, I know I always think of four"
Hearing H.R. 8464 – Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act; H.R. 8312 – Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act; H. Res. 1335 – Condemning actors seeking to...
house Rules Committee · Jun 8, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_32 "The one big, ugly bill is a disaster for hardworking American taxpayers, and it's extraordinary to me that Republicans decided to enact the largest cut to Medicaid in American history, Republicans decided to enact the largest cut to Medicaid in American history, ripping healthcare away from millions of everyday Americans and creating a situation where hospitals, nursing homes, and community-based health clinics all across America, including in your districts, are on the brink of closure. And it's shocking to me that our Republican colleagues are proceeding as if it's just business as usual...."
Hearing Beijing’s Poison Pipeline: The CCP’s Role in the Fentanyl Crisis
house East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee · Jun 4, 2026 · Transcript
MR. DAVID LUCKEY "Thank you for inviting me to testify on the Chinese Communist Party's role in the fentanyl crisis in America. This dire issue directly affects Americans' lives, health, prosperity, and national and Americans' lives, health, prosperity, and national and homeland security. Rand researchers found that 42% of Americans know someone who died from an illegal drug overdose, most of which involving fentanyl. As background, I led Rand's research and analysis for the Commission on Combating Synthetic Opioid Trafficking and drafting its report, which was released in 2022. And more recently, I led a Rand..."
Hearing Oversight of Prudential Regulators
house Financial Services Committee · Jun 4, 2026 · Transcript
WATERS, MAXINE "workers, and small businesses. In fact, since returning to office, Trump has launched the most aggressive, the most deregulatory campaign we've ever seen. His administration has gutted the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, undermined the independence of our central bank, and handed Wall Street, big banks, fintech firms, AI companies, and crypto bros, partners, and the freedom to take risk with Americans' money. The consequences are already hitting working families. A recent report found that Trump's attacks on the CFPB alone have cost Americans nearly $19 billion in just one year. And..."
Hearing “The AI Security Landscape: How Frontier Models, Agentic AI, and AI Coding Tools Are Reshaping Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Resilience”
house Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee · Jun 4, 2026 · Transcript
DR. MATTHEW GUARIGLIA "I think, as I was saying earlier, I think the fear is that with such a large pool of Americans' communications sitting and being able to be accessed by federal law enforcement without a warrant, that AI would make all of that data more easily to be weaponized against the American public, especially for political purposes, is always the fear. And so I think when we're looking at the reauthorization, perhaps next week, one thing we have to think about is first and foremost a warrant requirement, that before federal agents want to access American communications, they should not only get a..."
Hearing H. Res. 1336 – Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee...
house Rules Committee · Jun 3, 2026 · Transcript
LEGER FERNANDEZ, TERESA "if you ask the American families, American farmers, American ranchers, what is the emergency that they are facing right now? What is the crisis that they are facing right now? It is the cost of gasoline, it's the cost of diesel. If you are in rural America like my constituents are, it is the cost of living, which means how expensive is it to live now? From health care, which the ranking member raised in his first motion, to, you know, everything else. That's the emergency right now and you could do something about it. Congress could do something about it because this war has gone on and on..."
Hearing “A Review of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security”
house Homeland Security Committee · Jun 3, 2026 · Transcript
CORREA, J. LUIS "Am I going to have to tell my children at home to carry an American passport with them when they're out in the street? Renee Good and Alex Pretty were not brown, okay? We have American citizens being arrested right now by ICE, American citizens that are actually being deported, American citizens getting roughed up. I see this every day,"
Hearing Department of State FY 2027 Budget Request: A Commitment to America First Foreign Policy
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jun 3, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_45 "of money to. You sit there and you say, okay, we donate 50, 80 million dollars a year to this country. We do all the aid for that country. But all of the contracts, all of the rare earth minerals, all of the financial benefits, all of the commercial deals are with China. So explain to me how is that good for the American people, that we are in a country that we take care of all of their problems, but then all the economic benefits flow to China or some other country? That has to be talked about. How can I justify to the American people that we flood a country with American aid, but all of the..."
Hearing Examining Legislation to Establish a Federal Comprehensive Privacy and Data Security Law
house Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee · Jun 3, 2026 · Transcript
CAITRIONA FITZGERALD "So I think that those are options that were not included in this bill and that could have been. And something else that's missing from the SECURE Act is the strong civil rights protections that were included in the American Data Privacy and Protection Act and American Privacy Rights Act that prohibited personal data from being used in ways that discriminate against Americans in many"
Hearing H.R. 8646 – Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027; H.R. 7726 – Stop Child Care...
house Rules Committee · Jun 2, 2026 · Transcript
FOXX, VIRGINIA "2026 enacted level. This legislation is not only fiscally responsible, but it also puts the dedicated producers across our nation, as well as American consumers, first. From securing the nation's supply of food and drugs to supporting hardworking Americans in rural communities, protecting access to nutrition programs for low-income Americans, to ensuring federal programs meet their core functions, this legislation has a broad and impactful reach. I look forward to hearing more about its positive impacts and its contours during our discussion here today. H.R. 7626, the Stop the Child Care..."
Hearing Oversight Hearing – Department of Justice
house Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee · Jun 2, 2026 · Transcript
DELAURO, ROSA L. "Thanks for not complaining, Mr. Chair. Mr. Secretary, nearly 60% of Americans disapprove of President Trump's illegal war of choice with Iran. The war has led to skyrocketing fuel costs for Americans, needless deaths of American service members, while failing to achieve any of the stated aims of the war. In the meantime, it seems that the Trump administration seems to have forgotten all about the crisis in"
Hearing Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 1010 (Rep. Leger Fernandez), “Bridging Agency Data Gaps and Ensuring Safety for Native Communities Act” or the...
house Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee · May 21, 2026 · Transcript
MS. MARY KATHRYN NAGLE "gaps, and fragmented federal coordination. This legislation is long overdue and Native people are paying the price for the delay. According to the National Institute of Justice, more than four in five Americans, American Indian and Alaska Native women, have experienced violence in their lifetime, and more than half have experienced sexual violence and intimate partner violence. The Centers for Disease Control identified homicide as a leading cause of death for American Indians and Alaska Natives, with 45 percent of homicides of female victims precipitated by intimate partner violence. Many of..."
Hearing H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development for America's 250th Act (BUILD America 250 Act); and other matters cleared...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_33 "I also strongly support the bill's commitment to Buy American policies. Federal infrastructure dollars should support American workers, American manufacturers and American supply chains whenever possible. Buy American requirements help create jobs here at home, strengthen domestic industry and reduce dependence on foreign sources for critical minerals and manufactured"
Hearing Hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of the Interior.
senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee · Apr 29, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_02 "and we've done this while maintaining appropriate protections for our wildlife and the environment. Ongoing regulatory reform to cut red tape will continue to secure supply chains, unlock American energy, deliver better outcomes for the American people and tribal nations, and secure the financial returns in a sustainable way for the American people on their federally owned land and mineral assets. Those returns on those assets can help solve the enormous backlog of deferred maintenance that we have as a country that never seems to get funded through"
Hearing Hearings to examine the American Entrepreneurship for 250 Years: Driving Innovation, Growth, and Opportunity.
senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee · Apr 29, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_08 "the least patriotic, and the most cynical of a generation they've seen in a while. It dawned on me what we're trying to accomplish at America 250 is trying to make as many Americans as possible feel like this is the land of opportunity all over again. I am the American dream. My son is the American dream. My parents came from Mexico in 1958 and they landed in Hayward, California because my dad was a seasonal migrant worker at the Hunt's Tomato Factory, which is now part of Silicon Valley. For me, 11 years later and nine kids later, my mom left an abusive relationship. My father returned to..."
Hearing Hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of the Treasury.
senate Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee · Apr 22, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_02 "operating costs, that'll free up more money for the capital expenditures. I've seen the reduction No raise of fees for Americans, but we did put in place an international visitor fee increase to come in line with what international flagship parks around the world charge Americans when Americans are visiting other locations. It is in our, specifically in some of our flagship parks. I don't know specifically if it applies to New River"
Hearing Hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of Energy.
senate Energy and Water Development Subcommittee · Apr 22, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_02 "operating costs, that'll free up more money for the capital expenditures. I've seen the reduction No raise of fees for Americans, but we did put in place an international visitor fee increase to come in line with what international flagship parks around the world charge Americans when Americans are visiting other locations. It is, specifically in some of our flagship parks. I don't know specifically if it applies to New River"
Hearing Latin America After the Fall of Maduro
house Western Hemisphere Subcommittee · Apr 16, 2026 · Transcript
THE HONORABLE MICHAEL KOZAK "their own borders. Our partners have imposed new visa requirements and have sanctioned and prosecuted those involved in human smuggling and trafficking. We are also facilitating the highest number of removals and deportations in history. We've negotiated asylum cooperative agreements to reduce the burden on the American asylum system. We've entered into third-country national arrangements to remove aliens with no right to remain in the United States to other countries in the region. All of this upholds President Trump's commitment to making American citizens safer. For too long, Americans..."
Hearing Hearings to examine the nominations of Catherine Dillon, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary (Educational and Cultural Affairs), and Yeouk...
senate Foreign Relations Committee · Mar 26, 2026 · Transcript
ADEMOLA ADEWALE-SADIK "bodies that are set up to work on the African continent and elsewhere, is also one of those priorities. And so if confirmed, it would be an honor to work closely with both DFC and Ex-Im in order to, once again, make the case for the American private sector, for the American people, for the American taxpayer at the African Development Bank and also generally in the region. Senator thank you for that question. As I mentioned in my opening statement, if confirmed, it will be my job to make the case for America at the bank and in the region every"
Hearing Hearings to examine positioning student-athletes for success in school and beyond.
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Mar 26, 2026 · Transcript
HUSTED, JON "Ms. Lynch, agree that they're, in your sort of view of athletics, because I'm very concerned. I have a daughter who's a Division I athlete, and I see that in Title IX being undermined by the fact we have so many student-athletes coming from other countries that are taking scholarships away from American students, student-athletes at American colleges and universities. It's fine. People may think that's fine, it's great, it adds to competition, but we're actually taking away, in many cases, opportunities from American students to receive a scholarship, and so, And so, Dr. Scott, you're from –..."
Hearing Hearings to examine seniors and the workforce.
senate Aging (Special) Committee · Mar 25, 2026 · Transcript
RACHEL GRESZLER "Thank you, Chairman Scott and Ranking Member Gillibrand, for the opportunity to be here today. In my testimony, I would like to review the role of older Americans in the workforce and then explain a simple and pro-growth proposal to support instead of penalize older working Americans. Older workers are the fastest-growing segment of the labor force, accounting for three-quarters of total employment growth since 2000. While part of this rise is due to the sheer number of the aging baby boomers, older Americans' labor force participation rates have increased six percentage points, even as..."
Hearing Hearings to examine the posture of United States Northern Command and United States Southern Command in review of the Defense Authorization...
senate Armed Services Committee · Mar 19, 2026 · Transcript
DUCKWORTH, TAMMY "it is illegal. This campaign has not been authorized by Congress. So despite what this administration may say or want to believe, this is not a global war on terror when the American people authorize the use of force through the congressional representative after attacks on September 11th. This is a different situation entirely, one in which administration is risking American troops and innocent civilians at the expense of American taxpayers with no transparency or rational justification. Thank you, Mr."
Hearing Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: An Examination of the U.S. Provider Landscape
house Health Subcommittee · Mar 18, 2026 · Transcript
GRIFFITH, H. MORGAN "patients that they were meant to reach. In many cases, the result of this system is that Americans are left at navigating complex and often expensive medical bills, whether from a hospital or a routine appointment. Bills that they did not anticipate cannot easily afford and sometimes only learn about weeks or months after receiving care. When provider markets lack competition and transparency, prices can rise without patients having the information needed to make cost-conscious decisions. Today, we will hear from different organizations that represent health care providers across a variety of..."
Hearing Hearings to examine worldwide threats; to be immediately followed by a closed session in SH-219.
senate Intelligence (Select) Committee · Mar 18, 2026 · Transcript
OSSOFF, JON "I want to call everyone's attention again to this fundraising email signed by the President that Senator Kelly mentioned earlier, in which the President of the United States invites his campaign donors to, quote, claim your spot, claim your spot, join now to receive private national security briefings to his political donors, featuring a photo of the President at a dignified transfer ceremony with a flag-draped coffin of an American service member killed in action returning to their family. And the American people need to know that the President of the United States is fundraising for his..."
Hearing “Immigration Policy by Court Order: The Adverse Effects of Plyler v. Doe”
house Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee · Mar 18, 2026 · Transcript
HUNT, WESLEY "Now, we must also prevent illegals from accessing any taxpayer benefits, including K-12 education. As someone who was a product of school choice, me, whose parents drove me one hour each way so I could get the education that they worked hard for me to actually attain and earn, I understand the importance of this hearing and the need to ensure opportunities are available to all American children who are taxpaying American children and taxpaying American families. Under zero circumstances should illegal aliens receive benefits that American families rightfully"
Hearing Full Committee Hearing with Internal Revenue Service Chief Executive Officer, Frank J. Bisignano
house Ways and Means Committee · Mar 4, 2026 · Transcript
SEWELL, TERRI A. "Well, good, I can tell you. Trump and his family will take home $28.5 million times more than the average American family will get back from the IRS this year. This corruption is what we are talking about when we tell the American people that this president is on a power trip to achieve more personal wealth than to help the American people. I also serve as the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, and I take that duty very"
Hearing Hearings to examine the nomination of Casey Means, of California, to be Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service,...
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Feb 25, 2026 · Transcript
SANDERS, BERNARD "country. And yet, despite that huge expenditure, we remain the only major nation on earth that does not guarantee health care to all people as a human right. The result? Over 85 million Americans are uninsured or underinsured. More than a half a million Americans go bankrupt due to medically related debt, and 68,000 Americans die every year because they cannot afford to see a doctor. Anybody in the world thinks that that is a rational health care system. You're living on another planet. In terms of life expectancy, we live four years shorter on average than people in other countries. As..."
Hearing Various Measures
house Small Business Committee · Feb 11, 2026 · Transcript
ALFORD, MARK "of small businesses, and that is why I fully support Chairman Williams' Put America on Commission Act. This bill establishes an office of whistleblowers awards with the Small Business Administration to incentivize individuals to come forward with credible information about pandemic loan fraud. Pandemic relief programs like PPP and EIDL were lifelines for millions of small businesses. And if we fail to pursue fraud aggressively, we risk undermining confidence in future emergency programs when Americans need them most. I urge my colleagues to support this common sense, bipartisan bill so that..."
Hearing Hearings to examine a review of broadband deployment funding at the Department of Commerce.
senate Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee · Feb 10, 2026 · Transcript
HOWARD LUTNICK "And that's GDP growth. Building in America rather than us buying their products that they build overseas, when you build a product overseas, you're employing your these foreign countries, people. When you build in American in America, you have to employ Americans to build the product you build in America and you employ Americans to build your product is something that the president is pushing for. Stop importing. Let's build manufacturing in America. You're going to see enormous manufacturing job growth coming over the course of 2026. And"
Hearing Hearings to examine modernizing the National Institutes of Health, focusing on faster discoveries and more cures.
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Feb 3, 2026 · Transcript
HON. JAYANTA BHATTACHARYA, M.D., PH.D. "the portfolio choices. I'm going to evaluate them on the basis of do they actually make Americans healthier. All Americans, every single American should benefit from NIH funded research tangibly. Senator Cassidy"
Hearing Hearings to examine made in China and paid by seniors, focusing on stopping the surge of international scams.
senate Aging (Special) Committee · Jan 14, 2026 · Transcript
NATHAN PICARSIC "be invoked and they should be used to target seizure of Chinese banking and Chinese banking leadership assets present in the United States. So based on what you're saying you would not Absolutely. I think we have a consensus around strategic goods and supply chains but across the board American societies depend on Americans working together and American businesses thriving at all levels and if we allow even our most non-strategic assets to be offshored to an adversary we're imposing on ourselves for no reason an opportunity cost. It's not just the cost of that sector it's the opportunity cost..."
Hearing Hearings to examine aging with purpose, focusing on the positive impact of seniors in today's economy.
senate Aging (Special) Committee · Dec 10, 2025 · Transcript
SCOTT, RICK "purpose can sometimes seem hard to find. However, we should see this phase of life as a new chapter, one where older Americans are empowered to stay active, pursue passions, and give back in ways that matter to them, all while reaping the rewards of connection, community, and better physical and mental well-being. Here's the reality for a lot of folks preparing for retirement. While we hope that every American spends their working years working their dream jobs, that's not always the case. Millions of Americans have great jobs, they save up for retirement, and they look forward to chasing the..."
Hearing Fraud in Focus: Exposing Financial Threats to American Families
house Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee · Sep 18, 2025 · Request transcript
Witness: Paul Benda, American Bankers Association
Hearing Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity: Less Mandates. More Independence
house Financial Services Committee · Sep 17, 2025 · Request transcript
Witness: Douglas Holtz-Eakin, American Action Forum
Hearing “Shaping Tomorrow: The Future of Artificial Intelligence”
house Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Subcommittee · Sep 17, 2025 · Request transcript
Witness: Samuel Hammond, Foundation for American Innovation
Hearing “Opening Doors to Opportunity: The Promise of Expanded School Choice and Alternatives to Four-Year College Degrees”
house Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee · Sep 17, 2025 · Request transcript
Witness: Shaka Mitchell, American Federation for Children
Hearing “Playing God with the Weather – A Disastrous Forecast”
house Delivering on Government Efficiency Subcommittee · Sep 16, 2025 · Request transcript
Witness: Roger Pielke, Jr., American Enterprise Institute
Hearing “Appliance and Building Policies: Restoring the American Dream of Home Ownership and Consumer Choice.”
house Energy Subcommittee · Sep 16, 2025 · Request transcript
Witness: George Lowe, American Gas Association
Hearing Legislative hearing on: • H.R. 573 (Rep. Yakym), “Studying NEPA’s Impact on Projects Act” • H.R. 4503 (Rep. Johnson), “ePermit Act” • H.R. 4776...
house Natural Resources Committee · Sep 10, 2025 · Request transcript
Witness: Thomas Hochman, Foundation for American Innovation
Hearing "Promoting Forest Health and Resiliency Through Improved Active Management"
house Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee · Sep 10, 2025 · Request transcript
Witness: Bradley "Scott" Dane, American Loggers Council
Hearing Legislative hearing on the following bills: • H.R. 309 (Rep. Nehls), “National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community...
house Federal Lands Subcommittee · Sep 18, 2025 · Request transcript
Witness: Tom Umphress, American Motorcycle Association
Hearing The State of U.S. Science and Technology: Ensuring U.S. Global Leadership
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Feb 5, 2025 · Request transcript
Witness: Samuel Hammond, Foundation for American Innovation