Committee Summary for House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (01/30/2026)

Bill/Time	Type	Title	Sponsor
HR33 00:02:48.319 - 8:01:34 AM	Public Hearing	affirming the state of California's request to divide into 2 states.	Bailey, Glenn(R)[A+]2025
HR26 00:35:46.240 - 8:34:32 AM	Public Hearing	supporting peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.	Georges, Mary(D)[D-]2025
HCR12 00:59:16.319 - 8:58:02 AM	Public Hearing	calling upon the federal delegation from New Hampshire to support Medicare for All, a universal health insurance program that guarantees all people the health care they need.	LaMontagne, Jessica(D)[F]2025
HR37 02:30:03.920 - 10:28:49 AM	Public Hearing	recognizing the United Nations universal declaration of human rights and urging the responsible and moral oversight of and accountability for military equipment used by international allies especially in Gaza.	Beauchemin, Paige(D)[F]2025
HR39 03:15:09.680 - 11:13:55 AM	Public Hearing	recognizing and celebrating the enduring relationship between the state of New Hampshire and Canada.	Gilmore, Gary(D)[F]2025
HR32 04:01:20.960 - 12:00:06 PM	Public Hearing	urging the United States Congress to rescind President Donald Trump's tariffs.	Simpson, Alexis(D)[CT]2025
HR20 04:12:53.760 - 12:11:39 PM	Public Hearing	reaffirming the right for persons of all persuasions to keep and bear arms, and urging Congress and the President to cease infringement upon Second Amendment rights and to restore them where infringed.	McFarlane, Donald(R)[A]2025
HR21 04:31:01.199 - 12:29:47 PM	Public Hearing	urging New Hampshire's congressional delegation to support the repeal of the 2001 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force.	Mannion, Tom(R)[A+]2025
HR36 2026-0394h 05:17:14.718 - 1:16:00 PM	Executive Session	urging the federal government to accept cash at all points of service.	Giasson, Henry(R)[A+]2025
HB1287 0198h 05:24:25.120 - 1:23:11 PM	Executive Session	adopting the federal definition of "veteran."	Corcoran, Travis(R)[A-]2025
HR33 05:29:05.440 - 1:27:51 PM	Executive Session	affirming the state of California's request to divide into 2 states.	Bailey, Glenn(R)[A+]2025
HR39 05:33:46.958 - 1:32:32 PM	Executive Session	recognizing and celebrating the enduring relationship between the state of New Hampshire and Canada.	Gilmore, Gary(D)[F]2025

HR33: Representative Bailey Support00:02:48.319 - 8:01:34 AM; Representative Bailey, the prime sponsor, argues in favor of HR 33 by emphasizing the benefits of splitting California into two states to improve representation. He notes that the current ratio of constituents per representative has grown dramatically from 30,000 at the nation's founding to about 750,000 today, diluting representation. He suggests that creating more political entities, like splitting states, would restore better representation and prevent permanent minorities, particularly highlighting the divide between coastal urban and inland rural California. He references California's Assembly Joint Resolution 23 as originating from Californians themselves and stresses that the principle applies broadly, not just to California.
HR33: Carla Garrick Support00:18:58.559 - 8:17:44 AM; Carla Garrick testifies in support of HR 33, framing it as an affirmation of American principles of self-determination and federalism. She explains that California's diverse regions, with coastal urban areas dominating policy over inland rural ones, lead to frustration and ineffective governance. Dividing the state would allow for more tailored policies on issues like water rights and taxation, restoring meaningful representation. She cites historical precedents like West Virginia's formation and constitutional provisions in Article 4, Section 3. Garrick argues that supporting HR 33 costs New Hampshire nothing but upholds the right to peaceful self-governance, drawing parallels to potential divisions in other states like Maine and New Hampshire's own motto of self-rule.
HR26: Representative Maring Wanda Georgees Support00:35:46.240 - 8:34:32 AM; Representative Georgees introduces an amendment to HR 26 to strengthen the resolution by incorporating recent developments, such as the December 4, 2025, US-DRC strategic partnership and the Washington Accord signed by the US, DRC, and Rwanda presidents. She highlights the ongoing decline in eastern Congo due to armed groups backed by external actors, leading to displacement and a worsening humanitarian crisis. She notes New Hampshire's vibrant Congolese community and emphasizes the resolution's aim to promote peace, stability, and regional cooperation amid these challenges.
HR26: Representative Maring Wanda Georges Support00:38:01.920 - 8:36:47 AM; The speaker continues discussing the impact of violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on New Hampshire residents with family members in the affected areas. She emphasizes that the resolution is deeply personal for them. She acknowledges the long-standing suffering of the Congolese people due to corruption, weak institutions, and ongoing conflict that prevent resources from reaching the people. The amendment reinforces commitments from the strategic partnership agreement, particularly on judicial reform, anti-corruption measures, and public administration capacity, to build strong, transparent institutions for long-term peace and development that benefits the population rather than exploiters of instability.
HR26: Unknown Support00:38:55.359 - 8:37:41 AM; The speaker explains that the amendment has three main purposes. First, it reaffirms the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, consistent with international norms and the strategic partnership agreement. Second, it highlights specific U.S. commitments, including cooperation on judicial reform, anti-corruption measures, public administration capacity, and educational partnerships, which can directly strengthen stability and improve lives. Third, it expresses hope that American engagement prioritizes the well-being of the Congolese people and supports long-term peace, rather than exploitation of mineral resources or prolonging conflict. The amendment avoids assigning blame or taking sides in political disputes, instead focusing on U.S. commitments and collaboration with international partners for peace, stability, and human dignity. As a state, New Hampshire cannot resolve international conflicts but can support affected residents, affirm peace, and encourage federal engagement in stability, justice, and development efforts.
HR26: Representative Georges Support00:42:21.599 - 8:41:07 AM; Representative Georges, the prime sponsor, testified in support of HR 26 and its amendment, emphasizing the need for US support to promote peace in the DR Congo, prevent genocide, and improve lives through infrastructure, education, and anti-corruption measures. She highlighted the suffering of the Congolese people, including lack of jobs for graduates and poor infrastructure, and clarified that the resolution seeks diplomatic and humanitarian aid without exploitation. She addressed questions on US involvement, the strategic partnership agreement, and the number of Congolese immigrants in New Hampshire, estimating 5,000 to 10,000. She stressed that aid should reach the people, not elites, sharing personal stories of family hardships in Congo.
HR26: Representative Belchure Information Only00:43:30.800 - 8:42:16 AM; Representative Belchure asked questions for clarification on the resolution's intent, particularly regarding US exploitation in DR Congo, the call for judicial and anti-corruption measures potentially implying military intervention, and differences between the original bill and amendment on diplomatic efforts.
HR26: Representative Fos Information Only00:44:43.440 - 8:43:29 AM; Representative Fos inquired about the number of Congolese immigrants and refugees in New Hampshire, to which Representative Georges responded with estimates from census data.
HR26: Representative Mandelbomb Information Only00:46:03.760 - 8:44:49 AM; Representative Mandelbomb followed up on questions about the strategic partnership agreement between the US and DR Congo, seeking confirmation if resolution text was derived from it, and emphasized the importance of education and infrastructure for Congolese youth.
HR26: Representative Bitaki Information Only00:49:44.720 - 8:48:30 AM; Representative Bitaki asked about support for the strategic partnership and concerns that funds to Congo benefit elites rather than the public, to which Representative Georges affirmed support and described how remittances help families directly amid poor infrastructure.
HR26: Romeo Msuku, President of Congolese Community of New Hampshire, Manchester Support00:53:31.359 - 8:52:17 AM; Romeo Msuku spoke in support of HR 26, advocating for peace, stability, transparency, sovereignty, and integrity in the DR Congo and Great Lakes region. He endorsed the Washington Accords of December 4, 2025, and urged the resolution to call for ongoing monitoring and progress toward peace.
HR26: Lois Numbi representing Grace Kind, Manchester Support00:55:07.760 - 8:53:53 AM; Lois Numbi read testimony from Grace Kind, a Congolese American from Manchester, strongly supporting HR 26. Grace shared personal impacts of the Congo conflict on her family, including displacement and trauma. She highlighted the humanitarian crisis, displacement of millions due to violence over mineral resources, and the need for US diplomatic engagement, peace, self-determination, and accountability. She emphasized the resolution's reaffirmation of Congolese sovereignty and democratic aspirations, portraying it as a moral responsibility and strategic investment in stability.
HCR12: Representative Lamontang Support00:59:16.319 - 8:58:02 AM; Representative Lamontang, the prime sponsor, emotionally testified in support of HCR 12 shortly after her mother's passing, arguing that the US is the only developed country without guaranteed universal health care, leading to high costs, poor outcomes, and medical bankruptcies. She critiqued the employer-based system excluding gig workers and self-employed, high deductibles, and the separation of insurance pools that burdens Medicare with high-risk groups without contributions from healthy workers' premiums. She advocated for a sliding-scale Medicare for all to cover comprehensive care including dental and long-term care, reduce overhead, save money for businesses and governments, and allow job flexibility. She addressed questions on vulnerabilities to political cycles, why HCR over HR, examples of other countries' systems, public option vs. Medicare for all, workers' comp impacts, funding for gender-affirming care and abortions, and municipal association positions.
HCR12: Representative Mandelbomb Information Only01:09:06.719 - 9:07:52 AM; Representative Mandelbomb expressed condolences and asked about concerns of a single-payer system eliminating redundancy and flexibility, making it vulnerable to political and economic issues, to which Representative Lamontang responded that it would streamline and reduce redundancy in the current broken systems.
HCR12: Representative Belchure Information Only01:11:21.760 - 9:10:07 AM; Representative Belchure clarified resolution types, questioned the choice of HCR for effect of law, and asked for examples of countries delivering quality universal health care, noting the US's unique position.
HCR12: Representative Ukataki Support01:14:37.120 - 9:13:23 AM; Representative Ukataki acknowledged Representative Lamontang's passion, cited NH Fiscal Institute data on 65,000 uninsured (6.7%) leading to delayed care and higher costs, and expressed full support for the resolution.
HCR12: Representative Manuel Bomb Information Only01:15:53.199 - 9:14:39 AM; Representative Manuel Bomb asked why Medicare for all over a public option; Representative Lamontang explained Medicare's existing infrastructure eases transition and ensures a unified pool, unlike privatized options like Medicare Advantage.
HCR12: Representative Cybert Information Only01:16:59.199 - 9:15:45 AM; Representative Cybert inquired about impacts on workers' compensation and on-the-job injuries; Representative Lamontang noted they are separate markets but universal health insurance reduces employer risks.
HCR12: Representative Plant Information Only01:18:08.320 - 9:16:54 AM; Representative Plant asked if Medicare for all legislation would fund gender-affirming care and abortions; Representative Lamontang affirmed support, opposing restrictions like the Hyde Amendment on personal health choices.
HCR12: Representative Jones Information Only01:19:16.480 - 9:18:02 AM; Representative Jones, a long-time city counselor, asked if the New Hampshire Municipal Association has taken a position on savings to municipalities mentioned in the bill.
HCR12: Representative Howard Support01:20:25.360 - 9:19:11 AM; Representative Howard shared his personal experience with a spinal injury at age 15 exposing the system's flaws, leading to financial ruin risks. He criticized the two-pool system as unsustainable, cited US health spending at $4.9 trillion in 2023 vs. estimated $3.5 trillion for Medicare for all, and advocated for a single pool to reduce overhead, cover dental/vision/long-term care without deductibles, and uphold human rights standards per UN declarations to improve life expectancy.
HCR12: Representative Paige Boschman, Nashua, Nurse Support01:23:50.719 - 9:22:36 AM; Co-sponsor and nurse Representative Boschman shared stories from her 15+ years in maternal child health and psychiatry, including turning away uninsured patients for lack of antibiotic funding and fighting insurance denials for safe pregnancy medications. She compared homicide deaths (22,000/year) to uninsured-related deaths (45,000/year), explained cost shifts to insured via ER visits leading to hospital closures (e.g., 11 labor/delivery units in NH in 20 years), and urged Medicare for all as a human right to address the crisis, lower overall costs, and improve outcomes over band-aid fixes.
HCR12: Representative Mandal Information Only01:29:29.920 - 9:28:15 AM; Representative Mandal asked about concerns of higher taxes downshifting costs; Representative Boschman cited research showing Medicare for all costs less overall than current premiums/deductibles, providing better outcomes despite highest US spending.
HCR12: Representative Belchure Information Only01:30:44.000 - 9:29:30 AM; Representative Belchure questioned provider bankruptcy risks from 30-50% lower Medicare reimbursements; Representative Boschman deferred to experts, emphasizing the resolution as a statement for change and public support (70-80%).
HCR12: Representative Bennett Information Only01:32:47.440 - 9:31:33 AM; Representative Bennett asked why the privatized system fails; Representative Boschman explained for-profit models exclude the unaffordable, unlike essential health care, leading to gaps in coverage.
HCR12: Jen Coffee, former state representative from Manchester Support01:35:14.560 - 9:34:00 AM; Jen Coffee, a former Republican state representative from Manchester, shares her personal struggles with the U.S. health care system. She discusses losing health insurance due to expiring ACA tax credits affecting 50,000 New Hampshire citizens, including her son. As a former first responder and cancer survivor with CRPS, she describes begging insurance companies like United Healthcare for prior authorizations and life-saving treatments, only to face denials, partial payments, and high out-of-pocket costs. She criticizes insurance companies for prioritizing profits over care, citing examples like a child's death from unaffordable asthma medication and her own experiences with Medicare Advantage plans that exclude top providers. Coffee contrasts this with efficient systems like the Netherlands' national health care, where care is direct and affordable. She urges support for HCR 12 to fight for dignified, accessible health care.
HCR12: Dr. James Fischer, retired primary care physician from Dover Support01:43:43.679 - 9:42:29 AM; Dr. James Fischer, a retired primary care physician from Dover with over 35 years of experience, including time in VA clinics, critiques the evolution of the U.S. health care system. He recalls a time when doctors owned practices and billed patients directly, but notes how technology advancements increased costs, leading insurance companies to raise premiums and reduce reimbursements to maintain shareholder returns. This consolidation has turned medicine into a profit-driven industry, making care unaffordable and reducing preventive services. He highlights the VA system's patient focus and praises traditional Medicare for its efficiency. Fischer supports HCR 12 as a call to Congress for serious discussions on fixing health care payments, emphasizing that it's not about politics but restoring trust in medical providers. He addresses concerns about government control in single-payer systems, arguing it allows public input on coverage like gender-affirming care, unlike private insurers driven by profit. He attributes cost increases to technology, lack of preventive care, and consolidation, not the ACA.
HCR12: Dr. Kendall Karn, physician from New Hampshire Support01:56:53.199 - 9:55:39 AM; Dr. Kendall Karn, a physician practicing internal medicine in New Hampshire for 43 years, supports HCR 12 to urge Congress for universal, affordable, high-quality health care. He describes the U.S. system's 40-year experiment as successful in enriching insurance corporations through deregulation, pharmacy benefit managers, and for-profit Medicaid administration, leading to $5.6 trillion annual spending (18% of GDP), twice that of other high-income nations. He explains high costs stem from administrative waste and inflated prices due to hospital consolidations giving leverage over insurers, not more services or coverage. Examples include U.S. MRI prices twice those abroad and massive billing departments versus efficient systems like Canada's. Karn notes traditional Medicare controls costs better through large risk pools and bargaining power. He discusses physician debt from education, rural hospital closures in New Hampshire, and rising premiums stagnating wages. Citing a recent poll on health costs as Americans' top economic worry, he argues for systemic change to prioritize health over profits, as other developed nations have superior systems.
HCR12: Dr. Karishma Manzer, clinical researcher from Exeter Support02:10:50.639 - 10:09:36 AM; Dr. Karishma Manzer, a clinical researcher with over 20 years in epilepsy and depression from Exeter, supports Medicare for all based on data showing the current $5 trillion system costs more than a projected $4.3 trillion universal plan. She highlights 50,000 annual deaths from underinsurance, equating to a city-sized loss and a national security threat. Manzer criticizes bipartisan congressional failure to support Medicare for all due to influence from big pharma and hospitals profiting from suffering, noting life expectancy gaps of 10-15 years between poor and rich Americans. She advocates viewing health care as a public good like fire or police departments, not a for-profit enterprise enabling 'medical murder' through denials. Answering questions, she shares experiences of affordable care in Germany versus high U.S. costs, supports bodily autonomy for decisions like abortions and gender-affirming care, and urges co-sponsorship of Medicare for all bills. She argues the system must be dismantled, not patched with a public option, to eliminate fraud and inefficiency.
HCR12: Charles Fanning, senior citizen from Exeter Support02:24:41.280 - 10:23:27 AM; Charles Fanning, a 77-year-old from Exeter living on Social Security and part-time Uber work, shares his struggles under the current system. High costs of living, rent up 180%, and property taxes up 262% force him to work extra hours. Dealing with diabetes, heart failure, high blood pressure, asthma, arthritis, and knee issues, he was prescribed expensive drugs like Eliquis, Jardiance, and asthma medication. Reaching Medicare's donut hole in July 2024, his out-of-pocket costs hit $1,200 monthly for key drugs, leading him to ration Eliquis and use cheaper alternatives. This caused a stroke in August 2024 from a brain blood clot while caring for a neighbor's child. Though recovered, he continues budgeting difficulties and can't afford dental care. Fanning urges support for HCR 12 and Medicare for all as his hope for a healthier life, noting such issues are common among seniors.
HR37: Representative Paige Boschman, Nashua Ward 4 Support02:30:03.920 - 10:28:49 AM; As a nurse with over 15 years of experience and representative of Nashua's Ward 4, she strongly condemns the Hamas attack on October 7th and denounces anti-Semitism and xenophobia. She views the situation as a human rights issue, amplified by her experiences with Jewish patients and constituents who feel unheard. She disagrees that it's solely a federal matter and urges amplifying constituents' voices against supporting genocide. She co-wrote the resolution with a constituent expert on Israel-Gaza conflicts, emphasizing equal care for all humans as a nurse. She notes global nurses' associations supporting Palestinians and criticizes U.S. funding for suffering abroad while domestic healthcare fails, leading to thousands of deaths. The resolution calls for federal oversight of military spending and compliance with international law to protect civilians, benefiting the U.S. budget and human dignity.
HR37: Arya Shams, Nashua Support02:45:25.840 - 10:44:11 AM; As a Nashua resident with a master's in international conflict resolution, born to Iranian parents, he helped write HR37 and expresses frustration over the Gaza conflict, which predates October 2023. He discusses the 'imperial boomerang' where exported violence returns home, affecting surveillance and rights in the U.S. He argues that funding erasure of children abroad endangers similar groups domestically and contradicts limited government principles. The resolution is symbolic but shows New Hampshire's moral stance. He notes underreported death tolls from medical journals estimating 250,000, compared to Holocaust counting standards, urging support for human rights universally.
HR37: State Representative Heath Howard, Stratford and Barrington, District 4 Support02:37:56.000 - 10:36:42 AM; As a co-sponsor representing Stratford and Barrington in District 4, he states Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, recognized by UN bodies and human rights organizations. He questions subsidizing this at U.S. taxpayer expense, risking international law. He condemns collective punishment, notes federal laws against weapons for genocide are ignored, and calls for upholding truth, international law, and human rights.
HR37: Ariel Moore, Jewish woman from Manchester, member of Democratic Socialists of America and Jewish Voice for Peace Support02:51:25.359 - 10:50:11 AM; As a Jewish Manchester resident and member of DSA and JVP, she supports the resolution, criticizing U.S. and New Hampshire complicity in Israel's war crimes and genocide. She argues Zionism has led to death, displacement, and real anti-Semitism, not fought by silencing Palestinian advocacy. Anti-Semitism stems from ignorance, not anti-Zionism. Invoking 'never again' for all, including Palestinians, she lost family to the Holocaust and urges using state funds for domestic needs like education and healthcare instead. She calls for accountability and ends with solidarity for Palestine.
HR37: Kevin Borman, Nashua, member of Democratic Socialists of America Support02:54:29.840 - 10:53:15 AM; As a Nashua DSA member, he urges the committee to imagine children suffering starvation, bombing, and execution, like the case of 5-year-old Hind Rajab killed by IDF. He criticizes U.S. tax dollars funding genocide since the 1917 Balfour Declaration, creating the most child amputees worldwide, with over 70,000 deaths underestimated. He calls it an imperialist project by Israel, UK, and U.S., a moral issue to stand on history's right side. Though symbolic, supporting HR37 avoids complicity in genocide.
HR37: Patience Corbett, Manchester resident, member of Democratic Socialists of America Support02:57:24.080 - 10:56:10 AM; As a Manchester DSA member, she notes DSA's anti-Zionism policy aligns with HR37 against funding genocide, invoking 'never again' for Palestinians. The genocide began in 1948 with the Nakba, leading to massive child amputees. She describes witnessed atrocities like gang rapes in prisons, disruptions of religious services, spitting on priests, and bombing a historic Christian church killing 18. She argues opposition stems from Islamophobia, urges finding humanity, supporting HR37, and recognizing occupied peoples' right to self-defense.
HR37: Ralph Venbber, Amherst resident, member of Democratic Socialists of America Support03:02:19.520 - 11:01:05 AM; Ralph urges the committee to support the resolution for accountability on US weapons provided to Israel, emphasizing moral responsibility to prevent harm to innocents, including children and paramedics. He highlights the US's alliance with Israel and criticizes Congress's influence by AIPAC, calling for the state to speak up against indiscriminate killing.
HR37: Dr. Manzer Support03:06:27.680 - 11:05:13 AM; Dr. Manzer discusses the moral, legal, and fiscal issues with providing weapons to Israel amid humanitarian violations. He notes that US federal laws prohibit arming entities committing such violations, and points to domestic problems like hunger and underinsurance while billions are spent on defense. He elaborates on the $3.4 billion annual aid agreement, benefiting US defense contractors, and criticizes bipartisan congressional ethics violations through stock ownership in these companies.
HR39: Representative Gilmore, Dover Support03:15:09.680 - 11:13:55 AM; Representative Gilmore shares personal family ties to Canada and experiences traveling there. He discusses strained relations due to US tariff policies under President Trump, leading to economic losses in jobs and tourism in New Hampshire. He compares the resolution to past welcome signs for Franco-Canadians, aiming to foster goodwill and rekindle friendship along the undefended border.
HR32: Representative Alexis Simpson, Rockingham District 33 Support04:01:20.960 - 12:00:06 PM; Representative Simpson explains that HR32 urges Congress to rescind Trump's tariffs imposed via emergency powers, which act as a tax on consumers, raising costs for essentials and harming New Hampshire's economy, especially trade with Canada. She highlights job risks, business uncertainty, and shares a note from a local business owner affected by tariffs on imports like cacao, emphasizing the need for congressional oversight to prevent future economic insecurity.
HR20: Representative McFarland, towns of Alexandria, Bridgewater, Bristol, Canaan, Dorchester, Enfield, Grafton, Groton, Hebron, and Orange Support04:12:53.760 - 12:11:39 PM; Representative McFarland affirms the constitutional right to bear arms for all persons, rooted in oaths to state and federal constitutions. He opposes selective federal restrictions based on identity, such as reported DOJ discussions on transgender gun owners, warning of precedent for broader rights erosion. He calls for restoring infringed rights, citing examples like the SHORT Act, and emphasizes equal protection over categories.
HR21: Representative Manion Support04:31:01.199 - 12:29:47 PM; Representative Manion notes the 2002 AUMF repeal and focuses on the 2001 AUMF post-9/11, criticizing its vague language allowing broad presidential military actions, including in Syria and Yemen, potentially violating its intent. He quotes the AUMF and War Powers Resolution, arguing for congressional authorization over unilateral actions to prevent blowback and future escalations, referencing historical warnings like Barbara Lee's and Ron Paul's.
HR21: Representative Heath Howard (District 4, Stratford and Barrington) Support04:46:10.718 - 12:44:56 PM; Representative Heath Howard spoke in support of HR21, emphasizing that Article One, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to declare war. He criticized unilateral executive decisions on war, citing illegal forever wars in Afghanistan and Iraq since the turn of the century, which caused millions of civilian deaths, refugee crises, and wasted billions in taxpayer money. He noted these wars were based on lies, such as the nonexistent WMDs, and argued that existing AUMFs no longer justify their continuation. Howard urged support for the bill to help make Donald Trump a 'peace president' by encouraging Congress to repeal these outdated authorizations.
HR21: Kevin Grady (Hooksett, 25-year Air Force veteran, speaking for himself) Support04:49:19.440 - 12:48:05 PM; Kevin Grady, speaking personally and not on behalf of the State Veterans Advisory Committee, supported the intent of HR21 to repeal AUMFs that have been misused to justify military actions without proper congressional oversight, violating the War Powers Resolution of 1973. He explained that the resolution allows the president 60 days for national interest actions with notification, after which Congress must approve or funding ends. Grady highlighted historical examples like the Gulf of Tonkin and recent incidents, such as actions in Venezuela, and noted bipartisan presidential misuse of AUMFs. While skeptical of Congress's ability to enforce checks and balances, he personally appreciated the bill's aim to restore constitutional balance and encouraged voting conscience over partisanship.
HR36 2026-0394h: Representative Manion Information Only05:17:14.718 - 1:16:00 PM; Representative Manion moved adoption of amendment 2026-0394h, which replaces the bill with minor additions: a 'whereas' clause on line 13 emphasizing that using tender currency protects privacy by avoiding digital tracking in federal parks like the Smithsonian, and a provision to transmit the resolution to the congressional delegation and National Park Service director. The amendment addresses hearing feedback on privacy and transmission.
HB1287 0198h: Representative Manion Information Only05:24:25.120 - 1:23:11 PM; Representative Manion moved adoption of amendment 0198h, which retains proof requirements but broadens the veteran definition to include 'general discharge under honorable conditions' to align closer to VA standards, covering cases like 'don't ask, don't tell' or COVID vaccine refusals without bad conduct or drug issues. He also removed a questionable RSA line about WWII ally veteran plates, noting potential irrelevance for entities like USSR or China.
HR33: Representative Cybert Oppose05:29:05.440 - 1:27:51 PM; Representative Cybert moved for Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HR33, arguing that state resolutions should reflect New Hampshire interests like business or trade, not unrelated California matters. He noted California has not voted on splitting and it is premature for NH to decide.
HR33: Representative Foss Oppose05:29:05.440 - 1:27:51 PM; Representative Foss seconded the ITL motion, echoing that HR33 concerns a California resolution with no relevance to NH or his Manchester constituents. He stated it is irresponsible to endorse without knowing California's views or supporting data.
HR39: Representative Foss Support05:33:46.958 - 1:32:32 PM; Representative Foss moved Ought to Pass (OTP) on HR39, highlighting Manchester's 25% Canadian heritage, contributions like the first credit union and Franco-American Genealogical Society, and his own French Canadian family history from 1604 Montreal settlers. He emphasized recognizing the special relationship on behalf of constituents and family.
HR39: Representative Mandelbomb Support05:33:46.958 - 1:32:32 PM; Representative Mandelbomb seconded the OTP motion, stating the importance of friendly terms with Canada despite never visiting.
HR39: Representative Gagy Support05:36:04.638 - 1:34:50 PM; Representative Gagy shared his French Canadian ancestry from 1640s settlers along the St. Lawrence River, related to early Montreal figures, underscoring deep Franco-American roots in NH.
HR39: Representative Lloyd Support05:38:26.480 - 1:37:12 PM; Representative Lloyd noted Canada as NH's largest trade partner, crucial for northern NH travel and economy.
HR39: Representative Belchure Oppose05:39:28.558 - 1:38:14 PM; Representative Belchure opposed HR39, acknowledging the important relationship but arguing against 'celebrating' it amid issues like Canadian PM's Davos speech comparing the US to the Soviet Union, backsliding on freedoms, alignment with China opposing US security doctrine, inadequate defense investment relying on the US, and radical policies threatening shared infrastructure and costs for NH residents.
HR39: Representative Jones Support05:42:54.718 - 1:41:40 PM; Representative Jones shared a humorous anecdote about accidentally crossing into Canada in Vermont and being allowed back, expressing gladness for good relations.
HR39: Representative Bennett Support05:42:54.718 - 1:41:40 PM; Representative Bennett shared family ties—father English Canadian, mother French Canadian from Manchester—and personal summers in Nova Scotia, noting easier past border crossings but current passport complexities for trips like to PEI.
HR39: Representative Hemingway Support05:44:02.638 - 1:42:48 PM; Representative Hemingway traced family from Canada via France, with name changed from Demonwis to Hemingway.
HR39: Representative Manhar Support05:44:02.638 - 1:42:48 PM; Representative Manhar described frequent casual border trips for coffee in Sherbrooke, enjoying French-speaking areas, but supported the resolution precisely due to Belchure's concerns about geopolitical drifts toward China and India, urging celebration to prevent further distance from the closest trading partner.
HR39: Representative Rollins Support05:47:01.120 - 1:45:47 PM; Vice Chairman Rollins humorously noted his non-French (English-Finnish) heritage but pledged full support, joking about Larry's karate threat.
HR39: Representative Budathaki Support05:47:01.120 - 1:45:47 PM; Representative Budathaki shared a 2002 asylum rejection from Canada due to Bhutan-Nepal talks, but affirmed current positive connections.
HR39: Representative Plant Support05:47:01.120 - 1:45:47 PM; Representative Plant traced surname from 15th-century France via Canada (originally La Plant or Large Ser de La Plant), highlighting deep history through church records.

Moffett, Michael(Chairman)(R)[B+]2025	Mandelbaum, Jennifer(Clerk)(D)[D]2025	Rollins, Skip(V Chairman)(R)[A-]2025
Jeudy, Jean(D)[D]2025	Budathoki, Suraj(D)[D-]2025	Foss, Lily(D)[D-]2025
Gagne, Larry(R)[B+]2025	Lundgren, David(R)[C+]2025	Leavitt, John(R)[B-]2025
Belcher, Mike(R)[B+]2025	Plante, Raymond(R)[B+]2025	Hemingway, Wayne(R)[B]2025
Mannion, Tom(R)[A+]2025	Lloyd, Christal(D)[F]2025	Seibert, Christine(D)[CT]2025
Jones, Philip(D)[CT]2025	Manohar, Sanjeev(D)[D-]2025	Bennett, Cindy(R)[B+]2025