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RECOGNIZING COURT REPORTING AND CAPTIONING WEEK 2026

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On 2026-02-03, Representative James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA-11) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING COURT REPORTING AND CAPTIONING WEEK 2026" in the House. The speech addressed trade policy. It referenced legislation: S2026.

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RECOGNIZING COURT REPORTING AND CAPTIONING WEEK 2026

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E98] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING COURT REPORTING AND CAPTIONING WEEK 2026 _____ HON. JAMES R. WALKINSHAW of virginia in the house of representatives Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Mr. WALKINSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the National Court Reporters Association's 2026 Court Reporting and Captioning Week, observed each February to honor the dedicated professionals who preserve accurate and impartial records of court proceedings across our Nation. Court reporters and captioners are essential to the fair administration of justice. By creating precise and impartial records of court proceedings, they safeguard due process, protect the rights of individuals, and ensure that judicial decisions are grounded in a complete and reliable record. Their work is foundational to accountability, transparency, and public confidence in our courts. Court Reporting and Captioning Week highlights both the technical skills required in this profession and its importance to public protection and the rule of law. Court reporters and captioners serve throughout our justice system, ensuring that proceedings at all levels are accurately recorded and accessible for future use. Beyond their technical expertise, court reporters and captioners play a critical role in expanding access to justice and ensuring equity within our legal system. Court reporters and captioners help ensure meaningful participation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and support broader public access to court proceedings and civic processes. I am also proud that the National Court Reporters Association is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, within Virginia's 11th Congressional District. Their presence in our community reflects the important role this profession plays in strengthening access to justice nationwide. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing Court Reporting and Captioning Week and in thanking these professionals for their indispensable service to our court system and the rule of law. ____________________

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RECOGNIZING COURT REPORTING AND CAPTIONING WEEK 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E98] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING COURT REPORTING AND CAPTIONING WEEK 2026 _____ HON. JAMES R. WALKINSHAW of virginia in the house of representatives Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Mr. WALKINSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the National Court Reporters Association's 2026 Court Reporting and Captioning Week, observed each February to honor the dedicated professionals who preserve accurate and impartial records of court proceedings across our Nation. Court reporters and captioners are essential to the fair administration of justice. By creating precise and impartial records of court proceedings, they safeguard due process, protect the rights of individuals, and ensure that judicial decisions are grounded in a complete and reliable record. Their work is foundational to accountability, transparency, and public confidence in our courts. Court Reporting and Captioning Week highlights both the technical skills required in this profession and its importance to public protection and the rule of law. Court reporters and captioners serve throughout our justice system, ensuring that proceedings at all levels are accurately recorded and accessible for future use. Beyond their technical expertise, court reporters and captioners play a critical role in expanding access to justice and ensuring equity within our legal system. Court reporters and captioners help ensure meaningful participation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and support broader public access to court proceedings and civic processes. I am also proud that the National Court Reporters Association is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, within Virginia's 11th Congressional District. Their presence in our community reflects the important role this profession plays in strengthening access to justice nationwide. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing Court Reporting and Captioning Week and in thanking these professionals for their indispensable service to our court system and the rule of law. ____________________