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Eliminating Barriers to Employment: Opening Doors to Opportunity, Hearing Before the Committee on Education and Labor, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, May 21, 2019
This is the May 21, 2019 hearing on "Eliminating Barriers to Employment: Opening Doors to Opportunity," held before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor. From the opening statement of Robert C. Scott: "Today's legislative hearing will examine barriers keeping Americans out of the workforce, and also to identify legislative solutions to expand opportunity. Despite the overall strength of the economy, too many still face a range of obstacles to employment, including discrimination, that undermines opportunities to take part in the benefits of work. For example, older workers, workers with disabilities, disconnected youth, and returning citizens are often left behind in today's economy. Our witnesses here today will help us understand the challenges facing each of these groups and how Congress can help solve those problems." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Kisha Bird, Laurie McCann, Daniel Pianko, Shayne Roos, and Seyfarth Shaw.
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2021
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Future of Forecasting: Building a Stronger U.S. Weather Enterprise, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Environment of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, May 16, 2019
This is the May 16, 2019 hearing on "Future of Forecasting: Building a Stronger U.S. Weather Enterprise," held before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Environment of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. From the Purpose: "This hearing will provide an opportunity for a discussion on the state of the U.S. Weather Enterprise, which is comprised of public, private, and academic partners. The overarching goal of this hearing is to determine what next steps need to be taken to not only develop U.S. leadership in weather modeling and forecasting, but also to encourage coordination and collaboration between the three sectors to ensure a robust U.S. Weather Enterprise that can provide the most timely and accurate weather products and services." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Neil Jacobs, Louis Uccellini, Shuyi Chen, Christopher Fiebrich, and Rich Sorkin.
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2021
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Voting Safely in a Pandemic, Hearing Before the Committee on House Administration, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, August 28, 2020
This is the August 28, 2020 hearing on "Voting Safely in a Pandemic," held before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on House Administration. From the opening statement of Zoe Lofgren: "Free and fair elections and unencumbered access to voting are the bedrock of our democracy. And yet, today, during a global pandemic the likes of which our country has not experienced in more than a century, voters are worried about how to safely vote and how to navigate potential disruptions this November. Nearly half of Americans expect difficulties voting this fall, according to recent polling by the Pew Research Center. It doesn't have to be that way. No one should be forced to choose between their right to vote or their health. [...] This crisis has devastated many families and disrupted our way of life. The virus will continue to affect how we live for the foreseeable future, including how we vote. [...] This year, many States have changed their election procedures to make voting safer from a public health perspective. Although some voters in all 50 States can vote from home, the widest availability is for voters in 44 States and the District of Columbia who live in a no-excuse vote-by-mail State or where fear of COVID [coronavirus disease] counts as a valid excuse this fall. Other Americans can choose to vote early, in person, in one of 42 States that provide it. Early, in-person voting helps keep polling places less crowded. Or voters can go to polling places on election day itself." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Alex Padilla, Julie Wise, Amber McReynolds, Vanita Gupta, and Donald L. Palmer.
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2021
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2021 GAO High-Risk List: Blueprint for a Safer, Stronger, More Effective America, Hearing Before the Committee on Oversight and Reform, House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, First Session, March 2, 2021
This is the March 2, 2021 hearing on "2021 GAO [Government Accountability Office] High-Risk List: Blueprint for a Safer, Stronger, More Effective America," held before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform. From the Opening Statement of Carolyn B. Maloney: "The GAO High-Risk List identifies the areas of Federal operations most in need of improvement and transformation, complete with hundreds of ratings and specific recommendations for how to achieve progress. This year's report is titled 'Dedicated Leadership Needed to Address Limited Progress in Most High-Risk Areas,' a message that cuts right to the heart of the challenge we face. Over the past four years, the objective metrics of the High-Risk List shows that the Federal Government improved less and regressed more than before the President took office. Of the 35 areas that were included on the list, 20 were stagnant, five regressed, and two new areas were added. The country now strives to recover from an unprecedented pandemic that has killed more than 500,000 Americans and reduced the average life expectancy by one full year, a toll that falls particularly hard on minority populations." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Gene L. Dodaro.
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2021
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From Rescue to Recovery: Building a Thriving and Inclusive Post- Pandemic Economy, Hearing Before the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, Second Session, March 17, 2021
This is the March 17, 2021 hearing on "From Rescue to Recovery: Building a Thriving and Inclusive Post- Pandemic Economy," held before the U.S. House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis of the Committee on Oversight and Reform. From the Opening Statement of James E. Clyburn: "Americans have testified--have suffered terribly during the Coronavirus pandemic. The virus has killed more than half a million of our fellow Americans and resulted in the loss of more than 22 million jobs, many of which have yet to come back. These losses of lives and livelihoods have not affected all Americans equally. Historic job losses have disproportionately impacted populations that were also hit hardest by the virus, including low-wage workers, Black Americans, and Latinxes. Women have suffered greater economic harm than men. [...] To succeed in building a strong and inclusive post-pandemic economy, we must, first and foremost, invest in our Nation's infrastructure, as many economists are urging. We must put Americans to work at good wages, repairing our country's crumbling roads and bridges, enhancing rail and transit, expanding a fuller access to broadband internet, upgrading water systems, building houses and schools, constructing state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, and transitioning to clean energy." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Joseph E. Stiglitz, William E. Springs, and Larry Kudlow.
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2021
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Paycheck Protection Program: An Examination of Loan Forgiveness, SBA Legacy Systems, and Inaccurate Data, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Innovation and Workforce Development of the Committee on Small Business, United States, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, September 24, 2020
This is the September 24, 2020 hearing on "Paycheck Protection Program: An Examination of Loan Forgiveness, SBA [Small Business Administration] Legacy Systems, and Inaccurate Data," held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Innovation and Workforce Development of the Committee on Small Business. From the Opening Statement of Jason Crow: "Today I would like to learn more about what Congress can do to support SBA's modernization efforts of the loan processing systems. I am also concerned that the SBA system lacks critical internal controls to ensure data accuracy." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: William Manger.
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2021
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Sabotage: The Trump Administration's Attack on Healthcare, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, October 23, 2019
This is the October 23, 2019 hearing on "Sabotage: The Trump Administration's Attack on Healthcare," held before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. From the opening statement of Diana DeGette: "It is no secret that the Trump administration has worked to sabotage healthcare in this country. On his very first day in office, President Trump issued an executive order directing all Federal agencies to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, 'to the maximum extent by law.' And ever since then, the Trump administration has worked tirelessly to undermine the ACA [Affordable Care Act] and other critical health programs at every turn. [...] Since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, more than 20 million people gained affordable, high-quality healthcare coverage. But now, under President Trump and Administrator Verma, this administration is determined to take us in the wrong direction. Last year, we saw the number of uninsured people in this country increase for the first time since the ACA was passed. About 1.9 million more people were uninsured last year compared to the year before, including nearly half a million more children. Further, the Kaiser Family Foundation estimates that health insurance premiums are 16 percent higher this year than they would have been if the Trump administration had not worked to undermine the ACA. [...] Today, the administration will have to answer for its unending sabotage of Americans' healthcare, and Administrator Verma will have to explain to the American public why she and this administration are actively trying to take their healthcare away." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Seema Verma.
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2021
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Call to Action: Native Communities' Priorities in Focus for the 117th Congress, Hearing Before the Committee on Indian Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, First Session, February 24, 2021
This is the February 24, 2021 hearing on "Call to Action: Native Communities' Priorities in Focus for the 117th Congress," held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. From the Opening Statement of Brian Schatz: "I want to be clear that today's hearing isn't a check-the-box exercise. It is a real opportunity for members of the Committee to chart a path forward by listening to and learning from Native leaders for the next two year and beyond. Now more than ever, Congress must be tuned in and listening. Native communities are experiencing disproportionate impacts from multiple crises, COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019], economic insecurity, racial injustice, and climate change. So as the strongest voice for Native priorities in the Congress, this Committee will act to address these challenges by working together in its bipartisan tradition, and to uphold the Federal treaty and trust responsibilities to tribes and Native communities across the Country, from Hawaii to Alaska and to the continental United States." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Leonard Forsman, Julie Kitka, Carmen Lindsey, and Fawn Sharp.
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2021
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Legislative Proposals to Put the Postal Service on Sustainable Financial Footing, Hearing Before the Committee on Oversight and Reform, House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, First Session, February 24, 2021
This is the February 24, 2021 hearing on "Legislative Proposals to Put the Postal Service on Sustainable Financial Footing," held before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform. From the Opening Statement of Carolyn Maloney: "The Postal Service is one of our Nation's most vital and respected institutions. It provides service across the country to every single address and it adds over a million new delivery points every year. It binds our Nation together in the way that no other agency or organization does. Unfortunately, the Postal Service is facing a dire financial situation that requires us to act. On Friday, we circulated draft legislation with proposals to address some of the most important factors driving up costs for the Postal Service." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Ron Bloom, Louis DeJoy, Tammy Whitcomb, Mark Dimondstein, Joel Quadracci, and Kevin Kosar.
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2021
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Pathway for Peace in Afghanistan: Examining the Findings and Recommendations of the Afghanistan Study Group, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on National Security of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, First Session, February 19, 2021
This is the February 19, 2021 hearing on "Pathway for Peace in Afghanistan: Examining the Findings and Recommendations of the Afghanistan Study Group," held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on National Security of the Committee on Oversight and Reform. From the Opening Statement of Stephen F. Lynch: "Since the war in Afghanistan began nearly 20 years ago, more than 775,000 of our brave men and women in uniform have deployed to Afghanistan. More than 2,400 have made the ultimate sacrifice, and another 20,000 have been wounded. The war is now the longest in our Nation's history and has cost American taxpayers more than $860 billion. On February 29, 2020, after more than a year of diplomatic negotiations led by U.S. special representative for Afghanistan reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad, the Trump administration, and the Taliban, signed a landmark agreement for bringing peace to Afghanistan. [...] This agreement established a timeline for the complete withdrawal of U.S. military forces from Afghanistan by May 1, 2021, so long as the Taliban agreed to begin peace talks with the Afghan Government and to sever its ties with al-Qaida and other terrorist organizations." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Kelly A. Ayotte, Joseph F. Dunford Jr., and Nancy Lindborg.
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2021
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AI, UAVs, Hypersonics, and Autonomous Systems: Emerging Technologies and Euro-Atlantic Security, Hearing Before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, January 22, 2020
This is the January 22, 2020 hearing on "AI [artificial intelligence], UAVs [unmanned aerial vehicles], Hypersonics, and Autonomous Systems: Emerging Technologies and Euro-Atlantic Security," held before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe. From the opening statement of Marc Veasey: "The subject matter for today's hearing relates to the impact of emerging technologies on Euro-Atlantic security. And I'm looking forward to learning a great deal from our witnesses today on this subject. New threats that we are concerned with range from hypersonic weapons, to drones, to autonomous weapon platforms, artificial intelligence, directed energy, and others. These technologies have the potential to unlock some very important capabilities to ensure the defense of our homeland and support our allies and friends abroad. However, these same technologies are under development by some of our strategic competitors--Russia chief among them--and so I'll look forward to hearing from our experts and their views on how potential adversaries are looking to use some of these same technologies to threaten us and our allies around the world." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Kelley M. Sayler, William Inboden, and Chris Jenks.
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2021
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Homeland Cybersecurity: Assessing Cyber Threats and Building Resilience, Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, First Session, February 10, 2021
This is the February 10, 2021 hearing on "Homeland Cybersecurity: Assessing Cyber Threats and Building Resilience," held before the House Committee on Homeland Security. From the opening statement of Bennie G. Thompson: "In the not-too-distant past, when our witnesses were serving in Government, most of us had never heard of SolarWinds, but now it dominates cybersecurity conversation. Late last year, we learned that Russian actors breached targeted Federal networks and critical infrastructure, in part through a sophisticated supply chain compromise of the SolarWinds Orion platform. For almost a year, Russian actors burrowed into networks, hiding their tracks and patiently stealing data. Although we are engaged in an in-depth investigation with other key House committees to learn more about this malicious Russian campaign, we know enough to begin asking difficult questions and start correcting course. [...] The task before us is to zero in on how we can mature our defenses to match the capabilities of our adversaries. The Russian SolarWinds campaign threatens our Nation and cannot be tolerated." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Christopher C. Krebs, Susan M. Gordon, Michael Daniel, and Dmitri Alperovitch.
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2021
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Oversight of the Treasury Department's and Federal Reserve's Pandemic Response: Hybrid Hearing Before the Committee on Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, September 22, 2020
This is the September 22, 2020 hearing on "Oversight of the Treasury Department's and the Federal Reserve's Pandemic Response," held before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services. From the opening statement of Maxine Waters: "Nearly 200,000 people in the United States have lost their lives to the coronavirus, and there have been over 6.8 million U.S. cases. Millions of families are struggling to make ends meet during this crisis and are on the verge of eviction. Over a million small businesses, which are the lifeblood of our economy, have shut their doors as families across the country are looking to Washington for leadership. [...] I am very concerned that much of the $500 billion Congress allocated in the CARES [Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security] Act to Treasury, most of which was to support Federal Reserve lending, to help reeling businesses, nonprofits, and State and local governments, has gone unused. Here we are almost 6 months after the passage of the CARES Act and a mere 0.2 percent of Main Street Lending Program funds and 0.3 of Municipal Liquidity Facility funds have been put to use. This is unacceptable. Secretary Mnuchin, Chair Powell, let me be blunt. This pandemic response has fallen badly short, and the Trump Administration has sabotaged efforts to pass a relief package or address the major public health and economic crisis we face. Your work to address this crisis doesn't stop when the stock market recovers from its losses. Your mandate is to help hardworking individuals and families who are suffering." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Steven T. Mnuchin and Jerome H. Powell.
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2021
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Accountability and Lessons Learned from the Trump Administration's Child Separation Policy, Hearing Before the Committee on Oversight and Reform, House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, First Session, February 4, 2021
This is the February 4, 2021 hearing on "Accountability and Lessons Learned from the Trump Administration's Child Separation Policy," held before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform. From the Opening Statement of Carolyn Maloney: "Today's hearing will examine the Trump administration's role in one of the darkest chapters in our country's history, as the entire world watched in horror while the U.S. Government literally ripped children from the arms of their parents. The Trump administration's child separation policy was intentional, demoralizing, and infuriating all at once." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Michael E. Horowitz.
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2021
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Building Back Better: Investing in Transportation While Addressing Climate Change, Improving Equity, and Fostering Economic Growth and Innovation, Hearing Before the Committee on Environment and Public Works, United States Senate, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, First Session, February 24, 2021
This is the February 24, 2021 hearing on "Building Back Better: Investing in Transportation While Addressing Climate Change, Improving Equity, and Fostering Economic Growth and Innovation," held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. From the Opening Statement of Thomas R. Carper: "We can improve the conditions of our roads, highways, and bridges in ways that create millions of good paying jobs, lift up our communities, build a more sustainable economy, and improve our air quality for a healthier, more prosperous future for all of us." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Gretchen Whitmer, Lawrence J. Hogan Jr., Michael B. Hancock, and Victoria Sheehan.
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2021
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Protecting Consumers or Allowing Consumer Abuse? A Semi-Annual Review of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Hearing Before the Committee on Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, February 6, 2020
This is the February 6, 2020 hearing on "Protecting Consumers or Allowing Consumer Abuse? A Semi-Annual Review of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau," held before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services. From the Opening Statement of Maxine Waters: "Today, we welcome back Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Kathy Kraninger for her testimony on the Consumer Bureau's semi-annual report to Congress. [...] Director Kraninger, since your confirmation as Consumer Bureau Director, you have undertaken a series of actions that have undermined the Consumer Bureau's mission to protect consumers from harmful financial practices and products. Most recently, I am appalled by your decision to issue a policy statement that undercuts the Dodd-Frank Act's prohibition on unfair, deceptive or abusive acts or practices. You have made it harder for your own agency to crack down on abusive acts by financial institutions. [...] [M]embers of this committee will be scrutinizing and asking tough questions about the actions you have taken. This committee will continue to shine a light on the Trump Administration's anti-consumer activities, and we will continue to conduct rigorous oversight of the Consumer Bureau." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Kathleen L. Kraninger.
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2021
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Fake It Till They Make It: How Bad Actors Use Astroturfing to Manipulate Regulators, Disenfranchise Consumers, and Subvert the Rulemaking Process, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, of the Committee on Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, February 6, 2020
This is the February 6, 2020 hearing on "Fake it Till They Make it: How Bad Actors Use Astroturfing to Manipulate Regulators, Disenfranchise Consumers, and Subvert the Rulemaking Process," held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, of the Committee on Financial Services. From the opening statement of Al Green: "This hearing will examine a problem referred to as astroturfing, which is the practice of creating the false appearance of grassroots support for a particular policy or position where none exists, often to the benefit of shadowy, well-financed interests, and to the detriment of the general public. Investigations have revealed that astroturfing is used by unidentified entities to sway regulators who rely upon the integrity of the public comments they receive in the rulemaking process. As we sit here today, according to the SEC [Securities and Exchange Commission] Chair, Chair Clayton, the SEC has launched an investigation of the submission of multiple fraudulent comments in a recent rulemaking, comments that were expressly relied upon by Chair Clayton and the Commission as indicia of broad public support in urging the adoption of the rule. As today's testimony will highlight, there is also troubling evidence of astroturfing at other agencies charged with protecting consumers and overseeing financial institutions, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Seto J. Bagdoyan, Steven Balla, Paulina Gonzalez-Brito, Bartlett Collins Naylor, and Beth Simone Noveck.
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2021
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Protecting the Timely Delivery of Mail, Medicine, and Mail-In Ballots, Hearing Before the Committee on Oversight and Reform, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, August 24, 2020
This is the August 24, 2020 hearing on "Protecting the Timely Delivery of Mail, Medicine, and Mail-In Ballots," held before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform. From the opening statement of Carolyn B. Maloney: "In all of our districts, we are hearing from constituents about significant delays in the delivery of mail, medicines, food, and other supplies. These delays are especially concerning and potentially life-threatening during the coronavirus crisis. These are not isolated complaints. They are widespread. Our offices have been receiving thousands of calls and emails about the detrimental effects these delays are having on our veterans, seniors, small businesses, and families across the country. When we asked postal leaders about these delays, they downplayed them. They dismissed them as temporary. They discounted them as minor unintended consequences of reforms being put in place. But then we saw national headlines describing these delays in much more detail. [...] These steep declines did not start in April or May, when the corona crisis hit us, but in July when Mr. DeJoy came on board and began making his changes." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Louis DeJoy and Robert M. Duncan.
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2021
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Status of the U.S. Maritime Supply Chain During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Remotely Attended Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, May 29, 2020
This is the May 29, 2020 hearing on "The Status of the U.S. Maritime Supply Chain During the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] Pandemic," held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. From the opening statement of Sean Patrick Maloney: "In a typical year, over $4.6 trillion worth of commerce flows through a maritime transportation system that is rapidly becoming more complex and interconnected. Unprecedented safety measures and a recent decrease in cargo, some of which began before the onset of the pandemic, will challenge the industry for months and years to come. My hope is that this hearing will help the committee better understand the difficulties facing the maritime industry and identify areas of support that may be needed to ensure the seamless movement of cargo and protect the associated maritime jobs." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Christopher J. Connor, Michael G. Roberts, Jennifer A. Carpenter, Lauren K. Brand, and Eric P. Ebeling.
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2021
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Rent-A-Bank Schemes and New Debt Traps: Assessing Efforts to Evade State Consumer Protections and Interest Rate Caps, Hearing Before the Committee on Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, February 5, 2020
This is the February 5, 2020 hearing on "Rent-A-Bank Schemes and New Debt Traps: Assessing Efforts to Evade State Consumer Protections and Interest Rate Caps," held before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services. From the Opening Statement of Maxine Waters: "Today, we will examine the implications of regulators' actions to open the payday loan floodgates and the impact this will have on States with sensible interest rate caps. We will also discuss H.R. 5050, the Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act, Congressman Garcia's bipartisan bill to place a Federal 36 percent annual percentages rate usury cap on payday loans and car title loans, and extend the protections that active-duty servicemembers have under the Military Lending Act to all consumers across the country. It is long overdue for Congress to take action to ensure that all Americans are protected from harmful payday products with sky-high interest rates." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Graciela Aponte-Diaz, Creola Johnson, Brian Knight, Monique Limon, and Lauren Saunders.
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2021
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United States Special Operations Command's Efforts to Transform the Force for Future Security Challenges, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, of the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, Second Session, April 11, 2018
This is the April 11, 2018 hearing on "United States Special Operations Command's Efforts to Transform the Force for Future Security Challenges," held before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities. From the opening statement of Joni Ernst: "The National Defense Strategy reoriented the way the Department of Defense prioritizes its efforts in an increasingly complex and dangerous global security environment. A rising China and an increasingly belligerent Russia are now the Department's top strategic priorities, while Iran, North Korea, and countering violent extremism remain enduring lines of effort. Over the last 16-plus years, SOCOM [Special Operations Command] has largely focused its efforts on executing its role as a leader in the global counterterrorism fight. As a result, SOCOM's organization, tactics, techniques, procedures, and its development of capabilities has reflected this mission set. While it's clear that counterterrorism will remain a persistent mission of SOF [Special Operations Forces], the severity of the threat posed by China, Russia, and other adversarial nation-states demand increased attention by our Nation's most agile and innovative force to ensure they're postured to fight and win." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Scott A. Howell, Marshall B. Webb, Kenneth E. Tovo, Timothy G. Szymanski, and Carl E. Mundy, III.
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2021
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Time Change: The Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on University Research, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Research and Technology of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, September 9, 2020
This is the September 9, 2020 hearing on "Time Change: The Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on University Research," held before the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Subcommittee on Research and Technology. From the opening statement of Chairwoman Haley Stevens: "We're here today to discuss the impact of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] on innovation as it relates to our academic system. [...] [F]ederally funded research conducted on university campuses across the Nation is certainly a critical driver of our country's innovation, economic development, pairing with the private sector and government partners to jump start new technology and scientific breakthroughs. The COVID-19 crisis sent shockwaves through this ecosystem very early on[.] [...] University administrators, research facility managers, faculty, post-docs, and students are still reeling from some of the profound disruptions to their work, and still making their way to adapt amid persistent uncertainty, and the duration of how long this pandemic will go on. [...] [T]wo bipartisan bills [...] propose a great approach [...] to meeting the urgent needs to help universities and academic researchers recover from this crisis. The 'RISE [Research Investment to Spark the Economy] Act', which authorizes $26 billion in emergency relief funding for science agencies to support full cost extension of research grants so that we don't literally lose years of research. [...] And then the 'Supporting Early Career Researchers Act' creates a $250 million fellowship program at the National Science Foundation (NSF)." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Joseph Walsh, David Stone, Theresa Mayer, and Ryan Muzzio.
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2021
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Experiences of Vulnerable Populations During Disaster, Remote Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, July 28, 2020
This is the July 28, 2020 hearing on "Experiences of Vulnerable Populations During Disaster," held before the House Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. From the Purpose: "Members will receive testimony directly from witnesses who work to address hardships of several populations disproportionately impacted during disaster. The Subcommittee will hear from the Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies, the National Low Income Housing Coalition, the Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management, and the Second Harvest Community Food Bank. This hearing will serve as a venue for this Subcommittee to hear from groups working on behalf of some of the larger vulnerable communities in the United States on how they are impacted during disasters, but it is not meant to be an exhaustive group speaking on behalf of all vulnerable communities." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Curtis Brown, Chad Higdon, Marice Roth, Diane Yentel.
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2021
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Exposing and Demanding Accountability for Kremlin Crimes Abroad, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy, and the Environment of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, July 7, 2020
This is the July 7, 2020 hearing on "Exposing and Demanding Accountability for Kremlin Crimes Abroad," held before the House Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy, and the Environment of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. From the Opening Statement of William R. Keating: "[W]e are holding a hearing to discuss exposing and demanding accountability for Kremlin crimes abroad. Just over 1 week ago, news broke alleging that Russia had placed bounties on American troops in Afghanistan, that money changed hands between the GRU [Russian: Chief Intelligence Office], Russia's military intelligence, and the Taliban, that Americans were killed in connection with this scheme, and that our agencies have had this intelligence since last year. These allegations have shocked our conscience. But threats from Russia are far more pervasive than even these reports indicate. Russia's activity targeting Americans has been occurring before and is occurring now and, if left unchecked by the U.S., will continue occurring in the future." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Daniel Fried, Michael McFaul, Kimberly Marten, and Vladimir Kara-Murza.
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2021
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Defending Against Future Cyber Attacks: Evaluating the Cyber Space Solarium Commission Recommendations, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation of the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, July 17, 2020
This is the July 17, 2020 hearing on "Defending Against Future Cyber Attacks: Evaluating the Cyber Space Solarium Commission Recommendations," held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation of the Committee on Homeland Security. From the opening statement of James R. Langevin: "I have the privilege of serving on the Solarium Commission with the witnesses testifying here today. [...] The commission's report outlines a strategy of layered cyber deterrence, and includes 82 recommendations on how the Government can implement the strategy. I am looking forward to discussing those recommendations with my colleagues today, particularly those that would strengthen the cybersecurity--the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency by increasing its capabilities and clarifying its relationship with the intelligence community and sector-specific agencies. I am also looking forward to covering the essential role of Congress in implementing our Nation's cybersecurity posture." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Angus King, Michael Gallagher, Suzanne Spaulding, and Samantha Ravich.
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2021
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Repurposing Therapeutic Drugs for COVID-19: Research Challenges and Opportunities, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, June 19, 2020
This is the June 19, 2020 hearing on "Repurposing Therapeutic Drugs for COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019]: Research Challenges and Opportunities," held before the House Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. From the Purpose: "The purpose of the hearing is to explore the scientific foundations behind repurposing existing drugs for the treatment of COVID-19. The Subcommittee will discuss how researchers identify and test approved drugs--developed for other uses--that could lessen the severity of COVID-19 symptoms and the regulatory approval process for the use of these drugs among infected patients. The Subcommittee will also explore how the Federal government conducts oversight and supports research in this area and how these processes have been affected by the current pandemic." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Peter Lurie, James Finigan, Rick Stevens, and Benjamin Rome.
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2021
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Update on the Rohingya Crisis, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, August 3, 2020
This is the August 3, 2020 hearing on "Update on the Rohingya Crisis," held before the House Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. From the Opening Statement of Ami Bera: "Later this month will mark 3 years since the Tatmadaw, the Burmese military, began what they called clearance operations against the Rohingya in the Rakhine State. In reality, what we witnessed was ethnic cleansing and what should be considered a genocide. According to the U.N. Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar, what took place was actually the killing of thousands of Rohingya civilians, as well as forced disappearances, mass gang rapes, and the burning of villages in the hundreds. [...] What the hearing will look at, you know, it is that, clear 3 years later, Burma is still not respecting the basic human rights of the Rohingya. Three years later, the victims in Burma and Bangladesh and the international community are still dealing with the consequences. That is what this hearing will examine." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Eric Schwartz, Wai Wai Nu, Allyson Neville, and Olivia Enos.
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2021
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Reviewing Federal and State Pandemic Supply Preparedness and Response, Joint Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability and the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, July 14, 2020
This is the July 14, 2020 joint hearing on "Reviewing Federal and State Pandemic Supply Preparedness and Response," held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability and the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. From the opening statement of Xochitl Torres Small: "We are here to discuss Federal and State efforts to procure critical supplies in response to the coronavirus pandemic. [...] There is no denying that the coronavirus pandemic has presented unparalleled challenges. One of the greatest challenges has been securing adequate testing supplies and personal protective equipment, or PPE, such as gowns, gloves, surgical masks, and N95 respirators. A surge in global demand for these supplies, most of which are produced overseas, caused severe shortages, especially for those on the front lines. In response, the Federal Government distributed the limited supplies in the Strategic National Stockpile and expedited PPE shipments by airlift to distributors' existing customers rather than to States directly. This caused States to find their own supplies to distribute to areas with greatest need. As a result, competition within the United States intensified as States began competing against each other, the Federal Government, and other buyers around the world. This competition for limited resources drove up prices and attracted new brokers into the marketplace that were inexperienced and unreliable." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: W. Craig Fugate, Mark Ghilarducci, and Chris P. Currie.
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2021
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From Languages to Homelands: Advancing Tribal Self-Governance and Cultural Sovereignty for Future Generations, Hearing Before the Committee on Indian Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, December 9, 2020
This is the December 9, 2020 hearing on "From Languages to Homelands: Advancing Tribal Self-governance and Cultural Sovereignty for Future Generations," held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. From the opening statement of John Hoeven: "As we close out the 116th Congress, we will hear from leaders of the tribes and tribal organizations on what Congress can do to further strengthen the foundational principles of tribal sovereignty and self-governance[.]" Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: John E. Echohawk, Kirk Francis, and Brian D. Vallo.
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2021
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Fiscal Year 2021 Air Force and Space Force Readiness Posture, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, March 3, 2020
This is the March 3, 2020 hearing on "Fiscal Year 2021 Air Force and Space Force Readiness Posture," held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Readiness, of the Committee on Armed Services. From the opening statement of John Garamendi: "Today, the subcommittee will hear from the Acting Under Secretary of the Air Force, the Air Force Vice Chief of Staff, and the Vice Commander of the Space Force regarding the state of military readiness and how the fiscal 2021 operation and maintenance budget request supports military training, weapon systems maintenance, and efforts to meet the full spectrum of readiness requirements that align with the National Defense Strategy." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Shon J. Manasco, David D. Thompson, and Stephen W. Wilson.
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