The First Virtual oversight subcommittee hearing i and the ways and Means Committee. Before we turn to todays important topic i want to remind members of procedures to help navigate the platform. First consistent with the regulations members are responsible for an muting themselves when recognized. Second, the witnesses must have their cameras on at all times so even if you leave for a moment or a few seconds, leave your camera on. Third, we will dispense with a serving and then go in order of seniority. Alternating between minority and majority beginning with members of the oversight [inaudible] authorized to serve as the chair in the event i experienced technical difficulties. Thank you for continued patience as we navigate the technology to continue serving the country together and its a great time of need and with that i will now turn to the important topic of todays hearing. The hearing will focus on the issue of tax fairness. I welcome the colleagues and the witnesses. I must not
Microphones muted. Members will need to unmute to be recognized for five minutes. Witnesses will need to unmute themselves when recognized for their five minutes or when asking a question. Members and witnesses, please keep your camera on at all times. Even if you need to step away for a moment, do not leave the meeting. At this time, i ask unanimous consent that all members have five legislative days to revise thatmend the remarks and any written statements be part of the record. Hearing no objections, so ordered. Today, we are examining new misinformation in the 2020 election. How the spread of false information harms voters and what can be done to combat this and ensure that americans can go to the polls armed with Accurate Information. This year, we cannot discuss election misinformation without also recognizing the persistent misinformation being spread about the ongoing covid19 pandemic. Americans need Accurate Information about how to cast their ballots about the pandemic, and i
Carolina. Mr. From california, and mass mr. Raskins for maryland. As we begin, i want to note we are holding this hearing in compliance with the regulations for a Committee Hearings pursuant to the House Resolution nine 65. Generally, the committee would keep microphones muted, to limit that ground noise. Members will need to unmute themselves when seeking recognition, or when recognize for their five minutes. Witnesses will need to unmute themselves one recognize for their five minutes, or when asked for the questions. Members and witnesses please keep your camera on at all times. Even if him to step away for a moment, do not leave the meeting. At this time, i ask unanimous consent that all members have five legislative days to revise and extend the remarks, and that any written statements be made part of the record. Hearing no objections, so ordered. Today, we are examining misinformation in the 2020 election. How the spread of false information harms voters, and what can be done to
Hearing ining this compliance with the regulations for Committee Hearings pursuant to House Resolution 965. Generally, the committee would keep microsomes muted microphones muted. Members will need to unmute to be recognized for five minutes. Witnesses will need to unmute themselves when recognized for their five minutes or when asking a question. Members and witnesses, please keep your camera on at all times. Even if you need to step away for a moment, do not leave the meeting. At this time, i ask unanimous consent that all members have five legislative days to revise thatmend the remarks and any written statements be part of the record. Hearing no objections, so ordered. Today, we are examining new misinformation in the 2020 election. How the spread of false information harms voters and what can be done to combat this and ensure that americans can go to the polls armed with Accurate Information. This year, we cannot discuss election misinformation without also recognizing the persist
Wildfire year response and Recovery Efforts will come to order. Thank you for joining with the deputy chief for forestry at usda. After brief opening remarks, the hearing will open to questions. Members will be recognized in order of seniority, alternating between the majority and minority members. When you are recognized, youll be asked to unmute your microphone, and youll have five minutes to ask your question and or make a comment. In order to get as many questions as possible, the timer will stay consistently visible on your screen. Thank you for joining us here today in washington and online. For this critical hearing on the wildfires ravaging the western United States. We have all seen the footage from california, oregon and washington. It is surreal, and it is terrifying. I want to talk today about what we can do to meet the needs and face the challenges presented by this unprecedented wildfire season out west and elsewhere. Deputy chief phipps, thank you for joining us today an