Government Reform Committee hearing to examine transparency issues at the transportation security administration. The office of special counsel has alleged the tsa has become uncooperative in providing documents in its investigation of retaliation against whistleblowers at the agency. This is about an hour and 40 minutes. We will come to order. The chairs are authorized to declare a recess at any time. We appreciate you being here on this important topic. Transparency of the tsa. Today, the company the committee will explore the of the tsa. We will hear about the Inspector General with problems with the gna with the tsa. In order for us to complete its mission, agencies are required office tounredacted special counsel. Tsa is not fulfilling their big obligation to produce documents frustrating the investigation efforts. , it is notyou acceptable to withhold information. We are bothing committed to on both sides of the aisle to help protect and ensure that whistleblowers are protected.