By representative candice miller. This is an hour. I now call to order the committee on administration for todays hearing on the u. S. Capitol police. And the record will remain open for five legislative days so members might submit any materials to include. Quorum is present so we might proceed. Were meeting today to hear from the new u. S. Capitol chief of police matt verderosa. And as a committee, we want to congratulate you on your appointment and looking forward to continuing to work with you shoulder to shoulder. So we appreciate you coming. Hes going to be talking of course today about his vision, his direction for the Capitol Police moving forward. Some of the specific items we hope to discuss today include the Capitol Police Budget Priorities and recent security events and actions taken and the Capitol Police initiatives current and future. The Capitol Police is a Law Enforcement with a unique mission. Charged with protecting and serving the u. S. Capitol, the seat of the nati