[inaudible] we want to be able to take advantage of the opportunity this morning to give the secretary time for the give and take in the dialogue that were going to embrace here for the next couple of hours. I think we can proceed to the first issue so we can get to the chairman. It is of no controversy. No con. So, first, let me call the ways and Means Committee to order. Good morning. Before turning to our hearing this morning. The committees annual budget on views and estimates for fiscal year 2021 in accordance with the requirements of section 301d of the congressional budget act of 1974. Members will find the letter in front of them. Let me thank Ranking Member brady for working with me on this matter so that we are able to submit a consensus document to the Budget Committee that reflects the priorities of the ways and Means Committee as a whole. Without objection, the views and estimates will be considered as read and open for amendment at any point. And if there are no amendment
Gaveltogavel coverage. War powers resolution, fisa reauthorization, and a repeal of President Trumps 2017 travel ban. Ker pro tempore the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by guest chaplain reverend jonathan slavinskas, st. Bernards church of our lady of providence parish worcester, massachusetts. The chaplain eternal lord we come to you with thanksgiving from the many pleasings you bestow upon us. We thank you for our faith, freedom and nation. We rejoice living in a nation that provides us with the opportunity to freely elect the men and women in this assembly who are guiding our nation. Our prayer through the members of this assembly through its unique gifts and talents that you have bestowed upon them and would he haven championing the common good within all our nation. We pray in moments of disagreements and debates, an authentic understanding and Mutual Respect might be witness to the gift of collaboration, for promotion of the common god. We pray for your blessi
Sen. Bennet exactly. Thanks so much for taking your time this weekend to join us today. During the thanksgiving holiday, my older son and his girlfriend, someone we consider to be a daughter, shared with us that they had talked about not having children because of the potentially devastating changes related to global warming. Changes we can now see with our own eyes. Our children one generation back face decisions about serious issues that did not exist when we started out. I dont think it is an exaggeration to say that in addition to Climate Change, we face more threats to our way of life than any other time in u. S. History. Because of this, i feel this is the most important election of my life. We need leadership that has guide is guided by steadfast character and intellect. I also believe we need leadership that is not at the extreme left or right, but centered, practical and reasonable, responsible. Senator bennett has all of these qualities. He also has the educational background
We were not. The lack of advanced consultation and transparency with congress was put in the constitution for rather, the need for advanced consultation and transparenty was put in the con constitution for a reason, because the lack of advanced consultation and transparency with congress can lead to hasty ill considered decisions. When the security of the nation is at stake decisions must not be made in a vacuum. The framers of the constitution gave war powers to the legislature, and made the executive the commanderinchief for the precise reason of forcing the two purchases 60 government to consult with one another when it came to matters of war and of peace. It is pavement for administrations to get an outside view and prevent group think and rash action, to be asked probing questions not from your inner and often insulated circle but from others particularly congress, which forced an administration before it acts to answer very serious questions. The administration did not consult in
From individuals who are a danger to themselves or others pursuant to court orders for this purpose. Mr. Nadler without objection, the bill is considered read and open for amendment. I recognize myself for an opening statement. Last month, the country was rocked by news of Mass Shootings on two successive days in el paso, texas where 22 were killed and dayton, ohio, nine people were killed and 27 injured. A few weeks later, the gunman in odessa texas took the lives of seven people. 5 people were killed in Mass Shootings in Mass Shootings. The governors speech was called to do something. Today we will. This committee has passed two important gun safety measures. The background checks act and enhanced back grouped checks act. And they are being blocked in the senate by the republican. Today we consider three more measures that will prevent the tragic gun violence that has engulfed this nation. I want to emphasize we are not taking these actions simply to respond to Mass Shootings. It has