That chair is authorized to declare races of the committee at any time. This hearing is entitled, Holding Meghan banks accountable. Oversight of americas Largest Consumer facing banks. I recognize myself for four minutes to give an opening statement. Testifying before us today, we have the ceo of the seven largest u. S. Commercial breaks that each serve millions of consumers. Chairwoman of this committee, i prioritize connecting rigorous oversight over our nations largest banks and their activities. Last year for these mega banks that survived for us. Since then our motion continues, to battling ongoing epidemic. Inflation that is affecting every household budget, russias invasion of ukraine, raising Interest Rates another crisis. And better that economy. In this environment, the role of banks played to protect consumers and provide access to Affordable Credit is absolutely critical. Over the past several years that weve seen several symptoms of banking across the country take a dramat