Id appreciate it. Im going to take the role now, vice chair. Present. Commissioner palmer. Here. Commissioner thomas hicks. Here. So we have a quorum of the commission. Good afternoon, i thank you for joining us today as the u. S. Election Assistance Commission convenes an Election Security forum for the security challenge Election Administrators face ahead of the 2020 president ial election. This vital conversation will provide us with a better understanding of ways the commission can help jurisdictions address a variety of Security Issues, including those that stem from aging Voting Technology. When Congress Passed the help america vote act of 2002, it established the eac as the only federal entity solely focused on Election Officials and voters they serve. Part of our charge is to be the nations clearinghouse on Election Administration. It is this responsibility that brings us here today and guides our Election Security efforts. Eac prides itself addressing significant issues and th
The committee will now come to order. Before we start, we have two witness panels. Senator brown and i will give our opening remarks and then we will hear from Senators Gardner and merkley. Once the senators have finished their statements, we will proceed with our second panel of witnesses. Today, we will hear from witnesses about the challenges that state sanctioned businesses havee cannabis business when attempting to access mainstream Financial Services. Marijuana or cannabis is currently considered a schedule one drug. Being categorized as a schedule one drug means that distribution, sale, of marijuana or marijuanadrug products is illegal under federal law, and any proceeds from cannabisrelated activities remain subject to u. S. Andnt laundering laws, such as the antilaundering control act. In the last several years, many states have used referendums that have legalized the marijuana and some form, whether recreational or medical use. Currently, there are 11 states, plus the distri
Come to order. The chair be authorized to declare recess during states hearing, that objection is to order, subcommittee hearing to ask questions and objections so ordered. Good morning and thank you, to todays witnesses for joining the subcommittees hearing today on the state of aviation safety. Recent tragedies at home and abroad have shed new light on what is required to ensure the safety of the traveling public. In addition to the integration of new entrants drones into the National Airspace they also present safety and security challenges. The last congress they of 2018. Bipartisan legislation was setting a Solid Foundation to improve the safety of the nations airports, pilots, crew and passengers. Todays hearing is an opportunity to get the publics perspective on current risks and challenges facing our Aviation System and necessary safety improvement. This testimony will also shape priorities as we continue our investigation into the boeing 737 max and the oversight of the faas i
The subcommittee will come to order. The chairman will be able to call recess. Good morning and thank you to todays witnesses. In addition to the integration of the entrance of drones into the airspace, they provide challenges to aviation safety. Legislation set to a Solid Foundation to improve the nations safety. Is ans hearing opportunity to get the public perspective on current challenges and risks of our aviation system. This testimony will also shape our priorities as we continue our investigation into the boeing 737 max and into the and itst of the faa authorization bill. For the sake of time, i am going to speak first about the panel number two and then shift to the first panel. Later, we will hear from the first panel. In the fall, we will discuss the faa preauthorization act. Their testimony will help us prioritize. Testify ntsb when they about recommendations outlined in the most wanted list of safety improvement, we want to the safety of aviation technologies. Congress canno
Come to order. The chair be authorized to declare recess during states hearing, that objection is to order, subcommittee hearing to ask questions and objections so ordered. Good morning and thank you, to todays witnesses for joining the subcommittees hearing today on the state of aviation safety. Recent tragedies at home and abroad have shed new light on what is required to ensure the safety of the traveling public. In addition to the integration of new entrants drones into the National Airspace they also present safety and security challenges. The last congress they of 2018. Bipartisan legislation was setting a Solid Foundation to improve the safety of the nations airports, pilots, crew and passengers. Todays hearing is an opportunity to get the publics perspective on current risks and challenges facing our Aviation System and necessary safety improvement. This testimony will also shape priorities as we continue our investigation into the boeing 737 max and the oversight of the faas i