The senate. Votes on confirmation 4744. Live coverage on the senate on cspan two. Next, Congressional Black Caucus chair representative karen bass talks about Police Reform efforts in virtual discussion with the National Press club. Welcome to the National Press club. I am lisa matthews. Vice president of the club and Associated Press u. S. Video assignment manager. The killing of george floyd by police in minneapolis on may 25 convulsed the nation in black lives matter protests and renewed an urgent outcry for Police Reform. At the same time, our nation has struggled to contain the coronavirus, which has struck communities of color disproportionately. Today, we welcome Congressional Black Caucus chair, representative karen bass, a democrat from california. She has devoted her decade in congress to issues of criminal justice and disparities in health care. Representative bass chairs the Judiciary Committee subcommittee on crime and was passed by House Speaker nancy pelosi and judiciary
Coronavirus, which has struck communities of color disproportionately. Today, we welcome Congressional Black Caucus chair, bass, atative karen democrat from california. Chairs theive bass Judiciary Committee subcommittee and was passed by House Speaker nancy pelosi and judiciary chair jerry nadler, shepherding the George Floyd Justice in policing act, through the legislative process. T, which passed the house in late june, bans chokeholds and no knock warrants, as well as lowering the legal barriers for bringing civil and criminal charges against police for misconduct. A Police Reform bill offered by a republican senator, tim scott, has stalled in the senate after democrats complained it did not police abusesurb and key components, including an end to qualified immunity for police. Senator scott and representative bass have tried to negotiate a compromise. It is something representative bass can claim is a bit of a specialty. To congress in 2010, inresentative bass served the californi
President announcing an executive order, steps, and incentives. Without objection the chair is authorized to declare recess at any time. Two, thee 11 clause adopting of an amendment for which the yeas and nays are recorded. We havent you militarize and distribution list dedicated to circulating amendments. Exhibit motions and other written materials members may want to offer as part of the hearing. If you would like to submit material submi them to the email address submitted to your offices and we will circulate them as quickly as we can. I would ask members in person and remotely to mute your microphones when you are not speaking. This will prevent feedback and technical issues. You may unmute yourself when you seek recognition. Before we begin, i want to note the passing of the beloved wife of our colleague jim sensenbrenner. She was a tireless advocate for people with disabilities. She was a loving companion for 43 years. I know i speak for everyone on the committee in offering our
Seen of me on twitter. Yes, thats me. And, yes, thats an unarmed protester in a cage. But in my defense, he was resisting. And delicious. Remember, only you are responsible for what i do with dr. Stick here. Im just following orders now, if youll excuse me, curfews coming up, and i need to go season a few protesters. Announcer its a late show with Stephen Colbert. Tonight more quiet than riot. Plus, stephen welcomes congresswoman karen bass. Andrew ross sorkin. And musical guests grace potter with jackson browne, marcus king, and lucius. Featuring jon batiste and stay homin. And now, live on tape from a safe distance, its Stephen Colbert stephen you ready over there . Yeah. Stephen what, are you ordering dinner . I was just checking my emails, babe. Stephen youre checking your emails . Were doing a show. Welcome to a late show. Im your host, Stephen Colbert. Its friday. America made it to the end of the week. So, tgif, by which, of course, now stands for this government is fascist. Im
Rep. Nadler without objection, the chair is authorized to declare recess at any time. It says that meetings in which individuals assemble for various reasons of the country in large numbers with appropriate social distancing is difficult to maintain. One critical means to reduce a mess. K is to wear not only does it protect you from getting sick from the deadly virus, helps protect the other people in this room from getting sick. After this is over, we will go home to our loved ones. Wearing a mask helps prevent them from serious illness as well. I have the duty to maintain order and a quorum in our proceedings as chairman, which includes making sure we conduct our business in a safe manner. In light of the new guidance, i fully expect all members on both sides of the aisle to wear a mask at all times if youre not speaking. If youre not willing to wear a mask, house rules allow you to participate remotely from your Office Without being physically present in the room. Thank you for your