Last several years. These conspiracy theories undermine public trust in our Democratic Institutions, and our election process. And that is why i am pleased to support this important bipartisan resolution by representatives malinowski and riggleman. Qanon initially alleged that prominent americans are engaged in a secret plot to control the world. While using their power to exploit children. It now extends to a range of dangerous conspiracy theories. The f. B. I. Has assessed with high confidence that, quote, fringe political conspiracy theories, end quote, including qanon, again a quote, very likely to motivate some domestic extremists, wholely or in part to engage in criminal or violent activity and that these conspiracy theories very likely encouraged the targeting of specific people, place, and organizations thereby increasing the likelihood of violence against these targets. Close quote. As the members may know, the resolutions lead sponsor, representative malinowski, has himself f
World. While using their power to exploit children. It now extends to a range of dangerous conspiracy theories. The f. B. I. Has assessed with high confidence that, quote, fringe political conspiracy theories, end quote, including qanon, again a quote, very likely to motivate some domestic extremists, wholely or in part to engage in criminal or violent activity and that these conspiracy theories very likely encouraged the targeting of specific people, place, and organizations thereby increasing the likelihood of violence against these targets. Close quote. As the members may know, the resolutions lead sponsor, representative malinowski, has himself faced threats from qanon supporters after he was falsely accused of lobbying to protect sexual predators. According to the combating Terrorism Center at the west Point Military academy. Again a quote, qanon is arguably no longer simply a fringe Conspiracy Theory but an ideology that has demonstrated its capacity to radicalize, to violence in
And, commissioners, Public Comment . Clerk those of you on the Public Comment line press star, 3, to make a comment on the minutes. Star, 3. All right, no hands raised. So we can move on. President bernal upon review of the minutes, commissioners, a motion to approve. So moved. Second. Clerk i will do roll call vote. [roll call] great, the item passes. Next is the report. Im sorry . Is it okay if i call out . President bernal yes. On the minutes. Clerk okay. So the next item, number 3, the directors report. Good afternoon, commissioners. The director of health, and i will summarize and take any additional questions. Theres a lot going on in the world of Public Health. Some good news, september 9th the Supreme Court upheld proposition c, which will free up hundreds of millions of dollars for funding for homeless services, including a significant amount that will be dedicated to the Behavioral Health services for homeless individuals. So we are looking forward to hearing more on the lega
Comment . Clerk those of you on the Public Comment line press star, 3, to make a comment on the minutes. Star, 3. All right, no hands raised. So we can move on. President bernal upon review of the minutes, commissioners, a motion to approve. So moved. Second. Clerk i will do roll call vote. [roll call] great, the item passes. Next is the report. Im sorry . Is it okay if i call out . President bernal yes. On the minutes. Clerk okay. So the next item, number 3, the directors report. Good afternoon, commissioners. The director of health, and i will summarize and take any additional questions. Theres a lot going on in the world of Public Health. Some good news, september 9th the Supreme Court upheld proposition c, which will free up hundreds of millions of dollars for funding for homeless services, including a significant amount that will be dedicated to the Behavioral Health services for homeless individuals. So we are looking forward to hearing more on the legal opinion of that. But good
E chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. The clerk the speakers rooms, washington, d. C. October 2, 2020. I hereby apoint the honorable Henry Cuellar to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. Signed, nancy pelosi, speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Dear lord, we give you thanks for giving us another day. The nation awakens to the news of the president having contracted the coronavirus. Countless numbers of other National Leaders and figures are exposed and there is now a heightened vigilance surrounding the plague. All along we have been aware of the danger of infection and have been beseeching your protection and healing. Hear us again now as we place our trust in you. Comfort and send your spirit of healing to those who suffer from illness. And those who mourn those who have died. Bless those who care for the sick and inspire those who seek tre