Required by the regulation accompanying House Resolution 965 which establish the framework over the proceedings. First, i would ask all members on the webex platform to keep them so the muted when they [inaudible] this will minimize disturbances while members asking questions of our witnesses. Members on webex platform are responsible for muting and unmuting themselves. I suppose you just heard that. The staff is been instructed not to meet members except when a member is not being recognized and there is inadvertent background noise. Members on webex platform are reminded that they may only attend one remote viewing at a time. So if youre participating today, please remain with us during the hearing. Members should try to avoid coming in at out of the meeting particularly during the question treatment. If members wish to recognize the chair recommends members identify themselves. I would also ask members to be patient as the chair proceeds given the nature of the Online Platform of th
The governors of new mexico, kansas and guam as well as douglas holtzeakin, former director of the Congressional Budget Office. This virtual hearing is just over four hours. The committee will come to order. Authorized to declare recess of the committee at any time. Before we begin todays hearing, i want to remind you of a few matters including some regulation accompanying House Resolution 965. I would ask all members to keep themselves on me was. This will minimize disturbances not being recognized with background noise they made only again one at a time. If you are participating today please remain with us during the hearing t that she recommends vendors identify themselves and facilitate the chairs recognition. I would also ask members to be patient this hearing is entitled the need for Financial Aid to americas states and territories during the pandemic. I now recognize myself for four minutes to give an Opening Statement of the 189,000 people have lost their lives to the virus las
Mr. President , all members are present. Please place your right hand over your heart join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. [pledge of allegiance] thank you. Behalf of the board, i like to acknowledge the staff of sfgov tv who record each of our meetings and make the transcripts available to the public online. Colleagues, i like to take a few meetings to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment. The 19th amendment which guarantees and protect womens constitutional right to vote was ratified on august 18, 1920. Hundredth anniversary of this historic milestone is to reflect on incredible efforts to secure womens Voting Rights. It is a reminder of the unfinished work ahead of us to fulfill the promise of our democracy. For decades after the ratification of the 19th amendment, many women of color were prevented from casting ballots through poll taxes, literacy tests, violence, intimidation and racism. For many women of color, that didnt begin to c
And extended Unemployment Benefits until january 2021. The heroes act will provide significantly more funding to cities and towns and also would clarify treasury guidance that currently prevents State Governments from using [indiscernible] alternative bills provide zero dollars to states, zero dollars for financial assistance, and clawed back hundreds of billions of dollars that could be used to support struggling businesses. In addition the president cut funding to states. The protestsike against racism and Police Brutality in the streets in many communities. Families across the country suffer [indiscernible] about the challenges their faces and the response needed from the federal government in this international crisis. I recognize the Ranking Member of the committee for four minutes. I think the chairwoman for yielding. Here we are again. We are having hearing about a bill the house passed four months ago that has no chance of becoming a law. The committee is being used to prioriti
Clerk mr. President , you have a quorum. President yee all right. Thank you. Please place your right hand over your heart, and would you please join me in the pledge of allegiance. [pledge of allegiance] president yee thank you. On behalf of the board, i would like to acknowledge the staff of sfgtv, who record each of the meetings and make the transcripts available to the public online. Madam clerk, are there any communications . Clerk yes, mr. President. The minutes will reflect that during the covid19 pandemic, the members of the board participated remotely Via Video Conference to the same extent as though physically present in their meeting chamber. The city believes that it is essential all communities with and without internet have the ability to participate remotely in this meeting. Your written correspondence on any item will be made a part of the official file. Address any mail to San Francisco city hall, 944 carlton e. Goodlett place, San Francisco, california, 94102. If using