Consideration of legislative issues as well as developing an understanding and perspective on the house of representatives and its role in our government. This coverage may not be used for any partisan Political Campaign purpose or be made available for such purposes. Finally, i want to welcome todays audience to this hearing which we will be conducting under the rules of the houseof representatives. And the committee on Financial Services. This hearing is entitled examining the homelessness crisis in los angeles. I now recognize myself for five minutes to give an opening statement. Again, good morning to everyone. Welcome to the committee on Financial Services. Field hearing. Again centitled examining the homelessness crisis in los angeles. This is our first full committee build hearing about 116 thomas. I would like to thank the California Africanamerican Museum and of course the executive director that you just met, George O Davis for hosting todays hearing. This mister chairwoman o