Would begin accepting chip and transactions. That they would actively, and grow so the issue such cards moving forward. Layers ofut a multi our system and how retail transaction at all those layers can be more secure coming forward. Local inis in other states and entities, we put out a guidebook of sorts, tot part this is, to guide state and local entities so they can work more aggressively and actively to do what other states are doing and issue chip and pin protected cards. I encourage you to go to gsas website and see how they suggest to follow suit and address transactions more securely. Stakeholder, i will do in my closing. I will close by saying, i think we are at a strategic point. We are positioned for success moving forward with all of the people in the room, and the panel, and the private sector, various Government Agencies and other entities in the past year. But there is a lot of work that needs to be done. Nothing is a Silver Bullet. Puzzled. Pieces of the the last thing i
Next, a look at the u. S. Electricity industry and the reliability of the electric grid. Well hear about efforts to strengthen electricity infrastructure and the Energy Departments role in responding to hurricanes harvey and irma. Held by a house energy subcommittee, this is an hour. Well come to order. Good morning and welcome. We find ourselves this morning with a bit of a challenge on the house floor. Votes may start within five minutes. Multiple role call votes may be up to one and a half hours voting on the house floor. In the interest of time, i had a great Opening Statement written by my texas constituent, analise. I will not give it but ask to put that in the record. Without objection, so ordered. Mr. Rush, would you like to put your statement for the record . For the record, okay, guys. Moving forward, we have three witnesses here. We have mr. Chattery, ms. Hoffman and mr. Collard. You have five minutes. Thank you, mr. Chairman, Ranking Member rush, members of the subcommittee
Today will come to order. Good morning and welcome. We find ourselves this morning with a bit of challenge on the house floor. Votes may start within five minutes. Multiple role call votes may be up to one and a half hours voting on the house floor. In the interest of time, i had the great Opening Statement written by my texas constituent, i will not give it but ask that without objection so ordered. Would you like to speak or put your statement for the record . For the record, okay, guys. Moving forward we have three witnesses here. We have mr. Chadre, you guys have five minutes. The head of furk. You have five minutes. Thank you. Mr. Chairman. Ranking member rush, members of the subcommittee for the opportunity to be before you today. Before i begin my marks i want to briefly reflect on the passing of senators demin chi, former chairman of the committee and hell be remembered. Id like to start by taking a moment to acknowledge all those impacted by hurricanes harvey and irma, the los
Those algeep blooms. A lot of work is needed and i appreciate the gentleman rising tonight and i know you have gotten the corps attention as you have gotten our attention and we will work with the chairman. And i yield back. Mr. Simpson i appreciate the gentleladys comments. We need to work with the e. P. A. In trying to address this issue because it is a lot broader than most people think. So i yield back. The chair the gentleman yields. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from florida. Those in favor say aye. In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it. The amendment is agreed to. Pursuant to the order of the house of today, it is now in order to consider amendment number 35 printed in house report 115259. For what purpose does the gentleman from washington seek recognition . Mr. Peck i have an amendment at the desk. The chair the clerk will designate the amendment. The clerk amendment number 35 printed in house report 115259, offered by mr. Heck of washington
Those algeep blooms. A lot of work is needed and i appreciate the gentleman rising tonight and i know you have gotten the corps attention as you have gotten our attention and we will work with the chairman. And i yield back. Mr. Simpson i appreciate the gentleladys comments. We need to work with the e. P. A. In trying to address this issue because it is a lot broader than most people think. So i yield back. The chair the gentleman yields. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from florida. Those in favor say aye. In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it. The amendment is agreed to. Pursuant to the order of the house of today, it is now in order to consider amendment number 35 printed in house report 115259. For what purpose does the gentleman from washington seek recognition . Mr. Peck i have an amendment at the desk. The chair the clerk will designate the amendment. The clerk amendment number 35 printed in house report 115259, offered by mr. Heck of washington