Chair good morning, now that our executive session is complete we turn to the issue of data breaches. This is not a new issue. The committee has been focused on the Consumer Impact since before i was elected to the senate. The september 2004 choice point breach was considered to be the first highprofile data breach in the modern era prompted investigations from this committee and state authorities. Choice point was a data Aggregation Company originally as fateby equifax who would have it is represented here today. In terms of the inquiry the major data breaches, we have come full circle. Congress and this committee paid close attention to data breaches big and small. The committee has entertained proposals to strengthen requirements for Companies Across the board and impose federal requirements for companies to notify consumers following discovery of the breach. We are in the air of major data breaches, including equifax and yahoo that we are examining. The yahoo breaches are larger, t
The nominee. I know this nielsen will introduce miss nielsen will is her family. America is facing enormous challenges. Trillions, over the no party is giving us assurances, and were looking at deficits in the horizon. Our enemies are on the rise, as russia destabilizes neighbors and partners with iran to control the middle east. We did modify korans behavior for the worst. Irans abilityy for the worst. North korea continues to develop nuclear weapons. Challenges that face the next secretary of the department of Homeland Security are equally daunting. We have recently experienced unprecedented destruction caused by hurricanes and wildfires. Fema and other budgets are already stretched in for these disasters. And use of the internet spreads, by socialats posed media acts of terrorism, hacking, and Cyber Attacks. This committee has gone through more than 20 hearings lead against the sad reality that our borders are more than secure far from secure. Illicit drugs flow virtually unabated,
Intelligence. Joint by re epresentative tom garrett congressman from virginia. Guest good morning. Host violent events in new york and texas the last few weeks, particularly m what it means in terms of Homeland Security in the united states. Dont think we need remind e reminders. We ave vegas as well, that are very vulnerable at home. He nature of the free society is that there will be risk. Mitigate them to the best of our ability. Will tell you without delving into areas i cant go that there are shortcomings in our defenses in any number of areas, whether Flight Safety which you would september 11 we would have gotten straight. New yber realm is a paradigm so we have to be vigilant and understand that bad are going to happen in a free society. We do everything we can to mitigate them. When it comes to the specific incidents say when it comes to texas shooting, there this whole conversation about the information on data bases approved for et guns. Do you think there are improvements n
The committee on National Resources will come to order. Were meeting to hear testimony on examining the challenges in puerto ricos recovery and role of financial oversight and Management Board. I ask unanimous consent for mr. Reev, gentleman from new york, mr. Surenno and the gentleman from illinois, mr. Cutearious and the gentleman from new york, ill be alowed to sit with the committee and participate . Thank you. Hearing no objections, that is so ordered. Under Committee Rule 4 f any oral Opening Statements are limited to chairman. This will allow us to hear from our witnesses sooner, therefore im asking unanimous consent that anyu other member be made part of the hearing committee. Clerk by 5 00 a. M. Today and without objection that will be so ordered. So first i appreciate the witnesses being on the panel. Lets start with it Opening Statements first and ill recognize myself for the original opening statement. We are here today to look at it hurricane impacted territories at puerto
The committee on National Resources will come to order. Were meeting to hear testimony on examining the challenges in puerto ricos recovery and role of financial oversight and Management Board. I ask unanimous consent for mr. Reev, gentleman from new york, mr. Surenno and the gentleman from illinois, mr. Cutearious and the gentleman from new york, ill be alowed to sit with the committee and participate . Thank you. Hearing no objections, that is so ordered. Under Committee Rule 4 f any oral Opening Statements are limited to chairman. This will allow us to hear from our witnesses sooner, therefore im asking unanimous consent that anyu other member be made part of the hearing committee. Clerk by 5 00 a. M. Today and without objection that will be so ordered. So first i appreciate the witnesses being on the panel. Lets start with it Opening Statements first and ill recognize myself for the original opening statement. We are here today to look at it hurricane impacted territories at puerto