July 14,2026

Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Consider ITC Nominations

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at an executive session to consider the nominations of Brett Doyle; David Foley, Jr.; Peter-Anthony Pappas; Bartholomew Thanhauser and Samuel Negatu to be Commissioners of the International Trade Commission.

As prepared for delivery:

“We meet today to consider favorably reporting the nominations of the following individuals to serve as Commissioners of the United States International Trade Commission: Brett Doyle, David Foley, Peter-Anthony Pappas, Bart Thanhauser and Samuel Negatu.

“At this session, members will have the opportunity to offer remarks on the nominees, and we plan to vote on the nominees off the Senate floor later today.

“At the nomination hearing, the view that the ITC is a highly valued, independent, nonpartisan, quasi-judicial agency of immense help to the members of this Congress was broadly emphasized.

“While the ITC may be a small agency, its deep knowledge and committed career staff provide an outsized positive impact on maintaining U.S. competitiveness across the world.

“The ITC can function best when it has a full slate of Commissioners to lead it.

“Together, these Commissioners work to ensure our trade laws are administered fairly, provide Congress with objective analysis and help maintain a level playing field for American farmers, manufacturers, innovators and workers.

“At their hearing, each of these nominees demonstrated an appreciation for that responsibility and their commitment to carry out the Commission's mission with integrity and independence.

“I am voting in favor of each nominee and encourage my colleagues to do the same.”