Hatch Statement on Trump Administration’s Intent to Begin Trade Negotiations with EU, Japan and the UK
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today released the following statement after the Trump administration notified Congress that it intends to initiate trade negotiations with the European Union (EU), Japan and the United Kingdom (UK): “A trade agenda that prioritizes free trade and open markets is the best ways to defend American […]
Senate Passes Major Opioids Legislation That Includes Key Finance Committee Proposals
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today commended Senate passage of bipartisan, bicameral legislation to combat the opioid crisis. The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act has already passed the House and will now go to the president for his signature. “America has been confronting an opioid crisis for years and the […]
Hatch Opening Statement at SSA Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today delivered the following opening statement at a hearing to consider the nomination of Andrew Saul to be Commissioner of the Social Security Administration: This morning we are meeting to discuss the nomination of Andrew Saul to be Commissioner of Social Security. This is a long overdue […]
Hatch Statement on NAFTA Deal with Canada and Mexico
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today released a statement following the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) announcement that it has reached an updated NAFTA agreement that includes both Canada and Mexico: “I am pleased that the Trump administration was able to strike a deal to modernize NAFTA with both Mexico and Canada. NAFTA […]
Hatch Opening Statement at SSA and PBGC Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) offered the following opening statement at a hearing to consider Gail Ennis to be Social Security Administration (SSA) Inspector General and Gordon Hartogensis to be Director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC): This morning we are meeting to discuss the nomination of Gordon Hartogensis to […]
ICYMI: Hatch Hears From Auto Industry Stakeholders About the Effect of Tariffs
WASHINGTON – The Senate Finance Committee yesterday held a hearing about the effect of tariffs on the U.S. auto industry. During the hearing, Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) heard from stakeholders about what current and potential tariffs have meant for their businesses. Check out highlights from their exchanges below: Watch the Chairman’s full question and […]
Hatch Statement on U.S.-Japan Trade Talks
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today released the following statement regarding President Trump’s announcement that he will begin trade talks with Japan: “Japan is one of the world’s largest economies and our fourth largest trading partner. A trade agreement with Japan has the potential to open more markets for U.S. goods and […]
Hatch Announces Updates to Policy, Communications Staff
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today announced staff updates including promoting Becky Cole to deputy staff director and a new communications team lineup: Nicole Hager will take on a new role as the committee’s acting communications director and Brigid Ueland will be promoted to deputy press secretary. “Becky’s quick and comprehensive grasp […]
Hatch Opening Statement at Hearing on Impact of Tariffs on the U.S. Auto Industry
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today delivered the following opening statement at a hearing entitled Impact of Tariffs on the U.S. Auto Industry: I intend to focus this morning on the investigation that was self-initiated by the Department of Commerce under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to […]
Bipartisan Committee Leaders Announce Opioid Legislation Agreement
WASHINGTON – Bipartisan leaders from committees of jurisdiction in both the House and Senate today announced an agreement on sweeping legislation to combat the opioid crisis. In June, the House passed H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act by a vote of 396-14. On September 17th, the Senate passed the Opioid Crisis Response […]