Hatch Opening Statement at Trade Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today delivered the following opening statement at a Finance Committee hearing to consider the nominations of Dennis Shea and C. J. Mahoney: As most of you should be aware, we are tackling a lot today. Today, we have a hearing on two important nominations. […]
Hatch Announces Executive Session to Consider Health, Trade Nominations
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today announced the committee will mark up two nominations during an executive session on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 10 a.m. in Room 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The committee will consider the following nominees: Kevin McAleenan to serve as Commissioner of U.S. Customs and […]
Who Doesn’t Love Lower Bills?
Not only will Americans see bigger paychecks as a result of tax reform, but many will see lower utility bills as a result of the new law as well. Utility providers and regulators across the country are seeking to pass tax savings along to consumers in the form of lower electric, gas and water bills. […]
Hatch Announces Trade Nominations Hearing
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) will convene a hearing on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, to consider the trade nominations of Dennis Shea and C. J. Mahoney. The hearing will take place at 10 a.m. in Room 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The following nominees are scheduled to testify: Dennis Shea to […]
Ten Ways Tax Reform is Helping American Businesses & Workers
Throughout the tax reform debate, Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) emphasized the impact that tax reform would have on workforce investments. Already, in response to the new tax reform law, hundreds of companies have acted to boost wages and give bonuses, resulting in higher paychecks and greater compensation for millions of American workers. These […]
Hatch Opening Statement at Azar Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today delivered the following opening statement a Finance Committee hearing to consider the nomination of Alex Azar to serve as the secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): I’d like to welcome Mr. Azar to the Finance Committee this morning. Thank you […]
Tax Reform: A Win for Farmers, Rural America
Today, President Trump will be the first president to speak at the Farm Bureau convention since President George H.W. Bush in the early 1990s. His remarks will give long overdue recognition to the critical role farmers and ranchers play in America’s food and fiber, as well as their contributions to the American economy. American Farm […]
Tax Reform Spurs Companies, Large and Small, to Boost Workforce Investment
Companies across the country are investing in their employees and their communities as a result of comprehensive tax reform. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) said repeatedly while working on the tax overhaul that reforms like lowering the corporate rate, increasing expensing and shifting to a territorial international tax system would lead to higher […]
Cheers to a New Year and a New Tax Code
Historic, comprehensive tax reform was the crowning achievement of Congress’ 2017 legislative accomplishments. Republican Senators rang in the New Year and new tax code cheering the tax overhaul in local papers across the country. Read more below: U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) Des Moines Register: Tax reform is a promise kept to Iowa families “The […]
Hatch Announces Hearing to Consider Azar to Lead HHS
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) will convene a hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 9, to consider the anticipated nomination of Alex Azar to serve as the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary. The hearing will take place in Dirksen Senate Office Building Room 215 at 10 a.m. “Mr. Azar has […]