Hatch Statement on President Trump’s Address to Congress
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today issued the following statement after President Trump delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress: “Tonight we heard a strong case for altering the status quo and bettering the American economy and healthcare system. Whether charting pro-growth tax reform that lowers rates and […]
Hatch Announces Executive Session to Consider CMS Nominee
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today announced the Committee will mark up the nomination of Seema Verma to serve as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator in an executive session on Wednesday, March 1, in Room 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building at 10:30 a.m. “Seema Verma has […]
Hatch, Rubio & Paulsen Introduce Bill to Enhance HSAs, FSAs
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and House Ways and Means Committee member Congressman Erik Paulsen (R-Minn.) today introduced the Health Savings Act of 2017, legislation to simplify and expand Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), health care accounts that provide Americans opportunities to […]
Hatch Statement at Finance Confirmation Hearing for CMS Administrator
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today delivered the following opening statement at a hearing to consider the nomination of Seema Verma to head the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): Today we will consider the nomination of Seema Verma to serve as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & […]
Hatch: Harmful Obamacare Taxes Must Be Repealed
Utah Senator Says, “The tax provisions in Obamacare were poorly conceived and recklessly enacted, and they are harmful to our economy.” WASHINGTON – In a speech on the Senate floor today, Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) reiterated the need to repeal and replace the burdensome Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and […]
Mnuchin Brings Experience to Treasury Role
Today, the Senate will consider the nomination of Steven Mnuchin to be the next Secretary of the Treasury Department. In the days following Mr. Mnuchin’s hearing in the Senate Finance Committee, many noted his vast private sector experience and commitment to advancing policies to improve America’s economic and fiscal outlook as the next Treasury Secretary. […]
Hatch Urges Colleagues to Confirm Mnuchin to Lead Treasury
WASHINGTON – In a speech on the Senate floor today, Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) highlighted Steven Mnuchin’s vast private sector experience and called on colleagues to support his nomination to be the Secretary of the U.S. Treasury Department. The Senate is expected to vote to confirm Mr. Mnuchin this evening. “Mr. Mnuchin has 30 […]
Hatch to Hold Hearing on CMS Administrator Nomination
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) will convene a hearing on Thursday, February 16, 2017, to consider the nomination of Seema Verma to be the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The hearing will take place at 10:00 a.m. in Room 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. […]
Healthcare a ‘Passion’ for Price
Today, the Senate will consider the nomination of Rep. Tom Price (R-Ga.) to be the next Secretary of the Health and Human Services (HHS) Department. Following Rep. Price’s hearing in the Senate Finance Committee, many were quick to express confidence in his experience, both as a medical physician and a legislator, and have praised his […]
Hatch Calls on Colleagues to Confirm Price to Head HHS
Utah Senator Says, “Dr. Price is an exceptional nominee, with the right experience and credentials to lead the Department of Health and Human Services at this critical juncture. I believe he is more than up to the challenge.” WASHINGTON – In a speech on the Senate floor today, Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) praised […]