Crapo and Wyden Report Legislative Text of Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act
Washington, D.C.— U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) today announced the Committee has reported the legislative text of the Taxpayer Assistance and Service (TAS) Act, which it overwhelmingly approved in July. The TAS Act would modernize Internal Revenue Service (IRS) operations and improve taxpayer services, creating a […]
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Nominees for HHS, IRS and the U.S. Tax Court
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing to consider nominees for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. Tax Court. As prepared for delivery: “Thank you to our nominees, Mr. Klomp, Mr. Gadwood, Dr. Bai and […]
Crapo Announces Nominations Hearing for HHS, IRS Chief Counsel and Tax Court
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) announced the Committee will hold a nomination hearing on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET to consider Gerard Klomp to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS); James Gadwood to be Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and an Assistant […]
Crapo, Wyden Applaud Extension of Africa and Haiti Trade Programs
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) applauded the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE) and the Haiti Economic Lift Program Act (HELP), signed into law as part of H.R. 6500, a continuing resolution to […]
Working Families Tax Cuts Support People With Disabilities
Washington, D.C.—The Working Families Tax Cuts strengthen financial security and expand care options for Americans with disabilities and their families. The law permanently increases annual contribution limits for tax-advantaged savings accounts, giving individuals and families greater flexibility to prepare for future expenses. It also improves access to certain Medicaid services, making it easier for individuals […]
The Working Families Tax Cuts in Americans’ Own Words
Washington, D.C.—The Working Families Tax Cuts are putting more money in Americans’ pockets and spurring economic growth, as reflected in tax filing season data, business surveys and economic indicators. But the law’s impact goes beyond the numbers. It is reflected in entrepreneurs boosting employee pay, businesses investing in new products and parents saving for their […]
Support Continues to Grow for Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act
Washington, D.C.—Leading individuals and organizations committed to protecting taxpayer rights and modernizing tax administration are announcing their support for the bipartisan Taxpayer Assistance and Service (TAS) Act, which the U.S. Senate Finance Committee recently passed by a vote of 26-1. The TAS Act, led by U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking […]
Crapo, Wyden Reaffirm Commitment to Extending Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) today reaffirmed their bipartisan commitment to extending the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit (CHIPS ITC), citing the tax credit’s role in strengthening domestic semiconductor manufacturing, creating jobs and advancing U.S. national security. “The Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit is a critical tool […]
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Process Approaches for Addressing Social Security Solvency
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing on process approaches for addressing Social Security solvency. As prepared for delivery: “Social Security provides critical benefits to millions of seniors, individuals with disabilities and their families. “For many Americans, it is the cornerstone of retirement security. It also […]
Working Families Tax Cuts Encourage Broad-based Charitable Giving
Washington, D.C.—In addition to delivering tax relief and fueling economic growth for families and businesses, the Working Families Tax Cuts include policy victories for charitable giving and educational opportunity. By making key charitable giving provisions permanent, the legislation provides greater certainty for individual donors while helping more Americans to support philanthropic organizations, religious institutions and […]