Hatch: Trustee Reports Show Urgent Reform Required to Save Entitlements
Utah Senator Says, “In order to avoid these dire outcomes we must take the necessary steps now to secure these vital programs and guarantee their solvency for our children and grandchildren.” WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today issued the following statement after the Social Security and Medicare Trustees issued their […]
Why fight against Obamacare isn’t over
By Orrin Hatch July 22, 2015 http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/22/opinions/hatch-patient-care-act/index.html Shortly after the Supreme Court sided with the Obama administration in King v. Burwell, many of the law’s supporters declared the ruling a rightful reprieve, saying that the Court’s action ensured the law’s resilience. President Obama boldly proclaimed “The Affordable Care Act is here to stay.” But […]
Finance Committee to Review IRS Report in Closed Session
MEMORANDUM To: Reporters and Editors From: Julia Lawless for Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Lindsey Held for Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) Date: July 21, 2015 Re: Finance Committee to Review IRS Report in Closed Session ____________________________________________________________________ The Senate Finance Committee today voted to hold an upcoming […]
Hatch, Wyden Applaud Committee Passage of Bipartisan Tax Extenders Bill
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) today issued the following statement after the Committee voted to advance a bipartisan tax extenders bill by a vote of 23 to 3: “Today the Finance Committee advanced a bipartisan bill aimed to help both families and businesses. By allowing Committee […]
Hatch Statement at Finance Markup of Bipartisan Tax Extenders Package
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today delivered the following opening statement at a committee markup on bipartisan legislation to extend certain expired tax provisions: I want to welcome members of the committee and everyone present to this Executive Business Meeting on expired tax provisions. The extenders package we’ll consider today […]
Hatch Calls For Examination of Questionable Obamacare Credits
Over 700,000 Recipients of Advanced Premium Credit Have Not Filed Taxes WASHINGTON –Today, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) called on Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) J. Russell George to examine the questionable use of 2014 Advanced Premium Tax Credit (APTC) recipients after it was found that 710,000 recipients—who likely received more […]
Hatch Presses Administration for Answers on Puerto Rico Debt Crisis
In Letter to Treasury Secretary, Finance Committee Chairman Outlines Concerns & Calls for Orderly Resolution to Address Debt Default in Fiscally Responsible Way WASHINGTON – Today, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) called on the Obama Administration to outline the actions, if any, they are taking toward Puerto Rico to help alleviate the current […]
Hatch, Wyden Announce Markup of Bipartisan Tax Extenders Package
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) today announced the Committee will markup a tax extenders bill, entitled “An Original Bill to Extend Certain Expired Tax Provisions”. The markup of the bill will take place on Tuesday, July 21, in Room 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office […]
In Speech, Hatch Outlines Concerns with OECD International Tax Project
Utah Senator Says Congress Should Have Significant Say in BEPS Framework WASHINGTON – In a speech on the Senate floor today, Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) outlined ongoing concerns regarding the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) project that is being developed by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and called on […]
Congressional IP Leaders: Lisbon Revisions Threaten Market Access, Undermine Trademark Rights around the Globe
WASHINGTON – Leaders on the international trade and judiciary committees in the Senate and House of Representatives expressed grave disappointment with the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) adoption of an international intellectual property treaty without full consideration of concerns expressed by the United States and many other impacted nations. The lawmakers expressed concern with […]