Crapo: Bisignano Committed to Improving Social Security Administration for Beneficiaries

Washington, D.C.—During a U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing to consider the nomination of Frank Bisignano to serve as the next Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) praised the nominee’s qualifications, including his over-30 years of experience implementing innovative and operational improvements at leading financial institutions.  Crapo and Bisignano discussed his […]

Finance Committee Advances Dr. Oz to be CMS Administrator

Washington, D.C.–The U.S. Senate Finance Committee today advanced the nomination of Dr. Mehmet Oz to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) by a vote of 14-13.  Following the vote, Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the statement below: “Dr. Oz’s years of experience as an acclaimed physician and public health advocate […]

Crapo Statement at SSA Commissioner Nomination Hearing

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing to consider the nomination of Frank Bisignano to be Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA). As prepared for delivery: “Today, we will consider the nomination of Frank Bisignano to be the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration.  “Mr. […]

Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Consider CMS Administrator

Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at an executive session to consider the nomination of Dr. Mehmet Oz to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). As prepared for delivery: “We meet today to consider favorably reporting the nomination of Dr. Mehmet Oz to […]

Crapo Announces Executive Session to Consider CMS Administrator Nomination

***MEDIA ADVISORY***   Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) announced the Committee will mark up the nomination of Dr. Mehmet Oz to be Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator during an executive session on Tuesday, March 25, at 9:30 AM.   Title: Executive Session to Consider CMS Administrator Date: Tuesday, […]

Crapo Announces SSA Commissioner Nomination Hearing

Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) will hold a nomination hearing on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM to consider Frank Bisignano to be Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA).   Title: Hearing to consider the nomination of Frank Bisignano to be SSA Commissioner Witness: Frank Bisignano Date: Tuesday, March […]

Crapo: Dr. Oz Undoubtedly Qualified to be CMS Administrator

Washington, D.C.—At a U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing to consider the nomination of Dr. Mehmet Oz to be Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator, Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) highlighted Dr. Oz’s wealth of firsthand experience as an accomplished physician and his clear vision for creating a healthier nation.  Crapo and Dr. Oz discussed […]

Crapo Statement on Speaking with SSA Commissioner Nominee

Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) released the following statement after speaking with Frank Bisignano, President Trump’s nominee to be Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner: “I enjoyed my conversation today with Frank Bisignano, President Trump’s nominee to serve as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration.  Frank’s decades of leadership in the private […]

Finance Committee Advances Deputy Treasury Secretary Nominee

Washington, D.C.–The U.S. Senate Finance Committee today advanced the nomination of Michael Faulkender to be Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury by a vote of 14-13.  Following the vote, Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the following statement: “Mr. Faulkender’s years of public and private sector experience and impressive academic credentials make him […]

Crapo Statement at CMS Nomination Hearing

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo delivered the following remarks at a hearing to consider the nomination of Mehmet Oz to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). As prepared for delivery: “Thank you, Dr. Oz, for being here today and for your willingness to serve as the Centers […]