Crapo, Daines, Thune, Barrasso Lead Finance Committee Republicans in Vowing to Oppose Any Short-Term Tax Package
Washington, D.C–U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Finance Committee members Steve Daines (R-Montana), Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota), Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin), James Lankford (R-Oklahoma), Roger Marshall (R-Kansas), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) and Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) sent a letter to President Donald Trump vowing to oppose any […]
Crapo Supports RFK Jr. for HHS Secretary
Crapo Supports RFK Jr. for HHS Secretary Washington, D.C.–The United States Senate today confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) by a vote of 52-48. In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) spoke to Mr. […]
Finance Committee Advances USTR Nominee
Washington, D.C.–The U.S. Senate Finance Committee today advanced the nomination of Jamieson Greer to be United States Trade Representative (USTR), by a vote of 15-12. Following the vote, Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the following statement: “Mr. Greer has the experience and much-needed determination to successfully advocate for American farmers, ranchers, workers and manufacturers. Throughout […]
Crapo Urges Senate Colleagues to Support RFK Jr. to be HHS Secretary
Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered remarks on the Senate Floor urging his Senate colleagues to support Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Watch Chairman Crapo’s remarks here. As delivered: “Thank you, Mr. President. “In a moment, the Senate […]
Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Consider USTR Nominee
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 Jamieson Greer to be United States Trade Representative (USTR). As prepared for delivery: “We meet today for the Committee’s consideration of Jamieson Greer to be the United States Trade Representative. “However, we have […]
Crapo Announces Executive Session to Consider USTR 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 Jamieson Greer to be United States Trade Representative (USTR), with the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, during an executive session on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 11:30AM ET. Title: Executive Session to […]
Crapo: Greer Capable and Qualified to be USTR
Washington, D.C.–At a U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing to consider the nomination of Jamieson Greer to be the United States Trade Representative (USTR), Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) praised Mr. Greer’s extensive trade experience and secured his commitment to expand global market access for American producers and manufacturers. Chairman Crapo and Mr. Greer discussed agricultural exports, […]
Crapo Statement at USTR 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 Jamieson Greer to be United States Trade Representative (USTR), with the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. As prepared for delivery: “Mr. Greer, welcome and congratulations on your nomination. “By traditional timelines, this is […]
Crapo Statement on Meeting With CMS Administrator Nominee
Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) released the following statement after meeting with Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Trump’s nominee to be Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator: “I had a constructive meeting with Dr. Oz, where we discussed his approach to health care policy and vision for CMS. I value […]
Finance Committee Advances HHS Secretary Nominee
Washington, D.C.–The Senate Finance Committee today advanced the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), by a vote of 14-13. Following the vote, Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the following statement: “RFK Jr. has demonstrated a commitment to ending the chronic disease […]