Crapo Statement at Hearing on Social Security Disability Benefits
Washington, D.–U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing entitled “Work and Social Security Disability Benefits: Addressing Challenges and Creating Opportunities.” As prepared for delivery: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding today’s hearing examining how work can affect eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and […]
Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Vote on Treasury Inspector General and Tax Court Judges Nominees
Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at an executive session hearing to vote on the nominations of James Ives to be Inspector General of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Rose Jenkins, Adam Landy and Kashi Way to be Judges on the U.S. Tax Court. As […]
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Residential Treatment Facilities
Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing entitled “Youth Residential Treatment Facilities: Examining Failures and Evaluating Solutions.” As prepared for delivery: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. “Three weeks ago, the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing to celebrate the child welfare system’s progress resulting from enactment […]
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Trade Preference Programs
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing entitled “Revitalizing and Renewing GSP, AGOA and Other Trade Preference Programs.” As prepared for delivery: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. “Preference programs are good, when administered effectively. “The programs can drive economic development for developing countries, including by creating new opportunities for women […]
Crapo Statement at Hearing to Consider Nominations for Treasury Inspector General and Tax Court Judges
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing to consider the nominations of James Ives to be Inspector General of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Rose Jenkins, Adam Landy and Kashi Way to be Judges on the U.S. Tax Court. As prepared for delivery: […]
Crapo Statement at Hearing on National Fentanyl Crisis
Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing entitled “Front Lines of the Fentanyl Crisis: Supporting Communities and Combating Addiction through Prevention and Treatment.” As prepared for delivery: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. “The fentanyl crisis has devastated communities across the country. Far too many families have […]
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Child Welfare
Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing entitled “The Family First Prevention Services Act: Successes, Roadblocks, and Opportunities for Improvement.” As prepared for delivery: “The child welfare system is a critical component of the social safety net, aimed at ensuring children are able to thrive […]
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Savings Opportunities
Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing entitled “Child Savings Accounts and Other Tax-Advantaged Accounts Benefiting American Children.” As prepared for delivery: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. “Today’s hearing provides an important opportunity to examine the ways working families can save their hard-earned income for their […]
Crapo, Wyden Release White Paper for Medicare Doctor Pay Reform
Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Chair Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) released a white paper outlining policy concepts related to reforming the way physicians are paid by Medicare and meeting the needs of those with chronic illness. “The Finance Committee is committed to ensuring access to high-quality health care for the […]
Crapo, Cassidy Demand Transparency on DOL’s New Policy Forgiving Julie Su for Losing $32 Billion to Unemployment Insurance Fraud
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Ranking Member Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-Louisiana) raised concerns that the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) December 2023 guidance could put U.S. taxpayers on the hook for the approximately $32.6 billion the State of California lost […]