Crapo Statement at Tax Court Nominations

Washington, D.C–U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a nominations hearing to consider Jeffrey Samuel Arbeit, Benjamin A. Guider III and Cathy Fung to be Judges on the U.S. Tax Court. As prepared for delivery: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and welcome to our three nominees: Mr. Arbeit; Ms. […]

Crapo Statement at Hearing on Child Care

Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing entitled “Examining the State of Child Care: How Federal Policy Solutions Can Support Families, Close Existing Gaps, and Strengthen Economic Growth.”  As prepared for delivery: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. “Many Americans rely on some form of child care, […]

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 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 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 […]