Crapo, Wyden Applaud Committee Passage of Legislation to Improve Mental Health Care, Lower Drug Costs and Extend Essential Medicaid and Medicare Programs
Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Chair Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) today lauded committee passage of the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Drug Cost and Extenders Act, which was reported out of committee 26-0. The legislation expands mental health care and substance use disorder services under Medicaid and Medicare, reduces prescription […]
Crapo Statement at Bipartisan Health Care Policy Markup
Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, delivered the following remarks at an open executive session to consider the Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs and Extenders Act. As prepared for delivery: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. “Three months ago, this Committee took crucial steps toward improving health care […]
Crapo Statement at Social Security Administration Commissioner Nomination Hearing
Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, delivered the following remarks at hearing to consider the nomination of Martin O’Malley to be Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA). As prepared for delivery: “Thank you, Senator Wyden. “Governor O’Malley, congratulations on your nomination and thank you for your […]
Finance Committee Republicans: New Medicaid Rule Risks Disrupting Patient Care
Washington, D.C.—In a concerning departure from precedent, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a new rule to change Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP) operations in ways that offer no material benefit for patients. In a letter to Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Republican members of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, led by Ranking Member […]
Crapo, Smith, McMorris Rodgers Press Biden Administration to Withdraw Unworkable, Unrealistic Federal Nurse Staffing Mandate
Washington, D.C.–The Biden Administration recently proposed a one-size-fits-all federal nurse staffing mandate, despite overwhelming evidence that such a policy would be virtually impossible for the nation’s nursing homes to meet. In a letter to U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Becerra and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Brooks-LaSure, U.S. Senate Finance Committee […]
Crapo and Colleagues Condemn Biden Administration’s Decision to Cede U.S. Digital Leadership to China
Washington, D.C.—Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Finance Committee members Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Tim Scott (R-South Carolina), Steve Daines (R-Montana), Todd Young (R-Indiana), John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) decision to end […]
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Paid Leave
Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing entitled “Exploring Paid Leave: Policy, Practice, and Impact on the Workforce.” As prepared for delivery: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. “This is an important hearing, as nearly every working American will need to take leave from work at some […]
Crapo, Wyden, Smith and Neal Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Taiwan Tax Bill
Washington, D.C.–Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Chair Ron Wyden (D-Oregon), with House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-Missouri) and Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-Massachusetts), formally introduced legislation to relieve double-taxation of investments between the U.S. and Taiwan. “Without question, deepening ties with Taiwan and its vibrant democracy is in our […]
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Medicare Advantage Annual Enrollment
Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, delivered the following remarks at hearing entitled “Medicare Advantage Annual Enrollment: Cracking Down on Deceptive Practices and Improving Senior Experiences.” As prepared for delivery: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. “This hearing comes at a crucial time, as millions of Americans evaluate Medicare […]
Crapo: Congress Still in the Dark on OECD Pillar One Global Tax Deal Impact on U.S.
Washington, D.C.–Following the release of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) Pillar One multilateral convention text and accompany documents, as well as an announcement from the U.S. Department of Treasury seeking public input on those documents, U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the statement below: Over two years ago, […]