Chairman's News

May 2026
Working Families Tax Cuts Support Tipped Workers
Crapo Announces Finance Committee Staff Updates
Working Families Tax Cuts Invest in Rural Health Care
Working Families Tax Cuts Create Stability for Small Business
April 2026
Working Families Tax Cuts Spur Investment and Innovation
POSTPONED: Hearing on the President’s Trade Agenda
Crapo Statement at Hearing on FY2027 HHS Budget
Working Families Tax Cuts Help Small Businesses Grow
Crapo: Tax Relief Gives Phenomenal Boost to Working Americans
Historic Tax Filing Season Brings Larger Refunds to More People, More Quickly
Crapo Announces Hearing on the President’s Trade Agenda
Senate Republicans: Working Families Tax Cuts are Delivering Real Results for Americans
Crapo Announces Hearing on 2027 HHS Budget
Crapo Statement at Hearing on 2026 IRS Filing Season
Tax Day Marks a Supercharged Filing Season
Working Families Tax Cuts Fight Medicaid Fraud
Crapo Announces Hearing on IRS Filing Season and Operations
March 2026
Working Families Tax Cuts Deliver More Health Care Choices
Working Families Tax Cuts Invest in Farmers and Ranchers
Working Families Tax Cuts Put Taxpayers in the Driver’s Seat
Working Families Tax Cuts Drive Investment to Local Communities
Crapo, Wyden, Colleagues Call on Trump to Prioritize Opening Japanese Market Access to U.S. Potato Industry
Working Families Tax Cuts Celebrate Employees
Support Grows for Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act
Working Families Tax Cuts Support the Next Generation
Notice of Subcommittee Hearing
February 2026
Crapo, Wyden Introduce Bipartisan IRS Administration Reform Package
Crapo, Wyden Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Exports of Fruit, Vegetables, Nuts and Other Specialty Crops
Crapo: President’s Agenda Helps Idahoans Get Ahead
Working Families Tax Cuts Power Affordable American Energy
Crapo Statement at Hearing on USMCA
Working Families Tax Cuts Improve Health Care Access and Affordability
Crapo Announces Hearing on USMCA
Working Families Tax Cuts Help Young Americans Achieve the American Dream
Working Families Tax Cuts Support Self-Employed Workers
January 2026
Crapo Applauds Bipartisan Finance Committee Priorities in Government Funding Bill
Working Families Tax Cuts Invest in Educational Opportunity
Crapo, Wyden Request Information on Recent Social Security Administration Court Filing
Working Families Tax Cuts Boost Tax Refunds
Crapo Applauds Bipartisan, Bicameral Finance Committee Priorities in Government Funding Bill
Working Families Tax Cuts Fuel American Manufacturing
Working Families Tax Cuts Bring Bigger Paychecks
Senate Republicans Blast Tim Walz for Rampant Child Care Fraud, Demand Accountability for American Taxpayers
Americans Win with the Working Families Tax Cuts
Celebrating a New Year with Republicans’ New Tax Cuts
Chairman Crapo and Chairman Smith Applaud Trump Administration for International Tax Milestone Protecting American Workers and Businesses
December 2025
Crapo Applauds Rural Health Transformation Program Awards
Crapo: A Missed Opportunity for Real Health Care Reform
Crapo: Americans Should Control Their Own Health Care
Crapo: Obamacare Has Undermined Health Care in America
Chairs Crapo, Cassidy Unveil Republican Bill to Make Health Care Affordable, Give Money Directly to Families
New Report: Billions of Dollars Wasted, Consumers Harmed Due to Health Care Fraud in Obamacare Plans
Crapo, Wyden Introduce Bipartisan Pharmacy Benefit Manager Legislation
November 2025
Finance Committee Advances Social Security, USTR, HHS Nominations
Crapo Statement at Hearing on the Rising Cost of Health Care
Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Consider Social Security, USTR, HHS Nominations
Crapo Announces Finance Committee Staff Updates
Crapo Announces Executive Session, Hearing on Rising Health Care Costs
Crapo: We Cannot Spend Our Way Out of Rising Health Care Premiums
October 2025
Crapo: Republicans Stand Ready to Work on Meaningful Health Care Reform
Crapo Statement at Social Security, USTR, HHS Nominations Hearing
Crapo Announces Social Security, USTR, HHS Nominations Hearing
Finance Committee Advances Treasury, IRS Nominations
Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Consider Treasury, IRS Nominations
Crapo Announces Executive Session to Consider Treasury, IRS Nominations
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Taxation of Digital Assets
September 2025
Crapo Announces Hearing on Taxation of Digital Assets
Crapo Requests Information on Social Security Data Protections
Crapo Statement at Treasury, IRS Nominations Hearing
Finance Committee Advances USTR, HHS Nominations
Crapo Statement at Hearing on the President’s 2026 Health Care Agenda
Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Consider USTR, HHS Nominations
Crapo Announces Treasury, IRS Nominations Hearing
August 2025
Crapo, Cassidy, Collins Blast Biden Admin Failure to Protect American Taxpayers from Unemployment Insurance Fraud, Losing $191 Billion
Crapo Announces Markup, Hearing on the President’s Health Care Agenda
Crapo: OBBB Makes Americans More Prosperous
The One Big Beautiful Bill Drives Deficit Reduction
The One Big Beautiful Bill Powers Investment in the U.S.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Delivers for Farmers and Ranchers
The One Big Beautiful Bill Achieves Record Savings
The One Big Beautiful Bill Encourages Economic Development
The One Big Beautiful Bill Implements Commonsense Medicaid Reforms
July 2025
Crapo Announces Finance Committee Staff Updates
Finance Committee Advances Treasury, HHS Nominations
Crapo Statement at USTR, HHS, Treasury Nominations Hearing
Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Consider Treasury, HHS Nominations
The One Big Beautiful Bill Protects Rural Hospitals
Crapo Announces Executive Session to Consider Treasury, HHS Nominations
The One Big Beautiful Bill Prioritizes America-First Energy
The One Big Beautiful Bill Boosts Made-in-America Manufacturing
Crapo Announces USTR, HHS, Treasury Nominations Hearing
The One Big Beautiful Bill Drives Business Growth
Finance Committee Advances USTR, Treasury Nominations
Crapo Statement at Treasury, HHS Nominations Hearing
Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Consider USTR, Treasury Nominations
Crapo Applauds CMS Efforts to Root Out Fraud, Saving Taxpayers Billions
The One Big Beautiful Bill Cuts Taxes for Workers
The One Big Beautiful Bill Boosts Small Businesses
Idaho Wins with One Big Beautiful Bill
The One Big Beautiful Bill Slashes Seniors’ Tax Burden
Crapo Announces Executive Session, Nominations Hearing
The One Big Beautiful Bill Expands Education Freedom
Crapo: Jonathan Gould Ready to Lead the OCC
The One Big Beautiful Bill Invests in Families
Chairman Crapo: One Big Beautiful Bill Delivers on America-First Policies
Crapo Applauds House Passage of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill
One Big Beautiful Bill: New Tax Relief Overwhelmingly Benefits Working Class
Chairman Crapo Statement on Senate Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act
June 2025
Crapo: Senate Republican Plan Powers Economic Growth, Delivers Tax Relief
Republicans’ Reconciliation Bill Delivers Permanent Tax Relief to Idaho
Republicans are Providing Tax Relief to Working Families and Main Street
Crapo: One Big Beautiful Bill Delivers Historic Tax Relief, Achieves Record Savings
Crapo: Senate One Step Closer to Delivering Historic Tax Relief
Crapo Highlights Tax Wins for Hardworking Americans and Main Street
What They Are Saying: Senate Republicans’ Legislation Delivers for American Workers, Businesses
New Analysis: Senate Tax Bill Drives Deficit Reduction by Igniting Economic Growth
Chairman Crapo and Chairman Smith Applaud Trump Administration for International Tax Agreement Protecting American Workers and Businesses
Republicans are Powering the Economy Through Pro-Growth Tax Policy
Republicans’ Legislation Achieves Record Savings
Crapo Statement on JCT Analysis of Tax Title
Republicans are Preventing the Largest Tax Hike in History
Chairman Crapo Releases Finance Committee Reconciliation Text
Crapo, Bessent Stress Need to Pass Tax Bill
Crapo Statement at Hearing on the President’s FY 2026 Budget
Crapo Announces Hearing on the President’s FY 2026 Budget
Finance Committee Advances IRS Commissioner Nomination
Crapo Statement at Nominations Hearing
Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Consider IRS Commissioner
May 2025
Crapo Announces Nominations Hearing
Crapo Statement at IRS Commissioner Nomination Hearing
Finance Committee Advances HHS Nominations
Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Consider HHS Nominations
Crapo Applauds House Committee Markups Advancing President Trump’s Economic Agenda
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Trade in Critical Supply Chains
Crapo Announces IRS Nomination Hearing
Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Consider CBP Commissioner Nomination
Finance Committee Advances CBP Commissioner Nomination
Crapo Announces Executive Session to Consider HHS Nominations
Crapo Announces Executive Session to Consider CBP Commissioner Nomination
Crapo Announces Hearing on Trade in Critical Supply Chains
Crapo Supports Bisignano to be SSA Commissioner
Crapo Statement at HHS Nominations Hearing
Crapo Urges Colleagues to Support Bisignano for SSA Commissioner
April 2025
Crapo Statement at CBP Commissioner Nomination Hearing
Crapo Announces HHS Nominations Hearing
Finance Committee Advances Commerce, Treasury Nominations
Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Consider Commerce, Treasury Nominations
Crapo Announces Executive Session to Consider Commerce, Treasury Nominations
Crapo Announces CBP Commissioner Nomination Hearing
Crapo Statement at Nominations Hearing
Crapo Statement at Hearing on President’s 2025 Trade Policy Agenda
Chairman Crapo Statement on Senate Passage of FY 2025 Budget Resolution
Crapo: Republicans are United in Delivering Trump’s Pro-Growth Agenda
Crapo Announces Nominations Hearing
Crapo Statement on Analysis Showing Economic Impact of Permanently Extending Trump’s Tax Cuts
Crapo Supports Dr. Oz as CMS Administrator
Finance Committee Advances Bisignano to be SSA Commissioner
Crapo: FY 2025 Budget Resolution will Deliver Permanent Tax Relief, Spur Economic Growth and Restore Fiscal Order
Crapo Announces Hearing on the President’s Trade Agenda
Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Consider SSA Commissioner
March 2025
Crapo Announces Executive Session to Consider SSA Commission Nomination
Crapo Votes to Confirm Deputy Treasury Secretary
Crapo Statement on Nomination of Idaho’s Alex Adams to be HHS Assistant Secretary
Crapo: Bisignano Committed to Improving Social Security Administration for Beneficiaries
Finance Committee Advances Dr. Oz to be CMS Administrator
Crapo Statement at SSA Commissioner Nomination Hearing
Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Consider CMS Administrator
Crapo Announces Executive Session to Consider CMS Administrator Nomination
Crapo Announces SSA Commissioner Nomination Hearing
Crapo: Dr. Oz Undoubtedly Qualified to be CMS Administrator
Crapo Statement on Speaking with SSA Commissioner Nominee
Finance Committee Advances Deputy Treasury Secretary Nominee
Crapo Statement at CMS Nomination Hearing
Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Consider Deputy Treasury Secretary Nominee
Crapo Statement on Meeting with IRS Commissioner Nominee
Crapo Announces Executive Session to Consider Deputy Treasury Secretary Nomination
Crapo Announces CMS Nomination Hearing
Crapo: Faulkender Highly Qualified to Serve as Deputy Treasury Secretary
Crapo Statement at Deputy Treasury Secretary Nomination Hearing
Crapo Applauds President’s Vision for Restoring Economic Opportunity
February 2025
Crapo Announces Deputy Treasury Secretary Nomination Hearing
Crapo Votes to Confirm USTR Nominee
Crapo on Extension of Trump Tax Cuts: Failure is Not an Option
Crapo, Daines, Thune, Barrasso Lead Finance Committee Republicans in Vowing to Oppose Any Short-Term Tax Package
Crapo Supports RFK Jr. for HHS Secretary
Finance Committee Advances USTR Nominee
Crapo Urges Senate Colleagues to Support RFK Jr. to be HHS Secretary
Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Consider USTR Nominee
Crapo Announces Executive Session to Consider USTR Nomination
Crapo: Greer Capable and Qualified to be USTR
Crapo Statement at USTR Nomination Hearing
Crapo Statement on Meeting With CMS Administrator Nominee
Finance Committee Advances HHS Secretary Nominee
Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Vote on HHS Nominee
Crapo, Wyden Announce Senate Finance Subcommittee Assignments
Finance Committee Members Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Medicare Patients’ Access to Cancer Detection Technologies
Crapo Announces Executive Session to Consider HHS Secretary Nomination
January 2025
Crapo Announces USTR Nomination Hearing
Crapo, Wyden Issue Discussion Draft to Improve IRS Administration
Crapo: Kennedy Deserves to be Confirmed as HHS Secretary
Crapo Statement at HHS Secretary Nomination Hearing
Crapo Supports Bessent for Treasury Secretary
Crapo Urges Senate Colleagues to Support Scott Bessent to be Treasury Secretary
Finance, Foreign Relations Committees Introduce U.S.-Taiwan Tax Legislation
Senate Finance Republicans Commend President Trump’s Repudiation of OECD Global Tax Code
Crapo Announces HHS Secretary Nomination Hearing
Finance Committee Advances Treasury Secretary Nominee
Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Vote on Treasury Secretary Nominee
Crapo Announces Executive Session to Consider Treasury Secretary Nomination
Crapo: Bessent Exceptionally Qualified to be Treasury Secretary
Crapo Statement at Treasury Secretary Nomination Hearing
Crapo, Wyden, Bipartisan Senators Call on President Biden to Stop Rushing Trade Negotiations Behind Closed Doors
Crapo Announces Finance Committee Staff for the 119th Congress
Crapo Announces Treasury Secretary Nomination Hearing
Crapo: Make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent
Crapo Named Chairman of Senate Finance Committee
Crapo Welcomes New Finance Committee Members
December 2024
Crapo Statement at ITC Nominations Hearing
Crapo Statement on Meeting With HHS Secretary Nominee
Crapo Statement on Meeting With USTR Nominee
Crapo Statement on Meeting With Treasury Secretary Nominee
Crapo Statement on Announcement of Intent to Nominate Billy Long to Serve as IRS Commissioner
Crapo Statement on Announcement of Intent to Nominate Frank Bisignano to Serve as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration
Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Vote on TIGTA Nominee
Crapo Statement on Announcement of Intent to Nominate Michael Faulkender to Serve as Deputy Treasury Secretary
Crapo Joins Kudlow on Extending Trump Tax Cuts
November 2024
Crapo Statement on Announcement of Intent to Nominate Jim O’Neill to serve as HHS Deputy Secretary
Crapo Statement on Announcement of Kevin Hassett to Direct the White House National Economic Council
Crapo Statement on Announcement of Intent to Nominate Jamieson Greer to Head Trade Post
Crapo Statement on Announcement of Intent to Nominate Scott Bessent to Head Treasury Department
Crapo Joins Fox Business to Talk Taxes
Crapo Statement on Announcement of Intent to Nominate Dr. Mehmet Oz to Head CMS
Crapo Statement on Announcement of Intent to Nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Head HHS
Crapo Statement at Hearing to Consider Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration
October 2024
Crapo, Smith Statement on Biden Administration’s Taiwan Double-Tax Relief Announcement
CBO Confirms: Biden-Harris Election Year Medicare Cost-Shifting Policy Will Cost Taxpayers Billions in 2025
September 2024
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Women's Health
Crapo: Idahoans Deserve More Affordable, Accessible Health Care, Not Wasteful Taxpayer-Funded Mandates
Crapo Statement at Hearing on the Inflation Reduction Act’s Health Care Provisions
Crapo: Congress Must Extend 2017 Tax Law
Crapo Statement at Hearing on the 2025 Tax Policy Debate
August 2024
Bicameral Leaders Request Budgetary Analysis of New Biden-Harris Medicare Cost-Shifting Policy
Crapo, Wyden Seek Details on AI Safeguards in Social Security
Bicameral Leaders Call for Review of Cost-Shifting Drug Price Policy
Crapo on Sham Vote on Tax Bill
July 2024
Crapo, Barrasso Blast IRS Power Grab
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Local Economic Development
Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Vote on Tax Court Nominees
Crapo Announces Finance Committee Staff Updates
Crapo, Wyden Lead Bipartisan Senators in Urging USDA Action to Protect America’s Potato Crops
Crapo, Wyden Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Unemployment Insurance
Crapo Statement at Tax Court Nominations
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Child Care
June 2024
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Social Security Disability Benefits
Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Vote on Treasury Inspector General and Tax Court Judges Nominees
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Residential Treatment Facilities
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Trade Preference Programs
Crapo Statement at Hearing to Consider Nominations for Treasury Inspector General and Tax Court Judges
May 2024
Crapo Statement at Hearing on National Fentanyl Crisis
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Child Welfare
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Savings Opportunities
Crapo, Wyden Release White Paper for Medicare Doctor Pay Reform
Crapo, Cassidy Demand Transparency on DOL’s New Policy Forgiving Julie Su for Losing $32 Billion to Unemployment Insurance Fraud
Crapo, Wyden Release Draft Legislation to Combat Prescription Drug Shortages
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Change Healthcare Cyberattack
April 2024
Crapo: President Biden’s Trade Agenda Lacks Ambition, Enforcement
Crapo Statement at Hearing on the President’s 2024 Trade Policy Agenda
Crapo Statement at Hearing on IRS FY 2025 Budget and 2024 Filing Season
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Medicare Clinician Payment Improvements
March 2024
Crapo Blasts President’s Budget: “Higher Taxes for the Majority to Support Government Subsidies for the Few”
Crapo Statement at Hearing on President’s FY 2025 Budget
Crapo Statement at Hearing on SSA FY 2025 Budget
Crapo Statement at Hearing on HHS FY 2025 Budget
Crapo: HHS Budget Fails to Deliver on Key Promises for Americans
Crapo, Wyden Call for Swift Passage of Bipartisan PBM Reforms
Crapo, Smith: Biden Administration Should Negotiate a Better Global Tax Deal for America
Crapo, Thune, Boozman Lead Colleagues in Demanding the Biden Administration Increase Agricultural Exports
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Domestic Manufacturing
Crapo Statement on Biden Budget
February 2024
Crapo Statement on Status of Tax Negotiations
Crapo Statement at Hearing on AI in Health Care
Crapo, Wyden Release Framework of Unemployment Insurance Program Improvements
January 2024
Crapo Statement at Treasury, Social Security Advisory Board Nominations Hearing
Crapo, Coons, Tillis, Carper Urge Administration to Reject TRIPS Waiver
Crapo, Wyden Release Plan to Prevent and Mitigate Generic Drug Shortages
December 2023
Crapo, Wyden, LaHood, Davis Call on HHS to Guarantee Timely and Transparent Approval for Evidence-Based Services That Help Prevent Foster Care Placements
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Drug Shortages
November 2023
32 Bipartisan Senators Call on White House to Reverse Course on Digital Trade and Stand Up to China, Support American Workers and Human Rights
Bipartisan Senate Finance and Foreign Relations Committee Members Call for Swift Passage of Taiwan Double-Tax Relief Legislation Released By House Ways And Means Committee
Crapo, Wyden Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Exports of Fruit, Vegetables, Nuts and Other Specialty Crops
Finance Committee Republicans Press IRS on Data Security Shortcomings
Crapo Statement at Hearing on How the Tax Code Affects High-Income Individuals
Crapo, Wyden Press Federal Agencies on Use of Artificial Intelligence
Crapo, Wyden Applaud Committee Passage of Legislation to Improve Mental Health Care, Lower Drug Costs and Extend Essential Medicaid and Medicare Programs
Crapo Statement at Bipartisan Health Care Policy Markup
Crapo Statement at Social Security Administration Commissioner Nomination Hearing
Finance Committee Republicans: New Medicaid Rule Risks Disrupting Patient Care
October 2023
Crapo, Smith, McMorris Rodgers Press Biden Administration to Withdraw Unworkable, Unrealistic Federal Nurse Staffing Mandate
Crapo and Colleagues Condemn Biden Administration’s Decision to Cede U.S. Digital Leadership to China
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Paid Leave
Crapo, Wyden, Smith and Neal Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Taiwan Tax Bill
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Medicare Advantage Annual Enrollment
Crapo: Congress Still in the Dark on OECD Pillar One Global Tax Deal Impact on U.S.
Bipartisan Finance Committee Leaders: USTR Must Tell Canada the U.S. Will Fight Discriminatory Digital Services Taxes on American Companies
Crapo Announces Finance Committee Staff Updates
September 2023
Crapo Statement on DOJ Charging IRS Consultant with Disclosing Tax Return Information
Crapo: IRS Chief Counsel Must Put Law over Desired Political Outcomes
Crapo, Wyden Introduce Finance Committee PBM Bill
Crapo Statement at IRS Chief Counsel and Social Security and Medicare Trustees Nomination Hearing
Senate Finance Republicans: IRS Document Destruction Harmed Taxpayers
Government Watchdog Says IRS Needs to Address Critical Safeguard Weaknesses
Crapo Statement at Taiwan Tax Legislation Markup
Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Estimates Double to $100-$135 Billion; Crapo, Smith Call for Action
August 2023
Fact Sheet: Democrats’ Drug Price-Setting Scheme Dismantles Medicare’s Promise, Undermines Seniors’ Health
July 2023
Senate Finance Committee Leaders Praise Passage of Legislation to Help Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Crapo Statement at Health Care Legislation Markup
Crapo, Smith Seek Basic Information on Labor Department’s Fund to Combat Unemployment Insurance Fraud
Senate Finance Committee Leaders Praise Passage of Bill to Approve Taiwan Trade Agreement
Senate Finance Republicans Call for Information and Investigation of IRS Agent Conduct
Crapo, Smith: Latest OECD Guidance Acknowledges Biden’s Global Tax Surrender is Unworkable and Unlawful
Crapo, Wyden, Smith, Neal Release Discussion Draft of Bill Providing Relief for U.S. and Taiwanese Workers and Businesses from Double Taxation
Crapo, Wyden Solicit Policy Input on Taxation of Digital Assets
June 2023
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Medicare Beneficiaries Receive Coverage for Cancer Detection Technologies
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Cattle Supply Chains and Amazon Deforestation
Senate Finance Committee Leaders Call for Elimination of India’s Barriers to U.S. Products to Strengthen U.S.-India Trade Ties and Benefit American Workers
JCT: U.S. Stands to Lose Revenue Under OECD Tax Deal
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Anti-poverty and Family Support Provisions in the Tax Code
Crapo, Rodgers Issue Request for Information to Inform Policymaking on Drug Shortages
Crapo, Wyden, Smith and Neal Announce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Approve First Taiwan Trade Initiative Agreement
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Heath Care Consolidation
May 2023
Crapo Statement on Ways and Means Republicans’ Defending American Jobs and Investment Act
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Tax Incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act
Crapo Statement on IRS Direct File Pilot Project
Senate Republicans Introduce Legislation to Recover Hundreds of Billions in Unchecked Unemployment Fraud
Crapo Statement at Hearing on International Tax Policy
Crapo, Wyden, Smith, Neal Announce Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Extend Tax Preferences to Taiwan
Crapo Statement on Independence of the Supreme Court
Senate Finance Republicans Call for Investigations of Alleged IRS Misconduct
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Barriers to Mental Health Care
April 2023
Crapo Announces Finance Committee Staff Updates
Crapo, Wyden Release Legislative Framework to Address PBMs, Prescription Drug Supply Chain
Crapo: Bloated IRS Budget Plan Lacks Key Details
Crapo Statement at Hearing on IRS Budget, 2023 Tax Filing Season
Crapo, Wyden Applaud Proposed HHS Rule That Reduces Barriers to Kinship Foster Care Placement
Congressional Republicans Call For Reconsideration Of Administration’s Anti-Innovation Drug-Price Policy
March 2023
Crapo Statement on Treasury Clean Vehicle Tax Credit Guidance
Crapo Statement at Hearing on the Prescription Drug Supply Chain
Crapo: Administration’s Trade Agenda Bypasses the American People
Crapo, Smith Urge Watchdog Agency to Continue Investigating Fraud in Unemployment Insurance Program
Crapo: We Can and Must Do Better on Trade
Crapo Statement at Hearing on President’s Trade Agenda
Crapo: HHS Budget Risks Health Care Access, Choice and Affordability
Crapo Statement at Hearing on HHS FY 2024 Budget
Crapo at Hearing on President’s Budget: The Spending Binge Must Stop
Crapo Statement at Hearing on The President’s FY 2024 Budget
Senate Finance Republicans: Medicare Advantage Proposals Risk Care Disruptions, Premium Hikes for Seniors
President Biden’s $4.7 Trillion Tax Hike
Crapo Statement on Tried-and-Failed, Tax-and-Spend Budget Proposals
Senate Republicans Blast Innovation-Stifling Drug-Pricing Model
Crapo Announces Chief Tax Counsel, Staffing Updates
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Housing Tax Incentives
Finance Committee Republicans Urge Against Use of Discriminatory Metrics in Federal Health Programs
February 2023
Congressional Republicans Push for Transparency, Accountability of Drug Price-Setting Fund
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Customs Modernization
Crapo Pushes for Transparency, Accountability at IRS Commissioner Nomination Hearing
Crapo Statement at IRS Commissioner Nomination Hearing
Crapo: Finance Committee Republicans are Committed to Protecting Hardworking Taxpayers from Heavy-Handed IRS
Crapo Announces Finance Committee Staff for the 118th Congress
Crapo Named Ranking Member of Senate Finance Committee
Crapo Named Ranking Member of Senate Finance Committee
Crapo: Americans Can’t Afford More of the Same Tax-and-Spend Strategy
Crapo: Two Years of Economic Mismanagement
Crapo: We Need to Get Our Spending Under Control
Crapo Welcomes Johnson, Tillis, Blackburn to Finance Committee
December 2022
Crapo Statement on House Democrats’ Decision to Release Confidential Tax Information
Congressional Republicans: Administration Neglected U.S. Interests in OECD Deal, Invited Extraterritorial Tax on U.S. Companies
November 2022
Crapo: Inflation Continues to Throttle Taxpayers
Crapo, Risch, Brady Blast Treasury’s Termination of U.S. Tax Treaty in Pursuit of OECD Tax Agreement
October 2022
Crapo on Inflation: No Signs of Slowing
Finance Committee Republicans: IRS Requires Unbiased Oversight of Unprecedented Funding Boost
American Families are Paying the Price for Administration’s Economic Mismanagement
Finance Committee Republicans: IRS Funding Boost Lacks Emphasis on Oversight
Crapo: High Wholesale Price Inflation Means More Pain for Consumers
September 2022
Crapo: Stagnant Economy Needs Pro-Growth Policies
Congressional Republicans: IRS Should Extend COVID-19 Filing Deadline to Provide Taxpayers Much-Needed Relief
Finance Committee Republicans: IRS Should Use Massive Funding Boost to Fix Numerous Existing Problems
Finance Committee Republicans Demand Accountability for Continued Late Release of Medicare, Social Security Trustees Reports
Senate Republicans: Unprecedented Drug Price Control Scheme Threatens Innovation, Future Drug Costs
Crapo on Persistently High Inflation
Finance Committee Republicans Introduce Bill to Protect Middle Class, Small Businesses from Supersized IRS
August 2022
Crapo Statement on Protecting Taxpayers Earning Under $400,000 from Increased IRS Scrutiny
Crapo Votes Against Democrats’ Damaging Tax-and-Spend Bill
Crapo Offers Amendment to Protect Middle Class, Small Businesses from Supersized IRS
Crapo: Democrats are Proposing More Taxes, More Spending, Higher Prices, and an Army of IRS Agents
JCT Confirms: Tax Costs Exponentially Outweigh Benefits
Finance Republicans: Americans Can’t Afford This Tax-and-Spend Bill
Crapo: Reckless Tax-and-Spend Dangerous for America
MYTH vs FACT: Tax Title of the “Inflation Reduction Act of 2022”
July 2022
JCT: Democrats’ Proposals Increase Taxes on Millions of Americans
Inflation Soars, GDP Declines: Economy Needs Pro-Growth Policies
JCT Confirms: U.S. Manufacturers Would be Hardest Hit by Democrats' Book Minimum Tax
Crapo Statement at USTR Nomination Hearing
Crapo: Democrats Want to Raise Taxes, Kill Jobs Amid Shrinking Economy
CBO, JCT Confirm Dems’ Obamacare Subsidy Expansion Would Cost Billions More than Previously Claimed
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Housing Affordability
Finance Republicans: Small Business Surcharge would Crush Main Street Businesses
Finance Committee Republicans on Democrats’ Plans to Hike Taxes, Kill Jobs and Fuel Inflation
Republicans Introduce Legislation to Recover Unchecked Unemployment Fraud
Crapo: Seven Consecutive Months of Double Digit Wholesale Price Inflation
Crapo: Raising Taxes and Killing Jobs No Cure for Inflation
Crapo: Historically High Inflation Fueled by Reckless Spending
Crapo Statement at Treasury and HHS Nominations Hearing
Senate GOP Leaders Press CBO, JCT for True Cost of Democrats’ Obamacare Spending Spree Amid Record-High Inflation
Crapo, Brady, Risch on Treasury’s Desperate Attempt to Force Global Tax Agreement
JCT Confirms Democrats’ Proposals Increase Taxes on All Americans
June 2022
Crapo: Inflation Continues to Climb, Eating into Workers’ Paychecks
Finance Committee Approves Crapo, Wyden Bill to Strengthen Retirement Savings
Crapo Statement at Retirement Legislation Markup
Crapo, Brady: President Biden Set America's Interests Back at WTO -- No Dispute Reform, Surrendered Crucial Medical Patents, Failed to Protect U.S. e-Commerce, Fishing Interests
Crapo Statement at Hearing on SCOTUS Wayfair Decision
Crapo: Sustained High Inflation Out of Control
Crapo Statement on Painful, Historically High Inflation
Crapo Statement at Hearing on The President’s Budget
Finance Committee Republicans Demand Oversight of State, Local Funds in American Rescue Plan
May 2022
Finance Committee Republicans Raise Questions, Concerns with Disturbing IRS Document Destruction
Finance Committee Republicans: IRS Should Speed Up Paper Returns Process
Crapo Statement on Double-Digit Producer Price Index
Crapo Statement on Persistently High Inflation
Bipartisan Senate Finance Committee Members Call For Improved Transparency from U.S. Trade Representative; Cite Failure to Consult with Congress on Recent Trade Negotiations
Republican Leaders Blast Unprecedented CMS Decision to Severely Limit Access to Lifesaving Cures
April 2022
Crapo Statement on Rising Inflation, Shrinking GDP
Crapo, Brady Demand Update on Criminal Breach of Taxpayer Data
Crapo Statement on Historic Increase in Wholesale Price Inflation
Crapo Statement on Surging Inflation
Senate Approves Crapo Bills to Take Firm, Comprehensive Action Against Russia
Crapo Statement at Hearing on IRS FY2023 Budget
Crapo Commends Agreement to Revoke Russia Trade Relations, Ban Oil
Crapo, Brady Warn Against Partisan, Pitfall-Laden Path Forward on Global Minimum Tax
Crapo Statement at Hearing on HHS Budget
Inadequate Treasury Engagement on International Tax Negotiations Continues
March 2022
Crapo Statement at Hearing on U.S. Trade Agenda
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Mental Health
Crapo on FY2023 Budget Request: Record-High Tax Hikes on top of Record-High Inflation
Finance Committee Republicans: Unsustainable Mandatory Spending Will Fuel Inflation Crisis
Senate Republicans: Tax Gimmicks Won’t Solve High Energy Costs
Crapo: High Gas Prices a Year in the Making
Crapo: We Must Take Firm, Comprehensive Action Against Russia
Finance Committee Republicans Ask Yellen for Update on Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports
Crapo: To Hold Putin Accountable, Congress Must Pass PNTR Suspension and Russian Oil Ban
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Charitable Giving
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Prescription Drug Pricing
Crapo: Inflation Foundation Existed Prior to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Strategic Trade Engagement in the Indo-Pacific Region
Crapo: Weakening Putin requires targeting Russia's oil and boosting US energy production
Crapo: Congress Should Act Quickly on Bipartisan Legislation to Suspend Trade Relations with Russia
Crapo: High Inflation Continues to Break Records
Crapo, Wyden Introduce Bill to Respond to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
CBO: Inflation Jeopardizes U.S. Fiscal Position
Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Vote on HHS Nominees
February 2022
Administration Should Let States Recover Fraudulent Payments
Senate Republicans on Record-High Inflation
Finance Committee Republicans Voice Concerns with Recent OECD Developments, Stress Need for Additional Engagement
Crapo Statement at Hearing on IRS Customer Service Challenges
Crapo: Self-Inflicted Inflation Crisis
Finance Committee Republicans Request Information on the Adverse Effects of High, Persistent Inflation on the Federal Budget
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Youth Mental Health
Crapo: Inflation Continues to Hammer Americans
Republicans Urge IRS to Provide Maximum Taxpayer Support During Difficult Filing Season
Crapo Statement on High, Persistent Inflation
Crapo Statement at HHS Nominations Hearing
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Youth Mental Health
Republicans Raise Serious Concerns with Intrusive IRS Identity Verification Measures
Finance Committee Republicans: Congress Should Close the Book on the Failed Book Minimum Tax
January 2022
Crapo Statement on Largest Inflation Spike in Decades
Finance Committee Republicans: EV Provisions Unfairly Favor Certain Companies, Hurt American Workers, and Undermine America’s Trade Interests
Finance Republicans: Innovation-Killing Government Price Control Mandates Must Not Become Law
Record-High Inflation Greatest Threat to Economic Recovery
Crapo Statement on Inflation Reaching Nearly 40-Year High
December 2021
Finance Republicans Demand Treasury Analysis of OECD Agreement
Finance Republicans Raise Privacy Concerns with IRS Collaboration
Average Americans Will Pay $3,500 Inflation Tax in 2021
A Supersized IRS: More Audits, Investigations and Tax Enforcement for Americans
Massive IRS Funding Boost Means More Audits for Middle Class
Crapo: Raging Inflation, Debt and Spending Should Mean Game Over for Tax-and-Spend Bill
Crapo Statement on Record Jump in Wholesale Prices
Nonpartisan Scorekeepers Confirm True Cost of Tax-and-Spend Bill
Crapo Statement on Inflation Reaching Nearly 40-Year High
Senate Republicans: Reckless Tax-and-Spend Bill Will Make Bad Situation Worse
Crapo Sheds Light on Reckless Spending and Job-Killing Tax Hikes
Finance Committee Republicans Continue to Press IRS on ProPublica Leak
Senate Republicans Slam SALT Cap Proposal
Crapo: Raising the SALT Cap is a Windfall for the Rich
November 2021
LETTER to Ambassador Tai: How the U.S. Can Get WTO Reform Right at MC12
Crapo: Americans Must Continue to Reject IRS Bank Reporting Scheme
Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Vote on Treasury, USTR, and HHS Nominees
JCT Confirms Majority of Democrats’ Tax Relief Goes to Wealthy
Crapo Statement at Nomination Hearing
Finance Committee Republicans Send Letter to Biden Calling for Increased Digital Trade in the Indo-Pacific
Ranking Members Crapo, Burr Issue Joint Statement on Biden Admin’s CMS Vaccine Mandate
Republican Committee Leaders Call for Transparent Process to Vet Reckless Tax-and-Spend Legislation
Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Vote on Customs and Border Protection Nominee
October 2021
Crapo, Young ask Social Security Administration for Long-Delayed Annual Report on the Supplemental Security Income Program
Crapo Statement at Nominations Hearing
Finance Committee Republicans Raise Concerns with Improper Medicaid Payments
Crapo, Brady: Biden Administration Retreated by Failing to Demand Immediate Repeal of Competitors’ Discriminatory Taxes
Crapo asks Treasury for Details of Democrats’ “New Approach” to Monitoring Private Financial Accounts
Senate Republicans Blast IRS Bank Reporting Dragnet
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Health Insurance Coverage
Crapo: Americans Should Loudly Reject Intrusive IRS Reporting Regime
Crapo Statement at Nomination Hearing
Crapo, Idahoans Highlight Concerns with IRS Bank Reporting Scheme
Brady, Crapo: Biden Global Tax Deal Puts Politics Over Progress, Surrenders Fate of U.S. Economy to Foreign Competitors
Ranking Members Warn Against Bypassing Treaty Process
Crapo, Brady Request Information on Efforts to Prevent Fraud in Tax Credit Program
Crapo, Grassley Ask for Investigation into IRS Research Activities in Light of ProPublica Leak
September 2021
Analysis: House Tax Bill Offers Scant Relief and Breaks Biden Tax Pledge
Finance Committee Republicans Blast Reckless Tax-and-Spend Proposals
Crapo Statement at Nomination Hearing
Crapo: Job-Killing Tax Hikes will Hurt Middle Class, Help China
Crapo, Brady Introduce Bill to Protect Taxpayer Rights and Privacy
Senate Democrats’ International Tax Proposal Receives Overwhelmingly Negative Feedback from U.S. Manufacturers and Innovators
Democrats’ Tax Hikes Let China Win
Finance Committee Republicans Demand Full, Open Process to Vet Reckless Tax-and-Spend Proposals
Crapo, Brady Warn Administration’s OECD Position Undermines Congress’s Authority over U.S. Tax Law
Crapo Statement on 2021 Medicare and Social Security Trustees Reports
August 2021
Crapo, Brady, Walorski Urge GAO to Investigate Scope and Severity of Fraudulent Activity in COVID Unemployment Insurance Programs
Crapo Urges GAO to Call for Improved Medicare and Social Security Trust Fund Reporting
Senate Democrats’ International Tax Plan Would Drive U.S. Businesses, Jobs, and Investment Overseas
Crapo, Scott, Young, Brady and Reed ask GAO to Clarify Authorities and Term of Acting SSA Commissioner
Crapo: Republicans will not Raise Debt Ceiling to Fuel Reckless Spending
Reckless Tax and Spending Spree Mortgages America’s Future
Crapo, Grassley Question IRS Responsiveness over Data Breach
Democrats Choose Big Government over Americans’ Privacy
Crapo Files Amendment to Protect Americans’ Privacy from Intrusive IRS Reporting Regime
Crapo Blasts Democrats’ Runaway Spending and Job-Killing Tax Hike Proposals
Analysis: Biden Tax Hikes Hit Middle Class
Crapo to Yellen: Social Security and Medicare Trustees’ Reports Long Overdue
July 2021
Crapo Statement at Retirement Hearing
Crapo, Whitehouse, Reed, Panetta Introduce Legislation to Encourage Innovation in the Clean Energy Sector
Crapo Statement at USMCA Hearing
Crapo, Thune, Daines, McConnell Lead Entire Senate Republican Caucus in Urging Biden Administration to Drop Step-Up In Basis Tax-Hike Proposal
Crapo, Bennet Introduce Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill
Crapo Statement at Nominations Markup
Crapo, Brady Blast Biden Attempt to Remove Social Security Administration Commissioner
Crapo, Brady: Global Tax Negotiations Must Protect American Workers and Businesses
Crapo Requests Updated Debt Limit Information from Treasury
June 2021
Crapo, Stabenow Lead Bipartisan Bill to Help Address Shortfall of Veterinarians in Rural Areas
Crapo, Burr Reintroduce Legislation to Tackle Prescription Drug Prices, Encourage New Treatments
Crapo Requests Review of IRS Data Security
Crapo Statement at Hearing on the President’s Budget
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Mental Health Care in America
Senate Republicans to Biden DOJ: “Do Your Jobs” on IRS Leaks
Finance Committee Republicans Demand Investigation into Massive, Illegal IRS Data Leak
Crapo Statement at Hearing on HHS Budget
Crapo, Brady to IRS: Breach of Taxpayer Data Cannot Be Tolerated
Crapo Statement at Treasury Nominees Markup
Crapo Renews Request for Detailed “Tax Gap” Information
Crapo Statement at Hearing on IRS Budget
Crapo, Brady Urge Caution on G-7 Agreement
May 2021
Crapo on Budget-Busting Spending and Job-Killing Tax Hikes
Crapo Secures Inclusion of the Trade Act of 2021 in China Bill
Crapo, Bennet Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Medicare Beneficiaries Receive Coverage for Cancer Detection Technologies
Finance Committee Republicans Push Commonsense Provisions in Energy Tax Bill
Crapo Statement at Finance Committee Markup
Crapo Urges Colleagues to Vote to Prevent China and Russia from Gaining Access to American Intellectual Property
Crapo Statement at Nominations Hearing
Crapo Raises Questions on Treasury OECD Strategy
Crapo, Brady Press Treasury for Status of Medicare Hospital Insurance Trust Fund
Crapo Files Amendments to Protect American Companies’ Intellectual Property Rights and Enforce Global Trade Rules
Republicans Introduce Bill to Fight Unemployment Fraud
Crapo Statement at Hearing on COVID-19 Health Care Flexibilities
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Infrastructure Funding
Crapo Statement at Hearing on the Administration’s Trade Agenda
Crapo Calls for Clarity on IRS “Tax Gap” Estimates
Crapo, Brady Call on Labor Department to Combat Unemployment Insurance Fraud
Crapo Statement on TRIPS Waiver
April 2021
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Social Security Operations During the Pandemic
Crapo: Job-Killing Tax Hikes Counterproductive
Crapo, Risch Introduce Back to Work Bonus Legislation
Crapo Statement at Hearing on the Tax Code and the Energy Sector
Crapo, Whitehouse Release Energy Innovation Tax Credit Proposal
Crapo Statement at Hearing on U.S.-China Relations
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Inequality and the Tax Code
Crapo Statement at Nomination Hearing
Crapo Statement at IRS Hearing
Crapo Statement on Treasury OECD Proposal
Crapo, Scott File Amicus Brief in Support of State Fiscal Flexibility
March 2021
Crapo: Raising Taxes Incredibly Misguided
Impact of Tax Hikes on American Businesses and Workers: Fact vs. Fiction
Crapo Statement at Hearing on U.S. International Tax Policy
Crapo Urges Treasury to Give States Maximum Flexibility in Use of COVID Relief Funds
Opinion: States Deserve Fiscal Flexibility
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Forced Labor
Crapo: IRS Should Consider Extending Tax-Filing Deadline
Crapo Statement at Hearing on COVID-19 in Nursing Homes
Crapo Presses Treasury for Details on Use of State, Local Funds
Crapo Statement at Domestic Manufacturing Hearing
Crapo Introduces “State Fiscal Flexibility Act”
Crapo Calls for Strong Oversight of $1.9 Trillion Spending Bill
Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Vote on Nominations
Crapo, Grassley Request Information from IRS on Proposed CTC Redesign
February 2021
Crapo Statement at Nomination Hearing for U.S. Trade Representative
Crapo Statement at Nomination Hearing for the Secretary of Health and Human Services
Crapo Statement at Deputy Treasury Secretary Nomination Hearing
Crapo Announces Finance Committee Staff
Crapo Named Ranking Member of Senate Finance Committee
Grassley, Wyden Subpoena the United Network for Organ Sharing as part of Continued Investigation into U.S. Organ Transplant System
January 2021
New CBO Average Wage Projection Undermines Push to Amend Social Security Benefits Formula
Finance Committee Advances Treasury Nominee to Full Senate
Grassley op-ed: Don’t Exploit Pandemic to Enact Liberal Laundry List
Grassley at Hearing to Consider the Anticipated Nomination of the Honorable Janet L. Yellen to be Secretary of the Treasury
Grassley, Wyden Release Insulin Investigation, Uncovering Business Practices Between Drug Companies and PBMs That Keep Prices High
Grassley, Ernst’s Bill to Provide Tax Relief to Iowans Impacted by the Derecho Signed into Law
December 2020
Grassley Presses USAID, Inspector General on Retaliation Allegations
Grassley Releases Results of Investigation into World Vision’s Interactions with ISRA, a Sanctioned Foreign Organization tied to Terrorism
Grassley Calls on Biden to Make Permanent Tax Cuts & Jobs Act
Neal, Grassley, and Brady Statement Regarding New USITC Report on COVID-Related Supply Chains
Grassley Statement on Year-End Funding and Pandemic Relief Legislation
Grassley, Tillis, Ernst and Coons Lead Bipartisan Push to Protect Americans from Counterfeit Vaccines
Grassley, Hassan, Lankford Introduce Retirement Bill to Give Small Businesses More Flexibility
Grassley, Warner, Portman, Blumenthal Urge Lighthizer to Not Include Tech Liability Shield in U.S.-U.K. Trade Agreement
Grassley, Alexander Introduce Multiemployer Pension Reform Plan Following Year of Stakeholder Feedback
Grassley, Wyden Request Immediate IRS Briefing on Whether Taxpayer Data Was Compromised in SolarWinds Hack
Grassley, Wyden, Daines, Stabenow Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to End Abuse of Conservation Easements
Grassley, Wyden Call for Greater Drug Industry Transparency in Report Exposing Opioid Makers’ ties to Tax-Exempt Groups
Grassley, Alexander Joint Statement on Multiemployer Pension Relief and Reform Negotiations
Grassley, Crapo Praise Trump Enforcement of USMCA Dairy Access Provisions
Grassley, Brady Press Social Security Actuary to Correct Record on Misleading Claim on Average Wage Index
Grassley, Wyden Issue Reports on Developmental Disability Care Facilities in Iowa and Oregon
Grassley to Colleagues: Rules for Non-Profit Hospitals Need Scrutiny
November 2020
Grassley Seeks Investigation into California’s Employment Development Department, Identity Theft and Rampant Unemployment Insurance Fraud
Grassley Statement on New HHS Prescription Drug Rules
Grassley, Wyden: Treasury Misses the Mark on PPP Loan Expense Deductibility Guidance
Grassley, Johnson Release Supplement to Report on Potential Conflicts of Interest Stemming from Biden Family Foreign Business Arrangements
Grassley, Warren Urge FDA to Initiate Overdue Rulemaking So That Hearing Aids Can Be Made Available Over-the-Counter
October 2020
Grassley Statement on New Trump Administration Health Care Transparency Rule
Grassley Presses Colleagues to Push Colleges on Academic Freedom
ICYMI: Insights on Trends in U.S. Cross-Border M&A Transactions after the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Grassley, Finance Committee Members Continue Investigation into U.S. Organ Transplant System
Senate HSGAC, Finance Majority Staff Report: GSA and FBI Undermined Presidential Transition Process by Secretly Sharing Private Trump Transition Records with Special Counsel
ICYMI: Grassley: Voters should be skeptical of Biden's pledge to not raise middle class taxes
Grassley on Biden’s Tax Plan: Cold Comfort for Middle-income Families
Grassley Statement on Democrats’ Continued Obstruction of Pandemic Relief
Grassley, Brady Seek Answers on Chief Actuary’s Taxpayer-Funded Analysis for Non-Governmental Entities
Grassley Seeks Additional Information on Lockheed C-130 J Manufacturing Contract, Worker Health Complaints
Grassley Statement on Caribbean Basic Economic Recovery Act, Generalized System of Preferences Program
Grassley, Daines and Roberts Introduce Updated Bill to End Abuse of Conservation Easements
September 2020
Grassley’s Key Medicare Provisions Included In Senate Funding Bill
Grassley Calls Out Democrats on Social Security and Medicare
Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Increase Health Care Access for Children
Grassley Corrects Record on Dem Social Security Misinformation, Again
Grassley Statement on New SEC Whistleblower Rules
Finance Committee Releases Report on Performance of Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
ICYMI: IRS Data: Middle Class Americans Saw Biggest Tax Reduction from Trump Tax Cuts
Grassley on Multiemployer Pension Reforms
Johnson, Grassley Release Report on Conflicts-of-Interest Investigation
Grassley on Joe Biden’s Business Tax Proposals
Grassley, Wyden Release IRS Data Showing Significant Increase in Syndicated Conservation Easement Transactions
ICYMI: Grassley Discusses Democrats’ Refusal to Negotiate on Stalled Stimulus Legislation
Grassley, Ernst Work to Provide Tax Relief for Iowans Impacted by the Derecho
Grassley Calls Out Democrat Disinformation on the Social Security System
Grassley Supports Decision to Resume Duty Free Treatment of Canadian Aluminum
Grassley, Ernst Praise Brazil Ethanol Agreement
Grassley Statement on Trump Drug Pricing Executive Orders
Social Security Chief Actuary Gives Full Context after Senate Dems, Biden Mislead Public
Grassley, Johnson Praise Trump Admin Actions Against Foreign Disinformation & Election Interference
Grassley, Ernst Call on Department of Commerce to Lift Tariffs on Steel Used for Derecho Recovery
Grassley Statement on Democrat Obstruction of Pandemic Relief
August 2020
Grassley, Brady Push Social Security Chief Actuary to Set Record Straight on Partisan Democrat Misinformation
Finance Committee Releases Report on Syndicated Conservation-Easement Transactions
Grassley, Johnson to Colleagues: Stop Spreading Foreign-Sourced Falsehoods
Johnson, Grassley Request Review of Senate Intelligence Committee Witness Transcripts to Assist Investigation of Crossfire Hurricane, “Unmasking” During Presidential Transition
Grassley, Neal, Brady Request USITC Further Investigate COVID-Related Products and Supply Chains
Grassley, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Deadlines for States to Spend Federal Dollars Provided in CARES Act
Grassley Statement on Trump Executive Order on Domestic Drug Manufacturing
ICYMI: Grassley Discusses Ongoing Coronavirus Relief Negotiations on Bloomberg TV
Grassley on Additional Republican Proposals to Help Unemployed Americans
Grassley, Ernst op-ed: Iowans have spoken: Make prescription drugs affordable
ICYMI: On unemployment, Pelosi cares more about a win than the American people
Grassley, Johnson Call for Pelosi, Schumer, Schiff, Warner to Stop Playing Political Games with Election Security Intelligence
Grassley Announces Results of Executive Session on Tax, Trade Nominations
July 2020
Grassley at Hearing on Protecting the Reliability of the U.S.’s Medical Supply Chain During the COVID-19 Pandemic Part 2
Grassley at Hearing on WTO Reform
Grassley on U.S.-U.K. Trade
Grassley, Braun op-ed: Health care price transparency bill can reduce costs and boost national economic recovery
Johnson, Grassley Denounce Democrat Disinformation Campaign in Response to Peters, Wyden, Democrat Leaders’ Letters
Grassley, McSally op-ed: Coronavirus pandemic has accelerated need to cut drug prices
Grassley at Hearing on Protecting the Reliability of the U.S. Medical Supply Chain During the COVID-19 Pandemic Part 1
Grassley on WTO Reform
Grassley on the Introduction of New Pandemic Relief Legislation
Grassley Releases Finance Committee Provisions in Next Coronavirus Relief Legislation
Grassley Statement on Trump Prescription Drug Pricing Executive Orders
Grassley Praises Passage of Bill to Prevent Garnishment of Relief Payments
Grassley on USMCA Entering Into Force
Grassley Lauds Presidential Announcement of Additional Funding, Testing Requirements for Nursing Homes
Congress Must Address Drug Prices in Relief Legislation
Grassley, Wyden Statement on U.K. Digital Services Tax
Grassley at Hearing on Trade, Tax Nominations
Grassley Statement on E.U. Court Overturning Improper State-Aid Case
Grassley, Wyden Joint Statement on USTR Action on French Digital Services Tax
ICYMI: How the Trump Republican Tax Cuts Are Helping Iowa
Senate Passes Grassley, Brown, Scott, Wyden Legislation to Help Nonprofits
ICYMI: Policymakers Must Work to Reduce Drug Prices
Grassley, Daines, McSally Introduce Elder Justice Legislation to Boost Programs, Help Fight COVID in Nursing Homes
Grassley Introduces the Updated Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2020
Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Updated Bipartisan Prescription Drug Pricing Bill
Grassley on Responses to Economic Effects of COVID-19, Including Relief to States and Localities
Grassley Discusses USMCA on Fox Business Network
Grassley Celebrates USMCA Inaugural Day
June 2020
Grassley on Multiemployer Pension Reform
Grassley at Hearing on the 2020 Filing Season and IRS COVID-19 Recovery
Senate Unanimously Passes Grassley-Wyden Bill to Keep HHS Repatriation Program Afloat During COVID-19 Crisis
Grassley, Walden Request Investigation into COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths
ICYMI: NYT on the Status of Prescription Drug Pricing Reform
Grassley op-ed: America Needs Leadership on Prescription Prices
Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Nonprofits
Grassley, Wyden Joint Statement on OECD Digital Economy Tax Negotiations
Grassley at Roundtable with Family Leave Working Group
ICYMI: No U-turns on Pandemic Tax Policy
Grassley at Hearing on the President’s 2020 Trade Policy Agenda
Grassley Seeks Broader Watchdog Review of State Unemployment System Failings
Grassley Bill to Aid Victims of Identity Theft Unanimously Clears Senate
Grassley, Durbin Statement on Appeals Court Ruling Striking Down HHS Policy to Require Disclosure of Prescription Drug Prices in TV ads
Grassley op-ed: WTO Needs Reform to Be the World’s Nimble Trade Referee
Grassley Seeks Committee Member Input on Policies to Reduce Health Disparities
Grassley Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging the Administration to Provide Paperwork Relief for Small Businesses who Utilized the COVID-19 Relief Program
Grassley and Wyden Call for Provider Fund Transparency, Comprehensive Database to Track Grants and Loans
Grassley Urges Support for Affordable Future Coronavirus Treatments
Bipartisan, Bicameral Leaders Commend Relief Funds for Medicaid-Dependent Providers
Grassley on Protecting Future Generations
Grassley at Hearing on Unemployment Insurance During COVID-19
Grassley, Wyden Want IG Help in Stopping Nursing Homes from Taking Medicaid Recipients’ COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments
Grassley: Americans Need to be Able to Afford Lifesaving Treatments
CBO: Extending Increased Unemployment Benefits Weakens Economy, Increases Unemployment in the Long-Run as Benefits Exceed Wages for Most
IRS Failed to Collect $47+ Billion in Taxes from High-Income Individuals during Obama Admin
Grassley Joins Bipartisan House and Senate Committee Leaders in Urging HHS to Disperse COVID-19 Relief Funds to Medicaid Providers
Grassley at Hearing on Foreign Drug Manufacturing Inspection Oversight
Grassley, Wyden Statement on USTR Investigation of Digital Services Taxes
ICYMI: Long-Delayed Drug-Price Bill Not Dead Yet, Grassley Says
Grassley: The Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act is Needed Now More than Ever
May 2020
CARES Act Pre-Paid Debit Cards FAQ
Grassley Praises Trump Announcement of Medicare Out of Pocket Insulin Costs Initiative
Senators Introduce Bill to Prevent Garnishment of Relief Payments
ICYMI: Grassley says Trump pushing for drug pricing action after Senate lunch
Grassley on the House Democrats’ Quarter Trillion Dollar Tax Hike
ICYMI: Net Operating Loss (NOL) Tax Relief Provides Much Needed Liquidity Across All Industries, Not Just Oil and Gas
ICYMI: House Democrats' misguided push to cut taxes for the rich
ICYMI: Pelosi Proposes Retroactive Tax Increase on Struggling Companies
CARES Act Delivers Pandemic Recovery Dollars to Iowa
Grassley, Sinema, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Aid Victims of Identity Theft
Our way of life depends on affordable, 21st century cures
Following Grassley Request, Watchdog Review Shows Need for More Research Protections Against Foreign Theft at Universities
Treasury to Modify Guidance for Energy Production, Investment Tax Credits in Light of Health Crisis Slowdowns
Following Bipartisan Request, Treasury Modifies Employee Retention Tax Credit Eligibility for Employers Providing Health Benefits for Furloughed Employees
Bipartisan Senators Introduce Bill to Clarify Small Business Expense Deductions Under PPP
Grassley, Wyden, Neal Push Treasury to Allow Small Businesses To Deduct PPP Expenses
International Trade Commission Identifies Imported Goods Needed to Fight Pandemic
April 2020
Grassley Commends Administration Announcement on Help for Nursing Homes
Grassley: No Need for Mischaracterization, Just Transparency in Puerto Rico Disaster Aid Work
ICYMI: The New York Times is Wrong to Criticize CARES Act Business Tax Cuts
Grassley Pushes for Crackdown on Scam Artists Defrauding Hospitals, Selling Fake or Faulty PPE
Senators Urge Regulatory Relief for Energy Tax Credits in Light of Pandemic Setbacks
Grassley Statement on Social Security and Medicare Annual Report
Grassley: Dems Finally End Political Hostage Situation, Approve Republican Small Biz Proposal
Grassley Welcomes CMS Action to Require Coronavirus Reporting in Nursing Homes
Grassley: People Need Disaster Aid in Puerto Rico; it Can’t Keep Going to Waste
Grassley Seeks Details of Federal Response to Coronavirus in Nursing Homes
Grassley op-ed: Coronavirus-damaged businesses deserve financial relief
Grassley Named to Task Force Focused on Post-Pandemic Economic Re-Opening
Grassley, Cassidy op-ed: An Ounce Of Coronavirus Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure
Grassley, Wyden Press Watchdog Council on Role in Inspector General Nominating Process
Nonpartisan Government Watchdog: Treasury Followed Correct Procedures in Denying Democrats Trump Tax Returns
Grassley Questions World Health Organization Response to Coronavirus Pandemic and its Political Independence from China
Grassley Statement on Senate Democrats Blocking Additional Paycheck Protection Funding
ICYMI: Grassley Discusses Congressional Response to Coronavirus
Grassley Presses on Unexplained Defense Department Education Activity Travel Expenses
Congressional Policy Leaders Seek Review of Psychotropic Prescription Use in Nursing Homes
Grassley Urges IRS Watchdog to Educate Public on CARES Act Scams
Grassley, Neal Call on U.S. International Trade Commission to Identify Imported Goods Related to COVID-19
ICYMI: Grassley Answers Questions about the Historic CARES Act
ICYMI: COVID-19 won't close our doors as we pull together
CARES Act Retirement Provisions FAQ
CARES Act: Unemployment Insurance FAQ
CARES Act: Medicare Accelerated Payments to Providers FAQ
March 2020
Grassley Demands Aggressive Oversight of Programs Doling out Trillions in Pandemic Aid
CARES Act: Employee Retention Credit FAQ
Bipartisan Finance Committee Members Push for Delay in USMCA Entry Into Force
Rural Resources in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
CARES Act: Recovery Checks FAQ
Finally, Senate Advances Needed Aid for Workers, Families, Businesses & Health Services
Grassley Releases Phase 3 Coronavirus Response Legislation
Republican Senators Urge Trade Measures to Respond to Economic Impact of COVID-19
Grassley on Tax Provisions in the Phase 3 Coronavirus Economic Relief Package
Grassley Urges More Information Sharing Between Health, Intelligence Agencies
Grassley: Time is Ticking to Pass Critical Coronavirus Aid Package
Grassley Discusses Democrats Blocking Coronavirus Aid Package with Neil Cavuto on Fox News Channel
ICYMI: Grassley’s leadership is now crucial
ICYMI: Grassley Discusses Democrats’ Filibuster of Coronavirus Aid Package with Hugh Hewitt
Grassley Statement on Democrats’ Filibuster of Coronavirus Aid Package
Grassley Update on Phase 3 Congressional Response to Coronavirus
Grassley on Phase 3 Coronavirus Economic Relief Package
Grassley Updates Iowans on Congressional Response to Coronavirus
Senators Recommend Tax Policies for Phase 3 Coronavirus Response
Grassley on Tax Relief Efforts for Families and Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus
Grassley: More Relief on the Way, All Must do Their Part
Grassley on the COVID-19 Impact on the Auto Industry
Grassley: Congress Must Act Decisively to Combat Coronavirus
Grassley Welcomes IRS Tax Payment Postponement
ICYMI: CBO Says Grassley-Wyden Bill Cuts Spending By $95 Billion, Reduces Out of Pocket Expenses, Premiums
Finance Committee Chairman Statement on Coronavirus Latest
Grassley, Wyden Release CBO Score for Prescription Drug Bill
Senators Push for Prescription Drug Reform, Highlight Acute Benefits during Epidemics
ICYMI: Grassley Optimistic on Prospects for His and Wyden’s Prescription Drug Pricing Bill
ICYMI: White House Principles for Reducing Drug Costs
Sen. Chuck Grassley on Prescription Drug Pricing Plan: A Bipartisan Bill that Can Become Law
Grassley: Prescription Drug Prices are Increasing Faster Than Inflation
ICYMI: Drug Prices Rose Three Times Faster Than Inflation Over The Past Decade, Despite Discounts
Grassley, Wyden Seek Information, Solutions to Improve Maternal Health
Grassley Receives National MS Society Senator of the Year Award
February 2020
ICYMI: Top Trump Advisers Discuss GOP Need to Act on Health Care at Retreat with Senators
Grassley, Wyden Warn Optum to Comply with Insulin Probe
ICYMI: Jared Kushner and Brad Parscale scramble for healthcare message amid coronavirus scare
Grassley Expands Government Grant Integrity Probe to National Science Foundation
Grassley Speaks at Annual Credit Union Conference
Grassley, Wyden Warn PBM: Cooperate with Insulin Investigation or Face Subpoena
Grassley to Republicans: Don’t Be Fooled, Big Pharma Supported Obamacare
Chairmen Press Investigation into Allegations of Underperforming Commerce Department Inspector General Office
ICYMI: How the Drug Lobby Lost Its Mojo in Washington
ICYMI: Sen. Chuck Grassley takes your questions on drug prices, insulin, and innovation
ICYMI: POLITICO-Harvard Poll: Health Care Costs Are Top Priority Heading Into Elections
Ernst Endorses Grassley-Wyden Bipartisan Prescription Drug Bill
ICYMI: Grassley Expects Prescription Drug Bill to Pass by May 20
Azar on Grassley-Wyden: No Price Controls, No Impact on Innovation
Grassley Speaks to Iowa Business Leaders on Lowering Prescription Drug Prices
ICYMI: Multiemployer Pensions Take Center Stage in 2020
Grassley at Hearing on President Trump’s Proposed 2021 Budget, Secretary Alex Azar Testimony
Grassley at Hearing on President Trump’s Proposed 2021 Budget, Secretary Mnuchin Testimony
Grassley: Democrats Ignore History on Bipartisan Green Energy Policies
Finance Committee Members Probe U.S. Organ Transplant System
Grassley on Tax Reform and Impact on Multinational Companies
ICYMI: Bipartisan Bill Would Help Lower Rx Drug Prices
Grassley on Growing Support for the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act
McSally Endorses Grassley-Wyden Bipartisan Prescription Drug Bill
Grassley at Hearing on Treasury, HHS, Social Security Advisory Board Nominations
Grassley on President Trump’s Endorsement of the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act
Vice President Pence Endorses Grassley-Wyden Prescription Drug Bill
Grassley Hails Trump Call to Action on Prescription Drug Pricing
Grassley Receives Classified Briefing on Coronavirus
Grassley and Wyden Tout Benefits for Insulin Users in Prescription Drug Bill
January 2020
Grassley Statement on Brexit
Grassley Praises CMS Medicaid Modernization
ICYMI: 58 Million Americans Can’t Afford Their Prescription Drugs. Where’s Congress?
Grassley Attends White House USMCA Signing Ceremony
Grassley, Wyden Continue Pressing Syndicated Conservation Easement Promoter
Grassley Statement on Harvard Chemist Accused of Concealing Chinese Government Ties
Grassley op-ed: USMCA paves the way for productivity and prosperity
Grassley Lauds Continued Efforts to Combat Counterfeits
CMS: Graduate Medical Training Programs Need Reforms
President Pro Tempore Grassley Signs Historic USMCA Trade Deal
Grassley, Wyden Joint Statement on French Digital Services Tax Hiatus
Following Passage of USMCA, Grassley Thanks Staff
Grassley on the Senate Passage of USMCA
Grassley on the Passing of Chris Allen
Grassley Attends White House Signing of Phase One China Trade Deal
ICYMI: Drug Price Outrage Threatens To Be Liability For GOP
Grassley Statement on the Passing of Chris Allen
Grassley Continues to Highlight USMCA
Grassley Touts Committee Approval of USMCA
Grassley at Committee Markup on USMCA
Grassley, Wyden Hail Passage of Historic USMCA
ICYMI: Congress Has the Answer to Skyrocketing Prescription Drug Prices
Grassley, Murkowski op-ed: Let Americans unwrap savings on prescription medicine
December 2019
Grassley Announces USMCA Markup January 7
Bipartisan Legislation Boosting Support for Foster Care System Passes Congress
Grassley Statement on House Passage of USMCA
Senators Request Comprehensive Study of National Organ Donor System
Grassley, Wyden Introduce Bill to Tackle Medicare Appeals Backlog
Grassley Statement on Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Obamacare Ruling
Grassley Statement on Trump Drug Importation Plan
Grassley: Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act Would Help Americans with Parkinson’s
Grassley: Temporary Funding for Health Programs Opens Door to Prescription Drug Pricing in 2020
Grassley Partners on Bill to Stop Flow of Drugs to Pill Mills
Grassley Welcomes Inclusion of Retirement Savings Legislation in Spending Package
Grassley on the Two Year Anniversary of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Year-End Spending Package Includes Wins for Biodiesel, Disaster Affected Areas
Grassley, Leahy Hail Inclusion of CREATES Act In Year-End Spending Agreement
Grassley Gives Update on USMCA, U.S.-China Trade and Impeachment on Morning TV
Grassley: Prescription Drug Pricing Affects Everyone
Grassley Statement on Submission of USMCA to Congress
Grassley Statement on China Trade Deal
Grassley Statement on House Passage of Prescription Drug Bill
Finance Committee Senators Statement after Briefing on Multiemployer Pension Problems
Grassley, Wyden Introduce Bill to Help Youth Aging Out of Foster Care System
Grassley Discusses USMCA, China, Impeachment and FISA Abuse on Morning TV
Grassley Statement on Two-Year Anniversary of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Grassley Statement on WTO Appellate Body Losing Quorum
ICYMI: Prescription Drug Prices Are Hurting Americans, Here’s The Solution
Grassley Statement on USMCA Announcement
Grassley Praises House Action on Prescription Drug Prices
Grassley on the Updated Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act
Grassley-backed Private Debt Collection Program Continues to Successfully Support IRS Collection Resources
ICYMI: Trump Backs Senate Drug-Pricing Bill, Pressuring Wary Republicans
Broad Showing of Support for Grassley-Alexander Pension Proposal
Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Expanded Bill on Opportunity Zone Reporting Requirements
Grassley, Wyden Release Updated Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act, Reach Agreement on Health Extenders
White House: Bipartisan Prescription Drug Bill Within Reach; Trump Ready to Sign into Law
Grassley Presses Memphis Hospital on Tax-Exempt Obligations
Grassley, Warren Push FDA on Rules for Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
Washington Post: Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act “Drug Pricing Bill with the Best Chance of Passing Congress”
ICYMI: Obama Ag Secretary on USMCA: “Get It Done”
Committee Chairmen Demand Briefing after Inadequate Response from Commerce Inspector General
Grassley Presses World Bank on Potentially Funding Chinese Uighur Detention
Grassley, Bipartisan Members of Congress Send Letter Advocating for Unique Device Identifiers Information to be Added to Electronic Health Insurance Claims Forms
Grassley, Wyden Statement on USTR Findings on French Digital Services Tax
Grassley: Time Running Out For USMCA This Year
November 2019
Grassley on Alzheimer’s Awareness: Barriers to Diagnosis, Treatment and Care Coordination
Grassley Speaks to Fiscal Responsibility of Prescription Drug Bill; Announces Updated Bill Coming Soon
Grassley on the Multiemployer Pension Recapitalization and Reform Plan
Grassley, Alexander Release Plan to Shore Up Failing Multiemployer Pension System
Grassley Statement on Trump Health Care Transparency Announcement
ICYMI: Amid Impeachment Investigation, Grassley Focused on Capping Prescription Drug Prices
Grassley on the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act
Grassley: Cracking Down on Counterfeiting
ICYMI: 58 Million American Adults Can’t Afford Prescription Drugs
Counterfeits Pose Significant Economic & Safety Threat Report Finds
Grassley at the U.S. International Trade Commission Awards Day
Grassley, Wyden named 2019 Champions of Retirement Security
Grassley on Big Pharma’s Secrets
Grassley on Fiscally Responsible Prescription Drug Pricing Bill
Grassley on Misinformation on Prescription Drug Price Bill
Grassley on 232 Tariff Reform
Bipartisan Bill to Support Transformation of Child Welfare Systems Introduced in House and Senate
Grassley Pushes Back On Political Stunts That Hurt Health Care Consumers
October 2019
Grassley Supports Treasury’s Move to Continue Protecting American Tax Base, Prevent Unintended Tax Dodging
ICYMI: Grassley Pushes His Prescription Drug Plan
Grassley, Rubio Seek Answers on HHS Funded Genetic Testing Connected to China, Russia
Grassley: Ending Big Pharma’s Pricing Tricks Would be a Real Treat
Why It’s Smart for Republicans to Act on Prescription Drug Prices
Grassley, Braun op-ed: How the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act can reduce drug costs
Grassley op-ed: America will suffer if problems plaguing Midwest aren’t addressed by Congress
Grassley at Hearing on One-Year Anniversary of Landmark Anti-Opioid Legislation
Grassley on Repealing the SALT Tax
Grassley: Congress Must Act Soon on USMCA
Grassley, Cassidy Op-ed: A Bipartisan Way To Make Prescription Drugs Affordable
Grassley, Cramer Op-ed: How Congress Can Fix High Drug Prices
Grassley Op-ed: Without Retirement Reform, Too Many Americans Will Be Left Behind
Grassley on the Need to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Grassley Presses UVA Medical Center on Tax-Exempt Obligations
Grassley Presses HHS On Waste In Graduate Medical Education Programs
Grassley, Wyden op-ed: Congress Can Act Now to Lower Drug Prices
Grassley Statement on House Prescription Drug Bill CBO Score
Grassley Statement on Partial U.S.-China Trade Deal
Grassley op-ed: Farm communities need USMCA
Grassley: Don’t Weaponize IRS for Left’s Political NRA Probe
Grassley, Wyden Op-ed: The World Trade Organization is faltering. The US can’t fix it alone
Grassley On the Benefits of USMCA
Grassley, Brady Op-ed in USA Today: Don’t Let Impeachment Politics Delay USMCA
Grassley Praises Trump Administration Order Improving Medicare Advantage
Grassley Presses CMS on Medicaid Payments to the Deceased
Grassley Again Presses HHS, CMS on Lab Testing Oversight
September 2019
Finance Minority Report on NRA Investigation Heavy on Innuendo; Light on Facts or Historical Context
Grassley calls for immediate action on three HHS OIG reports that raise concerns about NIH research oversight
Grassley Wall Street Journal Op-ed: The Senate Takes on Campus Censorship
Grassley Presses Influential Universities on Academic Freedom Concerns
Grassley, Wyden Release Legislative Text of Finance Committee-Passed Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act
ICYMI: An unprecedented opportunity for Washington to lower drug prices
Grassley On the Importance of Passing USMCA
Senators Introduce Bill to Boost Protection for SEC, CFTC Whistleblowers
Grassley receives more questions than answers from CMS on Puerto Rico Medicaid program
Grassley op-ed: Let’s prescribe a dose of common sense: End spread-pricing in Medicaid
Grassley Lauds Confirmation of Two Treasury Officials
UPDATE 2: Grassley, Wyden Release Committee Summary Report on Long-Term Solutions to Temporary Tax Policy
Grassley op-ed: Oversight is necessary to ensure quality care in nursing homes
Grassley, Wyden Subpoena Subjects in Investigation of Syndicated Conservation Easements
Grassley to State: Protect U.S. Antiterrorism Service Dogs from Abuse Overseas
Grassley, Wyden, Bipartisan Senators Push HHS for Pharmacy DIR Reforms in Medicare Part D
ICYMI: Trump Welcomes Pelosi’s Draft Rx Bill As He Presses GOP To Back Grassley’s Finance Bill
Grassley on the Importance of Passing USMCA
Grassley, Collins op-ed: Bill takes bipartisan approach to lowering medication costs
ICYMI: A way to lower drug costs
Grassley, Brady Press Tax Administration Watchdog to Fill Continued Vacancies
In Wake of Mass Violence, Grassley Pushes for Greater Oversight of Mental Health Grants
Grassley, Daines Op-ed: Tick Tock. It's Time to Stop Rx Sticker Shock
August 2019
Grassley, Casey Probe Federal Oversight of Medicaid Managed Care Organizations
Grassley Seeks Information from CMS on Medicaid Data Collection
Grassley op-ed: It’s time to pass the USMCA
Finance Committee Releases Fourth Tax Extender Report
Grassley, Vilsack Promote Bipartisan Appeal of USMCA in Iowa
Myths and Facts: USMCA
Grassley, Northey Meet with Iowa Ag Leaders to Discuss USMCA
ICYMI: Fair Push for USMCA
Grassley, Vilsack to Discuss Benefits of USMCA for Ag at Des Moines Dairy Plant
Grassley Presses Commerce Department Inspector General on Office Productivity, Low Morale
ICYMI: Grassley Puts Teeth Back Into Finance Committee
Every Sector Gets Boon from USMCA
Grassley op-ed: Improving rural health care
Grassley Raises Concerns Over Obama Admin Approval of U.S. Tech Company Joint Sale to Chinese Government and Investment Firm Linked to Biden, Kerry Families
Grassley, Wyden Release Committee Summary Reports on Long-Term Solutions to Temporary Tax Policy
Securing Quality Care: Rural Health in Iowa
Grassley Pressures Drug Manufacturer over Data Manipulation
Grassley Op-ed: USMCA will bring home the bacon for Iowa, nation
Grassley Urges HHS, FDA to Implement Unannounced Inspections of Foreign Drug Manufacturing Facilities
Grassley Op-ed: USMCA will help Iowa businesses
Grassley Presses Comptroller General on Foreign Threats to Taxpayer-funded Research
Grassley Receives Response from IRS on Noncompliance Inquiry
July 2019
Grassley On Treasury, Tax Court Nominations Open Executive Session
Grassley: Goldilocks Moment to Reduce Rx Prices
Grassley Op-ed: Fighting for seniors’ dignity and respect
Congress Passes Grassley Legislation to Help Children with Special Health Care Needs
Grassley On the Benefits of USMCA: Vilsack Testifies
ICYMI: Libertarian Cato Institute Supports Finance Committee’s Medicare Part D Reforms
Grassley Statement on Newly-Released GAO Report on Medicaid Supplemental Payments
Grassley on Spread Pricing
Grassley Op-ed: For Medicaid, greater transparency will open the door to better value and outcomes
The Benefits of USMCA
We can find areas of consensus when it comes to health care. Here’s proof
Grassley’s Rx Bill Passes: “Unprecedented,” “Historic,” “Blockbuster,” “Tipping Point,” “Sweeping,” “Ambitious,” “Major”
Grassley Statement on Committee Passage of Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act
Grassley On The Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019
Stakeholder, Expert Endorsements Grow for Finance Committee Prescription Drug Legislation
On prescription drugs, lets fix what’s broken and improve what’s working
Grassley On Tax Extenders Benefits
Grassley On Treasury, Tax Court Nominations
Grassley On USMCA Manufacturing
Support Rolls in for Finance Committee Prescription Drug Package
Grassley, Wyden Introduce Major Prescription Drug Pricing Reform to Lower Costs for Americans
For the Record: Grassley on Prescription Drug Pricing
Grassley On Elder Justice: A Call for Reform
ICYMI: Inside The Pharmaceutical Lobby's Campaign For More Government Subsidies Through Medicare Part D
ICYMI: Inside The Pharmaceutical Lobby's Campaign For More Government Subsidies Through Medicare Part D
Grassley, Wyden Seek Information on Appraiser Linked to Inflated Valuations and Massive Tax Breaks
Grassley At the Washington International Trade Association Awards Dinner
What It Takes to Keep USMCA on the Fast Track
After Puerto Rico Arrests & Allegations of Fraud, Grassley Presses HHS for Transparency in Medicaid Funding
Grassley On the Importance of Passing USMCA
Grassley on Tax Treaties and Protocols
Grassley on the Swearing-In for Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security
Treasury to Grassley, Wyden: U.S. Evaluating Potential Responses to French Digital Services Tax
Grassley Statement on FDA’s Capability Assessments for European Union Member States
Grassley Statement on Withdrawal of HHS Rebate Rule
Grassley on Rx Relief for American Taxpayers & Consumers
Grassley, Wyden Applaud USTR Investigation of French Digital Services Tax Proposal
Grassley-backed Private Debt Collection Program Bolsters IRS Collection Resources
Grassley, Durbin Vow to Keep Pushing for List Prices on DTC Drug Advertisements
Grassley Receives Response from DoD on Foreign Threats to Taxpayer-Funded Research
Grassley-Led Bipartisan IRS Reform Bill Becomes Law
ICYMI: The media needs to stop getting the Republican tax cuts wrong
Grassley, Wyden Press for Answers on Financial Relationships Between Opioid Manufacturers and Tax-Exempt Organizations
June 2019
Grassley Statement on the Resumption of U.S.-Chinese Trade Talks
Grassley Presses HHS, FDA on Safety and Quality Control of Foreign Drug Manufacturing Facilities
Grassley: New Hospital Co-location Rules Positive Step for Rural Communities, Needs More Clarity to Ensure Successful Implementation
Grassley On Tax Treaties and Protocols
Grassley: Trump’s Executive Order on Health Care Transparency Will Benefit Every American
Finance Chairman Rebukes Partisan Allegations Related to Social Security Trustees Report, Seeks Independent Assessment
Grassley, Wyden Press Mnuchin Over French Government’s Proposed Digital Services Tax
Grassley Presses CRS on Objectivity of Tax Reform Analysis
Grassley on Trump's Trade Agenda & USMCA
Grassley Receives FDA Update on Investigation Into Unproven Treatments
WSJ: Iowa Senator Defends His Constituents Who Have Been Hurt By Tariffs
Congress Passes Grassley-Led Bipartisan IRS Reform Bill
Grassley on Multiemployer Pension Plans
Grassley op-ed: Dems’ health care, Green New Deal promises riddled with poison pills that would harm us
Grassley Announces Hearing on President Trump’s Trade Agenda, USMCA
Grassley, Rubio Call on HHS IG to Examine CMS Payments to Chinese-linked Companies
Grassley Statement on House Passage of IRS Reform Bill
Grassley, Wyden Press Subjects in Easement Investigation
Committee on Finance, Open Executive Session, June 11, 2019
Grassley Presses HHS, CMS on Federal Strategies to Combat Opioid Abuse
Grassley Statement on Foreign Threats to Taxpayer-Funded Research
Revenue Up, Taxes Down for Iowans “Thanks Mostly to Federal Tax Changes”
Grassley Discusses Prescription Drug Pricing Bill at Axios Health Care Event
Grassley Statement on Confirmation of Social Security Commissioner
Grassley Op-ed: Iowa not immune to foreign threats to taxpayer-funded research
May 2019
Grassley Statement on Tariff Announcement
ICYMI: Chuck Grassley, a Senate Force for Farmers Fighting for Trade Fairness & Renewable Energy
Grassley, Wyden Op-ed: Foster Youth And Families Need Our Support
Grassley Op-ed: Congress Must Provide Certainty to Taxpayers, Provide Solutions on Extenders
Grassley Praises House Passage of SECURE Act
Grassley, Durbin Op-ed: Shed Light on Drug Advertisements
Grassley, Wyden Convene Finance Committee Paid Family Leave Working Group
Grassley On Medicare Part D Price Negotiation
Grassley, Thompson Reintroduce American Red Cross Transparency Act
Grassley, Wyden Seek Insulin Cost Data from CMS
Foster parents need a strong support system
Grassley Welcomes End to Metal Tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Grassley Statement on Auto Tariff Delay
Grassley on Launch of Bipartisan Taskforces to Resolve Temporary Tax Policy
Grassley, Wyden Announce Taskforces to Find Long-Term Solutions to Temporary Tax Policy
Grassley On Price Gouging at the Pentagon
Tax dollars should fund defense, not lavish lifestyles of contractors
Grassley Presses Acting Secretary of Defense on Price Gouging at Pentagon
Grassley, Peters Reintroduce Bill to Address Needs of At-Risk Youth
Grassley Statement on Challenges to the Retirement System
Grassley Speaks at the NAIFA Congressional Conference on the Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2019
Congress should do more to encourage, facilitate retirement savings
Will corn, chicken and Champagne scuttle a US-EU trade deal?
Grassley, Durbin Introduce Legislation to Codify HHS Rule to Require Disclosure of Prescription Drug Prices in TV Ads
Wyden, Grassley Demand Answers on Misconduct and Abuse at Federally-Funded Facilities Caring for Unaccompanied Migrant Children
Grassley Statement on Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Advertising
Grassley, Durbin Statement on HHS Rule to Require Disclosure of Prescription Drug Prices in TV Ads
Grassley, Wyden Press IRS for Accountability Regarding the Free File Program
Grassley Op-ed: Democrats are dishonest on taxes, trying to distract from economy on the move
Grassley to NIH: Take Red Flags in Clinical Trials Seriously
Grassley Statement on White House Meeting on Trade
Grassley Presses IRS for Answers on Potential Lawbreaking by Agency Employees
Grassley Announces Medicare Physician Payments Hearing
Grassley Statement on CBO “Medicare for All” Report
Grassley on Opportunity Zones
Grassley on the Conclusion of Tax Filing Season
April 2019
Data Shows Private Debt Collection Program is Working
Finance Committee Releases Report on Medicaid Supplemental Payments
Grassley Discusses Trump’s Trade Agenda on “Fox and Friends”
Grassley on the EpiPen: A Case Study in the Value of Oversight to Find Legislative Solutions
Grassley WSJ Op-ed: Trump's Tariffs End or His Trade Deal Dies
Grassley Op-ed: A Bipartisan Effort to End Robocalls
Grassley Statement on Social Security and Medicare Annual Report
Chairman Grassley Op-ed: Protecting Vulnerable Seniors Through Congressional Oversight
Grassley Statement on the Omission of Agriculture from E.U. Trade Negotiating Mandate
Grassley, Ernst, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Association Health Plans
Tax Reform: Record Jobs, Higher Wages, More Investment in America
Grassley Seeks Information about Information and Systems Security Vulnerabilities at the Department of Health and Human Services
Grassley on the Health Care System
Grassley Statement on Treasury’s Response to Trump Tax Return Request
Grassley, Wyden Ask HHS Watchdog to Investigate Middlemen ‘Spread Pricing’
Grassley, Neal, Wyden, Brady Joint Statement on Unilateral Digital Services Taxes, OECD Negotiations to Address the Tax Challenges of the Digitalization of the Economy
Grassley at Hearing With IRS Commissioner Rettig
Grassley Statement on Sanofi Insulin Price Announcement
"Medicare for All" = Medicare for NONE
Grassley At Prescription Drug Pricing Hearing With PBMs
Grassley Discusses PBMs on CNBC, Bloomberg Ahead of Drug Pricing Hearing
Rising prescription drug costs are a problem for many Americans – so let’s fix it
Grassley Floor Remarks on 232 Tariffs
Grassley Praises House Action Advancing Bills to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs
Grassley on Requests for the President’s Tax Returns
Grassley Op-ed: Stop kicking Medicaid’s safety net hospital payments down the road
Grassley on the Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2019
Grassley Statement on Cigna Insulin Price Announcement
Grassley, Wyden: Payments in College Admission Scandal May Violate Tax Laws
Grassley, Wyden Probe Reports of Abuse at Group Homes in Iowa & Oregon
Grassley, Bennet Bill to Improve Care for Kids with Complex Medical Conditions Passes Congress
Grassley, Wyden Praise Congressional Passage of Right Rebate Act
Grassley, Wyden Question Role of Middlemen in Skyrocketing Insulin Prices
Grassley Probes Foreign Threats to Taxpayer-Funded Research at Defense Department
Grassley, Wyden Introduce Updated Retirement Savings Legislation
March 2019
Senators Commend Medicare Advantage, Warn Against “Medicare for All”
Grassley, Wyden Introduce Taxpayer First Act to Modernize IRS
Grassley Slams Continued Lack of Accountability for Spending at HUD Public Housing Agencies
House-Passed Medicaid Package Includes Two Grassley Bills
Grassley, Wyden Launch Probe of Conservation Tax Benefit Abuse
Grassley, Wyden Seek Info on Pharma Kickbacks to Patient Assistance Programs
Grassley Leading Effort to Reform 232 Tariff Process
Grassley on the Green New Deal
Grassley Receives Response on Potential Waste at CMS
Grassley Welcomes Further IRS Penalty Relief for First Filing Season Since Tax Reform
Grassley, Wyden Press HHS, CMS on Physician Payment Sunshine Act Compliance
Klobuchar, Lee, Durbin, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Competition in the Pharmaceutical Industry and Lower Prices for Consumers
Two Pinocchios: “Democrats Engage in ‘Mediscare’ Spin on the Trump Budget”
Grassley on the President's 2020 Budget W/ Treasury Sec. Mnuchin
Grassley on the President's 2020 Budget W/ HHS Sec. Azar
ICYMI: Iowan Praises Grassley Work to Lower Rx Prices in Op-ed
Grassley, Wyden Invite 5 Pharmacy Benefit Managers to Drug Pricing Hearing
ICYMI: Iowan Praises Grassley Work to Lower Rx Prices in Op-ed
Grassley-backed IRS Private Debt Collection Program Bringing in Millions to Treasury
Wyden, Grassley Demand Answers On CBP List Targeting Journalists
Grassley, Toomey Slam 27 Years of Improper Medicaid Payments
Grassley: NIH Failure to Consider Risks from Foreign Exposure Alarming
Grassley on Tax Filing Season
Grassley Statement at Hearing on Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse
Grassley Announces First Trade Hearing of 116th Congress
Iowan to Recount Story of Mother’s Death at Delinquent Nursing Home before Finance Committee
Grassley Presses Treasury, IRS for Accountability in Handling of Banking Information
Grassley Ranks First as Most Effective Lawmaker in U.S. Senate for 115th Congress
February 2019
Grassley, Wyden Introduce 2018-2019 Tax Extenders, Disaster Tax Relief Legislation
Grassley Speaks about Introducing Tax Extenders Package
Following Grassley Request, IRS Provides Relief to Farmers for March 1 Filing Deadline
Finance Leaders Urge Lighthizer to Maintain “De Minimis” Threshold for U.S. Imports
Grassley Statement on Confirmation of Michael Desmond to the Treasury Department
Grassley Remarks on Tax Filing Season
Grassley Discusses Drug Pricing on CNBC, Bloomberg Ahead of Finance Committee Hearing
Grassley Op-ed: Pharma execs should stop 'grandstanding' and work to lower prescription prices
Grassley Statement at Hearing on Drug Pricing in America Part II
Grassley Statement at Hearing on Drug Pricing in America
Grassley Renews Probe of Non-Profit, Tax-Exempt Hospitals
Grassley, Wyden Launch Bipartisan Investigation into Insulin Prices
Grassley, Brady: Lower tax refunds show how the Republican tax cut is keeping money in your hands all year
Grassley, Wyden Seek Details on Meetings Between Russian Agents & U.S. Treasury, Fed
Grassley On Tax Extenders and Disaster Tax Relief
Grassley on 232 Auto Tariffs
Grassley: Myths and Misinformation on Tax Refunds
Grassley on the Tax Challenges of the Digitalization of the Economy
George Will: How a Tractor Driver from Iowa Can Claw Back the Senate’s Power
HHS OIG Responds to Grassley Inquiry: NIH Referred 12 Allegations of Noncompliance in Research Projects, Primarily Involve Failure to Disclose Foreign Affiliations
Grassley on the Success of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
U.S. Olympic Committee will Double Grant to Investigative Body following Grassley Inquiry
Top Senate & House Judiciary Committee Lawmakers Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation To Counter Rising Prescription Drug Prices
Grassley, Bennet Reintroduce ACE Kids Act to Improve Care for Kids with Complex Medical Conditions Enrolled in Medicaid
Grassley, Wyden Invite 7 Major Pharmaceutical Companies to Drug Pricing Hearing
January 2019
Grassley, Wyden Announce Expected Finance Committee Subcommittee Membership
Grassley, Wyden Reaffirm Support for Treasury Engagement with OECD Process on Addressing Tax Challenges Arising from Digitalization
Grassley, Wyden Reaffirm Support for Treasury Engagement with OECD Process on Addressing Tax Challenges Arising from Digitalization
Grassley, Naig: Trade is Top Issue for Iowa Agriculture
Grassley Receives Description of Changes to U.S. Law Needed for U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation
Grassley Statement at Hearing on Drug Pricing in America
Grassley Presses HHS, CMS for Medicare Overpayments for Lab Services
Grassley, Wyden Release Bill to Crack Down on Big Pharma Games
Grassley, Blunt, 20 Senate Colleagues Demand Answers on Changes to National Liver Distribution Policy
Grassley Seeks Details on U.S. Olympic Committee’s Response Following Nassar Scandal
Grassley Announces First Finance Committee Hearing of 116th Congress
Grassley Seeks More Information on Foreign Threats to U.S. Research Institutions
Grassley Op-ed: Top priority is reducing health care costs
VIDEO: Grassley Discusses Finance Committee Priorities on Morning TV
VIDEO: Grassley Discusses Finance Committee Priorities on Morning TV
VIDEO: Grassley Discusses Finance Committee Priorities on Morning TV
Grassley Op-ed: Building on the success of tax reform
Grassley Op-ed: Free, fair trade will continue to be priority for Finance Committee
Grassley Becomes Finance Committee Chairman, Outlines Agenda for 116th Congress
Grassley, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Permit Personal Importation of Rx Drugs from Canada
December 2018
Hatch Announces Departure of Tax Reform Advisor
One Year Later: How Tax Reform Has Made a Difference
Hatch Announces Departure of Chief Tax Counsel
ICYMI: Hatch Has Doggedly Altered How We Live from Cradle to Grave
Hatch, Casey Put Forward Bill to Encourage Antibiotic Innovation
Hatch, Wyden Push For Improvements to the Tariff Exclusion Process
Hatch Statement on Texas v. United States
Finance Committee Clears Tax Court Nominee
Hatch Praised by Colleagues at Final Finance Committee Hearing
Hatch Condemns Senate Action Threatening Taxpayer Privacy
Hatch Announces Tax Court Judge Nomination Markup
Hatch Opening Statement at Tax Court Nomination Hearing
Hatch Recognized for Leadership in Passage of Bipartisan CHRONIC Care Act
November 2018
Hatch, Wyden to Celebrate Passage of Bipartisan CHRONIC Care Act
Hatch Statement on USMCA Signing
Hatch Honored by Finance Committee Colleagues
Hatch Announces Hearing for Tax Court Nominee
Hatch Reflects on Success, Achievements at Finance Committee
Hatch Statement on Grassley’s Intention to Lead the Finance Committee
Finance Committee Clears SSA and PBGC Nominations
Hatch Opening Statement at the Markup of SSA and PBGC Nominees
Hatch Announces SSA and PBGC Nominations Markup
October 2018
Hatch Seeks Information About Protecting Consumers from Counterfeit Drugs Sold Online
ICYMI: Tax Reform Gave Typical American Family a 58 Percent Tax Cut
Hatch Highlights Finance Committee Legislation that Helps Kids and Families
Hatch Statement on Trump Administration’s Intent to Begin Trade Negotiations with EU, Japan and the UK
Senate Passes Major Opioids Legislation That Includes Key Finance Committee Proposals
Hatch Opening Statement at SSA Nomination Hearing
September 2018
Hatch Statement on NAFTA Deal with Canada and Mexico
Hatch Opening Statement at SSA and PBGC Nominations Hearing
ICYMI: Hatch Hears From Auto Industry Stakeholders About the Effect of Tariffs
Hatch Statement on U.S.-Japan Trade Talks
Hatch Announces Updates to Policy, Communications Staff
Hatch Opening Statement at Hearing on Impact of Tariffs on the U.S. Auto Industry
Bipartisan Committee Leaders Announce Opioid Legislation Agreement
Hatch Announces Hearing for SSA Nominee
Hatch Announces Hearing for SSA and PBGC Nominees
Hatch Announces Hearing on Impact of Tariffs on the U.S. Auto Industry
Finance Committee Clears Treasury, HHS Nominations
Hatch Applauds Signing of Tariff Bill
Hatch: Opioid Bill Includes Key Finance Committee Proposals
Hatch Applauds Senate Confirmation of IRS Commissioner
Hatch Encouraged Senate Will Vote on “The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018” Next Week
Postponed: Hatch Announces Hearing for SSA Nominee
August 2018
Making the Case for Modernizing NAFTA
Hatch Statement on U.S.-Mexico NAFTA Deal
Hatch Opening Statement at Treasury, HHS Nominations Hearing
Hatch Announces Hearing for Treasury, HHS Nominations
Finance Committee Republicans Clarify Congressional Intent of Certain Provisions in New Tax Law
Hatch and Walden Call on OMB to Consider Economic Consequences of Proposed Drug Rebate Rule
Hatch Announces Updates to Finance Committee Communications Operation
Finance Committee Clears Treasury Nominations
Hatch Opening Statement at Treasury Nominations Markup
July 2018
Hatch Announces Treasury Nominations Markup
Hatch, Wyden Applaud Senate Passage of Tariff Bill
Hatch Opening Statement at Treasury Nomination Hearing
Hatch: Treasury Policy Change Will Protect Taxpayers
Hatch Announces Treasury Nominations Hearing
Finance Committee Advances IRS Commissioner Nomination
Hatch, Wyden Introduce IRS Administration Bill
Hatch Opening Statement at Markup of IRS Commissioner Nominee
Hatch to POTUS: Time to Stop Using Tariffs and Start Negotiating
Hatch Announces Markup of IRS Commissioner Nominee
Hatch Statement on Additional $200 Billion in Tariffs Under Section 301
June 2018
Victories Abound for Senate Finance Committee
Finance Committee Advances Commerce, HHS & Tax Court Nominees
Hatch Opening Statement at Rettig Nomination Hearing
Hatch Announces New Finance Committee Majority Staff Director
Hatch Statement on Administration’s Investment Restrictions Announcement
Hatch Opening Statement at Drug Affordability and Innovation Hearing
Roll Call Opinion: To Keep Drug Costs Low, Think Competition, Not Price Controls
Hatch Announces Hearing for IRS Nominee Rettig
Senate Finance GOP to Ross: Tariffs Hurt Americans
Six Months of Jobs, Growth and Optimism
Hatch Highlights Benefits of New Tax Law on Six-Month Anniversary
Hatch Opening Statement at Hearing on 232 Trade Actions
Breaking Down Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962
Hatch Announces Hearing on Prescription Drug Affordability and Innovation with HHS Secretary Azar
Hatch Statement on Section 301 Trade Announcement
Senate Finance Committee’s HEAL Act, A Critical Step Toward Tackling the Opioid Crisis
Hatch Announces Hearing to Examine Tariff Actions by Department of Commerce
Finance Committee Advances Legislation to Address Opioid Epidemic
Hatch Opening Statement at Markup of Legislation to Address Opioid Crisis
Hatch Opening Statement at Trade, Tax Nominations Hearing
Hatch Statement on Appointment of Jeremy Keele to the Commission on Social Impact Partnerships
Hatch, Wyden Announce Markup of Legislation to Address Opioid Epidemic in Medicare, Medicaid & Human Services
Hatch Statement on Medicare and Social Security Trustees’ Reports
Hatch Announces Commerce, Tax Court & ITC Nominations Hearing
May 2018
Hatch Statement on Administration Aluminum, Steel Tariff Announcement
Hatch, Wyden Call for Information to Educate Americans on Dangers of Counterfeit Goods
Finance Committee Advances HHS Nominee
Hatch Statement on 232 Investigation into Auto Imports
Hatch Opening Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Improving Health Care in Rural America
Hatch, Wyden Praise Introduction of Medicare, Medicaid & Human Services Bills to Address Opioid Epidemic
Survey Says: Tax Reform Works
Hatch Announces HHS Nomination Markup
Hatch Announces Departure of Long-Time Tax Counsel Mark Prater, Staffing Updates
Hatch-Rubio Bill Critical to Resurrecting Growth in Puerto Rico
Hatch: Substance Over Speed in NAFTA Trade Talks
Hatch, Wyden Announce Hearing on Improving Health Care in Rural America
Hatch, Rubio Introduce Legislation to Promote Stability, Prosperity in Puerto Rico
Photo: Hatch Meets with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He
Tax Reform Boosts Confidence This National Small Business Week
April 2018
Photo: Hatch Meets with IRS Commissioner Nominee Charles Rettig
Republicans Report on New Tax Law’s Benefits at Finance Committee Hearing
Hatch Opening Statement at Finance Hearing on Progress of New Tax Law
Tax Day 2018: The End of an Era
Senate Finance Leaders Call on Commerce Secretary to Improve Tariff Exclusion Process
Tax Reform on Tax Day: What They’re Saying
Hatch Opening Statement at Finance Hearing on Tackling Substance Abuse in Medicare, Medicaid
Hatch Committed to Strengthening Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans
Hatch Announces Hearing to Examine the Progress, Benefits of New Tax Law
Tax Day 2018: Hatch Touts Benefits of Tax Reform
The Daily Herald: Sen. Orrin Hatch: Tax Day 2018: Out with the old, in with the new
Tax Day 2018: Out With The Old, In With The New
Hatch, Nelson Push for Strong Copyright Protections in NAFTA, Trade Agreements
Welcoming a New Tax Code
Hatch, Wyden to Hold Finance Hearing on How to Improve Medicare, Medicaid Response to Opioid Epidemic
Hatch Opening Statement at Finance Hearing on IRS Challenges and 2018 Filing Season
Hatch, Brown Announce Multiemployer Pension Plan Overview Hearing
Hatch to Convene Hearing on IRS Challenges and the 2018 Tax Filing Season
March 2018
Fast Facts on Fast Track: What is Trade Promotion Authority?
Hatch Statement on U.S.-Korea Trade Agreement
Bipartisan, Bicameral Health Committee Leaders Push CMS on Stronger Oversight of the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program
Hatch on 301 Trade Case: China Must Be Held Accountable
Hatch Opening Statement at Finance Hearing on U.S. Trade Agenda
GOP to USTR: Maintain Key NAFTA Provision
Hatch, Finance Committee Republicans Praise CMS on Medicare Advantage, Encourage Transparency and Outreach
Hatch Opening Statement at HHS Nominations Hearing
Hatch Outlines Pro-Jobs, Pro-America Trade Strategy at BRT
Hatch to Address Business Roundtable, Farmers for Free Trade Event on Trade and American Competitiveness
Bipartisan, Bicameral Leaders Urge CMS to Further Improve Medicaid Data System
Hatch Announces Finance Committee Hearing on Administration’s 2018 Trade Policy Agenda
Hatch Opening Statement at Joint Select Committee on Pensions Organizing Meeting
Senators Welcome Agreement to Address Tax Inequity for Agricultural Businesses
Hatch Announces Health and Human Services Nominations Hearing
Finance Committee Members Celebrate Home Visiting Program Reauthorization with Jennifer Garner
Hatch, Brown Announce Organizing Meeting Of Joint Select Committee On Pensions
Hatch Statement on Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
Hatch, Wyden Introduce Legislation to Increase Access to Retirement Savings
Hatch: Help, Don’t Hurt American Manufacturers & Consumers
Hatch Praises New, Patient-Centered CMS Initiatives
Hatch Opening Statement at Finance Hearing on Protecting E-commerce Consumers from Counterfeits
Tax Reform Gets Rave Reviews: What They’re Saying
Business is Booming, Companies are Hiring, Incomes are Rising
Hatch: Tax Reform Means More Investment in America
February 2018
Hatch on Administration’s 2018 Trade Policy Agenda
Small Businesses Deliver Tax Reform Benefits, Too
Tax Reform: The Proof is in the Paycheck
Hatch Statement on Joint Select Committee on the Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans
Hatch, Wyden Announce Hearing on Protecting E-commerce Consumers from Counterfeit Products
Hatch-Requested GAO Report Finds Alarming Number of Counterfeit Products Harmful to Americans’ Health, Safety
Hatch: America is Open for Business
Hatch to Highlight Tax Reform Success at U.S. Chamber, AEI
Finance Committee Top 10 Wins of the 115th Congress (So Far)
New Tax Law Helping Americans Save for Retirement
Finance Committee Advances Trade Nominees
Hatch, Brady Call on IRS to Immediately Implement IG Recommendations Following New Report
Hatch, Grassley Press IRS for Answers on Nonprofit Hospitals
Hatch Opening Statement at Finance Hearing on Administration’s HHS Budget Request
Hatch Opening Statement at Finance Hearing on Administration’s IRS Budget Request
Hatch Opening Statement at Finance Hearing on Administration’s Treasury Budget Request
Hatch Touts Business Tax Reform at Tax Policy Center
Hatch Statement on the President’s Fiscal Year 2019 Budget
Hatch Announces Executive Session to Mark Up Trade Nominees
Hatch Statement on Intent of President Trump to Nominate Chuck Rettig to Lead the IRS
Hatch Announces Hearing on HHS Budget Request
Hatch Touts Finance Committee Wins in Funding Package
Hatch Healthcare Priorities Included in Funding Package
Hatch Announces Hearings on Treasury, IRS Budget Requests and Tax Reform Implementation
GAO Investigation Finds More Than 20,000 Serious Health and Safety Incidents in First-Ever National Assessment of Quality of Care in Assisted Living Facilities
Hatch, Wyden Seek Feedback to Improve Medicare, Medicaid Responses to Opioid Epidemic
January 2018
POTUS: “Our Massive Tax Cuts Provide Tremendous Relief for the Middle Class and Small Business”
What the CHIP Deal Can Teach Us About Bipartisanship
Hatch Statement on President Trump’s State of the Union Address
Tax Reform Headlines: Business is Booming
CHIP Fast Facts: Critical Healthcare Program Is Popular and Effective
Hatch: Longest CHIP Extension Ever Provides Certainty for Families and States
Hatch Urges Colleagues to Support Azar on Senate Floor
Dismantling Obamacare Bit-by-Bit
Hatch Applauds Senate Passage of Longest Ever CHIP Extension, Delay of Obamacare Taxes
Hatch to Senate Democrats: Stop Holding CHIP Hostage
Tax Reform Helps U.S. Manufacturers Compete
Finance Committee Advances Healthcare, Trade Nominees
Hatch: This is the Longest CHIP Extension Since Its Creation
Hatch Opening Statement at Trade Nominations Hearing
Hatch Announces Executive Session to Consider Health, Trade Nominations
Who Doesn’t Love Lower Bills?
Hatch Announces Trade Nominations Hearing
Ten Ways Tax Reform is Helping American Businesses & Workers
Hatch Opening Statement at Azar Nomination Hearing
Tax Reform: A Win for Farmers, Rural America
Tax Reform Spurs Companies, Large and Small, to Boost Workforce Investment
Cheers to a New Year and a New Tax Code
Hatch Announces Hearing to Consider Azar to Lead HHS
December 2017
Hatch Highlights Tax Reform Success on Senate Floor
Hatch Urges Colleagues to Support Long-Term CHIP Extension
From the Atlantic to the Pacific, U.S. Senators Laud Comprehensive Tax Reform
Fox News Opinion: Hatch: Repealing the individual mandate tax is the beginning of the end of the ObamaCare era
Hatch Joins the President on White House Lawn to Mark Historic Tax Reform Accomplishment
Hatch: This is Historic
Hatch Praises Final Senate Passage of First Tax Overhaul in More Than 30 Years
Hatch on Tax Overhaul: Important, Far-Reaching, Historic
Hatch: "This is a Great Day for America"
Conference Report Earns High Praise
New Analysis: Tax Reform Will Create Jobs and Boost Growth and Wages
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Moves to House and Senate Floor for Full Vote
Finance Committee Members Talk Tax Reform at Conference Committee Hearing
Hatch Opening Statement at Tax Reform Conference Committee Hearing
Washington Post: Fact-Checking Jimmy Kimmel on CHIP Funding
What They’re Saying: Tax Reform Will Benefit Entrepreneurs, Middle-Class Workers & Small Businesses
Myth v. Fact: Setting the Record Straight on Democrats’ Tall Tales
Finance Committee Advances CBP Nominee
Hatch Opening Statement at CBP Nomination Markup
Senators Advocate for GOP Tax Overhaul
Hatch: Tax Reform Has Been “Years in the Making”
The Senate Tax Overhaul Will Help #Millennials, Future Generations
Hatch Announces Executive Session to Consider CBP Nomination
GOP United on Tax Reform
Finance Committee Republicans Applaud Senate Passage of Historic Tax Reform
More Than 200 Industry Stakeholders and Job Creators Support Senate Tax Overhaul
Historic Tax Overhaul Passes U.S. Senate
Finance Committee Announces Improvements to Senate Tax Bill
Small Business Owners: Pass the Senate Tax Reform Plan
November 2017
Debunking Senate Democrats’ Tax Reform Tales
ICYMI: 137 Economists Support the Senate Tax Reform Plan
Hatch: Time to Advance Pro-Growth Tax Reform
From Tennessee to Wisconsin, Real Americans Support Senate Tax Plan
Senate Tax Bill Delivers Stronger Growth, Higher Wages
Hatch Statement on Meeting with HHS Secretary Nominee Alex Azar
Senate Finance, Commerce Committees Seek Answers on Uber Data Breach
Finance Committee Republicans are United on Senate Tax Plan
Senate Tax Bill Levels the Playing Field for American Small Businesses
The Senate Tax Proposal Delivers Benefits Directly to the Middle Class
Regular Order: 23.5 Hours Over Four Days, 350+ Amendments Filed
Real World Impact: Typical Family Saves Nearly $2,200 Under Senate Tax Plan
Making History, Finance Committee Clears Comprehensive Tax Overhaul
Repealing the Individual Mandate Tax Will Benefit Middle Class
Finance Committee Passes Historic Tax Overhaul
A Tax Plan to Provide Relief for the Middle-Class
Hatch Remarks at Finance Committee Markup of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Senate Tax Plan Designed To Lift American Families
The Obamacare Individual Mandate Tax is Failing the American People
Hatch Remarks at Finance Committee Markup of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
NFIB Endorses Senate Tax Bill
Hatch Releases Modifications to Senate Tax Plan
ICYMI: Senate Tax Reform Markup, Day 1: Middle-Class Benefits All Around
Hatch Remarks at Finance Committee Markup of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Hatch Opening Statement at Finance Committee Markup of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Senate Momentum On Tax Reform
ICYMI: Senate Proposal Provides Middle-Class Tax Relief: State-by-State Analysis
Hatch Statement on Announcement of Alex Azar to Lead Department of Health and Human Services
High Praise from Committee Republicans on Senate Tax Plan
New Analysis: Senate Tax Bill Delivers Strong Economic Growth
Hatch, Senate Republicans Make the Case for Tax Reform
Finance Committee Markup of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Hatch: The Senate tax bill is exactly what the middle class needs
Hatch Unveils Pro-Growth, Pro-Jobs, Pro-Family Tax Overhaul Plan
TV/Photo Opportunity with Chairman Hatch, Majority Leader McConnell, Senate Finance Committee Republicans, Secretary Mnuchin, and Director of the National Economic Council Cohn
Hatch, Wyden, Brady, Neal Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Miscellaneous Tariff Bill
Senate Finance Committee Republicans Are Ready for Tax Reform
Finance Committee Members Applaud House Tax Reform Rollout
Hatch Commends Brady’s Efforts on Tax Reform Proposal
Open Enrollment 2018: Americans Face Year 5 of Higher Premiums & Shrinking Choices
Healthcare Leaders Introduce Legislation to Provide Certainty, Relief from Failures of Obamacare
October 2017
Leveling the Playing Field for American Small Businesses
Hatch: Tax Reform Will Take America from 1986 into the 21st Century
Finance Committee Republicans Praise Budget Passage, Paving Way for Tax Reform
Tax Reform Framework Crafted with Working Families in Mind
Senate Finance Committee Advances Trade Nominees
Healthcare Leaders Propose Bicameral Agreement to Provide Certainty and Relief from Failures of Obamacare
Hatch Opening Statement at CBP Nomination Hearing
Hatch Announces Executive Session to Consider Trade Nominations
Senate Clears Budget Resolution to Advance Tax Reform
Tax Talk: Studies Show Corporate Tax Changes Will Boost Growth, Wages in America
Hatch to Hold Hearing on CBP Nominee
Senate Overwhelmingly Approves Hatch Amendment to Strengthen Medicare & Medicaid
Hatch, Wyden Seek Answers on Nursing Home Responses to Recent Hurricanes
Hatch: Budget Resolution Key to Meaningful Tax Reform
Hatch, Wyden Respond to Significant Need to Improve Government Oversight Following Foster Care Investigation
Hatch Statement on President Trump’s Intent to Nominate Preston Rutledge to Lead Employee Benefits Security Administration
Senate Finance Committee Members Make the Case for Tax Reform
Bring Businesses Home to Boost Middle-Class Wages
Hatch Opening Statement at Trade Nominations Hearing
Hatch: Time to Deliver on Tax Reform
Hatch, Wyden Demand Answers on $7.25 Million IRS Contract with Equifax
Hatch, Wyden Applaud Committee Passage of CHIP Bill
Hatch Opening Statement at KIDS Act Markup
Hatch, Finance Committee Republicans Urge HHS to Increase Safeguards Against Opioid Fraud
Hatch, Walden, Brady Statement on Administration’s Decision to Pull Obama Era Medicare Experiment
Hatch Opening Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on International Tax Reform
September 2017
Hatch and Wyden Announce CHIP Bill Markup
Senate Finance Committee Republicans Talk Tax
Hatch Welcomes Budget Resolution to Advance Tax Reform
Hatch Announces Finance Committee Trade Nominations Hearing
USA Today Op-ed: Hatch: A huge win for the middle class
Deseret News Op-Ed: A unified framework for more jobs, fairer taxes and bigger paychecks
Hatch: We Want to Bring Rates Down for the Middle Class
Unified Framework for Fixing Our Broken Tax Code
TODAY: Senate and House Leaders Release Unified Tax Reform Framework
Senate Unanimously Passes CHRONIC Care Act
Hatch Announces Hearing to Examine the U.S. International Tax System
Hatch Addresses Challenges, Opportunities on Intellectual Property Rights
Hatch Opening Statement at Finance Committee Graham-Cassidy Hearing
Hatch Calls on CMS to Further Examine Impact of Proposed Rule to Improve Accuracy of Home Health Payments
Tax Talk: Senate Finance Committee Takes on Tax Reform
Hatch Opening Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Business Tax Reform
Hatch Announces Hearing on Graham-Cassidy Proposal
Hatch, Wyden Push Bipartisan CHIP Bill
Hatch on CNBC: Let’s Provide Middle-Class Tax Relief
Hatch Requests Details on HHS OIG Skilled Nursing Facilities Report
Hatch Opening Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Individual Tax Reform
Tax Talk: What They’re Saying
Hatch, Wyden Push to Extend CHIP Funding, Provide Additional Protections
Hatch Announces Hearing on Reforming Business Tax Code
Hatch Opening Statement at Finance Committee Health Care Hearing
Hatch, Wyden Request Information on Equifax Breach
ICYMI: Washington Post Op-Ed: Obamacare doesn’t deserve a bailout without real reforms
Hatch Praises HHS Rollback of Obama-Era TANF Rule
Hatch Announces Hearing to Examine Ways to Improve Tax System for Families & Individuals
Senate Finance Committee Unanimously Advances Commerce, HHS Nominees
Tax Talk Top 10
Hatch Opening Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on CHIP
Hatch Opening Statement at Executive Session to Consider Commerce, HHS Nominees
Hatch Announces Hearing to Review Issues Impacting Healthcare Costs and Coverage
Bipartisan Senate and House Trade Leaders Release Statement Regarding the U.S.-Korea Trade Agreement
Hatch Announces Executive Session to Consider Commerce, HHS Nominees
August 2017
Tax Talk: Explaining the Estate Tax
Hatch, Wyden Announce Finance Committee Hearing on CHIP Funding Reauthorization
Hatch Welcomes Trump’s Push for Comprehensive Tax Reform
Tax Talk: Middle-Class Relief from the Alternative Minimum Tax
Tax Talk: A Tax Code to Help American Small Businesses Compete
Hatch Statement on U.S.-China Trade Policy
Tax Talk: Time to Simplify
Fox News: Hatch Ready to ‘Move Ahead’ on Tax Reform
Pro-Growth, Pro-Middle Class Tax Reform
On 20th Anniversary, Hatch, Wyden Reaffirm Support for the Children’s Health Insurance Program
Hatch Lays Out Path Ahead on Tax Reform
Senate Unanimously Confirms Campbell as Assistant Treasury Secretary
Hatch: Let’s Work Together on Tax Reform
Hatch Statement at Senate Finance Committee Hearing Considering Trade, Health & Human Services Nominations
Hatch Welcomes Treasury’s Decision to End “myRA” Program
Hatch Opening Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Increasing Access to Affordable Housing
July 2017
Hatch Statement on Senate’s Effort to Repeal & Replace Obamacare
Hatch Announces Finance Committee Nominations Hearing
Joint Statement on Tax Reform
Tax Talk: The $2+ Trillion Lockout
Hatch to Convene Hearing on Increasing Access to Affordable Housing
Hatch Urges Senate Colleagues to Vote to Begin Debate on Obamacare Repeal
Hatch: Shift from Worldwide to Territorial Tax System Has Bipartisan Support
Finance Committee Advances Treasury Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy
Hatch Statement at Executive Session to Consider Treasury Assistant Secretary of Tax Policy Nominee David Kautter
Tax Talk: What’s A Territorial Tax System?
Hatch Announces Executive Session to Consider Treasury Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy
Hatch Emphasizes Commitment to Repealing Obamacare, Highlights Consequences of Failing to Do So
Hatch, Brady & Buchanan Request IRS Briefing on Electronic Mail System Deficiencies
Hatch Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on the Nomination of David J. Kautter to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on Comprehensive Tax Reform: Prospects and Challenges
Hatch Statement on NAFTA Trade Objectives
Bipartisan Senate and House Trade Leaders Send Letter to USTR Urging Congressional Consultation During KORUS Discussions
Hatch Statement on Medicare and Social Security Trustees’ Reports
Postponed: Hatch to Hold Hearing on CBP Nominee
Hatch: Lowering Corporate Tax Rate a Top Priority in Tax Reform
Tax Talk: America’s Crippling Corporate Tax Rate
Hatch Announces Hearing on Prospects, Challenges of Comprehensive Tax Reform
Hatch Announces Finance Committee Nomination Hearing
Obamacare’s Latest Land Mines
Hatch to Hold Hearing on CBP Nominee
June 2017
Campbell Nominated to Treasury Department, Hatch Announces Khosla as New Finance Committee Staff Director
Hatch: ‘Robust and Transparent’ Effort Required For Tax Reform
Obamacare: Beyond Unacceptable
Hatch, Wyden, Brady and Neal Urge President Trump to Address U.S.-India Trade Barriers During Prime Minister Modi’s Visit
Hatch Statement on Senate Healthcare Discussion Draft
Obamacare’s Premium Problem
Hatch: Obamacare ‘Poorly Designed and Recklessly Implemented’
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing Examining the President’s Trade Policy Agenda and FY 2018 Budget Request
Obamacare Collapse Continues
Hatch Calls for Feedback on Tax Reform
Obamacare’s Failures: By the Numbers
Hatch Announces Hearing on the President’s Trade Policy Agenda and FY 2018 Budget Request
Hatch Statement at Finance Executive Session to Consider Treasury and HHS Nominees
Hatch Announces Executive Session to Consider Treasury and HHS Nominees
Committed to Pro-Growth Tax Reform
Eissenstat Appointed to NEC, Hatch Announces New Chief International Trade Counsel
Obamacare Taxes Trampling the American People
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing Examining the President’s Fiscal Year 2018 Budget
Hatch Statement at Finance Nominations Hearing
Hatch Working to Find “Sweet Spot” on Tax Reform
Hatch Announces Finance Hearing on Administration’s HHS FY 2018 Budget Request
May 2017
Hatch Announces Finance Nominations Hearing
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on Administration’s Treasury Budget Request & Tax Reform Policy Options
Hatch: Time is Now to Repeal and Replace Misguided Law
Obamacare’s Collapsing Coverage Choices
Hatch Statement on the President’s Fiscal Year 2018 Budget
Time to Reform the Broken Tax Code
Hatch, Wyden, Brady, Neal Introduce Resolution in Support of APEC
Hatch Announces Finance Hearing on Administration’s Treasury Budget Request & Tax Reform Policy Options
Hatch, Wyden Applaud Committee Passage of CHRONIC Care Act
Hatch Statement on NAFTA Notification
Hatch Statement at Finance Committee Mark-Up of the CHRONIC Care Act
Obamacare: Unaffordable & Unacceptable
Hatch, Brady, Buchanan Question Scope and Impact of Recent IRS Summons to Coinbase Users
Hatch, Wyden Announce Mark-Up of CHRONIC Care Act
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on the CHRONIC Care Act
Hatch Urges Support for Lighthizer
Hatch, Wyden to Hold Finance Hearing on CHRONIC Care Act
Hatch Statement on House Passage of Bill to Repeal and Replace Obamacare
Hatch Urges Support for Rollback of Harmful Obama Rule
Hatch, Wyden to Hold Finance Hearing on CHIP
Hatch Highlights ‘Once-in-a Generation’ Opportunity on Tax Reform
April 2017
Hatch, McConnell, Ryan, Brady Statement on Administration’s Tax Plan
Finance Committee Advances USTR Nominee
Hatch Statement at Executive Session to Consider USTR Nominee
Hatch to Reconvene Executive Session to Consider USTR Nominee
New Report Highlights Issues with Medicaid Integrity
New Report Highlights Lackluster Protection of IP Rights by Obama Administration
Hatch, Wyden, Isakson, Warner Introduce Bill to Address Chronic Illness
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on 2017 Filing Season and IRS Operations
Bipartisan House and Senate Trade Leaders Send Letter to President Trump Ahead of His First Meeting with Chinese President Xi
Hatch Announces Executive Session to Consider USTR Nominee
Hatch Statement on Medicare Advantage Rate Announcement & Call Letter
March 2017
Hatch Highlights Path Forward on Finance Agenda
Hatch, Wyden to Hold Finance Hearing on the 2017 Filing Season and IRS Operations
Senate Republicans Highlight Progress, Preferred Policy Changes to Medicare Advantage
Hatch Urges Support for Rollback of Harmful Obama Regulation
Hatch Urges Support for Rollback of Narrowly Written DOL Drug Screening Rule
Hatch Statement at Finance Confirmation Hearing for USTR
Hatch: Verma the Right Choice to Head CMS
Verma is the Responsible Leader CMS Requires
Congressional Committees Advance Bill Protecting Investors in Puerto Rico, U.S. Territories
Hatch: The American People Are Counting on Us
Hatch to Hold Hearing on USTR Nomination
Hatch Introduces Resolutions to Rollback Burdensome Retirement Regulations
Finance Committee Advances CMS Administrator Nominee
Hatch Statement at Finance Executive Session to Consider CMS Administrator Nominee
February 2017
Hatch Statement on President Trump’s Address to Congress
Hatch Announces Executive Session to Consider CMS Nominee
Hatch, Rubio & Paulsen Introduce Bill to Enhance HSAs, FSAs
Hatch Statement at Finance Confirmation Hearing for CMS Administrator
Hatch: Harmful Obamacare Taxes Must Be Repealed
Mnuchin Brings Experience to Treasury Role
Hatch Urges Colleagues to Confirm Mnuchin to Lead Treasury
Hatch to Hold Hearing on CMS Administrator Nomination
Healthcare a ‘Passion’ for Price
Hatch Calls on Colleagues to Confirm Price to Head HHS
New Report Highlights Need for Improved Medicaid Oversight
Hatch, Wyden Announce Finance Subcommittee Assignments for 115th Congress
Hatch: GOP United in Repealing and Replacing Obamacare
Hatch Statement on Obamacare Enrollment Numbers
Senate Leaders Applaud Action by White House to Stop Big Government ‘Fiduciary Rule’
Republicans Committed to Repealing & Replacing Obamacare: A Look at What They’re Saying
Hatch Statement on White House Trade Meeting
Finance Committee Advances Treasury, HHS Secretary Nominees
Hatch Statement at Executive Session to Consider Treasury, HHS Nominations
Hatch Unveils Finance Committee Agenda for 115th Congress
Hatch to Reconvene Executive Session to Consider HHS and Treasury Secretary Nominations
January 2017
“Extraordinary and Abrupt” Boycott Prolongs Leadership Gap
Hatch to Address U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Hatch Announces Executive Session to Consider HHS Secretary Nominee
Hatch Announces Executive Session to Consider Treasury Secretary Nominee
Hatch Statement at Finance Confirmation Hearing for HHS Secretary
Dr. Tom Price: A Vetting Timeline
Dr. Tom Price: A Vetting Timeline
Hatch Hosts Governors Roundtable on Future of Medicaid
Hatch Hosts Governors Roundtable on Future of Medicaid
Hatch Statement at Finance Confirmation Hearing for Treasury Secretary
Hatch to Hold Hearing on HHS Secretary Nomination
Hatch Comments on Steven Mnuchin Confirmation Hearing
Finance Committee to Hold Hearing on Treasury Secretary Nomination
Hatch: The Repeal of Obamacare Can’t Wait
Bicameral Leaders Request Details on Coverage of Optional State Medicaid Eligibility and Benefit Categories
Hatch Statement on Meeting with USTR Nominee Robert Lighthizer
Hatch Statement on Selection as Chairman of Senate Finance Committee
Hatch: Time is Now to Repeal Unworkable and Unaffordable Obamacare
Hatch Welcomes Senator Cassidy to Senate Finance Committee
Hatch Statement on Announcement of Intent to Nominate Robert Lighthizer to Head Trade Post
December 2016
Bipartisan Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico Releases Final Report
Hatch, Murphy and Pitts Press CMS for Details on Oversight of Medicaid Expansion
Hatch Statement on Meeting with Head of CMS Nominee Seema Verma
Hatch, Upton, and Brady Highlight Updated Watchdog Report on Fictitious Obamacare Enrollees
Hatch Report Details Wasteful Spending at IRS on Long-Term Travel
Finance Republicans Seek Input on Future of Medicaid, Set Roundtable Discussion
Finance Committee Closes Out Monumental 114th Congress
Hatch, Upton, Murphy and Pitts Press CMS for Answers on EpiPen Rebates
Hatch: Finance Committee, Senate ‘Remarkably Productive’ in 114th Congress
ICYMI: Hatch Highlights Concurrent and Overlapping Surgeries Report on CBS This Morning
Hatch Statement on Meeting with Treasury Secretary Nominee Steven Mnuchin
Hatch Statement on Meeting with HHS Secretary Nominee Rep. Tom Price
Photo Opportunity: Hatch to Meet with Nominees to Head Treasury, Health & Human Services Departments
Hatch Urges Colleagues to Support 21st Century Cures
Hatch, Wyden, Isakson, Warner Introduce Bill to Address Chronic Illness
Hatch, Wyden Issue Bipartisan Report on Concurrent and Overlapping Surgeries
Senate committee calls for ban on surgeons conducting simultaneous operations
November 2016
Hatch Statement at Finance Committee Executive Session on Social Security and Medicare Trustees Nominations
Hatch Statement on Announcement of Intent to Nominate Steven Mnuchin to Head Treasury Department
Hatch Statement on Announcement of Intent to Nominate Rep. Tom Price to Head HHS and Seema Verma to Lead CMS
Hatch, Wyden Introduce Bills to Strengthen, Increase Access to Retirement Savings
Obamacare Failing Middle Class as Open Enrollment Begins
October 2016
Hatch, Wyden, Isakson, Warner Release Proposals to Improve Treatment for Chronic Illness
Hatch, Brady Release White Paper Analyzing Obamacare Income Eligibility Verification
Hatch Statement on Obamacare Premium Increases for 2017
A Crippling & Costly Law that Now Even Democrats Criticize
Hatch, Brady, Roskam Call on IRS to Explain $12 Million Mistake to Congress and the American People
Hatch Statement on CMS’s MACRA Quality Payment Rule
Hatch Statement on Treasury’s Final Section 385 Debt-Equity Regulations
Hatch Demands Treasury Clarify Use of Secret Memo Regarding Section 385 Debt-Equity Regulations
Solicitation for Comment: Commercial IT Contracting
Spiraling Out of Control, Hurting the Middle Class
Hatch, Brady Send Letter to USTR as TTIP Negotiations with EU Resume
September 2016
Finance Republicans Press Administration on Financial Viability of Obamacare CO-OPs
Nonpartisan Watchdog Rules Obamacare Reinsurance Scheme Unlawfully Diverting Billions From Taxpayers
Discredited 'public option' will fail
Hatch, Thune Lead Colleagues in Encouraging Administration to Abandon Proposed Estate Tax Regulations
Hatch Welcomes Committee Action on Bipartisan Pension Bills
Hatch Statement at Markup of Pension Bills
Obamacare’s Ridiculous List
Finance Republicans Call for Review of Rebate Practices for Mylan’s EpiPen
Hatch Expresses Ongoing Concerns with EC State Aid Rulings
Hatch, Wyden Announce Markup of Pension Bills
Senators Urge Administration To Address Trafficking of Synthetic Drugs and Illicit Goods Through Mail Service
Bipartisan Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico Releases Status Update
State by State, Middle Class Families Struggle to Find Affordable Coverage
Hatch Presses for Answers Regarding Treasury Department’s Iran Payments
Nonpartisan Gov’t Watchdog Warns Obamacare Marketplaces Still “Vulnerable to Fraud”
Senate Finance, House W&M and E&C Leaders Call on CMS to Prevent Fraudulent Medicare Spending
Hatch, Upton Highlight GAO Report Examining Ways to Reform Medicaid’s Financing
Flashback: Summer 2016 Plagued by More Obamacare Failures
Hatch: Obamacare Isn’t Working and It Never Will
Bipartisan Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico Welcomes Input on Territory’s Economic Outlook, Extends Deadline for Submissions
Summer Rewind: Obamacare’s Biggest Flops
ICYMI: A better way to help vulnerable children and families
August 2016
Hatch Statement on European Commission’s State Aid Investigation into Apple
Hatch Calls on Treasury to Re-Propose Debt-Equity Rules
Bipartisan Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico Seeks Input on How to Strengthen Territory’s Economy
Hatch, Upton Highlight New Non-Partisan Government Report on Uncompensated Care
July 2016
Finance Committee Continues Momentum in Second Session of 114th Congress
Hatch, Brady Introduce Resolution in Support of the United Kingdom
Hatch Introduces Bill to Bolster Transparency & Accountability of Nation’s Debt
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on MACRA
Hatch Introduces Bipartisan Bills to Protect Taxpayers, Reduce Identity Theft and Refund Fraud
Hatch Calls on Senate to Support Historic Opioid Legislation
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on the Stark Law
House-Senate Opioid Conference Report Finalized
Hatch to Hold Finance Hearing on MACRA
Hatch Statement at CARA Conference Meeting
Hatch to Hold Finance Hearing on Stark Law
June 2016
Hatch Releases White Paper Discussing Suggestions to Improve Stark Law
Hatch: Puerto Rico Bill Only Immediate Option to Help Territory
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on Proposed Medicare Part B Demo
GAO Report Analyzes IRS’ Response to Tax Refund Scheme Responsible for More Than $3 Billion in Fraudulent Returns
Hatch Statement on Medicare and Social Security Trustees’ Reports
Hatch Calls Out Senate Democrats’ “Manufactured Controversy” on Obama Trustee Nominee
Hatch to Hold Finance Hearing on Proposed Medicare Part B Demo
Finance Senators Introduce Family First Prevention Services Act
Hatch Statement Finance Committee Hearing on Counterfeit Goods & Opportunities for Small Business Exporters in the Digital Age
ICYMI: The showdown Democrats don't need to have
Hatch Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Energy Tax Policy
Hatch to Hold Finance Hearing on Counterfeit Goods & Opportunities for Small Business Exporters in the Digital Age
Bipartisan Senate, House Leaders Announce Proposed Child Welfare Legislation
Hatch, Wyden and Burr Highlight GAO Work on Medicare Audit and Appeals Process
Hatch to Hold Finance Hearing on Counterfeit Goods & Opportunities for Small Business Exporters in the Digital Age
Hatch Continues Inquiry of Green Energy Programs
Hatch: Struggling Economy and Rising Healthcare Costs Damning for Americans
Hatch Statement at Finance Committee Executive Session on Social Security and Medicare Trustees Nominations
Hatch to Hold Finance Hearing on Energy Tax Policy
Senate, House Trade Leaders Call on Administration to Pursue Meaningful Reforms During U.S.-China Strategic & Economic Dialogue
Hatch Concludes Review into Tax-Exempt Private Museums, Notes Concerning Findings
May 2016
Back to Work, Finance Committee Continues Success in 2016
Senate Republicans Press Administration on Impact of Latest Effort to Limit Health Savings Accounts
Obamacare and a Tepid Economy: Hitting Hard at Home
Hatch Charts Path Forward for Consideration of Trustee Nominations
Hatch Calls on Colleagues to Support Resolution of Disapproval for New Fiduciary Rule
Hatch Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Corporate Integration
Hatch, Wyden, Portman, Schumer Continue Push for Fairness in EU State Aid Investigations
ICYMI: Hatch Signs Bill to Boost American Manufacturers
Hatch Statement on TPP Economic Impact Report
“’We Don’t Take Obamacare’”
Hatch: Serious Solutions Needed to Curb the Cost of Healthcare
Hatch to Hold Second Finance Hearing on Corporate Integration
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on Corporate Integration
Hatch, Rubio Press Administration Again on Illegal Obamacare Reinsurance Payments
Hatch Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Social Security and Medicare Trustees Nominations
Hatch Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Customs and Border Protection
Hatch to Hold Finance Hearing on Corporate Integration
Hatch, Wyden Applaud Senate Passage of Bill to Assist American Manufacturers
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on Evidence-Based Delivery and Funding for Social Welfare Programs
ICYMI, Doctor-Device Deals Need Scrutiny, Report Says
Hatch Releases Updated Report on Physician-Owned Distributorships
Higher Premiums, Fewer Choices
Senators Urge Implementation of Key Reforms to Improve Educational Stability for Children in Foster Care
Hatch to Hold Hearing on Social Security and Medicare Trustees Nominations
Hatch, Wyden to Hold Hearing on Evidence-Based Delivery and Funding for Social Welfare Programs
April 2016
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on Mental Health
Finance Republicans Call for Withdrawal of Proposed Drug Rule for Medicare Part B
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on Business Tax Reform
Hatch: Only Meaningful Changes to the Tax Code Will Curb Inversions
Hatch to Hold Finance Hearing on Mental Health
Hatch Applauds Committee Action on Bipartisan Bills to Protect Taxpayers, Curb Identity Theft & Tax Refund Fraud
Hatch Statement at Finance Markup of Bills to Protect and Prevent Taxpayers from Identity Theft and Tax Refund Fraud
Hatch to Hold Finance Hearing on Business Tax Reform
Hatch Reschedules Markup of Bill to Prevent Identity Theft and Tax Refund Fraud, Sets Markup on Additional Bill to Protect Taxpayers
Hatch to Hold Finance Hearing on Customs and Border Protection
Hatch: FAA Bill with Clean Tax Title the ‘Right Approach’ to Address Air Traffic Needs
Senators Announce Bill to Aid American Manufacturers
Hatch Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Protecting Taxpayer Information from Cybercriminals
Senate Finance Committee Members Call for Effective Trade Enforcement to Combat Market-Distorting Policies
Hatch Statement on DOL Fiduciary Rule
Hatch to Hold Finance Hearing on Protecting Taxpayer Information from Cybercriminals
Hatch Statement on Treasury’s Proposed Earnings Stripping Rule & Anti-Inversion Guidance
Hatch Statement on Medicare Advantage Rate Announcement
Senate and House Health Leaders Highlight Importance of Incentivizing Abuse-Deterrent Drug Formulations
March 2016
Senate and House Committee Leaders Seek Answers from Administration on 316 Security Breaches on HealthCare.gov
Obamacare at Six Years: Republicans Chart Path Towards Repeal and Replace
Hatch Says Responsible Solutions Needed for Puerto Rico’s Debt Crisis
Obamacare at Six Years, CO-OP Failures Leave Half a Million Scrambling
Hatch Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Obamacare at Six Years
Obamacare at Six Years: Failing to Address Sky-Rocketing Costs
Hatch Questions Administration on $25 Billion Cash Grant Program for Green Energy
Obamacare at Six Years: HealthCare.gov Still Awarding Subsidies to Fake Applicants
Hatch, Brady, Upton Statement on Administration's New Medicare Experiment
Senate Republicans Call on Administration to Halt Plans to Cut Medicare Advantage
Hatch, Rubio Press Administration on Obamacare Insurance Company Bailout
Obamacare at Six Years: Six Disastrous Headlines
Hatch to Hold Finance Hearing on Obamacare at Six Years
Hatch Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Trade Agreement Implementation
Aggressive Oversight Required to Ensure Americans Reap Full Benefits of High-Standard Trade Agreements
Hatch Questions Korea, Colombia on Implementation of Trade Agreements in Advance of Finance Committee Hearing
Hatch, Barrasso Seek Answers on Obamacare’s 34 Special Enrollment Periods
Hatch Statement at Finance Committee Hearing Examining Multiemployer Pension Plans
February 2016
Hatch to Hold Finance Hearing on Trade Agreement Implementation
With President’s Signature, Customs Legislation Becomes Law
Nonpartisan Watchdog Finds Gross Negligence at CMS and Lax Oversight of Obamacare’s Eligibility Controls
Hatch Offers Keynote Address at Bloomberg BNA Tax Policy Event
Hatch to Hold Finance Hearing on Multiemployer Pension Plans
Hatch to Deliver Keynote Address at Bloomberg BNA Tax Policy Event
Internal Watchdog Confirms Administration’s “Missteps” Led to Botched HealthCare.gov Rollout
Hatch Statement at Finance Committee Hearing Examining the Opioid Epidemic
Feds Fall Short in Care, Tracking of unaccompanied Children
Hatch, Brady Call on Federal Agencies to Prevent Political Employee “Burrowing”
Hatch Applauds Senate Action on Bipartisan Customs Legislation
Hatch Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on HHS’s Budget Request
Hatch Calls on Senate to Advance Bipartisan Customs Bill
Bipartisan Trade Bill Brings U.S. Customs System into 21st Century
Hatch Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on the IRS’s Budget Request
Hatch Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on the Treasury Department’s Budget Request
Hatch Pushes for Current Financial Statements from Puerto Rico
Hatch, Grassley Press CMS on Obamacare Tax Credits after Internal Watchdog’s Recommendations Ignored
Hatch on President’s Fiscal Year 2017 Budget
House and Senate Leaders Continue Effort to Protect Medicaid from Fraud and Abuse
Hatch, Upton & Pitts Request HHS Watchdog Confirm Medicaid Has Stopped Paying for Dead Beneficiaries & Doctors
Chronic Care Working Group Releases Comments on Options Paper
Trans-Pacific Partnership: The Rigorous Review Continues
Hatch, Paulsen Introduce Bill to Enhance HSAs, FSAs
Hatch Statement at Finance Nominations Hearing
Hatch Announces Finance Hearings on Administration’s Budget with Top Officials
Hatch Says Administration Signing TPP Just the Beginning
January 2016
Hatch to Hold Nominations Hearing
Hatch Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Expanding Retirement Savings Plans in the Workplace
Hatch Statement at Finance Committee Hearing Examining Obamacare CO-OPs
Hatch, Wyden Press IRS on Record Keeping Practices
Hatch to Hold Finance Hearing on Expanding Retirement Savings Plans in the Workplace
Finance Committee Members Push for Fairness in EU State Aid Investigations
New Year, Same Broken Law
Chairman Hatch Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address
Hatch Applauds House Action on Bill to Repeal Obamacare
December 2015
Hatch Hails Senate Action on Bill to Provide Permanent Tax Relief
The PATH to Comprehensive Tax Reform and Obamacare Repeal
Hatch, Wyden, Isakson, Warner Release Chronic Care Options Paper
Hatch: Finance Committee is Back to Work for America
Slashing Obamacare’s Devastating Taxes
Hatch, Isakson Question CMS’s Income Verification Practices for Obamacare Benefits
Permanent Pro-Growth Tax Relief for American Job Creators
Hatch: PATH Act Provides Critical Tax Relief and Stability for American Families and Job Creators
The PATH Act – Making a List, Checking it Twice
Hatch, Brady, Wyden Announce Deal to Provide Responsible Tax Relief for American Families, Job Creators & Entrepreneurs
Hatch, Grassley, Murkowski Introduce Legislation to Address Puerto Rico Debt Crisis
Hatch, Brady, Wyden Announce Deal on Bipartisan Customs Legislation
Hatch, Wyden Applaud Introduction of Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul Medicare Audit & Appeals Process
Hatch and Upton Press CMS On Lack of Oversight of Medicaid Verification Systems
Hatch Statement at Customs Conference Meeting
Hatch says Non-Partisan Scorekeeper Agrees, Obamacare Hurts Jobs
Senate & House Customs Conferees to Hold Public Meeting
With President’s Signature, Long-Term Highway Bill Becomes Law
Hatch Statement on Passage of Obamacare Repeal
Obamacare’s Horrible Headlines
Hatch, Grassley Seek Accounting of Recovery of Misused State Health Care Exchange Funds
Hatch: Time to Repeal Unaffordable Obamacare
Time to Repeal Obamacare’s $1 Trillion Tax Hike
Hatch says Highway Deal is “Watershed Moment” for Transportation Community
Obamacare Premiums Continue Going Up, Up, & Up
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on OECD BEPS Reports
PATH Act Provides Critical Tax Relief and Stability for American Families and Job Creators
November 2015
Hatch: Details on Puerto Rico’s Financial Health Needed Before Congress Can Act
Hatch to Hold Finance Hearing on OECD BEPS Reports
Hatch Statement on Latest Anti-Inversion Tax Guidance from Treasury
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on Physician Owned Distributorships
Hatch Presses Administration on Obamacare Exchange Notice
Hatch, Wyden Seek Input on How to Improve Medicaid Reporting Requirements
Hatch, Wyden Announce Hearing on Physician Owned Distributorships
Hatch Presses CMS on Obamacare Advertising
Hatch: Inadequate Intellectual Property Protections Could Complicate TPP Passage
Hatch Statement on Administration’s Notice to Sign Trans-Pacific Partnership
Hatch Welcomes Kevin Brady to Head House Ways and Means Committee
Burden on the administration to show that TPP is a good deal
Hatch, Alexander Press Administration on Failed Obamacare CO-OPs, Question Accounting Methods
October 2015
Hatch: Conservative Reforms Build Support for Budget Deal
Hatch Statement on Selection of Paul Ryan for House Speaker
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on Welfare & Poverty in America
Republicans Call on Administration to Halt Harmful Opioid Rule
Hatch: As Obamacare Continues to Unravel, Patients and Taxpayers Suffer
Hatch Presses Agencies for Answers on Employee Bonuses for Union Workers
Hatch Statement on Failed Obamacare Co-Op in Utah
Hatch, Upton Press CMS On Jump In Costs of Newly-Eligible Adults in Medicaid
Republican Oversight Leaders Question CMS on Fraud Prevention System
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing Examining the IRS’s Response to Bipartisan Committee Report
Hatch Asks CBO to Confirm Treasury Department’s Projections as Debt Deadline Nears
Hatch: Administration Should Work with Congress on Fiscal Future as Debt Deadline Nears
Hatch, Wyden, Ryan, Levin Joint Statement on ITC Report Detailing India’s Trade Practices
Hatch to Hold Finance Hearing on Welfare and Poverty
Hatch, Wyden Announce Hearing to Examine the IRS’s Response to Bipartisan Committee Report
TPP: Time For Rigorous Review
Hatch Says TPP Must be Balanced, Hold Trading Partners Accountable & Meet Congressional Requirements
Hatch, Wyden Probe Volkswagen on Federal Tax Credits
What TPA Means for TPP
Hatch Statement on Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on Improper Payments
September 2015
Hatch: Asia-Pacific Trade Deal Must Meet Requirements of Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on Puerto Rico’s Debt Crisis
Hatch Statement on Speaker John Boehner
Hatch to Hold Finance Hearing on Improper Payments
Hatch to Hold Finance Hearing on Puerto Rico Debt Crisis
Lawmakers Express Concern over U.S.-China Economic Relationship
Lawmakers Urge Administration to Address Trade Concerns, Opportunities at U.S.-India Strategic & Commercial Dialogue Meeting
Hatch, Wyden Announce Markup of Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Identity Theft and Tax Refund Fraud
August 2015
Hatch, Ryan Question Treasury’s Planned Country-by-Country Reporting Regulations
Hatch Statement on CBO Long-Term Budget Outlook
Hatch, Wyden Press Service Centers on Reporting Tax Information of Federal Employees
Bipartisan IRS Investigative Report: A Look at What They’re Saying
Eight Months, Eight Major Bipartisan Accomplishments
Hatch Appears on Special Report, Says Bipartisan IRS Report Shows Unaccountable, Partisan Agency
Hatch: Bipartisan Report Finds Unacceptable Mismanagement at IRS
Finance Committee Releases Bipartisan IRS Report
Finance Committee Releases Bipartisan IRS Report
Hatch: We Should Not Delay in Reforming the DI Program
Hatch Announces Additional Bills to Improve Disability Insurance Program
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on Foster Care Group Homes
Hatch, Grassley and Barrasso Question CMS on Failed Exchanges
Hatch Statement on TPP Trade Negotiations
July 2015
On 50th Anniversary, Hatch Pushes for Action to Preserve Medicare & Medicaid
Hatch: Senate’s Bipartisan Long-Term Highway Approach a Win For Everyone
American Innovation Deserves Strong Protection in TPP
CMS Actuary Finds Health Care Spending Outpacing GDP Growth
Hatch to Hold Finance Hearing on Alternatives to Foster Care Group Homes
Finance Committee Welcomes Input on Chronic Care
Hatch, Finance Republicans Press CMS Nominee on Obamacare Enrollment Safeguards
Hatch Statement on Senate Vote to Repeal Obamacare
Wyden, Hatch Call on Canada to Expand Market Access for U.S. Dairy Products in TPP
Hatch: Highway Bill a Historic Opportunity to Secure Nation’s Infrastructure
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing Considering Trade and Pension Nominations
Hatch: Trustee Reports Show Urgent Reform Required to Save Entitlements
Why fight against Obamacare isn't over
Finance Committee to Review IRS Report in Closed Session
Hatch, Wyden Applaud Committee Passage of Bipartisan Tax Extenders Bill
Hatch Statement at Finance Markup of Bipartisan Tax Extenders Package
Hatch Calls For Examination of Questionable Obamacare Credits
Hatch Presses Administration for Answers on Puerto Rico Debt Crisis
Hatch, Wyden Announce Markup of Bipartisan Tax Extenders Package
In Speech, Hatch Outlines Concerns with OECD International Tax Project
Congressional IP Leaders: Lisbon Revisions Threaten Market Access, Undermine Trademark Rights around the Globe
Hatch Statement at Finance Committee Hearing Examining HealthCare.gov Enrollment Controls
Nonpartisan Watchdog Finds HealthCare.gov Approving Subsidies for Fake Applicants
Hatch: Premium Increases Show Health Law Fails to Address Costs
Hatch to Hold Finance Hearing on HealthCare.gov
Hatch on Nomination of Andy Slavitt to Head the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Hatch, Ryan and Johnson Call on Disability Community to Provide Ideas to Help Strengthen Social Security’s Disability Insurance Program
Hatch, Wyden Welcome Reports from Bipartisan Tax Working Groups
Hatch, Wyden Welcome Reports from Bipartisan Tax Working Groups
Finance Committee Bipartisan Tax Working Group Reports
June 2015
Hatch Says TPA Back on the Books Marks “Pivotal Moment” for Nation
Hatch Statement on King v. Burwell Supreme Court Ruling
US Senate Committee Probes Nation’s Largest For-Profit Foster Care Firm
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on Financing Options for the Highway Trust Fund
Trade Promotion Authority – Then and Now
Hatch Praises Senate Action on Bipartisan TPA Bill
Hatch Makes Final Push to Move Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Across the Finish Line
Hatch, Wyden Applaud Committee Passage of Bipartisan Health Bills
Hatch Statement at Finance Markup of Bipartisan Healthcare Bills
Hatch Speaks on Importance of Trade to Home State of Utah
Hatch Speaks on TPA's Benefits to Manufacturing
Hatch: Pass TPA and Give Americans a Strong Voice on Trade
Hatch Announces Markup of Bipartisan Miscellaneous Healthcare Bills
Hatch Statement on Trade Vote in the House
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on the Highway Trust Fund
Hatch: Regardless of Court Ruling, Obamacare’s Negative Consequences Will Continue Absent Reform
Hatch, Grassley Question CMS’s Issuance of Tax Credits Under Obamacare
Hatch Statement on House TAA and TPA Vote
Why one sentence can't fix the health law
Hatch, Wyden Welcome Efforts by IRS to Crack Down on Tax Refund Fraud
Giving Americans a Voice
Hatch: Trade Promotion Authority Enhances Congress’ Role in Trade
Hatch Urges Administration to Work with Congress on Child Support Enforcement
Hatch: Trade Enhances America’s Security at Home and Influence Abroad
Hatch, Ryan Demand Complete Documents from Treasury on Efforts to Change Rules for Tax-Exempt Groups
Hatch, Ryan Call on Treasury to Engage Congress on OECD International Tax Project
By the Numbers: A Closer Look at Healthcare Spending in America
Senate, House Lawmakers Announce Bill to Reaffirm Congress’ Role in Welfare Policy
It’s About Jobs
Hatch, Wyden Outline Work to Prevent Stolen Identity Refund Fraud
Time to Act on Trade
Hatch, Wyden Praise Committee Passage of the Audit & Appeal Fairness, Integrity, and Reforms in Medicare Act of 2015
Hatch Statement at Finance Markup of the Audit & Appeal Fairness, Integrity, and Reforms in Medicare Act of 2015
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on IRS Data Theft
Finance Committee Announces Markup of Audit & Appeal Fairness, Integrity, and Reforms in Medicare Act of 2015
May 2015
Hatch to Hold Finance Hearing on IRS Data Theft
Hatch Presses IRS for Answers on Heels of Data Breach
Hatch Statement on IRS Data Breach
Hatch Hails Senate Action on Bipartisan TPA Bill
The Hatch-Wyden Amendment Strengthens America’s Ability to Respond to Changing Economies
Hatch, Wyden Launch Working Group to Seek Input and Explore Chronic Care Solutions
Hatch: Overreaching Currency Amendment Threatens Viability of TPA and the American Economy
Finance Committee Update on Bipartisan Tax Working Groups
Momentum Builds for Hatch-Wyden Approach to Currency Manipulation
Congress Decides Whether New Countries Can Join a Trade Pact
After a Week of Floor Debate, Hatch Calls for Cloture on Bipartisan TPA
Trade Tool Strengthens Congressional Input and Oversight in Trade Negotiations
From Buffalo to Sacramento, Newspapers Coast-to-Coast Call for Congress to Pass TPA
A Smart Approach to Curbing Currency Manipulation
Hatch: Responsible Currency Amendment will Strengthen TPA Bill without Threatening Trade Deals
ISDS: Just the Facts
Hatch: TPA’s Unprecedented Transparency and Consultation Measures Give Congress and the Public Months to Review Trade Deals
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on Foster Care Group Homes
Hatch Calls on Senate to Pass Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority that Gives Congress and the American People a Voice on Trade
Hatch Pledges to Continue Work on Highways as House Moves Forward with Two Month Extension
TPA Advances Trade Interests of American Small Businesses
Trade Promotion Authority Continues to Garner Wide Support
Expanded Trade: A Boon for American Agriculture
Hatch: Open Debate on Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority
Hatch Welcomes Senate Action on Bipartisan Trade Bills
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on Chronic Care
Nonpartisan Government Watchdog Calls for More Transparency and Accountability in Medicaid Demonstration Program Funding
Hatch: Common Sense Prevails as Democrats Agree to Take up Trade Debate
Hatch Questions IRS’s Outsourcing of Taxpayer Examination
Hatch: 11th Hour Demands from Democrats Leave Americans without a Voice on Trade
A Trade Tool for the 21st Century
Sen. Orrin Hatch: Trade authority gives Americans a voice
Hatch Calls for the Senate to Begin Debate on American Trade Policy
TPA Increases Transparency & Accountability in Trade Negotiations
By the Numbers: What Trade Means for America
TPA Guarantees Congress Always Has the Final Say on Trade Pacts
Hatch Announces Trio of Bills to Improve Integrity of Disability Insurance Program
Watchdog: IRS Failed to Take Action Against Employees with Serious Tax
TIGTA: IRS Allowed Billions in Potentially Erroneous Education Tax Credits
Hatch and Grassley Press CMS to Clarify Guidance for State Based Marketplaces
Trade Promotion Authority: Just the Facts
April 2015
Hatch Says Trade Report Fails to Recognize India’s Intellectual Property Violations
Bicameral Committee Leaders Request Ideas to Strengthen Medicaid
Hatch Applauds Committee Passage of 529 College Savings Bill
Hatch, Wyden Release Public Input on Bipartisan Tax Reform
Trans-Pacific Partnership: A Historic Trade Pact in Making
Hatch Statement at Finance Markup of 529 College Savings Bill
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on Medicare Audit and Appeals
Hatch, Bennet Introduce Social Impact Partnership Act
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing Considering Treasury and Health & Human Services Nominations
Finance Committee Advances 21st Century Trade Bill
TPA Drives High-Quality Trade Agreements, Not Immigration Law
Hatch Praises Finance Committee Action on TPA, Other Trade Bills
A Trade Bill to Help Curb Currency Manipulation
Hatch Says TPA Strengthens Congressional Role in Trade Agreements
TPA – A Look at What Top Editorial Boards Across America are Saying
Conservative Support for TPA Builds
Chamber President Says TPA Equips Congress with Tools to Lead on Trade Policy
A Trade Bill to Keep Congress in the Driver’s Seat
Hatch-Wyden Bill Promotes Trade Facilitation; Bolsters U.S. Trade Enforcement
Conservatives Back Tool that Restores Congressional Oversight of Trade Deals
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on Trade Promotion Authority
Congressional Consultation is a TPA Cornerstone
Widespread Support For Trade Promotion Authority: Administrations Past and Present
Widespread Support For Trade Promotional Authority: Agriculture Community
A Robust Trade Agenda to Help Move America Forward
Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015
Trade Promotion Authority: A Trade Tool in Pictures
All You Need To Know About TPA
A Primer: Trade Promotion Authority
Widespread Support For Trade Promotion Authority: Thought Leaders and Think Tanks
Widespread Support For Trade Promotion Authority: Industry and Coalitions
Widespread Support For Trade Promotion Authority: American Job Creators
Strong Support for Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Bill
Obama Administration Backs Trade Promotion Authority
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on Trade Promotion Authority
Hatch, Wyden and Ryan Introduce Trade Promotion Authority Legislation
Senate, House Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support American Manufacturers, Strengthen Trade Ties with Developing Countries
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on Congressional Trade Priorities
Hatch and Ryan Ask IRS to Clarify Tax-Exempt Status of “Worker Centers”
Hatch Praises Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Permanently Repeal SGR
IRS Spending Millions on Polling and Office Furniture as Tax Day Nears
Hatch Calls for IRS to Throw Out Proposed Rule Regulating Political Activity
Hatch Praises Plan to Permanently Repeal SGR
Hatch and Grassley Press Administration on CMS Head’s Relationship with UnitedHealth Group Subsidiary
Hatch and Grassley Press Administration on CMS Head’s Relationship with UnitedHealth Group Subsidiary
March 2015
Hatch Amendment Helps Guarantee Solvency of Medicare Program
Hatch: Senate Republican Budget Puts Fiscal House in Order without Raising Taxes
Hatch Calls on Congress to Pass Bipartisan Plan to Permanently Repeal SGR
Obamacare at Five Years Fails Taxpayers and Patients
Hatch Amendment to Preserve Integrity of Social Security Clears Senate
Hatch on Obamacare’s Fifth Anniversary: It’s Time for a Change
Five Years Later: Administration Unilaterally Altering Obamacare’s Flaws
Senate, House Leaders Introduce SGR Replacement Bill
Five Years Later: Five Egregious Abuses of Taxpayer Dollars
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on Obamacare at Five Years
Hatch, Toomey Applaud Inclusion of Medical Device Tax Repeal in Senate Republican Budget
Hatch and Ryan Warn Administration Against Unilateral Action on Taxes
Five Years Later: Obamacare Subsidies Cause Confusion and Frustration for American Taxpayers
Hatch Says Strong, Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Renewal Bill a Top Priority
Five Years Later: Failed Oversight & Security Safeguards Put Americans’ Personal Information at Risk
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on Building a Competitive U.S. International Tax System
Five Years Later: Obamacare Hits Americans with Higher Premiums for Healthcare Coverage
Hatch Calls for Bipartisan Fix to Restore Social Security Disability Insurance Fund
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on Tax Schemes and Scams
Proposed Labor Rule Could Restrict Access to Affordable Retirement Advice
Hatch, Wyden Launch New Effort to Seek Input on Bipartisan Tax Reform
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on Simplifying the Tax Code
Americans Agree: Expanded Trade Helps Boost Economic Opportunity Here at Home
Hatch and Ryan Demand IRS Turn Over White House Emails
Patient CARE Act – A Look at What They’re Saying
Analysis Shows Patient CARE Act Better for Patients and Taxpayers Than Obamacare
Hatch, Alexander, and Barrasso: We have a plan for fixing health care
February 2015
Hatch Presses CMS on Opt-Out for Insurers on Federal Exchanges
Hatch and Grassley: Administration’s Guidance on Cadillac Tax Caves to Unions
Senate and House Health Leaders Release Draft Bill to Extend Funding for Children’s Health Insurance
Senate and House Leaders Urge President Obama to Keep The Promise to Seniors and Reverse Course on Harmful Medicare Advantage Cuts
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on Tax Reform, Growth and Efficiency
Hatch, Upton, and Burr Seek Ideas from Governors on Patient CARE Act
Hatch Presses CMS and IRS on Readiness for Filing Season
Hatch, Johnson, Ryan, Introduce Bill to Prevent “Double Dipping” in Disability Benefits
Hatch on Senate Floor: Patient CARE Act a Better Approach than Obamacare
Senate, House Committee Leaders Push to Preserve IP Standards, Market Access for Products Around the Globe
Finance Republicans Ask Administration for King v. Burwell Contingency Plans
Hatch Statement at Finance Markup of Miscellaneous Tax Bills
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on Lessons from the Tax Reform Act of 1986
Hatch Calls for Bipartisan Approach to Shore Up SSDI Trust Fund
GAO Report: CMS On Track to Transition to Next Health Code Phase
TIGTA: IRS Rehired Employees with Substantial Conduct Issues
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on President Obama’s 2016 Budget
Burr, Hatch, Upton Unveil Obamacare Replacement Plan
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on President Obama’s HHS Budget
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on IRS Operations and The President’s Budget for FY 2016
Hatch on President’s Fiscal Year 2016 Budget
January 2015
Hatch Calls for TPA Passage, Seeks Strong Outcomes on Trade Deals in Speech at American Enterprise Institute
Hatch, Finance Republicans Call Out Wasteful Spending at IRS
Hatch, Alexander Announce Legislation to Repeal Employer Mandate
Hatch Questions IRS’s Announcement to Waive Certain Obamacare Tax Penalties
Hatch to Deliver Trade Speech at American Enterprise Institute
Hatch Statement at Finance Markup of the Hire More Heroes Act
Time to Renew Job-Creating Trade Promotion Authority
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on President Obama’s 2015 Trade Agenda
Hatch Statement on CBO’s Budget Report
Hatch Announces Markup of Hire More Heroes Act
Hatch Delivers Speech on Corporate Inversions at Brookings Institution
Hatch Statement at Finance Hearing on Jobs and a Healthy Economy
Hatch, Wyden Announce Finance Subcommittee Assignments for 114th Congress
Hatch, Alexander Introduce Bill to Repeal Individual Mandate
Hatch Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address
Hatch Unveils Finance Committee Agenda, Pushes Back on President’s Tax Plan
Hatch, Barrasso Reintroduce Jobs and Premium Protection Act
Hatch to Unveil Finance Committee Agenda in Speech at Chamber
Hatch, Wyden Launch Bipartisan Finance Committee Tax Reform Working Groups
Hatch, Bipartisan Group of Senators Announce Legislation to End Tax on Medical Device Manufacturers
Hatch Statement on Selection as Chairman of Senate Finance Committee
December 2014
Governors Express Support for Extending CHIP
November 2014
Finance Committee IRS Investigation Update
October 2014
Senators Wyden and Carper Welcome WTO Decision Upholding U.S. Farmer's Access to Indian Market
September 2014
Bipartisan, Bicameral Committee Leaders Seek Best Practices for Medicaid Managed Care Plans
Senate Finance, Ways & Means Leaders Request ITC Investigation into India's Unfair Trade Practices
Senate Approves Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Improve Post-Acute Care for Medicare Beneficiaries
Finance Senators Commit to Path Forward on ABLE Act
Congress Enacts Legislation to Fight Child Trafficking, Strengthen Child Welfare Protections
Finance Committee Approves Carolyn Colvin for Social Security Commissioner
August 2014
Joint Statement on the U.S. Africa Leaders Summit and the 13th Annual AGOA Forum
Finance Committee Approves Nominees for USTR, Treasury, HHS, Tax Court
July 2014
Senate Finance Committee Begins Effort to Address Chronic Illness
June 2014
Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill Strengthens Medicare’s Post-Acute Care
Senate and House Leaders Announce Bipartisan Agreement to Prevent Child Sex Trafficking, Increase Adoptions, and Improve Child Support Collections
Finance Committee Hearing To Discuss Need For Stronger Trade Enforcement System
Finance Committee Approves Nominees for Social Security Advisory Board
May 2014
Finance Committee Approves Burwell for HHS Secretary, Commerce and USTR Nominees
Hearing Statement of Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., On Modern Challenges and the Need for Transparency in Trade Policy
April 2014
Hearing Statement of Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., at FY2015 Budget Hearing with Health and Human Services Secretary Sebelius
Finance Committee Updates Membership on Subcommittees, Congressional Panels
Finance Committee Approves EXPIRE Act with Strong Bipartisan Vote
Grassley, Wyden Comment on CMS Transparency Announcement
March 2014
CMS Launches Wyden Initiative to Strengthen Hospice Care
February 2014
Finance Committee Members Express Bipartisan Concerns Over Proposed Medicare Rule
Baucus Bids Farewell to the Senate
Baucus Statement Reflecting on Tax Reform
Finance Committee Approves Karen Dynan to be Assistant Treasury Secretary for Economic Policy
Baucus, Hatch Thank Mental Health Community For Input on Improving Care
Senate, House Leaders Introduce SGR Replacement Bill
Baucus, Hatch Statement on the Ongoing IRS Investigation
Tax Reform Staff Discussion Drafts
Finance Committee Approves Nominees for Customs, HHS, Tax Court
January 2014
Baucus Backs Nominees for Treasury and HHS
Baucus Statement on the Nominations of Dr. Karen Dynan and Dr. Richard Frank
Baucus Statement on His Nomination to be Ambassador to the People's Republic of China
Baucus Statement on Proposed WTO Negotiations to Remove Environmental Trade Barriers
Baucus, Harkin, Whitehouse Highlight GAO Report Showing Coverage Before Medicare Is Key to Lower Costs
Baucus: We Must Act to Bring Home Job-Creating Trade Agreements
Baucus Statement on the Need to Renew Trade Promotion Authority
Baucus Backs Nominees for Customs, U.S. Tax Court
Baucus Statement on Customs, Tax Court Nominations
Baucus, Hatch, Camp Unveil Bill to Bring Home Job-Creating Trade Agreements
Baucus Welcomes Lindsey Held as Senior Communications Advisor
December 2013
Baucus Statement on Nomination to be Ambassador to China
Baucus Applauds Senate Confirmation of John Koskinen to be IRS Commissioner
Baucus Statement on Extending Emergency Unemployment Insurance
Baucus Unveils Proposal for Energy Tax Reform
Baucus Statement on HealthCare.gov Leadership Changes
Finance Committee Approves Nominees for IRS Commissioner, Deputy Treasury Secretary, ITC
Baucus Statement on the Real World Impact of the Affordable Care Act
Baucus, Hatch Laud Finance Committee Action on Proposals to Strengthen & Improve Child Welfare in America
Congressional Leaders Push for Permanent Fix to Broken SGR Formula
Baucus Statement on Legislation Improving Medicare's Physician Payment System, Protecting Kids
Finance Committee to Vote Friday on IRS, Treasury, ITC Nominees
Baucus Calls on Koskinen to Rebuild Public Trust as IRS Commissioner
Baucus Statement In Support of John Koskinen's Nomination to be IRS Commissioner
Baucus Statement on WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
November 2013
Baucus Statement on IRS Proposed Guidance for Tax Treatment of Social Welfare Organizations
Baucus Welcomes Adam Carasso as a Senior Tax and Economic Advisor
Baucus Works to Overhaul Outdated Tax Code
Baucus Backs Nominees for Treasury, International Trade Commission
Baucus Unveils Proposal to Combat Tax Fraud, Make Filing Safer, Simpler and More Efficient
Baucus Statement on Nominations for Deputy Treasury Secretary, ITC Commissioner
Baucus Unveils Proposals for International Tax Reform
Senate, House Leaders Send Letter to USTR Froman on Ongoing Negotiations at the WTO and the Upcoming Bali Ministerial
Baucus Says Trans-Pacific Partnership, Trade Promotion Authority Are Critical to a Job-Creating Trade Agenda
Baucus Pushes Administration to Fix Health Insurance Marketplaces as Quickly as Possible
Baucus Statement on the Critical Need to Fix the Health Insurance Marketplaces
Baucus Welcomes Jason Park as International Trade Counsel
October 2013
Senate, House Health Leaders Introduce Bipartisan SGR Replacement Proposal
Baucus Statement on the Urgent Need for Corporate Tax Reform
Baucus: U.S.-EU Trade Agreement Has Potential For Huge Job and Export Boost
Baucus Statement on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Baucus Statement on the Resolution of Disapproval
Senators: Report Confirms Financial Incentives of Physician Owned Distributorships Leads to Increased Surgeries
Baucus Comment on Bipartisan Agreement to Re-open Government and Pay Nation’s Bills
Baucus: We Need to Pay the Nation's Bills, No Strings Attached
Baucus Statement on Need to Avoid Default, Pay America's Bills
Reid, Baucus Introduce Bill to Avoid Default, Extend U.S. Borrowing Authority Through 2014
Baucus Statement on Consequences of Default, Need to Raise the Debt Limit
September 2013
Baucus Unveils Discussion Draft of Bill to Strengthen Adoption Programs, Welcomes Public Comment
Baucus: Debt Ceiling Brinksmanship Must End, Pitting Seniors, Veterans Against Each Other Over Funding Not the Answer
Baucus Stands In Support of the Affordable Care Act
Baucus-Tester Statement on Resolving U.S.-China Solar Trade Dispute
Baucus, Murray Refute GOP Debt Limit Claims, Make Case for Clean Bill
Baucus, Reid Warn of Disaster to 50 Million Seniors, Six Million Children from House CR Plan
Baucus-Camp Statement on Call for Comprehensive Tax Reform by Job Creators Big and Small
Baucus Talks Trade as Key Ambassadors Visit Montana, Nation's Business Leaders Focus on Economy at Senator's Summit
Baucus Comments on Choice of Jeffrey Zients to be Director of the National Economic Council
In Memphis, Baucus, Camp Call for Fairer, Simpler Tax Code that Makes U.S. More Competitive
Sept 16, 17th in Butte: Baucus Bringing Brightest Minds in Business Together with Main St to Build Opportunities
August 2013
Baucus and Camp Announce Memphis Stop on Tax Reform Tour
Baucus, Camp Highlight how Tax Reform Can Spark Innovation at Stop in Silicon Valley
Baucus and Camp Plan Silicon Valley Stop on Tax Reform Tour
Finance Committee IRS Interim Investigation Update
Congressional Trade Leaders Fight India's Unfair Trade Practices
Baucus Statement on Nomination of John Koskinen to be IRS Commissioner
New Report Reveals Doctors Pushing Cancer Patients Toward Expensive Treatments for Financial Gain
Baucus, Hatch Call for Input on Improving Mental Health Care
July 2013
Baucus Welcomes President's Request for Trade Promotion Authority
Baucus, Camp Statement on President's Tax Reform Proposal
Baucus, Camp Convene Kitchen Counter Conversation on Tax Reform
Finance Committee Approves Tax Court, International Trade Commission Nominees
Baucus Statement on the Public Calling for Tax Reform
Baucus Says Collaboration Is Key to Health IT Improving Care, Lowering Costs
Baucus-Collins Bill Extends Trade Adjustment Assistance to Strengthen U.S. Workforce
Baucus Statement on Health Care Providers Improving Care with Technology
Baucus and Camp Announce Philadelphia Stop on Tax Reform Tour
Baucus, Grassley Look to Stop Medicaid Payments to Dental Clinics that Skirt Oversight Regulations
Baucus-Hatch Bill Extends Key Trade Preference Program to Support U.S. Manufacturing
Baucus Backs Nominees for U.S. Tax Court, International Trade Commission
Baucus Statement on Tax Court, International Trade Commission Nominees
Baucus Pushes for Continued Growth in Health IT to Improve Care, Reduce Costs
Baucus Says Health Information Technology Is Key to High-Quality, Affordable Care
Baucus-Hatch Letter to GAO on Exclusion Orders
Report Reveals Doctors Over-Referring Patients for Financial Gain
Baucus Calls for Overhaul of Flawed Medicare Payment System
Baucus Statement on Improving the Flawed Medicare Payment System
Politico Pro: Chairmen Max Baucus, Dave Camp hit the road to sell tax reform
Baucus, Camp Talk Tax Reform in Visit to the Twin Cities
Tax-Writing Chairmen Camp and Baucus Announce Minneapolis-St. Paul Stop on Tax Reform Tour
June 2013
Baucus Comment on Trade with Ecuador and the Generalized System of Preferences
Baucus, Hatch Urge Colleagues to Provide Input on Tax Reform
Baucus Statement on Turning Health Care Quality Measures into Real Results
Baucus Works to Strengthen Medicare Payment Audit System, Save Taxpayer Dollars
Baucus Statement on Saving Medicare Dollars, Preserving High-Quality Care
Baucus, Hatch Comment on IRS Report
Baucus Welcomes Elissa Alben as International Trade Counsel
Baucus, Hatch Demand an End to China's Bans on U.S. Meat Exports, Thorough Review of Smithfield Acquisition
Baucus Statement on Momentum Building for Tax Reform
Senate Passes Baucus-Hatch Bill Boosting Access to Flu Vaccines
Baucus Applauds Senate Confirmation of Mike Froman to be U.S. Trade Representative
Senate Finance, Ways and Means Leaders Call for Stakeholder Input on Post-Acute Care
Baucus Pushes for Greater Transparency in Health Care Pricing
Baucus Statement on Increasing Transparency to Lower Health Care Costs
Baucus Comment on Report that Medtronic Studies Misrepresented Benefits of Bone Growth Treatments
Baucus Applauds the Start of U.S.-EU Trade Talks
Baucus, Hatch Fight for U.S. Businesses, Workers Against India's Unfair Trade Practices
Finance Committee Unanimously Approves Froman to be U.S. Trade Representative
Baucus Says Child Welfare System Must Do More to Fight Sex Trafficking, Help Victims
Baucus Statement on Preventing Sex Trafficking in Foster Care
Baucus Secures Administration's Commitment to Renewing Trade Promotion Authority
Baucus Statement on Mike Froman's Nomination to be U.S. Trade Representative
Baucus Welcomes Kara Getz as New Tax Counsel
May 2013
Baucus Lauds the Top Safety Rating for U.S. Beef Products
Baucus Says Modern Customs and Border Protection System is Vital to U.S. Competitiveness
Baucus Statement on the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2013
Baucus Calls IRS Targeting Conservative Groups "Intolerable," Pledges to Investigate
Baucus Statement on the IRS Scrutinizing Tax Exemption Applications
Baucus Applauds Senate Confirmation of Marilyn Tavenner to Lead Medicare, Medicaid
Baucus Statement in Support of Marilyn Tavenner’s Nomination to Lead Medicare and Medicaid
Baucus Statement Regarding the IRS Targeting Conservative Groups for Greater Scrutiny
Baucus Touts U.S.-Colombia Trade Agreement Successes on One-Year Anniversary of its Entry Into Force
Baucus Works to Repeal Broken Medicare Payment Formula This Year
Baucus Statement on Improving the Medicare Physician Payment System
Baucus Comments on Accusations that IRS Targeted Political Groups for Greater Oversight
Baucus, Hatch Call on Health Care Providers to Pitch in and Provide Ideas to Improve Medicare Physician Payment System
Baucus and Camp Team up to Launch Taxrefrom.gov
Baucus Comment on Transparency in Health Care Costs
Baucus Comment on the Nominations of Mike Froman for USTR and Penny Pritzker for Commerce Secretary
April 2013
Baucus Applauds Senate Confirmation of HHS and Treasury Officials
Baucus Statement Regarding Problems with the Internet Sales Tax Bill
Baucus Sees Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement as Major Spark to U.S. Economy
Baucus Pushes for High-Standard Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
Baucus Looks for Ways to Improve Foster Care, Better Equip Foster Children for Adulthood
Finance Committee Approves Marilyn Tavenner to Lead Medicare, Medicaid
Baucus Statement on Improving Child Foster Care System
Baucus Comment on Decision to Not Seek Re-election, Focus on Tax Reform, Serving Montana
Baucus Statement in Opposition to the Internet Sales Tax Bill
Baucus Urges Administration to Improve Public Outreach for Health Law to Succeed
Baucus Statement on Implementing the Affordable Care Act and the Administration's 2014 Budget
Baucus Calls for Immediate Action to Combat Tax Fraud and ID Theft, Pushes IRS to Step Up Efforts to Protect Taxpayers
Baucus Statement on Solutions to Tax Fraud and Tax ID Theft
Baucus Comment on Japan Joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations
Baucus Seeks Middle Ground on Budget to Spark Growth, Create Jobs
Baucus Statement on the Administration's FY2014 Budget
Baucus Calls On Tavenner to Focus on Strengthening Medicare and Insurance Marketplaces as CMS Administrator
Baucus Statement on the Nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to be CMS Administrator
Baucus Comment on Making Veterans Tax Credit Permanent in President's Budget
March 2013
HHS Report Shows Tens of Millions Lost to Medicare Overpayments
Baucus Demands Answers From IRS for Wasted Taxpayer Dollars Spent on Star Trek Parody Video
Senators React To Special Fraud Alert Involving Physician-Owned Entities
Baucus-Hatch Bill Strengthens U.S. Customs Agencies, Helps Boost Job-Creating Trade
Baucus Statement in Opposition to the Internet Sales Tax Amendment
Baucus Pushes Innovation Center to More Quickly Improve Health Care Quality, Lower Costs
Baucus Statement on the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation and Improving America's Health Care System
Baucus Outlines Job-Creating Trade Agenda
Baucus Statement on the 2013 Trade Agenda and Job Creation
Baucus, Hatch Comments on TPP Negotiations with Japan
Finance Leaders Convene Committee to Kick Start Tax Reform Conversation
Baucus-Hatch Bill Conserves Ag Lands, Boost Rural America
February 2013
Baucus Says Efficient Health Care Delivery is Key to Saving Medicare and Medicaid
Baucus Statement on Making Medicare and Medicaid More Efficient and Affordable
Baucus Statement on the Confirmation of Jack Lew to be Secretary of Treasury
Summary of the American Family Economic Protection Act
Baucus Calls for Increased Focus on Jobs and Balanced Deficit Reduction to Boost Economic Outlook
Baucus Applauds Committee Approval of Jack Lew to be Treasury Secretary
Baucus, Hatch Announce Subcommittee Assignments for 113th Congress
Baucus Statement on Advancing the Economic Recovery and the Outlook of the Nation’s Fiscal Future
Baucus Welcomes Top Safety Rating for U.S. Beef
Baucus Statement on the Looming Sequester Cuts
Baucus Thanks Japanese Prime Minister for Boost To U.S. Cattle Ranchers
Baucus Calls On Department of Health and Human Services and State Agencies To Have Insurance Marketplaces Ready For Action
Baucus Statement on Progress Building Health Insurance Marketplaces
Baucus Says Jobs, Economic Growth Should Be Lew’s Focus as Treasury Secretary
Baucus Statement on the Nomination of Jack Lew to be Treasury Secretary
Baucus Comments on the State of the Union Address
Baucus Welcomes Bob Casey to Finance Committee
Baucus, Hatch Outline Priorities for Potential U.S.-EU Trade Agreement
Baucus Calls on Russia to Drop Unscientific Ban on American Beef, Pork Exports
Baucus Comment on Confirmation Hearing for Treasury Nominee Jack Lew
Baucus Announces Mac Campbell as General Counsel
Baucus Comments on the Sequester, Tax Reform and the Deficit
The Federal Income Tax at 100 –148,390,000 Reasons to Pursue Comprehensive Tax Reform
January 2013
Bipartisan Finance Committee Members Release Recommendations to Combat Waste, Fraud & Abuse in Medicare & Medicaid
Baucus Statement on Living up to the Nation's Fiscal Responsibilities
Baucus, Hatch Call on Social Security Administration to Expedite Assistance to Veterans
Baucus Secures Victory for America's Ranchers as Japan Accepts More U.S. Beef Exports
Baucus Picks Montana Leader for Spot on Social Security Advisory Board
Baucus Bill Fights Veteran Unemployment
Response to Article Criticizing Medicare Funding for Life-Saving Dialysis Medications
Baucus Bill to Protect Kids From Abuse and Neglect Signed Into Law
Baucus, Hatch Welcome Steps to Create Jobs through International Services Trade Agreement
Baucus Comments on Lew Nomination to be Treasury Secretary
Baucus Announces Bruce Hirsh as Chief International Trade Counsel
Baucus Bill to Protect Kids, Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect Will Become Law
Baucus Comments on Fiscal Cliff Agreement
December 2012
Baucus Issues a Call to Action on the Fiscal Cliff
Baucus Bill Works to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect
Baucus Leads Committee Approval of Tax Court Nominees
Baucus, Hatch Release Report Showing Need For Increased Oversight in Medicaid Payment Programs
Baucus Urges Confirmation of Health and Human Services, Treasury Department General Counsel Nominations
Baucus Statement in Support of Treasury, HHS General Counsel Nominations
Baucus Statement in Recognition of Departing Finance Committee Senators
Baucus Picks Veteran Finance Staffer Amber Cottle as Staff Director
Baucus’ Jobs Bill Boosting U.S. Exports to Russia Becomes Law
Baucus Looks at Ways to Improve Care and Lower Costs for Patients Enrolled in Both Medicare, Medicaid
Baucus Statement Regarding Ways to Improve Care for “Dually-Eligible” Beneficiaries
Baucus Welcomes New Democratic Finance Committee Members
Baucus Urges Confirmation of Tax Court Nominations
Baucus Statement in Support of Tax Court Nominations
Baucus Leads Senate Passage of Bill Boosting U.S. Exports to Russia
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus in Advance of the Senate Vote on Establishing Permanent Normal Trade Relations with Russia
GAO Report Finds Notable Differences between Medicare and Medicaid Consumer Protections
Baucus Urges Senate to Pass Bill Boosting U.S. Exports to Russia
Remarks of Senator Max Baucus at the Fix the Debt Conference
November 2012
Baucus, Camp, Hatch, Levin Release Letter to Administration ahead of U.S.-China Trade Meetings
Baucus Comments on CBO Unemployment Insurance Report
Baucus Seeks Momentum Following White House Fiscal Summit with Congressional Leaders
Baucus Calls for Senate to Quickly Pass Bill Boosting U.S. Exports to Russia
Baucus Comment on the President’s Call for Action on the Fiscal Cliff
Baucus Calls for Balanced, Bipartisan Deal to Bridge Fiscal Cliff
The Congressional Budget Office: CBO: Economic Effects of Policies Contributing to Fiscal Tightening in 2013
Baucus Calls for Bipartisan Action on Fiscal Cliff
October 2012
Baucus Hails US-Panama FTA Entry Into Force
GAO Report Finds Physician Self-Referrals Cost Medicare More Than $100 Million Annually, Pose Risk to Beneficiaries
GAO Report Confirms Health Reform Law New Medicare Drug Discounts Saving Seniors Money
Baucus-Grassley Investigation into Medtronic Reveals Manipulated Studies, Close Financial Ties with Researchers
Baucus Applauds US-Panama FTA Entering into Force Next Week
Baucus to Meet with European Leaders on Fiscal Challenges, Export Opportunities for U.S. Businesses
Baucus Blasts House Plan to Gut Social Security Administration
Baucus Says Medicare Fraud Bust Shows Health Reform Helping Law Enforcement Fight Fraud
September 2012
Baucus Calls for Tax Reform to Set Capital Gains Rates that Will Boost Economy, Spark Job Growth
Baucus Says Reforming Capital Gains Taxes Should Spark Economic Growth, Create Jobs
Baucus Sticks up for U.S. Jobs, Voices Strong Support for WTO Case Fighting China’s Unfair Auto Subsidies
Baucus Applauds Census Data Showing More than a Million More Americans Have Health Insurance
Baucus Encouraged by News that Japan Is Taking Steps to Ease Import Restrictions on U.S. Beef
August 2012
Baucus Sees U.S. Export Success Story at Tesla Motors in Tokyo
Baucus Promotes U.S. Exports in Meetings with Japanese Prime Minister, Economic, Trade Leaders
Baucus Inspects Renewable Energy Plant During New Zealand Trade Mission
Baucus Meets with New Zealand's Prime Minister, Trade and Economic Leaders on Trans-Pacific Partnership
Baucus to Head to Japan, New Zealand to Promote U.S. Exports, Strengthen Job-Creating Trade Ties
Baucus' Bill Supporting Jobs, Strengthening Trade Ties with Sub-Saharan Africa and Central America Signed into Law
Baucus Works to Improve Indian Country Health Care
Baucus Says Indian Country Health Care Needs Improvements, Funding to Meet Peoples' Needs
Baucus Applauds Senate Confirmation of Treasury, Trade Nominees
Summary of the Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act of 2012 as Approved by the Finance Committee
Baucus Leads Committee Passage of Job-Supporting Tax Cut Extenders Bill
Baucus, Hatch Applaud Senate Passage of Bill to Support Jobs, Strengthen Trade Ties with Sub-Saharan Africa and Central America
Baucus says Bipartisan Tax Cut Extenders Bill Will Give Certainty to Families and Businesses, Support Jobs Nationwide
Baucus Examines Ways to Reduce Distortions in Business Caused by the Tax Code
Baucus, Hatch Announce Markup of Job-Supporting Tax Cut Extenders Package
Baucus Says Tax Reform Should Help Reduce Distortions in Business Caused by Tax Code
July 2012
Baucus Applauds House Ways and Means Committee Approval of Russia PNTR Bill
Baucus Statement Regarding the Vote on the Middle Class Tax Cut Act of 2012
Baucus Explores Opportunities in Tax Reform to Help American Families Afford College
Baucus Says Tax Reform Can Help Improve Access to Education
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the Middle Class Tax Cut Act
Baucus Comment on New CBO Health Reform Savings Estimate
Revised Analysis Comparing Differences Between Plans to Extend Tax Cuts
Baucus Hails House Agreement to Move Forward with Russia PNTR
Baucus Applauds Committee Passage of Jobs Bill Establishing Permanent Normal Trade Relations with Russia
Opening Markup Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding Permanent Normal Trade Relations with Russia
Baucus Releases Modified Chairman’s Mark of Jobs Bill to Establish Permanent Normal Trade Relations with Russia
Baucus Announces Markup of Jobs Bill Establishing Permanent Normal Trade Relations with Russia
Baucus Talks with Physicians about Medicare Payment System
Baucus Looks to Tax Reform to Help Boost Economic Opportunity for Young Americans
Sens. Baucus, Carper, McCaskill Call for Additional Oversight After the HHS Inspector General Examines Potential Conflicts of Interest Among Medicare Contractors
Baucus Says Tax Reform Can Open Doors of Economic Opportunity for Future Generations
Statement Regarding the Russian Duma’s Vote on Agreement to Join the WTO
Baucus Comment Regarding President Obama’s Call for an Extension of Middle-class Tax Cuts
June 2012
Baucus Applauds Committee Approval of Treasury, Trade Nominees
The Affordable Care Act: More than $800 Billion in Tax Cuts
Baucus Helps Lead Passage of Job-Creating Highway, Student Loan Bill
Baucus Comment on Supreme Court Affordable Care Act Ruling
Summary of the Finance Committee Title to the Highway and Student Loan Bill
Baucus Lauds Agreement on Highway Bill, Student Loans
Baucus, Hatch Work to Save Taxpayer Dollars by Preventing Unemployment Insurance Overpayments
Baucus Urges Swift Passage of Bill to Create U.S. Jobs by Expanding Trade with Russia
Baucus, Hatch Introduce Bill to Support Jobs, Strengthen Trade Ties with Sub-Saharan Africa and Central America
Baucus Says to Create Thousands of U.S. Jobs, Congress Must Pass Russia PNTR by August
Baucus, Rivlin, Domenici Talk Deficit Reduction, Fiscal Crisis
Baucus Calls for Congress to Work Together to Avoid Fiscal Crisis
Baucus Calls for Tax Reform to Widen Access to Education, Aim Assistance at Those with Fewest Opportunities
Baucus Says Medicare Physician Payment System Should Reward High-Value, High-Quality Care
Baucus Says Tax Reform Should Diversify, Secure U.S. Energy Sources
Baucus, Thune, Kerry, McCain Unveil Bill Enabling U.S. Businesses to Boost Exports to Russia, Create Jobs at Home
Baucus Says Tax Reform can Improve U.S. Energy Policy
Baucus Announces Goals for New Tax Code for New Era
A New Tax Code for a New Era
Baucus Says TANF Reauthorization Presents Opportunity To Strengthen Program, Help Families Find Work
Baucus Says Strong TANF Program Will Help Lift Families out of Poverty
May 2012
Baucus Opens Public Comment Period for Miscellaneous Tariff Bill
Baucus Taps Sean Neary as Finance Committee Communications Director
Baucus Looks at Innovative Ways to Improve Health Care through Public-Private Partnerships
Baucus, Burr Investigate Nonprofit for Exploiting Veterans, Taxpayers, Abusing Tax-Exempt Status
Baucus Says Innovation in Health Care Delivery Will Mean Higher Quality, More Affordable Care
Baucus Calls on Congress to Fund Social Security’s Efforts to Improve Program’s Long-Term Finances
Baucus Says Social Security Administration Needs Funding to Root Out Improper Payments, Fix Disability Backlog
Baucus Says Tax Reform Should Simplify Tax Rules, Spur Growth in Indian Country
Baucus Says Tax Reform Can Help Indian Tribes, U.S. Territories
Baucus Hails Colombia FTA's Entry Into Force
Baucus Examines Medicare Physician Payment System and SGR
Baucus, Grassley Seek Answers about Opioid Manufacturers' Ties to Medical Groups
Baucus Considers Treasury, Trade Nominees at Committee Hearing
Baucus Calls for Highway Conference to Reach Quick Agreement to Boost Infrastructure, Create Jobs
The Facts on the Senate Highway Bill's Funding
Baucus, Levin Urge Administration to Pressure China on Market Access, Intellectual Property Rights, Currency at Upcoming Meetings
April 2012
Finance Committee to Hold Roundtable on Challenges, Opportunities in Child Welfare
Baucus Looks To Improve The Taxpayer Filing Experience And Reduce Uncertainty
Baucus Says Tax Reform Must Improve the Taxpayer Experience
Baucus Says Tax Reform Can Help Improve Federal, State and Local Budgets
Baucus Says Federal, State and Local Tax Systems Need to Work Together
Baucus Examines Landmark Medicare Fraud Bust, Says Health Reform is Helping Prevent Fraud, Save Taxpayer Money
Baucus Says We Need to Learn from Success to Fight Medicare Fraud
Baucus Says Medicare Trustees' Report Shows Health Reform Reining In Costs
Baucus Comment on Social Security Trustees Report
Baucus: Health Care Reform Working to Prevent Medicare Fraud
Baucus Comment on the revised model bilateral investment treaty
Baucus Pushes for High-Standard Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement to Create U.S. Jobs
Baucus Comment on the Buffett Rule
Baucus Lauds Announcement that Colombia Free Trade Agreement Will Enter into Force Next Month
March 2012
Baucus Announces Process for Miscellaneous Tariff Bill
Baucus Says House Budget Plan to Dismantle Medicare Is Wrong for Seniors and the Country
Baucus Calls on House to Pass Fully-Funded Senate Highway Bill to Create Jobs, Provide Certainty
Baucus Vows to Fight House Budget Plan to Dismantle Medicare
Baucus Says Health Reform Is Saving Seniors Money, Expanding Coverage, Reducing Costs
Baucus Applauds Health Reform's Record of Cutting Costs for Consumers, Taxpayers
Baucus Says Ryan Plan Would Dismantle Medicare, Give Unbalanced Tax Breaks to Millionaires at Expense of Seniors, Middle Class
Baucus Pushes for Jackson-Vanik Repeal to Boost U.S. Exports to Russia, Create U.S. Jobs
Baucus Says Jackson-Vanik Repeal, Russia PNTR Will Boost Exports, Create U.S. Jobs
Summary of the Senate Finance Committee Title to the Highway Bill, MAP-21
Baucus Helps Lead Passage of Job-Creating Highway Bill
Baucus Backs WTO Complaint Against China’s Rare Earth Mineral Export Restrictions
Baucus Lays Out Trade Goals to Boost U.S. Exports, Create Jobs at Home
Baucus Says 2012 Trade Agenda Must Focus on Jobs, Export Growth
Baucus Examines U.S. Manufacturing, Capital Investment Tax Incentives
Baucus Says Tax Reform Must Efficiently Boost Capital Investment and Manufacturing to Create Jobs
Baucus, Thune Applaud Senate Passage of Bill to Defend American Jobs, Fight Unfair Chinese Subsidies
February 2012
Baucus Fights for Women’s Health Rights, Says NO to Blunt Amendment
Baucus, Thune Introduce Bill to Protect U.S. Jobs, Fight Unfair Chinese Subsidies with Countervailing Duties
Baucus Comment on the Administration's Business Tax Proposal
Baucus Tours John Deere Facility in Russia to See U.S. Export Success Story
Baucus Seeks U.S. Export Boost, Resolution of Foreign Affairs Issues in Meetings with Russian Agriculture, Foreign Ministers
Baucus Meets with Russian President, Economic and Trade Leaders to Pursue New Opportunities for U.S. Businesses
Baucus Heads to Russia to Seek Job-Creating Trade Opportunities for U.S. Exporters, Discuss Foreign Affairs Issues
Baucus Says Payroll Tax Cut Agreement Helps Millions
Summary of The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012
Baucus, Sebelius Review President's Plans to Strengthen Health Programs, Save Taxpayer Dollars
Baucus Says Budget Proposal Builds Upon Health Reform to Improve Care, Rein in Costs
Baucus, Geithner Talk Job Creation, Economic Growth Proposals in President's Budget
Baucus Says Budget Proposal Will Help Spur Growth, Create Jobs
Baucus Applauds HHS Launch of Initiative to Reduce Preterm Births
Baucus Lauds Committee Approval of Legislation to Fund Highway Bill, Create Infrastructure Jobs
Baucus Says Highway Investments Will Mean Economic Growth, Jobs
Baucus Announces Modified Chairman’s Mark of Highway Funding Legislation
Baucus Unveils Chairman's Mark to Fund Highway Bill, Create Infrastructure Jobs
Baucus to Explore Ways to Increase Price Transparency in Medical Device Industry after New Report Reveals Gaps
Baucus Comments on Unemployment Insurance
January 2012
Baucus Applauds UAE’s Decision to Lift Restrictions on U.S. Beef
Baucus Looks to Create Certainty with Long-Term, Pro-Jobs Solution to Tax Extenders
Baucus, Camp Call on Administration to Pressure China on Currency at Upcoming WTO Meetings
Baucus Says Tax Rules Should Help Businesses with Long-Term Plans Grow, Not Hinder Them
Baucus Says America Must Keep its Financial Promises
Baucus Says Conference Must Reach Agreement to Help Families, Economy
Baucus Calls Softwood Lumber Agreement Extension an Important Step for U.S. Lumber Producers and Workers
Baucus, Camp Comment on Trade Agency Reorganization Proposal
Baucus Highlights Need to Narrow Tax Gap, Says Gap Must Be a Focus of Tax Reform
December 2011
Baucus Praises Japan’s Initial Steps to Lift Unscientific Restrictions and Increase Access for U.S. Beef
Baucus Praises Formation of New Pioneer Accountable Care Organizations
Baucus Comment on Tax Extenders
Baucus Applauds Committee Passage of Treasury, Tax Court and Social Security Nominations
Baucus, Hatch Introduce Legislation to Continue Building Trade Relationships with Sub-Saharan Africa
Baucus Seeks Solutions to Drug Shortages to Improve Care
Baucus Statement on Drug Shortages
Baucus Calls for Tax Rules Promoting Use of Financial Products for Productive, Job-Creating Investment
Baucus Statement on Taxation of Financial Products
Baucus, Harkin Cheer Progress Controlling Costs for Seniors, Improving Coverage in Medicare Advantage
Baucus, Grassley, Kohl Examine Pharmaceutical Deals that Limit Access to Generic Drugs
November 2011
Baucus's Vets Hiring Tax Credit Signed into Law
Baucus Urges Confirmation of Treasury, Social Security, Tax Court Nominations
Baucus Statement on Treasury, Social Security, Tax Court Nominations
Baucus Hails House Passage of Vets Jobs Bill
Baucus, Hatch Comment on Russia’s Progress in WTO Accession
Baucus Comment on Japan's Desire to Join the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Negotiations
Baucus Hails Senate Passage of Vets Jobs Bill
Baucus Seeks Strategies to Help Jobless Workers Get Back on the Job, Improve Unemployment Insurance
Baucus Statement on Improving Unemployment Insurance to Help People Find Work
Baucus, Hatch, Camp, Levin Letter to USTR Kirk on Japan's Possible Request to Participate in the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Grassley, Baucus Scrutinize Practice by Health Insurers and Testing Labs
October 2011
Baucus, Hatch, Camp Levin Call on USTR to Hold Russia to High Standard in WTO Negotiations to Promote U.S. Jobs, Economy
Baucus Comment on HHS’ Announcement of Medicare Part B Premium Rates for 2012
Baucus Applauds Senate Confirmation of Trade, Treasury Nominees
Baucus Praises Enactment of Trade Agreement Bills, TAA Renewal
Baucus Seeks Boost for Charitable Giving
Baucus Works to Preserve TAA for Firms Program, Good-Paying Jobs
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Nonprofits and Charitable Giving
Baucus Leads Senate Passage of Colombia, Panama, South Korea FTAs
Baucus Says Trade Deals Will Create American Jobs, Cement Important International Ties
Baucus Calls on Senate to Pass Job-Creating Trade Deals
Baucus Leads Finance Committee to Pass Colombia, Panama, South Korea FTAs
Baucus on the Senate's Passage of the Currency Bill
Free Trade Agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea
Baucus Urges Committee to Back Job-Creating Trade Deals
Baucus Looks to Make Tax Incentives for Housing More Efficient
Baucus Hails Submission of Trade Deals to Congress as Major Progress for Ranchers, Farmers, Businesses
Baucus, Grassley Uncover Gaming of the Medicare System by For-Profit Home Health Companies
September 2011
Baucus Lauds Senate Approval of Tax Court Nominees
Baucus Applauds Extension of TANF Aid to Families in Need
Baucus Applauds Patient’s Bill of Rights’ Progress Extending Health Care Coverage, Protecting Patients from Abusive Insurance Industry Practices
Baucus Lauds Senate Passage of Child Welfare Legislation
Baucus Hails Passage of Worker Training, Job Opportunities, Bill to Lower Costs for U.S. Businesses
Baucus Urges Renewal of Trade Adjustment Assistance
Baucus Seeks Better Care for Patients Enrolled in Both Medicare, Medicaid, Reduced Costs for Taxpayers
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding Enrollees in Both Medicare and Medicaid
Baucus Hails Committee Passage of Child Welfare Legislation, Treasury, Tax Court Nominations
Baucus: America Must Lead in Innovation to Create Jobs
Baucus Opening Statement at the Committee Markup of The Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act and Four Nominations
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Tax Reform and Incentives for Innovation
Baucus Says Trade Adjustment Assistance Must Be Renewed
Baucus, Hatch Look to Boost Innovative American Industries, Provide Certainty with Permanent Research and Development Tax Credit
Baucus: Health Reform Helping Seniors In Medicare Advantage Save Money, Increasing Enrollment in Plans
Baucus Hails Senate Renewal of Sanctions Against Burma
Baucus Looks for Ways to Promote Retirement Savings through Tax Reform
Baucus Statement on Tax Reform and Improving Retirement Security
Baucus Calls for High-Earners to Contribute to Deficit Reduction to Spare Deep Medicare, Social Security Cuts
Baucus Seeks Fairness in High-Income Tax Rates for Balanced Deficit Reduction
Baucus Comment on Census Bureau Health Insurance Coverage Data
Baucus Seeks Balance, Job Creation from Joint Committee
Baucus Urges Approval of Five Trade, Tax Court Nominees
Baucus Statement Urging Approval of Five Tax Court, Trade Nominees
Baucus, Hatch, Davis, Doggett Unveil Legislation to Improve, Extend Child Welfare Programs
Baucus, Grassley Applaud Passage of Bill to Increase Tax Fairness, Deter Tax Shelters by Eliminating Patents on Tax Strategies
Baucus Calls for International Tax Rules that Promote American Jobs, Economic Growth
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Tax Reform and International Taxation
August 2011
Baucus, Hatch Announce Updated Subcommittee Assignments
Baucus Comment on Canada-Colombia FTA Entry into Force
Stark, Baucus Release GAO Report Showing Private-Investment Nursing Homes Target Higher-Paying Beneficiaries
Baucus Applauds Progress Delivering Affordable Health Insurance to Millions
Joint Statement by Senators Murray, Baucus, Kerry on Joint Committee Appointments
Baucus, Hatch, Camp, Levin Call on IRS to Ensure an Orderly Reinstatement of FAA Taxes
Baucus: Health Reform Reducing Costs for Seniors, Increasing Benefits
Baucus Comment on Trade Adjustment Assistance, FTAs
July 2011
Senators to Airlines: Pass Expired Tax Savings Along to Travelers
Baucus Urges Confirmation of Treasury, Tax Court Nominees
Baucus Statement Regarding Nominations to the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Tax Court
Baucus Looks to Improve Business Tax Rules to Create More U.S. Jobs
Baucus Statement on How the Tax Code Affects Hiring and Business Growth
Baucus Seeks Resolution on Deficit Reduction Package to Avoid Default
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Key Deficit Reduction Issues
Baucus, Harkin, Brown Commend IRS Decision to Provide Innocent Spouse Relief
Baucus comment on the proposed consumer operated and oriented plans regulation
Baucus Looks to Improve Tax Code to Grow Economy, Protect Against Too Much Debt
Baucus Statement on Tax Treatment of Debt and Equity
Baucus Comment on the Proposed Health Insurance Exchange Rules
Baucus Hails Committee Passage of South Korea, Colombia, Panama Trade Agreements, Trade Adjustment Assistance
Baucus Statement on Free Trade Agreements and Trade Adjustment Assistance
Baucus Announces New Date for Free Trade Agreement Mock Markup
Baucus Calls on China to End Restraints on Raw Material Exports
June 2011
Baucus Statement Regarding Free Trade Agreements and Trade Adjustment Assistance
Baucus Looks to Simplify Tax Code to Improve Compliance, Fairness
Baucus to Hold "Mock" Markup for South Korea, Colombia, Panama FTAs, Trade Adjustment Assistance
Baucus Statement on Tax Code Complexity and the Tax Gap
Baucus Calls for Smart Steps to Preserve Medicare, Medicaid Benefits
Baucus Looks to Improve Unemployment Insurance Program, Preserve Funding for Individuals in Search of Work
Baucus, Grassley Question Medtronic about Unreported Side Effects, Financial Ties to Clinical Investigators
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Unemployment Insurance Program Integrity
Baucus Blasts McKinsey for Unjustifiable Explanations, Efforts to Back Away from Claims
Baucus Calls on McKinsey to Release Methodology Behind Survey Results
Baucus Hails Colombia's Compliance with Labor Action Plan Commitments
May 2011
Baucus Begins Senate Steps to Advance Korea FTA at Hearing
Baucus Statement on the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement
Baucus Applauds Senate Vote to Reject Plan to End Medicare
Baucus Touts Economic Benefits of Panama FTA for U.S. Ranchers, Farmers, Manufacturers at Hearing
Baucus Statement on the U.S.-Panama Free Trade Agreement
Baucus, Grassley Report Details Financial Relationship Between Drug Company, Physicians Who Lobbied the FDA
Baucus Pushes Chinese Commerce Minister to Resolve Trade Issues
Baucus Comment on the New Premium Rate Review Regulation
Baucus Remarks at the APEC Welcome Reception
Baucus Comment on WTO Airbus Ruling
Baucus, Hatch, Grassley Demand China End Intellectual Property Rights Infringement
Baucus Works to Create U.S. Jobs, Increase Exports to Asia-Pacific Region at APEC Meetings
Baucus Looks to Improve Financing for Job-Creating Infrastructure Investments at Committee Hearing
Baucus Statement on 21st Century Infrastructure Funding
Baucus Comment on Medicare and Social Security Trustees Reports
Baucus Questions Oil Executives on Need for Tax Breaks
Baucus Statement Regarding Oil and Gas Tax Breaks
Baucus Touts $2.5B Boost to U.S. Economy, Major Labor Improvements at Colombia FTA Hearing
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
Baucus Announces Top Oil, Gas Executives to Testify at Thursday Hearing on Tax Breaks, Record Profits
Baucus: Social Security Not Cause of Deficit Problem
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Long-Term Plans for Social Security
Ahead of Deficit Reduction Talks, Baucus Holds Hearing to Consider Budget Trigger Proposals
Baucus Lauds Action to Begin Approval of Colombia FTA, Eager to Move Forward
Baucus Secures Administration's Commitment to Expand U.S. Beef Access in Korea
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding "Trigger" Budget Enforcement Mechanisms
Baucus: Tax Code Must Be Fair, Encourage Economic Opportunity
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Fairness and the Tax Code
Baucus Investigates Medtronic to Ensure Patients, Hospitals Don't Bear Increased Costs
April 2011
Baucus Unveils Plan to End Tax Breaks for Largest Oil and Gas Companies, Invest in Cleaner, Cheaper American Energy
Baucus, Hatch Ask International Trade Commission to Examine Brazil's Impact on U.S. Agricultural Exports
Baucus Hails Panama's Actions to Clear Path for FTA
Baucus, Harkin, Brown Call on IRS to Give Innocent Spouses More Time to File for Relief
Baucus Blasts House Vote to Eliminate Medicare
Baucus Leads Senate Efforts to Pass Over $950 Billion in Tax Relief for Individuals, Small Businesses
Baucus Applauds Committee Approval of Two Key Treasury Nominees
Baucus Comment on the President’s Deficit Speech
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding Medicare and the House Republican Budget Plan
Baucus Calls for Balanced, Fair Deficit Reduction that Continues Economic Recovery
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Deficit Reduction
Baucus, Grassley Say Linking Passport Issuance to Tax Debt Would Require Careful Study
Baucus Looks to Make Tax Filing Easier for Individuals, Businesses
Baucus, Nelson Vow to Protect Seniors from Drastic Cuts Proposed by House Republicans
Baucus Applauds New Patient Safety Initiative
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Tax Administration Practices
Baucus Slams Cut to Military Retirees Health Care in Ryan Budget Proposal
Baucus Urges Confirmation of Treasury Nominees Cohen and LeCompte
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding the Nominations of David S. Cohen and Jenni R. LeCompte to the U.S. Treasury
Baucus Hails Colombia FTA Deal as Victory for U.S. Ranchers, Farmers, Manufacturers, Urges Quick Action
Baucus Blasts Deep Medicare Cuts in House Republican Proposal
March 2011
New Medicare Benefits in the Affordable Care Act Announced Today
Baucus Looks to Boost U.S. Economy By Increasing Exports to Key Asia-Pacific Economies
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Boosting America's Economy By Increasing Trade With Key Asia-Pacific Countries
Baucus Looks to Ensure Structure, Delivery of Tax Incentives Works For Taxpayers, Spurs Economic Growth
Baucus: New Report Highlights Need to Fight Unscientific Trade Barriers Blocking U.S. Beef Exports
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding the Effectiveness of Tax Incentives
Baucus Calls End to Chile's Unscientific Beef Restrictions Victory for U.S. Ranchers, Economic Growth
Baucus, Hatch Request Quarterly Reports on New Efforts to Crack Down on Waste, Fraud, Abuse in Medicare, Medicaid
Baucus, Hatch, Grassley Call on China to Reduce Barriers to U.S. Agricultural Exports
Statement on the one year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act
Baucus Touts Success of New Medicare Prevention Benefits as New Data Shows Seniors are Benefiting
Baucus Hearing Statement One Year After Enacting Health Care Reform
Baucus Applauds New Report on Health Care Innovations
Baucus, Camp Task Joint Committee on Taxation with Additional Tax Reform Research
Baucus Comment on Trade Nominees and Free Trade Agreements
Baucus Examines Alternatives to Traditional Foster Care to Better Serve At-Risk Youth
Baucus, Hatch Ready for Colombia, Panama FTA Bill Negotiations to Start
Baucus Presses Kirk for Action on Colombia, Panama Trade Agreements
Senate Passes Baucus-Grassley Bill to Deter Tax Shelters, Increase Fairness by Eliminating Patents on Tax Shelters
Baucus Seeks Improved Tax Code to Create Jobs, Grow U.S. Economy
Baucus, Hatch Say Korea FTA Talks Will Continue, Press for Similar Discussions on Colombia, Panama
Baucus Examines New Tools to Save Billions in Medicare, Medicaid by Fighting Fraud, Waste, Abuse
Hearing Statement Regarding Health Care Fraud Prevention
Baucus Weighs Tax Code in Light of Changes in Global Economy, Encourages Fairness
Baucus: President's Trade Agenda Fails to Advance Pending FTAs
Carper, Baucus, McCaskill Urge Administration to Investigate Potential Conflicts of Interest among Medicare Contractors
Hearing Statement Regarding Changes in the Tax Code since the 1986 Tax Reform Act
February 2011
Baucus Tours Port of Cartagena to Discuss Customs Enforcement, Counternarcotics Efforts
Baucus Meets with Colombian President, Highlights Need for U.S.-Colombia FTA, Renewing Andean Trade Preferences
Baucus Urges Colombia to Build on Progress Protecting Labor Rights, Reducing Labor Violence
Baucus Announces New Finance Committee Tax Staff Members
Baucus Commits to Pushing Colombia FTA, Expanding Trade with Colombia
Baucus Promotes Free Trade Agreement, Increased Trade at Meetings with Colombian Trade, Agricultural Leaders
Baucus Lauds Colombia’s Efforts to Reduce Violence, Reintegrate Former Combatants into Society
Baucus Applaudes Rules to Prevent Creditors from Seizing Social Security Checks, Veterans' Benefits
Baucus, Hatch Announce Tax Hearings on Why the Code Needs Reform
Baucus Works to Increase U.S.-Brazil Trade
Baucus Departing on Trade Mission to Colombia, Brazil to Promote U.S. Exports, Highlight Need to Move U.S.-Colombia FTA, Strengthen Trade Relations
Baucus Applauds Senate Passage of FAA Reauthorization Bill
Baucus, Hatch, Camp, Levin Urge Taiwan to End Unscientific Restriction on American Beef Exports
Baucus Discusses Job-Creation Initiatives, Deficit Reduction Measures in President's Budget with Geithner
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding the President’s Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Proposal
Baucus, Sebelius Outline Benefits of New Health Care Law in Lowering Health Care Costs, Reducing Deficits
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding the President's Fiscal Year 2012 Health Care Budget Proposals
Baucus, Hatch Announce Planned Subcommittee Assignments
Baucus, Grassley Introduce Bill to Help Conserve Agricultural Lands, Extend Tax Breaks
Baucus, Hatch Urge U.S. Trade Rep to Move on Colombia, Panama Free Trade Agreements
Baucus Comment on the Resignation of TARP Special Inspector General Neil Barofsky
Baucus Vows to Keep Fighting to Extend Job-Creating Trade Programs
Finance Committee Approves Bill Reauthorizing Airport and Airway Trust Fund
Baucus Opening Statement Upon Marking Up the Airport and Airway Trust Fund Reauthorization Act
Baucus Releases Modified Chairman’s Mark of Airport and Airway Trust Fund Reauthorization Act
Baucus Unveils Chairman's Mark to Reauthorize Airport and Airway Trust Fund
Baucus Touts NextGen Job-Creation Benefits, Consumer Protections
January 2011
Baucus Comment on Colombia and Panama FTAs
Baucus, Grassley Introduce Bill to Create Job Opportunities for Veterans
Baucus, Reid Introduce and Pledge to Pass Repeal of 1099 Reporting Requirements
Baucus to Lead Trade Mission to Colombia, Brazil to Strengthen Trade Relations, Promote U.S. Exports
Baucus applauds finding that Canada violated lumber agreement
Baucus, Grassley Release Bill to Deter Tax Shelters and Increase Tax Fairness by Eliminating Patenting of Tax Strategies
Baucus condemns House plan to add $230 billion to U.S. debt
Baucus Comments on New Report Showing Benefits of the Health Care Law
Baucus Applauds U.S. Request for Arbitration with Canada
Baucus Calls on Hu to Use Visit to Resolve Longstanding Challenges to U.S.-China Economic Relationship
Baucus Statement on the Debt Limit
Baucus: Stop Plans to Increase America's Deficit by $230 Billion
December 2010
Baucus, Grassley Call for Improved Budget Planning Among Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations
Baucus Calls for Swift Passage of Job-Creating Trade Bill
Baucus, Grassley Letter on Surgeries at Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Baucus, Grassley Applaud Results of U.S.-China Trade Talks
Baucus Hails Signing of Law Ensuring Seniors, Military Families Continued Access to High-Quality Doctors
Baucus Applauds Committee Approval of Social Security Deputy Commissioner Nominee
Baucus Urges Senate Passage of Bill to Reduce Small Business Paperwork Burden
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010
Baucus, Grassley Demand China Act to Protect, Enforce U.S. Intellectual Property Rights
Baucus Applauds House Passage of Bill to Ensure Seniors, Military Families Continued Access to High-Quality Doctors
Baucus Urges Confirmation of Colvin as Deputy Commissioner of Social Security
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus Regarding the Nomination of Carolyn Colvin to be Deputy Commissioner of Social Security
Reid, Mcconnell, Baucus, Grassley Hail Senate Passage of Bill to Ensure Seniors, Military Families Continue Access to High-Quality Doctors
Reid, McConnell, Baucus, Grassley Introduce Legislation to Ensure Seniors, Military Families Continue Access to High-Quality Doctors
Baucus, Grassley Lead Group of 30 Senators Urging China to Resolve Longstanding Irritants to the U.S.-China Economic Relationship
Baucus, Grassley Outline Millions of Wasted Taxpayer Dollars, Examine Reports Of Hundreds of Improper Cardiac Stent Implantations
Baucus Criticizes Senate Failure to Pass Permanent Middle-Class Tax Cuts, Critical Job-Creation Measures
Baucus Deeply Disappointed With Announcement on Korea Trade Deal, Commits to Keep Fighting for American Ranchers
Baucus Introduces Bill to Permanently Cut Middle-Class Taxes, Extend Job-Creating Tax Cuts for Businesses, Families, Workers
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the Middle Class Tax Cut Act of 2010
Baucus Examines Trends in Income, Federal Revenue at Tax Reform Hearing
Baucus Statement on the Recommendations of the Co-chairs of the Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Historical Trends in Income and Federal Revenues
Baucus, Levin, Camp statement on Korea FTA negotiations
November 2010
Baucus & Bingaman: GAO Report Charts Path to Enhance Crackdown on Drug Cartel Profits
Baucus Applauds House Passage of Yearlong Extension of Job Training, Aid for Low-Income Families
Baucus Introduces Year-Long Funding of Unemployment Insurance for Americans Looking for Work
Baucus Vows to Continue to Fight to Repeal Form 1099 Reporting Requirements
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding Repeal of 1099 Reporting Requirements
Baucus Applauds House Passage of Bill to Ensure Seniors, Military Families Continue Access to High-Quality Doctors
Baucus Applauds New Medical Loss Ratio Rule Protecting Consumers
Baucus Applauds Yearlong Extension of Job Training, Aid for Low-Income Families
Baucus Applauds Senate Passage of Bill to Ensure Seniors, Military Families Continue Access to High-Quality Doctors
Baucus, Grassley Announce Deal to Ensure Seniors, Military Families Continue Access to High-Quality Doctors
Baucus Touts New Medicare Patient Protections at Finance Hearing
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding New Patient Protections to Strengthen Medicare and Medicaid
Baucus Touts New, Innovative Patient Protections to Reduce Preventable Deaths, Save Taxpayer Money
Baucus to Introduce Bill to Repeal Form 1099 Income Reporting Requirements for Small Businesses
Baucus Expresses Disappointment About Impasse in Korea Trade Negotiations; Supports Decision to Continue Talks
Baucus, Levin, Grassley, and Camp Pledge 2010 AMT Relief
Baucus Touts Recipients of New Biomedical Research Tax Credits
October 2010
Baucus, Grassley, Stark Release GAO Report Showing Need For Transparency in Nursing Home Ownership
Baucus Calls for More Tools to Fight Tax Evasion by Networks of Businesses
Baucus Speech Honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Baucus Tours China's Largest Port to Discuss Trade Facilitation, Enforcement of Trade Laws, Secutiry of Ports and Imports
Baucus Meets with Chinese Vice President and Trade Leader, Pushes People's Bank of China on Currency
Baucus Pushes Chinese Leaders on Currency, Trade Issues
Baucus Calls For New Path Forward In US-China Economic Relationship
Baucus, Reid, and Kerry Pen Letter to Secretary Sebelius Requesting More Cost-Control Protections for Seniors Who Obtain Medigap Supplemental Coverage
September 2010
Baucus Headed to China to Discuss Currency, Ways to Increase American Competitiveness
Baucus Calls On IRS to Investigate Use of Tax-Exempt Groups for Political Activity
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding Grandfathered Health Care Plans
Baucus Examines Difficulties Workers Face with Long-Term Disability Claims
Baucus Pushes to Increase Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba
Baucus Bill to Help Small Businesses Create Jobs Signed into Law
Baucus Applauds House Passage of Small Business Job Creation Bill
Baucus Applauds FDA Avandia Decision
Baucus Applauds New Consumer Protections, End to Insurance Company Abuses
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Tax Reform: Lessons from the Tax Reform Act of 1986
Baucus Opens Investigation into Prudential Survivor Benefit Accounts
Baucus Kicks Off Tax Reform Hearing With Review of 1986 Tax Act
Baucus Applauds Lower Costs for Seniors in Medicare Advantage Plans
Baucus Examines TANF Program Ahead of Reauthorization, Challenges Faced by Women in Poverty
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Welfare Reform: A New Conversation on Women and Poverty
Baucus, Rockefeller Demand Transparency from Insurance Companies on Premium Increases
Baucus Hails Passage of Small Business Job Creation Bill
Baucus Introduces Bill to Create Jobs and Extend Family, Worker, Employer Tax Cuts
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding the Small Business Jobs Bill
New Data Showing Significant Increase in the Number of Uninsured Americans Last Year
Baucus Comment Regarding WTO Cases Against China
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding the Small Business Jobs Bill
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding the Small Business Jobs Bill
The Small Business Jobs Act: Helping Get Americans Back to Work
Baucus Joins with Ambassadors from Across the Globe to Announce 2011 Asia-Pacific Trade Summit
August 2010
Baucus Hails Launch of New Program Supporting Early Retiree Health Plans
Baucus Calls for Trade Case Against Canada
Baucus Champions Grants to Help States Crack Down on Insurance Companies Rate Hikes
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding Social Security’s 75th Birthday
Baucus Touts New Law to Create American Jobs and Help U.S. Companies Compete
Information Regarding the Democratic Alternative to the Johanns Amendment to the Small Business Jobs Bill
Baucus Unveils New Substitute Amendment to the Small Business Jobs Act
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding the Children’s Health Insurance Program
Baucus Comment on IRS Removing Debt Indicator
Baucus: Report Showing Stronger Medicare Trust Fund is Good News for America’s Seniors
Baucus, Grassley Say CMS Needs To Improve Oversight To Ensure States Pay Accurate Rates For Medicaid Managed Care Contracts
Baucus Comments on New CMS Medicare Report
July 2010
Baucus Comment on USTR’s Launching of CAFTA Case on Guatemalan Labor Conditions
Baucus Urges Confirmation of Commerce, Social Security and Medicare Trustee Nominees
Baucus Urges Passage of Bill to Help Small Businesses Create Jobs
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Commerce, and Social Security and Medicare Trustee Nominees
The Small Business Jobs Act: Encouraging Investment
Baucus Calls on Health Insurance Companies to Lower Rates, Improve Benefits After Posting Massive Profits
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding Provisions to Stimulate Investment in the Small Business Jobs Bill
Baucus Lauds Passage of Bipartisan Package to Create U.S. Jobs and Help U.S. Companies Compete
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding Provisions to Promote Entrepreneurship in the Small Business Jobs Act
Baucus Comment on Health Care Consumer Protection Regulations
The Small Business Jobs Act: Promoting Entrepreneurship
Baucus Lauds House Passage of Unemployment Insurance Extension
Baucus Remarks Before the Partnership to Improve Patient Care Forum
Baucus Comment on Senate Passage of Burma Sanctions
Baucus Floor Statement Urging the Renewal of Burma Sanctions
Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) at the Washington International Trade Association Annual Awards Dinner
Baucus Comment on the Substitute Amendment to the Small Business Jobs Act
Baucus Hails Senate Passage of Unemployment Insurance for Americans Looking for Work
Baucus Examines Success of TARP Program, Efforts to Repay Taxpayers
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the Status of the TARP Program
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding Provisions to Promote Access to Capital in the Small Business Jobs Bill
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Urging Passage of Unemployment Insurance Extension
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the Economic Impact of More Americans Choosing to Work During Retirement
Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) at Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Host Committee Launch
Baucus Examines Options for Extending Middle-Class Tax Cuts
Baucus Comment on the Administration’s Prevention Regulation
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the Impending Expiration of the 2001- 2003 Tax Cuts
Baucus, Harkin Applaud CMS Final Rule for Health Information Technology Incentives
Baucus Announces David Schwartz to Serve as Finance Committee Acting Health Policy Chief
Baucus, Grassley Find Company Failed to Promptly Alert FDA about Drug Risks
Baucus Comment on Publication of Treasury’s Semiannual Currency Report
Baucus comment on the recess appointment of CMS Administrator Berwick
Senators Call on Insurance Company to Honor Medicare Drug Benefit Claims
Baucus Comment on Projected Savings from Medicare Competitive Bidding
June 2010
Baucus Urges Passage of Support for Out-Of-Work Americans
Baucus Applauds Finance Committee Approval of Burma Sanctions, Health, Trade Nominees
Baucus Looks Into Questionable Tax Practices of Failed Gulf Oil Rig Owner
Baucus Applauds WTO Decision on European Aircraft Subsidies
Baucus Statement Regarding CBO’s Long-Term Budget Outlook
Reid, Baucus Introduce Unemployment Insurance, Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension
Baucus, Landrieu Unveil Bill to Create Jobs and Help Small Businesses Grow
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding The Small Business Jobs Act
Baucus Comment on New Presidential Initiative on the Korea Trade Agreement
Baucus, Grassley Praise House Passage of Bill to Reverse Doctor Payment Cut
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Further Urging Passage of American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Urging Passage of American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act
Baucus Comment on Updated Substitute Amendment to the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act
Baucus Pushes for Coordinated Plan to Address U.S.-China Trade Imbalance, Help Create American Jobs
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding U.S.-China Trade Relationship
Senate Confirmation of Sherry Glied as HHS Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation and Jim Esquea as HHS Assistant Secretary for Legislation
Baucus Comment Regarding New Regulations on Consumer Protections in Health Reform Law
Baucus, Grassley Introduce Bill to Cut Taxes for Small Businesses
Baucus Comment on China's Currency Move
Baucus, Grassley Praise Passage of Fully-Paid-For Bill to Reverse Doctor Payment Cut
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the Thune Amendment to the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act
Baucus Comment on the Substitute Amendment to the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act
Keeping Your Coverage: Myth vs. Reality
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the Thune Amendment to the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act
The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: Creating Jobs for American Workers
Baucus Comment on New Rule Regarding "Grandfathered" Health Plans
Baucus Pushes Geithner to Rethink U.S.-China Economic Relationship
Baucus, Bingaman, Whitehouse Join Seniors Advocate to Highlight First Wave of Rebate Checks and other Benefits of Health Reform for Seniors
The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: Support for Out-of-Work Americans and Families in Need
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the U.S.-China Economic Relationship
The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: Tax Cuts for American Families and Workers
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010
Baucus Hails Fraud Prevention Campaign to Protect Seniors
The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: Tax Cuts for American Businesses to Create Jobs
Information Released on Substitute Amendment to the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010
Baucus Hails First Step In Closing Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Gap
Congressional Leaders Urge HHS Secretary to Protect Seniors in Medicare Advantage Plans
May 2010
Baucus, Lincoln, Johanns Applaud Passage of Resolution Urging Full Market Access for U.S. Beef
Baucus, Lincoln, Johanns Introduce Resolution Urging Full Market Access for U.S. Beef
Baucus Comments on Finance Committee Report of Glied Nomination
The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: Support for Out-of-Work Americans and Families in Need
Baucus Urges Confirmation of Health, Pension Nominees
Baucus Hails Start of Program to Help Farmers
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding Nominations
The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: Tax Cuts for American Families and Workers
Baucus Examines Options for Increasing Quality in the Unemployment Insurance Program
Baucus, Grassley Praise New Law to Spur Haiti’s Earthquake Recovery
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding Improving Quality in the Unemployment Insurance Program
Baucus, Grassley Introduce Bill to Create Job Opportunities for Veterans
Baucus Praises CMS for Swift Action to Implement Medicare Prescription Drug Discount in 2011
Baucus Comment on Guidelines for the Therapeutic Discovery Project Program
Baucus, Levin To Release Joint Legislation To Create Jobs, Extend Tax Cuts for Families and Businesses, Support Americans Looking for Work
Baucus Touts Transparency, Accountability Enforced by TARP Inspector General
Baucus Announces Lily Batchelder as Finance Committee Chief Tax Counsel
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the Nomination of Alan Bersin to be Commissioner of Customs
Baucus comment on new report showing $2.5 billion in Medicare payments recovered
Baucus, Grassley Press Wellpoint for Answers on Premium Increases
Baucus, Grassley Question For-Profit Home Health Agencies on Relationship Between Operating Procedures and Reimbursements
Finance Committee Memo on the Nomination of Alan Bersin to be Commissioner of Customs
Baucus Examines Options for Structuring Bank Tax to Repay Tax Dollars Spent to Remedy Financial Crisis
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the Proposed Bank Tax
New Report Finds Nearly 60 Million Americans with Diagnosed Preexisting Conditions
Baucus, Grassley Hail Senate Passage of Bill to Aid Haiti's Earthquake Recovery
Baucus, Grassley Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Speed Haiti Earthquake Recovery
Plan to Support Early Retiree Health Insurance Plans Beginning in June
Baucus Questions Geithner, Financial Industry Stakeholders on Bank Tax Structure, Implications
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the Proposed Bank Tax
April 2010
Baucus, Levin, Grassley, Camp, Rangel Introduce Bill to Speed Haiti’s Earthquake Recovery
Opening Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) at the First Meeting of the National Commission for Fiscal Responsibility
Baucus, Grassley Urge Focus on Quality in Fraud-Busting Medicare Reform
Baucus Commends Montana's Innovative Funding for Child Welfare Services as Possible Model for Other States
Baucus Examines Proposed Bank Tax to Pay Back Tarp Losses
Baucus Comment Regarding Senate Confirmation of Dr. Lael Brainard
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the Proposed Bank Tax and the TARP Program
Baucus Comments on Health Insurance Coverage for Children up to Age 26
Baucus Comment Regarding CMS Nominee Berwick
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the Nomination of Lael Brainard to be Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs
Baucus, Grassley Seek ITC Investigation into the Effect of China’s Intellectual Property Rights Infringement on the U.S. Economy and Job Growth
Baucus Lauds Passage of Bill to Restore and Extend Unemployment Benefits, Health Care for Out-of-Work Americans
Baucus Presses IRS to Help Taxpayers Benefit from New Tax Breaks
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the 2010 Tax Filing Season
Baucus, Grassley, Kohl, McCaskill Welcome Clear Rules to Keep Banks from Freezing Benefits for Seniors, Veterans
Baucus Examines Options for Creating Jobs through Unemployment Insurance
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding Help for Workers Who Have Lost Their Jobs
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding Using Unemployment Insurance to Help Americans Get Back to Work
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the Temporary Unemployment Insurance Extension
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the Temporary Unemployment Insurance Extension (H.R. 4851)
Baucus Comment on U.S., Brazil Negotiations on Cotton Dispute
Baucus Criticizes Treasury’s Decision to Delay Currency Report
Baucus Comments on Inspector General Report on Social Security Continuing Disability Reviews
Baucus, Grassley Seek ITC Investigation of Chinese Market Access Barriers to U.S. Agricultural Products
Baucus Comment Regarding USTR National Trade Estimate Report
Baucus, Grassley Announce Launch of New Finance Committee Website
Health Care Reform: Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Cutting Fraud, Waste, Abuse
March 2010
Baucus, Harkin Commend New Rule on Health Information Technology Incentives
Baucus Rebukes Objection to Extending Benefits for Out-of-Work Americans
Baucus Comment Regarding GAO Report on Options for Selling Emissions Allowances
Baucus Hails Senate Passage of Health Care Reform Improvements
Improving Health Care Reform: Making Prescription Drugs More Affordable and Accessible for Seniors
Senate Democrats Join Senior Advocates to Discuss How Health Reform Supports America's Seniors
Improving Health Care Reform: Delivering Fiscal Responsibility
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus Regarding the Health Care Reform Improvements Bill
Baucus Hails Signing of Landmark Health Reform Bill
Baucus Hails House Passage of Comprehensive Health Reform, Will Work to Improve Bill in Senate this Week
Baucus Hails Decision to Host Trade Ministers in Montana
Baucus Lauds Signing of Bill to Create Jobs
Baucus Hails Final Passage of Job-Creation Legislation
Baucus Presses Japan to Remove Trade Barriers to U.S. Beef
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the HIRE Act
Baucus Lauds Senate Passage of Bill to Provide Tax Certainty for Businesses, Stable Benefits for Out-of-Work Americans
Grassley, Baucus seek information about safety, quality in long-term care hospitals
Baucus Urges Reform, Extension of Key Trade Preference Programs
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Trade Preference Program Reform
Baucus, Reed Join Family and Small Business Advocates to Discuss Efforts to Help American Workers, States and Businesses
Baucus Comment on President’s Health Reform Remarks
Baucus Examines President’s 2010 Trade Agenda, Looks for Ways to Spur Job Creation
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding the President’s 2010 Trade Agenda
Baucus Praises Action to Restore Unemployment Benefits, Health Care Coverage for Out-Of-Work Americans
Baucus Urges Confirmation Of Key Commerce, Health, Treasury Nominees
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Commerce, Health, Treasury Nominees
Baucus, Reid Introduce Package to Restore Aid for Out-Of-Work Americans, Improve Tax Certainty for Families, Businesses to Bolster Job Creation
Baucus Comments on President’s 2010 Trade Agenda
Baucus Floor Statement on Expiring Provisions and Job Creation
February 2010
Baucus Urges Action to Prevent Out-Of-Work Americans from Losing Unemployment Benefits, Health Care Coverage
Baucus Comment after Bipartisan Health Care Summit
Baucus, Grassley Seek Information from Wellpoint, Other California Insurers on Premium Hikes
Baucus Comment on Passage of First Jobs Bill
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Small Business Job Creation
Baucus Comment on Appointment to the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform
Baucus, Grassley Applaud Senate Passage of Bill to Help Secure Representation For Americans With Disabilities in Social Security Claims
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding Tax Cuts for Job Creation
Baucus Comment on President’s Proposal on Health Care Reform
Grassley, Baucus Release Committee Report on Avandia
Baucus, Grassley Pledge Support for Plus One for Haiti Program
Baucus, Grassley Release Draft Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act
Baucus, Grassley, Crapo, Roberts, Nelson Applaud Senate Passage of Bill to Fix Unfair Tax Penalties on Small Businesses
Baucus Comments on Secretary Locke’s Speech Outlining Plan to Boost U.S. Exports
Baucus Highlights Job-Creation, Health Reform, Deficit Reduction in Budget Discussion with Orszag
Baucus Celebrates Important Milestone for CHIP
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding President’s Fiscal Year 2011 Budget
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding President's Fiscal Year 2011 Health Care Proposals
Baucus, Sebelius Talk Health Care Reform, Jobs, Economy
Baucus, Geithner Discuss Job-Creation Initiatives in President’s Budget
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding the President’s FY 2011 Budget
Baucus Comments on President’s FY 2011 Budget
January 2010
Baucus Statement on the President’s Job-Creation Tax Policy Announcement
Baucus Comment Regarding President’s Commitment to U.S. Trade Agenda in State of the Union Address
Baucus Responds to State of the Union Address
President Signs Baucus, Grassley, Nelson, Menendez, Lemieux Legislation To Aid Americans Returning from Haiti
Senate Unanimously Approves Bill To Aid U.S. Citizens Returning from Haiti
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding Conrad-Gregg Deficit Reduction Commission
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding Conrad-Gregg Deficit Reduction Commission
Baucus, Grassley, Nelson, Menendez, LeMieux Introduce Bill to Provide Support for Americans Returning from Haiti
Senate Unanimously Approves Plan to Help Haiti
Baucus, Snowe, Landrieu Hail Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Dedicated to Promoting American Small Businesses
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding the Conrad-Gregg Deficit Reduction Commission
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding Amendment to Protect Social Security
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding the Haiti Assistance Income Tax Incentive Act
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding the Debt Limit
Baucus, Grassley, Nelson, Lemieux Introduce Plan to Help Haiti
Baucus, Grassley, Rangel, Camp Announce Initiative to Help Haiti
Baucus Comment Regarding President’s Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee Proposal
Baucus, Snowe Call on USTR to Emphasize Small Business Growth
Baucus Comment Regarding President's Announcement of Awardees of the Clean Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit
Dodd, Baucus Release Statements on White House Health Care Meeting
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding the Debt Limit
Baucus, Grassley Comment on New IRS Strategy to Monitor Tax Preparer Competency
December 2009
Baucus Letter Regarding the Taiwan Government’s Failure to Implement the Beef Import Protocol
Senate Democrats Lead Historic Passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Learn More About the Senate Health Care Reform Plan
Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Remarks Following Final Passage of the Senate Health Care Reform Bill
Baucus Comments on Legislation to Raise Debt Limit
Finance Committee Favorably Reports Trade, Treasury and Health Nominations
The Truth About Medicare Accounting
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding Health Care Reform
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the Debt Limit
Baucus, Grassley Applaud One-Year Extension of Trade Preference Programs
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the Senate Health Care Reform Bill
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the Constitutionality of Health Care Reform
Baucus-Grassley Statement Regarding Extending Expiring Tax Provisions
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding Coverage for Individuals Exposed to Environmental Health Hazards in the Senate Health Care Reform Bill
Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the Manager’s Amendment to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Baucus Praises Year-End Measures to Bridge Gap in Emergency Unemployment Benefits, Health Care for Out-of-Work Americans and Funding for Safe Infrastructure, Highway Jobs
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the Defense Appropriations Bill
Baucus Comment Regarding Vice President Biden’s announcement on Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit
Affordable Care for Small Businesses: Increasing Choice, Protecting Workers
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: What American Families, Small Businesses and Workers Get Right Away
CMS Actuary Report Indicates Health Care Reform Slows the Growth of National Health Care Spending, Bolsters Medicare
Reid, Dodd, Baucus Commit to Closing Medicare Coverage Gap in Health Reform Bill
Baucus Applauds Cuba Provision in Appropriations Bill
Baucus Comment on CMS Actuary Report on Health Reform
Baucus Applauds Passage of Three-Month FAA Extension
Baucus, Grassley Call for Increased Efforts to Address Barriers to Indian Market
Baucus Floor Speech Regarding the Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2009
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Independent Analysis Confirms Smarter Health Care Spending Leads to Higher Wages
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Cutting Taxes, Making Health Care Affordable
Baucus, Grassley, Hatch Revisit Research and Development Tax Credit
Baucus Comment Regarding President’s Speech on Job Creation
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Representing Fiscal Responsibility
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding Preserving America’s Fiscal Future through Health Care Reform
The Numbers on a Full and Transparent Process: The Senate Finance Committee and Health Care Reform
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Strengthening Medicare, Protecting Seniors
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Strengthening Medicare and Protecting Benefits for America's Seniors
Baucus Comment on Congressional Budget Office Report on Recovery Act Job Creation
November 2009
Baucus Comment on CBO Premiums Letter
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding Lower Costs through Health Care Reform
Baucus, Grassley, McCaskill, Waxman, Towns Urge CMS to Crack Down on Contract Fraud
Baucus Encourages Improvements in Indian Health Service Payment Collection
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Fact vs. Fiction on Health Care Research
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the Motion to Proceed to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Baucus Comments after Senate Votes to Move to Consideration of Health Reform Bill
Baucus Comments on the CBO score for the Senate Health Care reform bill
Finance Committee Releases Memo Regarding Brainard Nomination
Baucus Comment Regarding Brainard Nomination
Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Fix Unfair Penalties on Small Businesses
Baucus Applauds U.S. Decision to Participate in Trans-Pacific Trade Negotiations
Baucus Comment on Health Care Reform and the Economy
Baucus Explores Job Growth Through Energy Independence in Hearing on Emissions Reduction Proposals
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding Potential Climate Change Legislation and Job Creation
Baucus Remarks Call For New U.S. Trade Policy
Baucus Hails House Passage of Help for Jobless Americans, Tax Relief for Businesses, Homebuyers and Military Families
Learn More about the America's Healthy Future Act
Health Care Reform: Lowering Health Care Costs
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Top Trade and Treasury Nominees
Senators Praise Approval of Baucus-Reid Legislation For Out-of-Work Americans, Tax Relief for Straining Businesses, Measures for Military Families and a Stable Housing Market
Baucus Comments on Top Trade and Treasury Nominations following Finance Hearing
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding Unemployment Insurance
Baucus Applauds Taiwan’s Decision to Provide Greater Market Access for U.S. Beef
October 2009
Baucus Calls for Improved Efficiency in Tax Collection at Internal Revenue Service
Baucus, Reid Push Forward on Funding for Unemployment Insurance, Vital Tax Help For Businesses And Military Families, Measures to Stabilize Housing Market
Baucus Statement on the Release of the Affordable Health Care for America Act
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding Unemployment Insurance
Baucus, Grassley Welcome Chinese Decision to Re-Open Market to U.S. Pork Products
Baucus, Rangel, Kerry, Neal Improve Plan to Tackle Offshore Tax Abuse Through Increased Transparency, Enhanced Reporting and Stronger Penalties
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act Of 2009
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding Unemployment Insurance
Baucus Statement Following Remarks by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
Finance Leaders on Performance Review of Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence
Baucus, Grassley Urge President to Conclude Key Asia-Pacific Trade Negotiations
Committee Report of the America's Healthy Future Act
Baucus Comments on Quarterly Report From TARP Special Inspector General
Promoting Healthy Living through Prevention & Wellness
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009
Baucus, Grassley Support Recommendation For Reports On Taxable Foreign-Source Income
Baucus Reinforces Call For Inter-Agency Cooperation To Ensure Benefits for Wounded Warriors
Baucus Comment on President’s support of one-time payment to seniors in 2010 in lieu of COLA
Baucus Statement on Preliminary Results of IRS’s Offshore Voluntary Compliance Initiative
Eight Things to Know about the America’s Healthy Future Act
Finance Committee Approves Baucus’ America’s Healthy Future Act
Baucus Opening Statement at Mark-Up of the America's Healthy Future Act
The America’s Healthy Future Act: Highlights of the CBO-JCT Cost Analysis
Baucus Urges Internal Revenue Service To Assess Strategy On Identity Theft Prevention
What You Get Right Away: Immediate Relief for Families and Small Businesses
Quality, Affordable Coverage for Uninsured Americans
Helping Americans Who Have Health Insurance Today
The America’s Healthy Future Act: Making Health Care Work for American Women and their Families
Baucus Rebukes Opposition to Helping Unemployed Americans
Senators Introduce Comprehensive Funding Proposal for Unemployment Insurance
Baucus Comments on CBO analysis of the America’s Healthy Future Act as amended
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding Health Care Reform
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding Medicare Premiums
Baucus Slams Objection to Bill Protecting Seniors from Higher Medicare Premium Costs
Baucus Pushes Benefits Extension For Out-Of-Work Americans
Full Text of the America's Healthy Future Act as Amended
Baucus Statement on Health Care Reform Mark-Up Progress
Baucus Commends Governors' Shared Commitment To Expanding Health Care Coverage
The America’s Healthy Future Act: Cutting Taxes for Americans and Making Insurance More Affordable
Baucus Statement on Reduction in Social Security Administration Disability Hearings Backlog
September 2009
The America’s Healthy Future Act: Making Quality Coverage Options More Affordable for Small Businesses and Employees
Baucus Statement on LCIA Decision Regarding Softwood Lumber
Baucus Says Possible Overuse of Medicare Services A Cause For Concern
Baucus Statement on Health Care Reform Mark-Up Progress
New, State-Level Data on Net Budget Impact of Medicaid Eligibility Provisions in the America’s Healthy Future Act
Baucus Opening Statement at Mark-Up of America’s Healthy Future Act
Baucus Modifies Chairman's Mark To Improve Health Care Affordability, Maintain Deficit Reductions
At Baucus' Urging, CMS Cracks Down On Insurance Company Scare Tactics
Baucus Introduces Landmark Plan To Lower Health Care Costs, Provide Quality, Affordable Coverage
Baucus Examines Sustained Unemployment Challenge, Explores Options to Safeguard America's Jobless
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Unemployment Insurance
Baucus Comments on GAO Report; Medicaid Beneficiaries Not Getting Necessary Preventive Care
Baucus Welcomes President's Decision To Enforce Trade Rules
Proposed Framework for Health Care Reform
Baucus Statement Following President Obama’s Address on Health Care Reform
Baucus Statement Regarding the President's Nomination of Michael Punke as Deputy U.S. Trade Representative
Baucus Statement Regarding Recovery Payments to Prisoners
August 2009
Baucus, Kirk Highlight Importance of Lumber Enforcement in Visit to Montana Lumber Mill
Baucus Says Budget Reports Underscores Critical Need For Health Care Reform
Baucus Statement Regarding the President's Decision to Re-nominate Ben Bernanke as the Chairman of the Federal Reserve
Baucus: UBS Settlement An Important Step In Fight Against Offshore Tax Fraud, More Work Still To Do
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act
Baucus, Grassley Introduce Bill to Strengthen Customs Facilitation, Enforcement
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Allowance and Revenue Distribution Under Climate Change Legislation
Finance Committee Examines Allowance Distribution Under Climate Change Legislation
July 2009
Baucus Statement on Progress of Finance Committee’s Health Care Reform Negotiations
Baucus Statement on Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Funding Bill
Baucus Applauds Senate Approval Of Funding For Unemployment Insurance, Highway Trust Fund
Finance Members Issue Statement on Progress of Health Reform Negotiations
Baucus Welcomes First Round of U.S -- China Dialogue
Baucus Opening Statement Regarding Burma Sanctions Renewal and Nominations
Baucus Leads Action On Burma Sanctions
Baucus Comments on Third Quarter Report from Tarp Special IG
Baucus Offers Fix For Highway Trust Fund
Death at Colorado Physician-Owned Hospital Deepens Concerns about Safety at Those Facilities
Baucus Statement following U.S. Trade Representative Kirk’s Announcement of New Trade Enforcement Initiatives
Baucus, Grassley Call for Federal-State Cooperation in Improving Tax Compliance
Baucus Praises HELP Committee Progress on Health Care Reform
Baucus Statement following Finance Committee Hearing on Key Administration Nominees
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Key Administration Nominees
Finance Health Reform Roundtable Transcripts Now Available
Treasury Delivers Updated Tax Gap Plan to Baucus
Finance Considers International Trade Implications of Climate Change Legislation
Baucus, Grassley Applaud IRS Suspension of Certain Penalties on Small Businesses
June 2009
Finance Members Issue Statement on Progress of Health Reform Negotiations
Baucus: Health Reform Options Would Cost Under $1 Trillion
Baucus Welcomes WTO Consultations to Resolve China Export Policy
Baucus, Pharmaceutical Companies Announce Deal to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs for Seniors
Baucus Applauds TAA in Supplemental
Baucus Statement Regarding Bipartisan Policy Center Health Care Reform Proposal
Baucus Statement Regarding TARP Special Inspector General’s Response to Audit Request
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Tax Considerations Under Climate Change Legislation
Lawmakers Concerned About Unfair Penalties on Small Businesses
Baucus Commends Decision to Continue Intellectual Property Negotiations
Baucus Seeks Audit of Treasury Involvement in U.S. Companies
Baucus, Grassley Release Staff Draft of Legislation to Close Alternative Fuels Tax Credit Loophole
Baucus Applauds U.S. Victory in Investment Dispute
Baucus Announces Scott Mulhauser to Join Finance Committee Staff, Direct Communications
Baucus, Conrad Introduce Bill to Invest in Research on Best Practices in Health Care
Baucus Statement on President’s Pay-As-You-Go Proposal
Finance Senators Propose Improvements to Research and Development Tax Credit
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Trade and Treasury Nominations
Baucus Comments on Trade and Treasury Nominations
Baucus Comments on Health Care Reform Letter from President Obama
Baucus Comments on GAO Report: Emergency Room Crowding Worsens, Patient Care Suffers
May 2009
Baucus, Kennedy Affirm Commitment to Seek Common Ground on Health Reform Legislation
Baucus Seeks Action on Panama Trade Agreement
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding the U.S./Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
Baucus Comment on the Patients' Choice Act
Baucus Introduces Bill to Promote Agricultural Exports to Cuba, Ease Travel Ban
Senators Refer Audit of PBGC Procurement Process to Justice Department
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding the Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act
Baucus Applauds Full Implementation of Trade Adjustment Assistance
Baucus Comment on Confirmation of Neal Wolin to be Deputy Secretary of Treasury
Baucus, Grassley Release Policy Options for Financing Comprehensive Health Care Reform
Senators Call for Further Investigation of Former PBGC Director’s Actions with Contract Awards
Baucus Holds Roundtable Discussion on Financing Health Care Reform
Baucus Comments on 2009 Trustees Report on Social Security, Medicare Status
Baucus Roundtable Opening Statement Regarding Financing of Health Care Reform
Treasury Deputy Secretary Nomination Heads to Full Senate
Baucus Welcomes Thomas Reeder as Senior Benefits Counsel
Baucus Welcomes Thomas Reeder as Senior Benefits Counsel
Baucus, Grassley Release Policy Options for Expanding Health Care Coverage
Baucus Comment on Industry Proposal to Lower Health Care Costs
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding the Nomination of Neal S. Wolin to be Deputy Secretary of Treasury
Finance Committee Considers Nomination of Neal Wolin to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury
Finance Committee Exerts Oversight in Hearing on Revenues and Climate Change
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Auctioning Under a Cap-and-Trade Program
Baucus Remarks Before The Hill/AstraZeneca Breakfast Policy Briefing
Baucus Hails Senate confirmation of Key Administration Nominations
Key Administration Nominations Clear Finance Committee
Opening Remarks of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding Health Care Coverage
Baucus Holds Roundtable Discussion on Expanding Health Care Coverage
Baucus Statement on President’s International Tax Proposals
Senators work to improve oversight of TARP
April 2009
Finance Committee Reviews Nominations for Key Administration Posts
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Nominations to Key Administration Posts
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding the Confirmation of Kathleen Sebelius To Be Secretary of HHS
Finance Leaders Release Health Care Reform Policy Options
Baucus Applauds Sebelius Confirmation
Baucus Explores Options to Streamline Energy Tax System
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Technology Neutrality in Energy Tax
Baucus Applauds Committee Vote on Sebelius
Baucus Roundtable Opening Statement Regarding Health Care Delivery System Reform
Baucus Commends Health Groups’ Proposal to Expand Medicaid
Baucus Comments on Special IG for Tarp Quarterly Report
Finance Committee Roundtable Jump Starts Dialogue on Health Care Reform Solutions
Baucus Statement on Nomination of Herbert M. Allison to be Assistant Secretary for Financial Stability, and William J. Wilkins to be Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service
Kennedy, Baucus Affirm Commitment to Health Reform This Year, Announce Early June Mark-up of Legislation
Baucus, Grassley Letter to President Obama Regarding Korea FTA
Baucus Applauds Steps to Enforce Softwood Lumber Agreement
Baucus Comment Regarding Treasury's Currency Report
Baucus, Grassley Announce Dates for Roundtable Discussions in Finance Series on Health Care Reform
Baucus Applauds President’s Move to Relax Cuba Travel Ban
Baucus Urges Locke to Improve U.S. Export Promotion Programs to Help Small Businesses
Baucus Hails Senate Budget Passage as Next Step Toward Comprehensive Health Reform
Snowe, Baucus Introduce Bill to Expand NOL Carrybacks
Baucus Comment on Sebelius Nomination
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding the Nomination of Governor Kathleen Sebelius
Baucus, Grassley Call for Improved Electronic Filing Process for Federal Tax Returns
Baucus Welcomes New U.S.-China Dialogue
March 2009
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding TARP Oversight -- A Six Month Update
Baucus Calls for Quick Action on Sebelius Nomination
Baucus Highlights Need for Better Trade Enforcement Tools
Finance Panel Receives Update On Issues, Oversight of Troubled Asset Relief Program
Baucus Applauds Members of the Health Care Community for Reaching Common Ground on Health Reform Issues
Baucus Remarks Before the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Middle Class Tax Policies
Baucus Unveils Legislation to Provide Tax Certainty, Relief to Middle Income Families
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding The Tax Certainty And Relief Act of 2009
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding an Amendment on Charitable Contributions
Baucus Applauds Announcement of Nominees for Top Treasury Posts
Baucus Comment Regarding Treasury Department Nominations
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding Workforce Issues in Health Care Reform
Baucus, Grassley, Wyden, Snowe Introduce the Compensation Fairness Act of 2009
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding the Nomination of Ron Kirk to Be United States Trade Representative
Baucus Hails Confirmation of Ron Kirk as United States Trade Representative
Grassley, Baucus Seek Details of AIG Bonuses, Any Claw-back Policies
Baucus, Grassley Announce Principles for Executive Compensation Legislation
Baucus Blasts Bonuses At American International Group (AIG)
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Tax Issues Related to Ponzi Schemes and Offshore Tax Haven Legislation
Baucus Seeks to Detect, Deter, Discourage Offshore Tax Evasion
Finance Chairman, Senate Colleagues Address Treasury Rule On U.S. Exports to Cuba
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Workforce Issues in Health Care Reform
Baucus Applauds Committee Vote on Ron Kirk to be United States Trade Representative
Baucus Looks to Prepare Health Care Workforce For Reform
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding Health Care Reform
Baucus Remarks Before the National Business Group on Health
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding The President's Fiscal Year 2010 Health Care Proposals
Baucus Highlights Urgency of Comprehensive Health Care Reform at Finance Hearing
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding the Nomination of Ron Kirk to be USTR
Baucus Says Kirk Right Candidate to Build Consensus, Open Trade
Baucus Applauds CMS Changes to Medicare Advantage Payments
Unemployment Compensation Modernization: Helping States Support America’s Workforce Economy
Baucus Comments Following the White House Summit on Health Care Reform
Baucus, Geithner Talk Budget Solutions to Health Care Reform
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding the President’s Budget
Baucus Statement on the Nomination of Ron Kirk to be United States Trade Representative
Finance Leaders Comment on Kirk Nomination
Baucus Comment Regarding Governor Kathleen Sebelius
February 2009
Baucus Applauds Court’s Decision Regarding U.S. – Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement
Baucus Comments on GAO Recommendations to Improve Tax Compliance
Baucus, Rangel, Grassley, Camp Hail Passage Of Expanded Trade Adjustment Assistance
Senate Finance Chairman Baucus Comments On President’s FY2010 Budget
Baucus Statement on Nomination of Locke to Serve as Commerce Secretary
Finance Committee Sets New Subcommittee Assignments
Baucus Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Scoring Health Reform: CBO Budget Options
Statement of Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus Ahead of President Obama's Joint Address to Congress
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Responds To President’s Address To Joint Congress
Baucus "Ready to Work" with Solis to Implement Expanded Trade Adjustment Assistance
Baucus Comment On Final Passage Of The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009
Baucus Praises Funding for ARPA-E
Baucus Praises Provisions Boosting Health Care For American Indians
Baucus, Rangel Detail Proposals To Create Jobs, Cut Taxes In Final American Recovery And Reinvestment Act
Baucus Hails Senate Passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Baucus, Grassley Renew Call for Social Security Service Improvements
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Latest Summary of Finance Provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Baucus Statement on State Fiscal Relief in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Near 100 Percent Of Finance Effects Will Come In First Two Years
Baucus, Kennedy Affirm Commitment To Health Reform This Year
Trade Adjustment Assistance Agreement Reached by Finance, Ways & Means Leaders
Baucus, Grassley Welcome First TARP Oversight Report
Baucus Hails Final Passage Of Children’s Health Bill
Baucus Hails Signature of CHIP Law
Baucus Comment Regarding Daschle Nomination
Baucus Remarks on Health Care Reform Before the Academy Health Conference
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Baucus, Inouye on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Baucus Comment Regarding Daschle Nomination
January 2009
Legislative Text of The Senate Finance Committee Provisions for The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Senate Advances Children’s Health Legislation
Senators Introduce Bill to Strengthen GAO Oversight of TARP Dollars
Finance Panel Votes To Create Jobs, Cut Taxes For Working Families And Small Businesses In Economic Recovery Plan
Baucus Hearing Statement at Finance Committee Open Executive Session to Consider The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Baucus Floor Statement on the Children’s Health Insurance Program
Baucus Applauds Senate Vote On Geithner
Baucus Applauds WTO Panel’s Decision In China Intellectual Property Rights Case
Baucus Statement Ahead of President Obama's Joint Address to Congress
Finance Chairman Unveils Economic Recovery Measures To Create Jobs, Cut Taxes, For Working Families And Businesses
Baucus Calls Treasury Nominee Geithner Right Candidate To Help Solve America’s Economic Crisis
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding the Nomination of Timothy Geithner to be Secretary of the Treasury
The CHIP Reauthorization Act Of 2009: Keeping America’s Children Healthy
Improved Children’s Health Insurance Program Advances As Senate Finance Committee Approves Coverage For Kids
Baucus Hearing Statement at Children’s Health Insurance Program Markup
Baucus, Grassley Seek ITC Investigation Of India Market Access For U.S. Agricultural Products
Baucus Statement Regarding Geithner Nomination
Baucus, Grassley Comment Regarding Treasury Nominee Geithner
A History Of 2007 Efforts To Renew And Improve The Children’s Health Insurance Program
2009 Updates To The Children’s Health Insurance Program Legislation Contained In The Original Chairman’s Mark
Finance Panel To Act On Children’s Health Insurance Program; Baucus Announces Details Of Updated Bill
Baucus Comments on Special IG Update on TARP Oversight Efforts
December 2008
Finance Chairman Baucus Welcomes Nomination of Kirk for U.S. Trade Representative
Baucus Honors Fallen Americans at U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Baucus discusses beef, trade preferences, education with Vietnam's Prime Minister, National Assembly Leaders
Baucus touts U.S. Partnership with Vietnam, urges progress on beef, intellectual property in address at diplomatic academy of Vietnam
Baucus, Ruler of Dubai seek stronger ties between U.S., UAE
Baucus, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Discuss U.S.-U.A.E. Relations
Baucus Looks to Health Care, Energy, Taxes in 2009, Reviews Finance Highlights As 110th Congress Ends
Baucus to Visit UAE, Vietnam Dec. 13 – 20
Finance, HELP Leaders Applaud Senate Passage of Pension Protection Plans
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding Tax Shelter Provision in the Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Bill
Baucus Applauds Creation Of White House Office Of Health Reform, Formal Appointment Of Daschle As Secretary Of HHS
Baucus Releases Staff Draft on Related Party Reinsurance
Baucus Comments on Auto Bailout Bill Provision Regarding Sale-In-Lease-Out and Lease-In-Lease-Out Transactions
Baucus Commends Confirmation of Special Inspector General for Financial Rescue Plan
Baucus Urges Continued High-Level Dialogue With China
Baucus Announces Cathy Koch as Finance Committee Tax Chief
Finance, Ways and Means Leaders Urge President to Stand Firm on Doha Round
Baucus Says Special Inspector General Of Troubled Assets Program Must Be Confirmed Now
November 2008
Baucus, Grassley Applaud Orszag Pick To Lead Office Of Management And Budget
Baucus Welcomes Geithner Nomination To Treasury, Sees Strong Economic Team In The Making
Baucus Applauds Senate Passage of Extension to Unemployment Insurance
Baucus, Grassley, Kennedy, Enzi Announce Pension Protection Plans, Proposal Also Includes Tax Help For Families And Businesses
Baucus Applauds Daschle As Potential HHS Secretary
Baucus, Senators send letter on executive salaries
Senate Finance, HELP Committee Leaders Commit To Work Together For Health Reform In 2009
Baucus, Grassley Release Draft Value-Based Purchasing Plan
Baucus Calls Health Care Reform Central To Restoring America’s Economy
Baucus, Grassley Warn Taiwan Against Blocking U.S. Beef, Pork Imports
Baucus Hearing Statement regarding the Economic Perspective of Health Care Reform
Baucus Questions Inspector General Nominee on Responsibilities, Preparedness in Tracking Financial Rescue Program
Baucus Remarks at Brookings Conference on Health Care Reform
Baucus Statement Regarding the Nomination of Neil Barofsky to be the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) Special Inspector General
Baucus to Hold Hearing with TARP Special IG Nominee
Finance Chairman Baucus Unveils Blueprint For Comprehensive Health Care Reform
Baucus Connects With President-Elect On Health Reform, Engages Transition Team On Specific Policy Goals
October 2008
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding High Health Care Costs: A State Perspective
Baucus Calls For CMS Action To Stop Excessive Commissions For Medicare Advantage Agents
Baucus Comments on Annual Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment
Baucus Questions Bernanke On AIG Retreat
Baucus Announces Chris Dawe Will Join Finance Committee Health Policy Team
Grassley, Baucus, Wyden, Enzi, Nelson Unveil Health Costs Disclosure Discussion Draft, Seek Public Comment
Baucus Calls for Redoubling Of Efforts to Open Markets to U.S. Beef
Congress Approves Financial Rescue Plan With Baucus Protections For Taxpayers, Tax Relief To Promote Jobs, Energy, Families
Baucus, Grassley, Rangel, and McCrery Applaud Renewal Of Key Trade Preference Programs
Key Support for the Baucus Tax Extenders Legislation
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding the Andean Trade Preferences Extension
Senate Confirms Montana’s Ed Eck For Full Term On IRS Oversight Board
Senate Moves To Protect Working Americans Threatened By Looming Financial Crisis; Bill Includes Baucus Protections For Taxpayers, Tax Relief To Promote Jobs, Energy, Families
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding Financial Crisis Legislation
September 2008
Baucus Comments On Next Steps On Legislation Containing Energy Tax Incentives, AMT Relief, Extensions Of Expiring Tax Cuts
Baucus Remarks Regarding Tax “Extenders”
Baucus Comments On House Announcement On Tax “Extenders"
Financial Rescue Plan To Include Baucus Provision Protecting Taxpayers With Special Inspector General
Tax Provisions In Financial Rescue Plan Protect Homeowners And Community Banks, Shore Up Executive Compensation Rules
Baucus Commends Extension Of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Says TAA Renewal And Expansion Remains Top Trade Priority
Baucus Comments Regarding House Vote on “Tax Extenders” Legislation
Baucus Floor Statement Urging the Passage of the Economic Recovery Bill
Baucus Details Plan for Special Inspector General in Treasury Legislation
Baucus, Grassley Win Passage Of Measure To Protect Rural Health Care Clinics
Baucus Examines Social Security Administration Plan To Tackle Disability Backlogs, Rising Workloads, Upgrade Computer Systems
Baucus Calls for Swift Action to Extend Expiring Tax Cuts
Senate Passes Baucus-Grassley Clean Energy Incentives, Extensions of Expiring Tax Cuts, Disaster Tax Relief and Protection from AMT
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding Tax Extenders and AMT
Baucus Looks At Reforming Health Insurance Market To Lower Cost, Increase Access To Coverage
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding The Energy Tax Package
Baucus Welcomes Launch Of Transpacific Trade Talks
Baucus, Grassley Applaud Senate Passage of Bill to Support Foster Children, Boost Adoptions
Baucus Statement On Latest Developments In Financial Crisis
Grassley, Baucus work to improve Medicare appeals system
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding Energy, Tax Extenders
UPDATED: Staff Summary of the Senate Finance Committee Summary Amendment to the Substitute Amendment to H.R. 6049
Baucus Remarks Before The Coalition of Service Industries
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Aligning Incentives: The Case for Delivery System Reform
Baucus, Grassley, Senate Leaders Agree To Move Clean Energy Incentives, Extend Expiring Tax Cuts, Offer Disaster Tax Relief, Protect Millions From Alternative Minimum Tax
Baucus Examines Framework Americans Use to Decide on, Purchase, and Receive Health Care
Lawmakers Announce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill To Support Foster Care, Adoption Programs
Baucus Comments Regarding CMS Announcement on Final Medicare Marketing of Regulations
Montana’s Ed Eck Nominated For Full Term On IRS Oversight Board
Baucus, Grassley Applaud Highway Trust Fund Fix
Baucus, Grassley Offer Tax Incentives for Clean Energy, Homegrown Jobs
Baucus, Hatch Protect U.S. Intellectual Property, American Jobs In New Legislation
Baucus Hails Final Passage Of Highway Trust Fund Fix
Baucus Statement Regarding Fixing the Projected Shortfall to the Highway Trust Fund
Committee Leaders Call For Oversight Of Pension Investments In Hedge Funds, Private Equity
Finance Panel Approves Significant Plans To Boost Foster Care And Adoption, Fight Elder Abuse, Exploitation, And Improve Patient Safety
Baucus Hearing Statement On Adoption, Elder Justice, And Patient Safety Bills
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding the Improvement of Health Quality
Baucus Looks At Ideas For Improving Health Care Quality, Lowering Costs Throughout The System
Baucus Condemns Jobs-Killing Objection To Highway Trust Fund Fix
Baucus Says Now Is Time To Create Jobs, Repair American Infrastructure
GAO Report Shows More U.S. Companies Shifting Income To Lower Tax Rate Countries
Baucus Remarks to the National Center for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Baucus Comments on Highway Trust Fund
Baucus Comments on HHS Inspector General’s Report regarding Marketing Materials for Prescription Drug Plans
Baucus To Continue Health Care Reform Series With September Hearings
August 2008
Baucus, Grassley Work to Protect Rural Health Clinics
Baucus, Rockefeller Write Secretary Leavitt Regarding Medicaid Waivers
Baucus, Colleagues Call For Safer Investing At Pension Insurer
Baucus Calls For Better Administration Of Medicare Premium Withholding
Baucus, Grassley Say New Report Should Spur Improvements To Delivery Of Native American Health Care
Baucus Challenges “Tepid” IRS Response To I.D. Theft
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding Introduction of The Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2008
Baucus, Conrad Introduce Comparative Effectiveness Research Bill
July 2008
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Health Benefits in the Tax Code
Baucus Announces Markup of Bills to Support Foster Care and Adoption, Fight Elder Abuse, Exploitation
Baucus Comments on Collapse of Doha Talks, Looks Ahead To Future
Baucus Remarks on the Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008
Baucus Urges Schwab to Hold Firm for American Farmers and Ranchers
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding The Future of U.S. Trade Policy
Baucus Tax Measures Win Passage In Housing Bill
Baucus Comments on Markup on Trade Adjustment Assistance Legislation
Summary of the Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008
Baucus Updates Tax Relief Bill For Jobs, Energy, Families
Baucus Tackles Tax Evasion In Hearing On Cayman Islands’ Ugland House
Baucus Statement at Hearing on Cayman Islands and Offshore Tax Issues
Baucus Looks To Boost Economic Development In Native American Communities
Finance Panel Approves Burma Sanctions Plan
Baucus Statement at Finance Committee Open Executive Session to Consider Renewing the Import Restrictions in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act
Senators Vow To Keep Fighting For Children’s Health Care
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Indian Tax Issues
Baucus Cheers WTO Decision On Auto Parts
Baucus Urges Schwab To Demand Balanced Outcome In Agriculture Ahead Of Doha Round Geneva Meeting
Senators Introduce Resolution To Nullify August 17 Chip Directive Under Congressional Review Act
Baucus Looks To Health Innovations To Improve Quality, Lower Costs
Finance Announces Caymans Report Hearing
Baucus Hearing Statement on Health IT, Comparative Effectiveness, and Geographic Variation of Heath Care
Baucus, Grassley Urge IRS To Do More After New GAO ReportFinds Weaknesses In Unpaid Tax Collection
Baucus Floor Remarks In Support Of A Veto Override Veto Of H.R.6331 - "The Medicare Improvements For Patients And Providers Act"
Congress Enacts Baucus Medicare Bill Into Law As Senate Overrides Presidential Veto Tonight
Lawmakers, Seniors, Soldiers Rally For Final Approval Of Medicare Bill
Baucus Stresses Trade Enforcement, Industry And International Cooperation In Protection Of U.S. Intellectual Property
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus Regarding International Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights
Baucus, Colleagues Back Personnel Reforms at Pension Agency
Baucus-Grassley Tax Measures for Homeowners, Homebuyers Win Passage as Senate Acts on Housing Bill
Baucus Drives Urgency In Highway Repair, Pursues Options In Hearing On U.S. Infrastructure
Hearing Statement of Senator Baucus Regarding Transportation Infrastructure
Senate Passes Medicare Bill for Seniors, Military Families By Veto-Proof Majority
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding Reconsideration of the Medicare Bill
Baucus, Military Members’ Organizations Urge Senate Vote To Reverse Cuts To Doctors Caring For Military Families, Seniors
Senate Confirms Montana’s Ed Eck To IRS Oversight Board
Baucus, Cantwell Call On Forest Groups To Support Environmental Projects With Funds From Softwood Lumber Agreement
Baucus Remarks on Medicare Physician Payment Cuts, Military Families’ Care Through TRICARE
Baucus Calls For Money-saving IRS Printing and Postage Reforms
Senators Comment on International Currency Legislation
Baucus Fights To Protect Seniors’ Access To Therapy Services Under Medicare
New GAO Report Supports Baucus Proposals To Close Tax Gap
June 2008
Baucus Statement on Medicare Vote
Senate Approves Supplemental Funding Bill With Baucus Priorities On Unemployment Insurance, Medicaid Rules
Baucus Examines How International Tax Code Changes Could Help America Compete Around The World
Baucus Comments at News Conference Urging Passage of H.R. 6331 in Senate
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding International Tax Reform
Baucus Urges Senate Passage of H.R. 6331
Baucus Calls For Funds To Ensure Peru Meets Trade Agreement Commitments On Labor, Environmental Policies
Baucus Questions Trade Agencies On Progress Toward Safer Borders, Swifter Commerce
Baucus Welcomes Treasury Testimony on Potential Regulation of Bank Freezing of Benefit Payments
Baucus Statement Regarding Oversight of Trade Functions in Customs and Other Agencies
Commonly Asked Questions on the Senate Housing Bill Payment Card Provision
Baucus Blasts Senate Block of Funds for Urgent Infrastructure Repairs
Baucus Comments on U.S.-Korea Beef Changes
Senators Urge More Transparency in CHIP, Medicaid Waiver Process
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding Housing Tax Provisions
Baucus Comments On U.S.-China Talks, Seeks Engagement On Further Issues At Thursday Meeting
Finance Panel Approves Strong Iran Sanctions Plan
Baucus-Grassley Tax Measures In Housing Bill Provide Incentives To Homeowners, Homebuyers
Finance Committee Approves Six Nominations
Finance Panel Approves Montana’s Ed Eck To IRS Oversight Board
Baucus Statement at Iran Sanctions Markup
AIPAC supports Chairman’s Mark of Iran Sanctions Legislation
Baucus, Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Delay Medical Equipment Bidding Program
Baucus Condemns Senate’s Second Refusal to Consider Tax Relief
Baucus, Grassley Military Tax Relief Package Becomes Law
Baucus Floor Statement on Energy and Tax Extenders
Baucus Condemns Block to Unemployment Help
Baucus Hearing Statement on Federal Budget Deficits
Prepare for Launch Health Reform Summit Opening Statement of Senator Max Baucus
Finance Panel to Consider Baucus Iran Sanctions Plan
Finance Committee to Consider Nominations
Finance Panel Set to Confirm Ed Eck to IRS Oversight
Baucus, Grassley Announce Opportunities for Public To View June 16 Summit On Health Care Reform
Baucus Hearing Statement on Trade Preference Programs
Baucus Introduces Energy, Tax Extenders
Baucus, Grassley Address U.S. Border Security
Baucus Says Senate Vote Shuts Out Seniors
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act
Information on the Costs and Offsets of Senator Baucus’s Medicare Bill
Update on Senator Baucus’ Medicare Bill
Business Leaders Back Baucus Effort on Extenders
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding the Medicare Improvements For Patients And Providers Act
Baucus Hearing Statement on Problems in the Heath Care Marketplace
Baucus Condemns Senate Failure To Proceed To Vote On Tax Extenders Legislation
Baucus Bill Extends Energy Incentives, Tax Relief
Baucus Unveils Medicare Reform Legislation with More Help for Seniors, Payment Increase for Docs
Baucus Statement on Small Business and Tax Reform
Finance Reform Hearing Addresses Business Tax
Baucus Provisions in Final Budget Protect Seniors, Low-income Americans
Baucus Tax Cuts for Families, Homeowners, Soldiers
Baucus Statement on Rising Costs, Low Quality in Health Care
Baucus, Finance Panel Tackle Rising Health Costs, Low Quality in Care
May 2008
Baucus Welcomes South Korean Announcement Allowing U.S. Beef Imports
Baucus Welcomes WTO Case Against EU Technology Tariffs
Baucus, Grassley Announce Health Reform Summit
Baucus, Grassley Comment on New CMS Rule on Medicare Data-sharing
Baucus Statement on Trade Enforcement
Baucus, Grassley Win Passage of Tax Relief for Military Families, Veterans
Farm Bill’s Disaster Aid, Reforms & Tax Relief Become Law as Senate Overrides Veto
Baucus Wins Passage of Unemployment Insurance, Medicaid Safeguards in Supplemental Funding Bill
Baucus Urges Passage of UI, Medicaid Safeguards in Supplemental Funding Bill
Baucus: Veto Won’t Block Final Farm Bill
Baucus Comment on Medicare Negotiations
Baucus Comments on Currency Report
Baucus Comments on House Tax Action
Senate Overwhelmingly Approves Farm Legislation With Disaster Assistance, Tax Reforms, Tax Relief
Baucus Floor Statement on the Farm Bill
Baucus Condemns Delay In Opening Korean Beef Market
Baucus Says China Policy Needs Focus, Better Ways To Measure Progress
Baucus Statement on Individual Tax Reform
Baucus Seeks Simplification, Fairness, Efficincy In Look At Reforming Individual Tax Code
Statement of Sen. Baucus Regarding Service to the Public at Social Security Field Offices
Finance Leaders Hear Of Slow Service At Social Security Offices As GAO Uncovers Staffing Shortfalls, Increased Wait Times
Baucus Applauds Major Step Toward Protecting Seniors From Unscrupulous Medicare Marketing
Baucus Remarks Kick Off Health Care Reform Hearing Series
Baucus Eyes Bipartisan Consensus for Health Care Reform as Finance Panel Begins Review of Options For 2009
Farm Bill News: Tax Agreement Information
Baucus Blasts Bill Cutting Highway Jobs, Funds For Urgent Infrastructure Repairs
Aviation, Highway Leaders Join Baucus and Grassley to Advocate Tax Provisions in FAA Legislation
April 2008
Remarks by Senator Max Baucus Before the Council on Competitiveness
Baucus Statement on the FAA Pension Provision
Finance Provision in the FAA Reauthorization Bill Protects Worker Pensions
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding FAA Reauthorization
Finance, Commerce Leaders Agree On Tax Package To Boost FAA, Highway Trust Fund
Baucus Statement Regarding the Tax Aspects of a Cap-and-Trade Program
Baucus, Rockefeller Applaud House Vote to Block Medicaid Regulations
Baucus, Colleagues Comment on GAO Antidumping and Countervailing Duty System Report
Baucus Remarks Before the American Chamber of Commerce Dinner in Honor of Korean President Lee
Baucus, Grassley Applaud Steps to Boost Medicare Quality Improvement Program
Baucus Comments on GAO finding on CMS August 17 CHIP directive
Baucus Welcomes Deal on U.S. Beef, Says Korea Must Follow Through
Baucus Remarks on U.S.-Korea Trade Relationship
Baucus Statement Regarding Nominations
Baucus Floor Statement on the Introduction of Tax Extenders Legislation
Baucus-Grassley Bill Blocks AMT For More Working Families, Extends Energy Incentives, Individual and Business Tax Relief
Baucus Stands Firm Against Social Security Private Accounts
Baucus Statement Regarding Fundamentals in Advance of Tax Reform
Letter Expresses Support for Senate Agriculture Offset Regarding Physician-owned Hospitals
Baucus Outlines Opening Rounds on Tax Reform
Finance Committee Leaders Detail Elements of Farm Bill Tax Package
Info on the Likely Structure of Physician Payment “Fix” Proposal
Baucus Statement on Tax Related Identity Theft
Baucus Comments on House Action on the Colombia Trade Agreement
Baucus, Grassley Tax Relief for Homeowners, Homebuyers, Homebuilders Passes with Senate Housing Bill
Baucus Remarks on CHIP Directive
Baucus Comments on House Action Regarding Colombia Trade Agreement
Baucus Comments on TIGTA Identity Theft Report
Baucus Floor Remarks on Housing
Baucus Floor Remarks on the U.S.-Colombia Trade Agreement
Baucus Blasts President’s Plan to Force Vote on U.S.-Colombia Trade Agreement
Hearing Statement of Sen. Max Baucus Regarding Estate Tax Reform
Baucus Delivers Major Trade Address
Baucus Floor Statement on Housing Tax Provisions
Baucus, Grassley Offer Tax Relief for Homeowners, Homebuyers, Homebuilders
Baucus Statement on Anti-terrorism Financing
Baucus Calls for Sharper Focus to Fight Terror Financing
Senate Finance Committee Bipartisan Staff Discussion Draft of Bush Administration proposal for information reporting on electronic payment mechanism reimbursements
Treasury Department Responds to Baucus/Grassley Letter on Bear Stearns
March 2008
Baucus, Grassley Question Players in Bear Stearns Deal
Baucus Comments on 2008 Trustees’ Reports on Status of Social Security, Medicare
Baucus: Farm Bill Proposal “Dead On Arrival”
Baucus, Grassley Ask HHS To Refine Medicaid Co-Payment Policy
Baucus Comments on Economy, Bear Stearns Sale
Baucus, Colleagues Question USDA Rule on Argentina Beef
Baucus Applauds Senate’s Opposition to Undermining Medicaid, Shifting Additional Costs to States
Senate Confirms Shulman As IRS Commissioner
Baucus Statement on Customs Reauthorization
Baucus, Grassley Seek JCT Analysis of U.S. Taxation of Sovereign Wealth Funds
Baucus Slams Private Accounts in Social Security
Baucus, Grassley Seek JCT Analysis of U.S. Taxation of Sovereign Wealth Funds
Senate Puts Baucus Tax Cuts in Budget for Families, Homeowners, American Soldiers
Finance Committee Report - The Baucus Budget Amendment: Tax Cuts For Families, Homeowners, & Soldiers
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus Regarding Alternatives to the Current Federal Estate Tax System
Grassley, Baucus Urge Four Ministries to Cooperate with Information Request
Baucus Engages Experts On Estate Tax Alternatives, Proposals For Transition
Baucus Comments on Farm Bill Extension
Baucus Concerned Over Defense Department Tanker Deal
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding the Baucus Budget Amendment
Baucus Budget Amendment Will Cut Taxes For Families, Remember America’s Military Men And Women
Baucus, Grassley urge Farm Bill cooperation
Baucus Statement on the 2008 Trade Agenda
Finance Committee Approves Nomination Of Douglas Shulman For IRS Commissioner
Baucus To Schwab: Trade Adjustment Assistance Must Top 2008 Trade Agenda
Update on Upcoming Baucus Tax Relief Amendment to Senate Budget
Baucus Roundtable Statement on Medicare Hospital Value-based Purchasing
Baucus, Grassley to hold Roundtable discussion on value-based purchasing in Medicare
Baucus: Court Decision Proves Need for Action to Enforce Lumber Pact
Baucus Will Seek Bans On Unfair Medicare Marketing
Baucus, Finance to Meet Insurance Leaders on Marketing
Baucus Welcomes WTO Challenge Against Chinese Financial Rules
February 2008
GAO Continues Baucus-Grassley Push for Answers on Cayman Tax Havens
Baucus Hearing Statement on Housing
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding the Andean Trade Preferences Act
Senators Write Secretary Rice Regarding Opportunity In Cuban Leadership Change
Baucus Applauds Extension of Andean Trade Preferences Act
Montana’s Ed Eck Asked To Serve On IRS Oversight Board
Baucus Slams DOJ Failure To Provide Details On No-Bid Contracts
Baucus Applauds Senate Passage of Indian Health Care Improvement Act
Baucus Names Fowler as Senior Counsel
Baucus introduces Medicare “trigger” legislation
Baucus, Grassley comment on Forbes.com story about specialty hospitals
Finance Leaders Aim To Help Seniors Seeking Additional Coverage From Their Medicare Drug Benefit Plans
Baucus Sees New Opportunity For Cuba Policy
President Backs Away From Harsh Cuts To Medicare, But Baucus Sees Few Sound Solutions In ‘Trigger’ Legislation
Baucus Applauds Effort To Protect Medicaid Beneficiaries
Baucus Applauds Finance Provisions In Housing Bill
Baucus Explores International Carbon Cap And Trade Implications For U.S. Economy, Importance For Developing Nations
Baucus Remarks before the AARP's Board of Directors
Baucus Hearing Statement On The International Aspects of a Carbon Cap and Trade Program
Baucus Rebukes CMS Administrator Weems’s At Hearing
Baucus hails WTO Decision On Auto Parts
Rebates On Way To America’s Seniors, Disabled Vets As President Signs Economic Stimulus Bill Into Law
Baucus Statement on Regarding the Need for Accountability and Oversight of Marketing by Medicare Private Plans
Baucus Seeks To Improve Collection Of Indian Health Care Reimbursement Dollars
Finance Panel’s Economic Help For Seniors, Veterans Approved By House, Headed To President’s Desk
Baucus Blasts Fraudulent Medicare Marketing
Senate Accepts Finance Committee Economic Stimulus Provisions
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus Regarding Marketing by Medicare Private Plans
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding the Economic Stimulus Agreement
Baucus Statement on President’s HHS Budget Proposal
41 Senators Block Checks For Seniors, Disabled Vets, Deny Benefits To Americans Looking For Work
Baucus Floor Statement on Economic Stimulus
Sen. Grassley’s letter regarding the FDA, a pharmaceutical drug maker and a safety officer at the FDA
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding The President’ s FY2009 Budget
Baucus Blasts Medicare Cuts, Budget Surplus Projection At Finance Hearing With Treasury’s Paulson
Reid, Baucus Fight To Keep Vital Services For Vulnerable Medicaid Beneficiaries
Baucus Floor Statement on the Economic Stimulus Package
Senators Push for Seniors, Disabled Vets in Stimulus Package
Baucus Comments on the President’s FY2009 Budget Proposal
January 2008
Baucus Floor Statement on Rebate Eligibility for 20 Million Seniors, 250,000 Disabled Veterans in the Senate Economic Stimulus Package
Baucus Statement on Medicare Private Fee-For-Service Plans
Baucus Floor Statement on Economic Stimulus
Finance Panel Approves Baucus Economic Stimulus Plan With Rebates For 20 Million Seniors, Disabled Veterans
Baucus Remarks Before the Peterson Institute for International Economics on Trade Adjustment Assistance
Baucus Will Not Move Free Trade Pacts In Senate Before Trade Adjustment Assistance Overhaul
Baucus Statement On IRS Commissioner Nominee
Baucus Presses IRS Nominee For Quick Action On Stimulus Checks
Senate Finance Committee Reports on Economic Stimulus
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Responds to President’s State of the Union Address
Baucus Stimulus Plan Expands Rebate To Seniors And Payroll Taxpayers, Extends Jobless Benefits, Adds Tax Relief For Struggling Businesses
Baucus, Chambliss Seek Full Enforcement of Softwood Lumber Agreement With Canada
GAO Finds Cracks In Offshore Tax Enforcement
Finance Democrats Challenge Social Security Proposal, Express Concern That Disabled Americans May Miss Benefits
Baucus Calls For Ironclad Rules Opening Korea To U.S. Beef
Hearing Statement of Sen. Max Baucus on Strengthening America’s Economy: Stimulus That Makes Sense, Part 2: Economists
Letters of Support for the Baucus Economic Stimulus Plan
Baucus, Grassley Write to 136 Colleges, Seek Details of Endowment Pay-outs, Student Aid
Baucus Intends To Move Separate Stimulus Bill In Senate Finance Committee Next Week
Baucus, Grassley letter to acting CMS Administrator Kerry Weems
Finance Committee Seeks DOJ Explanation Of No-Bid Contracts For Medicare Settlements
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Strengthening America’s Economy: Stimulus That Makes Sense
Baucus Explores Tax Rebate For More Americans, Bonus For Families With Children
Baucus Urges Passage of Indian Health Bill
Baucus Floor Statement on the Indian Health Care Improvement Act
Baucus Comments on Economic Stimulus
Baucus to Launch Economic Stimulus Review in Finance Committee as Senate Reconvenes
Congressional Leaders Warn Against HHS Efforts to Limit Health Care for Low-Income Children
Baucus, Grassley Comment on Report on Medicare Drug Benefit Payments to Community Pharmacies
Grassley, Baucus on Inspector General Report on Physician-owned Specialty Hospitals and Emergency Services
Baucus Comment on Report Regarding Rising Health Care Costs
December 2007
Finance Leaders demand CMS Fix Serious and Systemic Contracting Deficiencies That Led to Millions in Questionable Payments
Mortgage Tax Relief Bill Signed Into Law
Senators’ Write OMB Director Nussle Urging Resources for Social Security
Senate Passes Military Tax Legislation
Baucus Secures Dept. Of Labor Promise to Continue Trade Adjustment Assistance
Finance Chairman Baucus Plans 2008 Efforts, Reviews Panel’s Successes in 110th Congress So Far
Baucus-Grassley Medicare Bill to Become Law, Includes Help for Rural Seniors, Payment Update
Congress Passes Alternative Minimum Tax Relief for America’s Working Families
Baucus Comment on the Treasury report to Congress on International Economic and Exchange Rate Policies
Baucus Comments on Children’s Health Insurance Program Renewal
Baucus Applauds House Passage of Amended Bill Providing Mortgage Tax Relief for Families in Crisis
Senate to Consider Medicare Legislation Ensuring Physician Payments for Six Months, Helping Rural Seniors Receive Health Care
Senate Passes Mortgage Tax Relief for Families in Crisis
Baucus Wins on Agriculture Tax Package As Senate Approves Comprehensive Farm Bill
Baucus Praises Signature of Legislation Implementing U.S.-Peru Free Trade Agreement
Baucus Launches Inquiry after Mitchell Report, Seeking Steroid-Related Tax, Trade Violations
Finance Committee Approves Four Nominations
Baucus Sees Shortcomings, Progress in U.S.-China Talks
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding “The Housing Decline: The Extent of theProblem and Potential Remedies”
Baucus, Grassley Send Letter Requesting Release of TANF Regulations
Baucus Condemns President Bush’s Second Veto of Chip Renewal
Baucus, Grassley Win Tax Relief for America’s Military Men and Women
Baucus Irked Over Lack of Progress on Beef in Beijing
Trade Leaders Call For Doha Rules To Strengthen Trade Remedy Laws
Baucus, Grassley Unveil Modified Energy Tax Package
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding his Cuba Amendment to the Farm Bill
Baucus Hearing Statement on the Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act
Senators Urge Steps To Strengthen Relationship With China, Boost America’s Global Competitiveness
Effort To Stop Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Leads Senate Minority To Reject Its Own Proposal
Baucus Floor Statement Regarding the Alternative Minimum Tax
Senate Passes Alternative Minimum Tax Relief
Baucus Says Medicare Efforts Will Move To Direct Discussions With House
House, Senate To Consider Energy Tax Legislation
Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Begins To Move In Senate, But Slowed By Objections
Senate Endorses Peru FTA
Baucus Statement on U.S.-Peru Free Trade Agreement
November 2007
Baucus Comments on USTR Proposal
Baucus Comments on WTO Case Settlement
Baucus comments on AMT legislation, IRS Oversight Board letter
Senators call for end to freezing of Federal benefits
Alternative Minimum Tax Relief for Millions Blocked By Objection in Senate
Baucus, Grassley Introduce Tax Technical Corrections Bill
Senators Seek To Prohibit Patenting Of Tax Strategies
Baucus Statement Regarding the Finance Committee Investigation of Avandia
Baucus Calls On Japan To Lift Beef Restrictions
Baucus Comments On Avandia “Black Box” Warning From FDA
Baucus Hearing Statement on Estate Tax
Baucus Comments on CBO Study Of Health Care Costs, Says Finance Panel Will Examine Remedies In 2008
Baucus Comments After House Approves Tax Legislation
Baucus Comments After House Approves Peru FTA
Baucus Speaks on Children’s Health Insurance Program
Baucus Calls For Swift Passage Of Full “Tax Extenders” Package
Baucus Hearing Statement on Nominations
October 2007
Baucus Comments After Cloture Vote On Kids’ Health
Tax Writers Notify IRS of Upcoming AMT Fix
Farmers Back Baucus’s Disaster Assistance Plan
Baucus Hearing Statement on Small Business Health Insurance
Baucus Applauds Anti-Counterfeiting Negotiations by USTR
Baucus Resolution Would Help Cancer Patients Get Sufficient Coverage for Anti-Anemia Treatment
Senators Aim To Extend, Expand Tax Credit For R&D
Baucus Floor Statement on the Research Competitiveness Act of 2007
Baucus: Push For Children’s Health Care Will Continue
Baucus Hearing Statement on Import Safety
Senators Ask About Oversight and Operation of Nursing Homes Taken Over by Large Private Investment Firms
Baucus Comments on Social Security Cost-Of-Living Adjustment
Baucus and Colleagues Write House Members to Debunk CHIP Myths
Baucus comments on IRS problems with taxpayer case files
Finance Panel Approves Agriculture Tax Measures
Finance Committee Completes Consideration of Peru Trade Agreement
Baucus Floor Statement on the President’s CHIP Veto
Baucus Condemns Presidential Veto of Health Coverage for Millions of Low-Income American Children
Baucus Statement on Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Roundtable
Finance to Consider Agriculture Tax Measures
Baucus Calls for Increased Oversight of Marketing by Medicare Drug Plans
Baucus Remarks on a New Democratic Trade Policy before the New Democrat Network
Reports Finds Faults in IRS Screening, Monitoring Of Authorized Electronic Tax Filers
Senators Continue Robust Oversight of Medicare Drug Benefit
September 2007
Baucus Floor Statement on CHIP
Finance Leaders Laud Overwhelming Senate Passage of Vital Children’s Health Bill By 67-29 Vote
Baucus Hearing Statement on Border Security
Baucus Wants More Information on CMS Strategy to Monitor Marketing Of Private Medicare Plans
Baucus Hearing Statement on International Tax Issues
Baucus Praises House Passage of Landmark Kids’ Health Bill
The Agreement to Renew the Children’s Health Insurance Program: Separating Fact from Fiction
Baucus Floor Statement on the Children’s Health Insurance Program
Baucus Hearing Statement on Expanding Options for Long Term Care
Letters of Support for the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
Letters of Support for the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
Senate, House Announce Agreement to Renew, Improve Children’s Health Insurance Program Now
Finance Votes To Boost FAA, Highway Trust Funds
Finance Panel Votes To Protect Land, Endangered Species
Finance Panel Approves Bill for Peru Trade Agreement
Baucus Statement on Markup of the Peru Trade Agreement, Airways, and Conservation Act
Baucus Comments on New Uninsured Numbers
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Bank Treatment of Social Security Benefits
Baucus Rejects President’s Delay On Children’s Health, Says Congress Will Help More Kids Now Through Chip
Baucus Applauds Success of Children’s Health Insurance Program, Blasts Changes to Report Released Late Today
Finance Panel To Take Up FAA, Highway Trust Funds
Finance Panel to Hold “Mock” Markup of Peru Free Trade Agreement
Finance Committee to Consider Bill to Protect Land And Endangered Species
Baucus Hearing Statement on Breaking the Methamphetamine Supply Chain: Meeting Challenges at the Border
Finance Leaders Seek Status of Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Plan
Finance Leaders Ask HHS To Release Studies On Children’s Health Insurance Program
Finance Panel Votes To Strengthen Indian Health Programs
Finance Committee Approves Resolution to Raise Debt Limit
Baucus Hearing Statement on Indian Health, Debt Limit Increase
Baucus Calls For More IRS Research On Mismatched Tax Reporting Documents
Baucus Outlines Agriculture Tax Package
Baucus Hearing Statement on Peru FTA
Finance Panel To Update Subcommittee Assignments
Finance Committee To Address Debt Limit
Finance Panel To Act On Indian Health Bill
Baucus Looks Ahead To Education Tax Package as Senate Passes Higher Education Bill
Tax Gap Report - Baucus Welcomes Info From Tax Gap Forum
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Carried Interest
August 2007
Senators Investigate Identify Theft, Tax Fraud
CORRECTION: August 23, 2007 letter on emergency care for specialty hospital and surgical center patients
Grassley, Baucus ask specialty hospitals about patient safety after 911 calls for 150 patients
Senators Question Safety at Specialty Hospitals
Senators Examine IRS Critical Pay Program
Baucus Requests ITC Review of World Beef Market
Baucus, Grassley Call For More Investment in Low-Income, Rural Communities
Baucus Concerned With Computer Security Violations at IRS
Baucus Competitiveness Initiatives to Become Law
Grassley, Baucus introduce legislation to overhaul Medicare quality program
Baucus, Grassley Call For More Investment in Low-Income, Rural Communities
Children’s Health Insurance Program Wins Big in Senate, Finance Leaders Look to Fight White House Veto
Baucus Bill Will Bring Federal Dollars to Tribes For Foster Care, Adoption
Baucus Bill Will Bring Fair Deal to American Pharmacies
Senators Introduce Bill to Improve Medicare Drug Benefit Access and To Help Pharmacies Better Serve Beneficiaries
Tax Gap Report – Treasury Delivers Tax Gap Plan to Baucus
Study Shows Misuse of Social Security Benefits
Baucus, Hatch Introduce Bill To Beef Up Trade Enforcement
Baucus, Rangel Choose Kleinbard To Head Joint Committee On Taxation
July 2007
Baucus Hearing Statement on Carried Interest
Baucus Floor Statement on the Children’s Health Insurance Program
Comment on Statement of Administration Policy on the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
Finance Panel Passes Bipartisan Currency Legislation
Opening Statement of Senator Max Baucus Regarding the Markup of Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007
Baucus Hearing Statement on HHS, Treasury, CMS, and PBGC Nominations
Baucus-Smith Bill Will Boost Community Development on Tribal Lands
Senators Reveal Effort By The FDA To Suppress Scientific Dissent And Downplay Safety Concerns
Section by Section Analysis of the Chairman’s Mark of S. 1607, the “Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007”
Comment on CBO Letter Regarding Numbers of Uninsured Children Eligible for CHIP
Report Backs Concerns Over IRS Shutdown Of Free Telefile Program For Taxpayers
Statement of Senator Max Baucus Regarding Burma Import Restrictions Markup
Baucus, Snowe Unveil TAA Renewal Bill
Finance Committee Approves Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act
Baucus Hearing Statement on CHIP Markup
Int’l Trade Commission: Baucus Cuba Bill Could Boost U.S. Agriculture Sales By More Than $300 Million Annually
Baucus Extends Deadline for Treasury Tax Gap Plan
Baucus Letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services Michael O. Leavitt Urging Support for the Children’s Health Insurance Program
Baucus, Grassley highlight opportunities to improve oversight of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
Baucus, Grassley Criticize IRS Delays In Updating Taxpayer Database
New Plan for Children’s Health Insurance Program Will Bring Care to More Low-Income, Uninsured Kids
Baucus, Grassley Ask IRS To Better Publicize Saver’s Credit
Baucus Hearing Statement on The Airport Airways Trust Fund
Baucus Hearing Statement on Carried Interest
Baucus Welcomes New Finance Committee Member
Baucus Comments on Presidential Remarks on Health Care
June 2007
IRS Says It Cannot Verify Accuracy of Free File Tax Programs Offered Online
Baucus Comments on Trade Promotion Authority
Baucus Praises Extension of Andean Trade Preferences Act
Baucus Applauds Signing Of Panama Free Trade Agreement
Baucus, Grassley Criticize Customs and Border Protection Over Missed Deadline
Senators Urge President Bush to Pressure Putin On Piracy
Baucus Wants Careful Watch On California Hospital
Baucus Praises Extension of Temporary Medical Assistance
Comment on President’s Discussion of Health Tax Measures in Relation to the Children’s Health Insurance Program
Comment on Purpose of Legislation Regarding Publicly Traded Partnerships
Baucus Examines Suspension of Marketing of Private Fee-For-Service Plans
Finance Leaders: GAO Shows Medicare Drug Benefit Could Serve Low-Income Seniors Better
Baucus Comment on Senate Passage of Energy Legislation
Finance Chairman Questions HHS Secretary on Study Lowering number of Children Eligible for "CHIP"
Baucus Comment On Energy Tax Incentives Vote
Baucus Applauds Schwab’s Strong Stance As Doha Trade Talks Break Down
Bills Would Ease Trade, Travel Between U.S. And Cuba
Baucus Statement at SSDI/SSI Hearing
Update on Publicly Traded Partnerships Legislation
Finance Committee Sends Energy Tax Package to Full Senate
Senators Express Concern over Speculative Hospital Payment Cuts
Baucus Hearing Statement on Energy Tax Markup
Senators Blast Apparent Attempt to Shrink Number of Kids Eligible for CHIP Program
Baucus, Grassley Further Question Abusive Tax Transaction
Baucus Supports Suspension in Marketing of Private Fee-For-Service Plans
Baucus Questions Standards of Safety, Care at California Hospital
Senators Praise Effort to Improve Tax-exempt Groups’ Transparency
Baucus Unveils Energy Tax Package
Baucus-Grassley Bill Addresses Publicly Traded Partnerships
Baucus Applauds Malaysia for Opening Its Market to U.S. Beef
Senators’ Bill Puts New Tools, Teeth in Currency Policy
Baucus-Grassley Bill Offers Tax Relief to America's Fighting Men and Women
Senators Question True Value of Medicaid Long-Term Care Partnerships
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Trade Enforcement
Baucus-Grassley Bill Offers Tax Relief to America's Fighting Men and Women
Lawmakers Question FDA About Conflict of Interest Policy
Baucus Comment on Hutchison Amendment
Senators Ask for Details of Effort to Muzzle a Doctor’s Concern About Avandia Risks
Baucus, Grassley Question Airline Pension Provision
Baucus Hearing Statement on Trade and Globalization
Finance Leaders Sending GAO Investigators to Check Out Cayman Islands Office Building
Baucus Honors Thomas's Service on Finance Panel
Baucus Comment on Korea Beef Development
May 2007
Baucus Says New GAO Report Shows Need For Changes to Trade Adjustment Assistance
Baucus Applauds Recommendation of Zoellick as Next World Bank President
Senators Work to Build Confidence in Nonprofits Through Greater Transparency
Baucus Wants Stronger Scrutiny of Tax-Exempt Groups for Terror Ties
Senators Comment on Staff Proposal on Basis Reporting of Securities Transactions
Baucus Criticizes Agency Bias Toward Private Medicare Coverage
Baucus Urges Senior Chinese Delegation to Address Concerns
Supplemental Spending Bill Keeps Minimum Wage Hike, Small Business Tax Package Agreement
Senators Retain Emergency Funds For Children's Health In Second Supplemental Bill
Baucus, Enzi Introduce Bill to Overhaul Medical Malpractice
Baucus: U.S.-China Talks Show Some Results, but Key Issues Remain Outstanding
Baucus Outraged by Backlog of SSA Disability Claims
Baucus Hearing Statement on SSA Disability Backlogs
Baucus hosts steak breakfast after OIE ruling
Baucus Floor Remarks on CHIP
Baucus Hails International Ruling On U.S. Beef
Chairman Baucus and Ranking Member Grassley comment on New England Journal of Medicine report on Avandia
Finance Members Urge China to Make Progress on Key Trade and Economic Issues
Baucus Statement on CHIP, Tax Relief in Budget
Baucus Comment on IRS Emergency Planning
GAO Finds Gaps in Customs Cargo Tracking
Baucus Comment on Medicare Advantage Marketing
Budget Conference Keeps Baucus Chip Funding, Tax Cuts for Working Families
Baucus Hearing Statement on Trade Preference Programs
Baucus Queries Department of Justice on Witness Writs
Baucus Comments on Trade Provisions Agreement
Baucus Comments on CBO CHIP Report
Baucus Hearing Statement on Working Class Economic Issues
Baucus Comments on Efforts to Fight Medicare Fraud
Baucus Calls for Better Service to Seniors
Baucus Hearing Statement on Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit
Baucus, Grassley Release GAO Report on Hospital Quality Data
Baucus Comment on the Nomination of Kerry Weems as Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Baucus Hearing Statement on Offshore Tax Evasion
Baucus Hearing Statement on Medicare Prescription Drug Program
Baucus, Grassley Continue Work for Independence of Continuing Medical Education
April 2007
New Report Finds Confusion on Medicaid Payments
Baucus Comment on Tax Provisions in Supplemental Spending Legislation
Baucus Initiatives Boost Competitiveness Bill
Baucus Reminds Korea’s President Roh: Trade Pact Hinges On End To Beef Ban
Senators Warn Of 450,000 Federal Workers Behind On Taxes
Baucus Floor Statement on U.S. Competitiveness
New Finance Committee Report Focuses on Drug Company Grants for Medical Education
Baucus Wants ID Security Breaches Investigated, Stopped
Baucus Comments On 2007 Trustees’ Report On Status of Social Security, Medicare
Senators Want Beef on the Menu for Japanese P.M.
Baucus, Rangel Agree to Small Business Tax Package for Supplemental Spending Bill
Senators Urge President to Resolve Beef With Japan During Prime Minister’s Visit Next Week
Tax Gap News: GAO Reports to Baucus, Grassley
Baucus Statement on Alternative Energy
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus Regarding the Administration's Plan for Reducing the Tax Gap
Baucus Condemns Senate Failure on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation
Bipartisan Senate Coalition Says Trade Talks Should Boost U.S. Ranchers and Farmers
Baucus Remarks on Trade Adjustment Assistance
Finance Panel Approves Medicare Drug Price Negotiation
Baucus Mark Up Statement on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation
GAO Report Confirms Customs Concerns
Baucus Hearing Statement "Filing Your Taxes: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure"
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus Regarding An Examination of the Medicare Advantage Program
Baucus Plan Will Allow Price Negotiation In Medicare Drug Benefit
Justice Department Fails In Effort to Block Congressional Testimony on Identity Theft, Tax Fraud
Baucus Welcomes WTO Case Against China on IPR
Baucus Hearing Statement "CHIP in Action: A State’s Perspective on Reauthorization of the Children’s Health Insurance Program"
Baucus Slams Biggs Recess Appointment
Baucus Remarks on China and Creating a Dialogue of the Possible
Baucus Blasts Failure to Resolve Beef Ban In Korea FTA
March 2007
Baucus Applauds Move to Launch Lumber Consultations
Baucus, Nelson Condemn Medicare Fraud
Baucus Applauds Commerce Decision to Fight Chinese Subsidies
Baucus Focuses on Incentives for Renewable Energy
Baucus Applauds U.S. Beef’s Return to Japanese Stores
Final Senate Spending Bill Includes Wage Hike, Small Business Tax Help
Baucus Hearing Statement on Clean Energy
Baucus Focuses on China Currency at Hearing
Baucus Hearing Statement on China Currency
Baucus Holds First of Two China Hearings
Baucus Comments on Trade Proposals
Baucus Hearing Statement on China and "Opportunities and Challenges in the U.S.-China Economic Relationship"
Senate Budget Includes Baucus Tax Cuts, CHIP Initiatives
Baucus Announces China Hearing Details
Senators Secure Emergency Funds For Children’s Health in Supplemental Spending Legislation
Baucus Calls For Funding, Improvements on Indian Health and Child Welfare
Baucus, Rockefeller Win Senate Commitment To CHIP
Baucus Floor Statement on Cornyn CHIP Amendment
Baucus Statement Regarding DeMint Amendment on Social Security
Baucus Statement on Indian Health Care Improvement Act
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus Regarding the CHIP and Tax Cut Budget Amendment
Senate Backs Baucus on Children’s Health, Tax Relief for America’s Working Families
Baucus Comment on Medicare Status of West Texas Hospital
Baucus Budget Amendment Funds Children’s Health, Tax Relief for America’s Working Families
Baucus-Hatch Bill Protects Financial Services Jobs In U.S.
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) ''Realizing a Competitive Education: Identifying Needs, Partnerships and Resources''
Baucus Comments on Senate Budget Plan
Finance Leaders Question IRS Policy Outsourcing
Baucus Seeks Way Forward on Health Care Reform
Baucus Statement on Health Care Reform
Chairmen Question Medicaid Rule’s Possible Negative Effects
Baucus Hires David Schwartz as Health Counsel for Senate Finance Committee
Finance Chairman Hires Richard Litsey as Counsel and Senior Advisor on Indian Affairs
Finance Panel Hears Perspectives on Trade
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding Perspectives on the 2007 Trade Agenda
Baucus, Grassley Pursue Latest Lists of Tax Avoidance Tactics
Baucus, Grassley Ask FDA to Account for Findings of New Report
Remarks of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the Future of the Children’s Health Insurance Program
Specialty Hospital Accreditation Questioned
Baucus Hires Amber Cottle as International Trade Counsel for Senate Finance Committee
Baucus Hires Jo-Ellen Darcy as Senior Environmental Advisor for Senate Finance Committee
Baucus Hires Kristin Bailey to Oversee Non-Profits Policy for Senate Finance Committee
Baucus, Grassley Question Hedge Fund Investments for American Workers’ Pension Plans
Baucus Comments on MedPAC Physician Reimbursement Report
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding Medicare Payment for Physician Services
Baucus Comments on Non-profit Executive Compensation Report
February 2007
Finance Panel Announces New Subcommittees
Endangered Species Recovery Bill Introduced By Finance Committee Members
Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus Introducing the ARPA-E Bill
Baucus, Grassley, Stark Comment on CMS response to Specialty Hospital Query
Baucus Introduces Energy Research Act of 2007
Baucus Energy Hearing Statement
Baucus Comments on House Vote on Tax Legislation
Baucus Looks At Proposed Medicare Advantage Rates
Baucus Concerns on SSA Funding
Baucus Says CMS Rule Would Hurt Small And Rural Pharmacies, Medicaid Beneficiaries
Baucus Statement on the 2007 Trade Agenda
Finance Panel Will Not Consider Social Security Nominee
Baucus Remarks To Emergency Committee For American Trade
Baucus Calls Record Trade Deficit Unsustainable
Baucus Address on Health Care Policy Before the National Health Policy Conference
Baucus Comments on House Tax Incentives Bill
Senators Remind Korean Ambassador of Beef Rules
Letter Questions Medicare Funds for Specialty Hospital
Baucus Questions Medicare, Medicaid Budget Cuts
Baucus Outlines Priorities for Children’s Health, Challenges White House Plans For Funding
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the President’s Budget Proposal with Secretary Leavitt
Baucus Presses Treasury Secretary to Collect Unpaid Taxes, Plan To Protect Families from Alternative Minimum Tax
Statement of U.S. Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Senate Finance Committee Hearing Regarding the President’s Budget with Secretary Paulson
Finance Chairman Finds First Steps, Missteps in White House Budget for FY 2008
Baucus Welcomes WTO Case On Chinese Subsidies
Senate Approves Minimum Wage Increase
Baucus Focuses On Chip Reauthorization, Expansion
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding “The Future of CHIP: Improving the Health of America’s Children”
Baucus, Grassley Offer Findings on Medicaid Drug Pricing As CMS Prepares To Implement New Rule
January 2007
Baucus Addresses Future of Trade Promotion Authority
Finance Committee Approves Social Security Nominee, Baucus Applauds Funding Increase for SSA
Baucus, Grassley Visit IRS to Get Tax Gap Answers
Baucus Comments on Minimum Wage Cloture Vote
Baucus, Rangel Comment on Trade Promotion Authority
Finance Committee to Launch “Chip” Reauthorization
Baucus Remarks on SSA Commissioner Jo Anne Barnhart
Baucus Outlines Education Tax Objectives
Baucus Comments on Minimum Wage Bill, Small Business Tax Incentives
Baucus questions SSA nominee on privatization
Baucus on Nomination of SSA Commissioner
Finance Committee Chairman Baucus Responds to President’s State Of The Union Proposals
Baucus Comments on President’s Health Care Plan
Baucus, Rangel on WTO Trade Rulings
Baucus, Key Senators, Demand Korea To Open Beef Market
Baucus Statement on Small Business Tax Package Markup
Baucus, Grassley Announce Details of Small Business Tax Package
Baucus Statement on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation
Baucus Warns Negotiators on Doha
Baucus, Snowe Introduce Small Business Tax Bill
Baucus Hearing Statement on Tax Incentives for Businesses in Response to a Minimum Wage Increase
Baucus, Coleman Seek To Expand Trade Adjustment Assistance As 110th Congress Begins
Baucus Introduces Research Competitiveness Act of 2007
Grassley, Baucus Tackle Alternative Minimum Tax On First Day of 110th Congress
December 2006
Grassley Welcomes Mexico’s Lifting of Its High Fructose Corn Syrup Tax
Grassley Expresses Concern Over South Korea’s Barriers to U.S. Beef Imports
Grassley Highlights Benefits of Tax, Trade, Health Bill Signed Into Law
Grassley: Drug-Safety Agency’s Statements Under Scrutiny
Grassley Welcomes Completion of Negotiations of Panama Free Trade Agreement
Grassley: Drug-Safety Agency’s Statements Under Scrutiny
Sens. Grassley, Kohl, Frist Comment on GAO Report on Direct-to-Consumer Advertising of Prescription Drugs
Grassley: Drug-Safety Agency Withheld Key Information From Expert Panel
Timeline on Publicizing Fractional Art Donation Reform
Grassley Hopes High-level U.S.-China Economic Meetings Will Yield Progress
Grassley, Baucus Strike Deal To Cover Shortfalls In State Children’s Health Insurance Program
Grassley, Baucus Statement on Final Passage of Tax, Trade, Health Bill
Bicameral Agreement Addresses Taxes, Trade, Health
Floor Statements of Senator Grassley in opposition to the nomination of Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach to be FDA Commissioner
Grassley-Baucus Bill Extends Tax, Trade, Health, Other Provisions
Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley at the Judiciary Committee hearing on Examining Enforcement of Criminal Insider Trading and Hedge Fund Activity
Grassley Letter of Inquiry to National Association of Securities Dealers
November 2006
Grassley makes available responses from FDA nominee
Report Card on Tax Exemptions and Incentives for Higher Education: Pass, Fail, or Need Improvement?
Grassley Welcomes Interest in AMT Repeal, Warns of Traps
Senator Grassley comments on the retirement of Senator Lott
Comment from Chairman Grassley Regarding New Report of the Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services About Identifying Medicare Beneficiaries Who Are Eligible for the Part D Low-Income Subsidies
Senators Call for Smooth Transition to New Medicare Part B Premiums
Grassley Praises Catholic Health Association Reporting Effort on Hospital Charitable Care
Grassley, Baucus Call On Schwab To Ensure Implementation Of China’s WTO Financial Services Commitments
Grassley: Pension Reforms Are Easing Guaranty Agency’s Deficit
Grassley, Baucus Call On Schwab To Ensure Implementation Of China’s WTO Financial Services Commitments
Grassley, Baucus Urge Renewal of the Research and Development Tax Credit
Grassley Seeks IRS Counsel on Tax-exempt Group Facing Allegations of Vote Fraud
Grassley Urges Social Security to Improve Disability Programs Administration
Grassley, Baucus Express Concern Over Continued Tax Free File Program Problems
Grassley, Baucus Express Concern Over Continued Tax Free File Program Problems
Grassley Seeks Economic Analysis of Industrial Biotechnology
Grassley Responds to Partisan Pre-election Attacks on Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit
October 2006
Grassley, Baucus, Colleagues Urge CMS to Continue Improving Medicare Drug Benefit Pharmacy Policies to Help Beneficiaries
Grassley Continues to Press FDA on Handling of Hampshire Case
Chairman Grassley Comments on the Red Cross Board’s Plans for Governance Reforms
The Government Accountability Office has agreed to a request from Sen. Grassley to review issues regarding the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its oversight of self-regulatory organizations and the operations of its Enforcement Division and its Office of Compliance, Inspection and Examination, including its district field offices.
Chairman Grassley Continues Checks on Abuse of Tax-Exempt Status, Asks ACORN About Voter Fraud
Chairman Grassley Says He Wants to Extend Provision to Help Hospitals with Medicare Payments
Grassley, Baucus Release, Will Review More JCT Options to Close the Tax Gap
Grassley, Baucus Press for Details of UnitedHealth CEO’s Exit Compensation Package Amid Stock Options Backdating Scandal
Chairman Grassley works to help states save Medicaid dollars
Grassley Seeks Multi-Agency Response on Lack of Hedge Fund Transparency, Expresses Alarm at Risk to Pension-holders
Letter from the GAO Office of Congressional Affairs to Sen. Grassley
Grassley Praises Overall Reduction in Improper Payments by Medicare
Sen. Grassley Comments on FDA Letter on Compounding of Inhalation Drugs
Grassley asks FDA for more information about unapproved prescription drugs
Sen. Grassley Asks HHS Secretary to Review Ethics of FDA-Approved Research
Chairman Grassley Works to Safeguard Medicare Payments
Sen. Grassley comments on Customs Decision to Stop Crackdown on Imported Irescription Drugs
Grassley, Baucus Seek GAO Review of Pension Agency Structure
Response From the Food and Drug Administration to Letter From Sen. Grassley on Compounding of Inhalation Drugs
September 2006
Grassley, Baucus Introduce Tax Technical Corrections
Grassley Highlights Good News on Medicare Drug Coverage Prices, Availability for 2007
Grassley, Baucus Introduce Tax Technical Corrections Bill
Grassley Laments Failure to Extend Widely Used Tax Provisions
Grassley Praises Trade Case Affirming Safety of Agricultural Biotech Products
Grassley Remarks at Nursing Home Quality Summit
Senators Will Craft New China Currency Bill
Grassley Introduces Bill to Help States Fund Health Care for Low-income Children
Grassley Responds to Attacks on Medicare’s Prescription Drug Benefit
Grassley: More Taxpayers Affected by Expiring Tax Provisions Than Previously Reported
Grassley Decries Effort to Scare New York Seniors Over Medicare Drug Benefit
Senator Grassley Comments on the Institute of Medicine’s Assessment of the U.S. Drug Safety System
Grassley’s Bill to Help Children Affected by Methamphetamine Wins Final Passage
Grassley’s Bill to Help Children Affected by Methamphetamine Nears Final Passage
Grassley outlines problems at FDA, urges reforms
Grassley: U.S.-Oman Trade Pact Yields Market Access for U.S. Farmers, Manufacturers
Letter from Sen. Grassley to the GAO Comptroller General
Grassley, Baucus Sponsor Bill for Research on Effectiveness and Safety of Medical Treatments
Grassley on Senate Passage of the Port Security Bill
Grassley Directs Effort to Ensure More Charitable Care from Non-profit Hospitals
Grassley Expresses Concern That Delays in Extending College Tuition, State Sales Tax, Teacher Supplies Deductions Will Harm Taxpayers
Sen. Grassley Comments on New Report on Immigration Courts
Grassley Releases Non-profit Hospital Responses, Expresses Concern Over Shortfalls in Charity Care, Community Benefit
Grassley Highlights Benefits to U.S. Producers, Economy of NAFTA at Year 12
Grassley Praises Final Port Security Bill, Urges Senate Passage
Grassley Takes Aim at Stock Options Backdating, Executive Compensation Tax Loophole
Grassley on the Departure of CMS Administrator McClellan
August 2006
Chairman Grassley Comments on Medicare Response to Report on Program to Improve Quality of Services for Medicare Beneficiaries
Chairman Grassley says government needs to find a better way to improve care for cancer patients
Grassley, Baucus Planning a Meeting With Medicare, Social Security Administrators on Drug Benefit
Finance Committee Posts Public Comments on Miscellaneous Trade Measures
Grassley: Hearing to Explore Executive Compensation Abuses, Stock Options Backdating
Chairman Grassley Praises Medicare Action on Compounded Inhalation Drugs
Grassley Questions Medicare About Mistaken Premium Refunds, Works to Prevent More Errors
Grassley Calls on SEC to Respond to Congressional Inquiry
Response from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to letter from Sen. Grassley on compounding of inhalation drugs
Chairman Grassley Comments on Guidance From Inspector General on Federal Incentive to Help States to Fight Fraud Against Medicaid
Grassley, Specter Continue Oversight of SEC, Question the Handling of Investigation, Request Access to Documents and Witnesses
Grassley: CBO Shows Recent Tax Relief Doesn't Gut Revenue Base
Grassley Praises President’s Signing of Pension Reforms, Savings Incentives, Charitable Package
Grassley’s College Savings Tax Break to Become Permanent
Grassley: Pension Bill Contains Generous Savings Incentives
Grassley Highlights Charitable Giving Incentives, Loophole Closers in Pension Bill Headed to President
Grassley Wins Final Approval of Protections of Employees’ Pensions
Grassley Floor Statement on Senate Consideration of “Trifecta” Bill
Grassley Advances Elder Justice Bill Through Committee
Grassley, Baucus sponsor bill to improve accuracy of Medicare payments to hospitals
July 2006
Grassley: GAO Finds Troubling Nonprofit Hospitals’ Executive Compensation Policies
Grassley Welcomes High Fructose Corn Syrup Agreement with Mexico
Grassley, Baucus seek valid survey to underpin government plan for specialty hospitals
Grassley: Survey Shows High Satisfaction Level With Medicare Drug Benefit
Grassley: Despite Boeing Decision on Deductibility, Justice Department Must Do Better Job on Tax Piece of Settlements
Senate Passes Grassley-Baucus Amendment for Lebanon Evacuees
Grassley on Charitable Community’s Letter to the President on Charitable Package
Grassley Disappointed Over Collapse of Doha Round Trade Talks
Grassley, Baucus Urge President’s Support for Reforms to Boost Charitable Work
Chairman Grassley Comments on the Institute of Medicine Report on Medication Errors
Chairman Grassley Comments on GAO Report on Disaster Preparedness for Nursing Home Residents
Sen. Grassley Comments on Union of Concerned Scientists’ Survey of FDA Scientists
Sen. Grassley Requests Investigation of FDA for Conspiring Against Scientist
Grassley Questions Attorney General on Ketek, FBI, Boeing Settlement
Grassley, Baucus, Colleagues Urge Fixes to Maximize Beneficiaries’ Medicare Drug Coverage
Grassley Expresses Concern over Justice Department’s Attitude on Boeing Settlement Tax Question
Grassley Blasts IRS’ Troubled Electronic Fraud Detection Program, Millions of Tax Dollars Wasted
Chairman Grassley Questions CMS, FDA About Substituted Inhalation Drugs
Grassley Seeks Treasury Tax Nominee’s Commitment to Better Define Charity Hospital Care
Grassley-Baucus Bill to Promote Safe, Efficient International Trade
Grassley asks states for information about use of contingency-fee Medicaid consultants
Grassley Advances Bill to Help Children Affected by Methamphetamine
Senators Question Treasury Nominee Eric Solomon on Problems Wwith IRS Electronic Fraud Detection System
Former CMS Administrator’s Government Settlement
Grassley Addresses Wolfowitz Comments on Trade Talks
Grassley Comments on GAO Review of Contract Management by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Finance Committee Requests Written Comments on Miscellaneous Tariff Measures
Grassley, Baucus Seek GAO Review of Public Pension Plans’ Funding
Grassley Questions Potential Tax Deductibility of Boeing Government Settlement
Grassley, Baucus Ask CMS to Revisit Plans for How it Pays Hospitals for Inpatient Procedures
Grassley: United States is Right to Stand Firm on Market Access in Trade Talks
June 2006
Chairman Grassley Says Report Shows Medicaid Waste, Fraud and Abuse Threaten Safety Net
Senators Receive IG Opinion on Rx Assistance
Grassley: Claim of Port Control via Oman Trade Pact is Inaccurate
Grassley Wins Committee Approval of Non-Profit Improvements, Including Double Fines, Penalties for Non-profit Groups Engaged in Inappropriate Political Activity
Committee approves Grassley legislation to stop illegal sex trafficking with tax code violations
Grassley Pleased With Assurance of Independent Inspector General for Smithsonian
Grassley, Baucus Release GAO and JCT Reports on Puerto Rico
Grassley Meets With Trade Ambassador, Agrees U.S. Must Stand Firm in Doha Talks
Senators Call on IRS Commissioner Mark W. Everson to Deliver Tax Gap Plan
Grassley: Japan’s Planned Inspection of U.S. Beef Plants May Not Yield Resumed Imports
Grassley Urges Retention of Law Benefiting U.S. Exporters, Including Corn Refiners, Pork Producers
Social Security Administration to Receive Emergency Funds
Grassley Comments at the Department of Health and Human Services Regarding Access to Information About the FDA and The Antibiotic Drug Ketek
Grassley Welcomes Student Views on Improving American University’s Leadership
IRS Commissioner Everson Responds to Senators’ Questions on Foreign Source Income Information
Grassley Urges Scrutiny of Executives’ Backdating of Stock Options for Personal Gain
Grassley Seeks Independent Choice of Smithsonian Inspector General
Grassley: Report Shows IRS Could Better Use Whistleblowers to Catch Tax Cheats
Grassley Welcomes Confirmation of New U.S. Trade Representative
Sen. Grassley Questions FDA About Risks to Children, Infants in Antibiotic Drug Trials
Grassley Gives FEMA, Red Cross Low Grade for Coordination, Per GAO Report
Grassley Advances Bill to Help Children Affected by Methamphetamine
Grassley Hopes for More Reform from American University, Awaits Student Views
Grassley on Reports of Korean Delay of Resumed U.S. Beef Imports
Grassley Solicits IRS Comment, Urges Enforcement on Series of Problems in the Tax-exempt Arena
May 2006
Grassley on the Signing of the U.S.-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement
Grassley Questions Nonprofit Investment Group’s Practices, Seeks IRS, SEC Comment
Grassley on the Departure of Sec. Snow, Nomination of New Treasury Secretary
Grassley: Delay in Senate Consideration of Trade Representative is Unnecessary
Grassley Pledges Continued Work on Strong Charitable Package
Background on the Government Withholding Provision in the Tax Reconciliation Law
Grassley Seeks Permanent Repeal of Telephone Tax
Grassley: GAO Report Highlights Improvements, Remaining Challenges in Trade Adjustment Assistance Program
Background Fact Sheet on Tax Changes Affecting Americans Working Abroad
The Real Effect of the “Kiddie Tax” Change
Chairman Grassley Pays Tribute to Chairman Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr. (1921-2006)
Grassley, Baucus Introduce Small Business Assistance Bill
Grassley on American University’s Announced Governance Reforms
Grassley, Baucus, Stark Examine Process Used to Accredit Hospitals, Seek to Improve Hospital Quality
Grassley: Certain Democratic Leaders Need Schooling on College Tuition Tax Deduction
Grassley Letter to Leaders of American University Board
Senators Announce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Penalty-Free Enrollment in New Prescription Drug Plan
Senator Says FDA Should Stop Citing a Fraudulent Ketek Study, Seeks Access to Information
Grassley Lifts Hold on Export-Import Bank Nominee
Grassley, Baucus Say it’s Premature to Increase Role of Contractors For Medicare Quality
Response to Partisan Attacks on the Tax Bill, Claims of Abandoning College Tuition Deduction, Etc.
Background on the Roth IRA Conversion Proposal in Tax Reconciliation Bill
Senators Call on Drug Company Leaders to Continue Drug Assistance Programs
Finance, Ways & Means Leadership Urge White House to Address Russian Trade Practices in WTO Accession Talks
Grassley: China Report Shows Need for Better Way to Enforce Trade Partners’ Currency Manipulation
Grassley: Seniors Need Information About New Prescription Drug Benefit, Not Tearing Down of New Prescription Drug Benefit
Grassley Says Tax Bill Agreement Will Help Families, Small Businesses; Summary is Included
Senators Invite Drug Company Execs to Discuss Prescription Drug Assistance Programs
Social Security Administration to Receive Emergency Funds
Grassley: Lifting Ethanol Import Tariff Won’t Help to Lower Gas Prices
Sens. Grassley, Thune: Lifting Ethanol Tariff Won’t Lower Gas Prices for Consumers
Baucus-Grassley Bill Limits SSA/Medicare Public Trustees to One Term
Letter from Independent Sector in Support of Grassley Charitable Giving Incentives, Reforms
Grassley on Who Receives Benefits from Capital Gains, Dividends Tax Relief
Grassley: Tax Bill Would Keep 15.3 Million Families Out of AMT
Chairman Grassley Comments on the Annual Report of the Social Security and Medicare Trustees
Sen. Grassley Slams FDA for Citing Fraudulent Safety Study
April 2006
Grassley, Baucus work to Protect Credibility of Social Security and Medicare Public Trustees
Catholic Health Association Responds to Grassley on Charitable Care
Senators Call for Tax Information on Oil and Gas Giants as Fuel Prices Prices Rise for American Families, Businesses
Grassley, Baucus Solicit Input for Miscellaneous Tariff Bill
Grassley: Lack of Ambition of Key Trading Partners Hinders Ag Trade Progress
Senator Grassley’s Comments on the New GAO Report on the FDA and Post-market Drug Safety
Senators Keep Focus on Keeping Drug Assistance for Medicare Beneficiaries
Grassley: Action Should Follow Chinese President's Words on Trade
Senators Comment on IG Opinion on Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Patient Assistance Programs
Senators seek continued assistance from drug companies for Medicare beneficiaries
Grassley Urges IRS to Rein in Hidden Expenses to Taxpayers in Free File Program
Senators seek aggressive effort to combat fraud against new prescription drug benefit
Grassley Works to Improve Nation’s Nursing Homes
Grassley Looks for Concrete Action After U.S.-China Trade Commission Meeting
Senators urge CMS to Rethink Medicare Payment Changes for Long-term Care Hospitals
Grassley on Billions of Dollars in Social Security Disability Program Overpayments
Grassley Urges Follow-through in U.S.-China Trade Relations
Grassley Speech to Tax Council on Tax Relief, Pension Bill, FSC-ETI
Grassley Will Work to Ensure Better Training of Paid Tax Preparers, Better Electronic Filing Options at IRS
Grassley Expresses Concern Over Red Cross' Treatment of Whistleblowers
March 2006
Grassley Expresses Concern Over Medicare Overpayments for Ambulance Services
Grassley: GAO Report Shows States Should Spend More on Work Services, Training
Grassley Specifies Intent of Two Medicaid Provisions in Deficit Reduction Act
Grassley Welcomes U.S. Trade Case on China's Treatment of U.S. Auto Parts
Grassley, Baucus Continue to Question CMS on Specialty Hospitals
Senators Tackle Currency, Trade Issues in New Bill
Grassley Seeks Full Red Cross Review of Governance, Whistleblower Concerns
Grassley Discouraged by Prospects for WTO Talks After Brazil Trip
Grassley: Report Shows Computer Security of Medicare, Medicaid Data is Lacking
Grassley Works to Implement New Incentives for States to Fight Medicaid Fraud
Grassley Asks FDA to Answer Ethicists’ Concerns Over Blood Substitute Study
Grassley Statement at First Tax Conferees Meeting
Grassley on the Nomination of an FDA Commissioner
Grassley, Baucus Introduce Bill to Extend, Expand Alternative Energy Tax Breaks
Grassley: FDA Needs to Consider Concerns of Human Research Protection Agency in Blood Substitute Study
Grassley Continues Review of Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations
Grassley Praises Use of False Claim Act in Iraq Contracting Case
Grassley Reverses $500 Million Cut in Social Services Funding
Grassley Letter to the American Hospital Association on Charges to the Uninsured, Charitable Care
Grassley Letter to the Catholic Health Association on Charges to the Uninsured, Charitable Care
Grassley Opening Statement at House-Senate Pension Bill Conference
Grassley Puts Hold on Export-Import Bank Nominee Over Brazilian Ethanol Dispute
Grassley Urges Permanence of Tax Benefits for College Savings Plans
Grassley Expresses Renewed Concern Over Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations
Chairman Grassley on Chairman Thomas’ Retirement Announcement
Grassley to Convene Hearing on Health Care Tax Policy
Grassley Pleased, But Not Surprised, By Mexico’s Loss in High Fructose Corn Syrup Dispute
Grassley, Baucus Continue Work on Specialty Hospitals, Ask Inspector General and Government Accountability Office to Review
Grassley Statement on U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement
Grassley Urges More Teeth for FDA’s Post-market Drug Enforcement
Grassley: Naming of Senate Pension Reform Conferees Clears Major Hurdle
Grassley Outlines Pension, Savings Reforms to Build “Savers Society”
Grassley: Democratic Obstruction Could Sink Much-needed Pension Reforms
Grassley Rebuts Claim of No Link Between Capital Gains Activity, Rate Cuts
Grassley, Baucus Bill Offers Businesses Significant Tax Breaks to Buy Fuel-efficient Alternative Energy Vehicles
Grassley Blasts Democratic Leaders’ Town Meeting Rhetoric on Medicare Drug Benefit
February 2006
Grassley: Partisan Attackers Seem to Prefer Old Days With No Medicare Drug Benefit
Grassley Urges Red Cross to Improve Governance, Respond to Volunteers’ Concerns
Grassley Questions FDA’s Sanction of Blood Substitute Study Without Patient Consent
Grassley Calls Political Exploitation of Medicare Drug Benefit “Unconscionable
Grassley Questions UAE Ports Deal, Potential Impact on National, Trade Security
Senator Grassley's Statement for the Record regarding FDA's Approval Process
Grassley Decries Democratic Leaders’ Political Hypocrisy on Medicare
Grassley Says Report Shows Trade Assistance Program Helps Workers
Grassley: Closing Tax Gap Will Require More Hard Work
Grassley: Democratic Leaders Lose Ground on Tax Relief
Grassley Weighing Options to Enhance U.S.-China Trade Relationship
Grassley, Baucus Say Oregon Death Raises Safety Concerns at Specialty Hospitals Question HHS on Hospital Approval, Oversight
Grassley Questions Repeated Delays of Popular Tax Relief
Grassley: Congress Unlikely to Revisit FSC-ETI Bill, Europe Should Recognize U.S. Effort
Grassley Pursues Details of Patient Protections, Standards at Drug Testing Company
Grassley Highlights Unexpected FDA Panel Move on Attention Deficit Medicines
Grassley to Convene Hearing to Examine Administration’s Trade Agenda
Grassley Expresses Concern Over Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae Charitable Dealings
Grassley Praises WTO Ruling on Genetically Modified Crops
Grassley Questions FDA’s Approach to Managing Attention Deficit Prescription Drugs
Grassley Praises IRS’ Move to Notify Taxpayers of Frozen Refunds
Grassley Reacts to the President’s Budget Proposal
Grassley’s New State False Claims Act Tools Head to President
Grassley: Congress Can Extend Both AMT, Capital Gains Relief
Grassley Addresses Concerns About Work Standard for Two-parent Families
January 2006
Grassley: New CBO Data Show Medicaid Changes Will Help Disabled Children
Grassley, Baucus seek anti-fraud protections at New Jersey Hospital
Grassley Seeks End to Waste in Medicare Ambulance Transports
Grassley Responds to Partisan Criticisms of Medicare Drug Benefit
Grassley on the Deficit Reduction Act’s Treatment of Medicare Health Plans
Grassley Welcomes Reopening of Taiwanese Market to U.S. Beef
Grassley Urges Delay of Implementation of Free Trade Deal With Central American Countries Over Inaction on Meat Inspection
Grassley Invites Colleagues to Work on Part D Problems, Meet With Medicare Officials
Grassley on So-called “Giveaway” to Insurance Companies
Grassley Praises IRS Steps to Fix Frozen Refunds Problem
Grassley Urges Treasury to Fix IRS’ Frozen Refunds Program
Grassley Urges Japan Not to Shut Out U.S. Beef Again
Grassley: Medicare Drug Benefit Focus Should be on Beneficiaries, Not States
Grassley: Redacted Report on Cisneros Raises Troubling Tax Questions
Grassley Praises Signing of U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement
Grassley Urges CMS to Step Up Nursing Home Oversight
Grassley Expresses Concern Over New FDA Guidelines on Human Testing of Experimental Drugs
Interviews with Former SFBC International Inc. Executives Over Safety, Ethics Allegations
Grassley: Bahrain Trade Pact is Good for U.S. Farmers, Businesses
Grassley, Baucus Seek More Details of Drug Company Grant Money to Promote Particular Medicines
Grassley Expresses Concern on Taxpayer Rights in IRS Frozen Refunds Cases
Grassley Seeks Details of CMS Employees’ Travel to Lavish Medicare Contractor Meetings
December 2005
Grassley Questions Red Cross Board on Its Practices, Effectiveness
Grassley Urges Portman to Notify Congress of U.S.-Peru Free Trade Agreement
Chairman Grassley seeks to keep access to therapy services for Medicare beneficiaries
Chairman Grassley says review will continue into allegations of problems with human subject drug research
Chairman Grassley’s statement on the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005
Chairman Grassley’s comment on report from HRSA regarding detection and prevention of improper allocation of donated organs
Grassley Floor Statement on the Conference Report to Accompany S.1932, the Deficit Reduction of 2005
Grassley seeks IRS guidance and vigilance on car donations
Grassley Scores Major Victory for Families with Disabled Children
Chairman Grassley Disappointed as Ministerial Ends, But Doha Round is Far From Over
Grassley Calls WTO Draft Lacking, Urges More Ambition from U.S. Trading Partners
Grassley: Congress Would Reject Current WTO Draft
Grassley: If Doha Round Fails, U.S. Congress Will Look Elsewhere
Grassley Says Attempt to Weaken Services Sector Proposal is Misguided
Finance Committee Approves Nominations of Fratto, Spooner, Bohigian, Crowder
Chairman Grassley’s Floor Statement on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 4440, Katrina Tax Relief
Grassley Comment on South Korean Farmers’ Protect of Talks
Grassley on the Relevance of the U.S. Trade Deficit to the Doha Round
Grassley Says It’s Time to Ignore the Sideshows, Get Ambitious in Hong Kong
Summary of the Senate Amendment to HR4440, the House-passed Katrina tax relief bill
Senator Grassley’s Statement on the Status of Negotiations at the World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference in Hong Kong
Grassley: Aid Pledge Could Jumpstart WTO Talks
Chairman Grassley’s statement of opposition to the Motion to Instruct Conferees on the Byrd amendment
Chairman Grassley comments on departure of American Red Cross President and CEO, future challenges for tax-exempt charity
Chairman Grassley’s statement on the United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
Grassley Urges WTO Ministerial to Focus on Agricultural Market Access to Break the Logjam
Chairman Grassley seeks accounting of expenses from a Quality Improvement Organization paid by Medicare to investigate complaints, improve care provided
Grassley Position Paper in Advance of Hong Kong Trade Talks
Grassley on the European Union’s Latest Statements on Outlook for Hong Kong Progress
Grassley Describes Expectations for Trade Ministerial in Hong Kong
Status of Review of Charities for Possible Ties to Terrorist Organizations
Grassley Welcomes Chinese Announcement on Reopening of Market to U.S. Porcine Proteins; Hopes Iowa’s Export Trade Resumes Soon
Grassley Says American University Oversight Will Focus on Board’s Work
Grassley Highlights Worker Savings, Pension Preservation Provisions in Senate Pension Bill
November 2005
Grassley asks FDA to keep providing new information about erectile dysfunction drugs
Grassley seeks information on HRSA’s ability to detect and prevent fraudulent and improper allocation of organs
Grassley seeks correction from the Food and Drug Administration regarding comment on Dr. Hampshire investigation
Grassley calls on Health and Human Services Department to improve management of its information technology systems
Grassley Praises Senate Passage of Jackson-Vanik Repeal for Ukraine
Grassley Statement at the Markup of S. 2027, the U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
Chairman Grassley’s letter to SFBC International
Grassley Floor Statement on One-Year Anniversary of Committee Hearing on the Food and Drug Administration and Vioxx
Grassley Highlights Tax Relief for Families, Individuals
Grassley Urges Colombia to Offer New Agricultural Proposals in Andean FTA Negotiations
Grassley on Senate Consideration of the Pension Security and Transparency Act of 2005
Grassley: PBGC Financial Statements Make Case for Pension Reform
Grassley Praises Progress in Reducing Medicare’s Improper Payments
Committee Advances U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement
Chairman Grassley asks Inspector General to review system that governs human testing of pharmaceutical drugs
Grassley Addresses Medicare Prescription Drug Congress
Grassley Questions Corporate Responsibility of Oil and Gas Companies, Asks Them to Give 10 Percent of Profits to Help Low-Income Americans
Grassley Welcomes Tax Reform Panel’s Final Report
October 2005
Grassley Hopes Japanese Beef Decision Soon Will Lead to Renewed U.S. Exports
Grassley Outlines Value of Medicare, Medicaid Reforms in Budget Bill
Grassley Says European Union’s Ag Trade Offer is Too Weak
Finance Committee questions AU Board as part of broad review of tax-exempt organizations
Grassley Describes Chairman’s Mark of Spending Reconciliation Bill
Grassley Describes Goals for Reforms to Preserve Charitable Giving
Cisneros Report Released by Appeals Court
Grassley Comment on Bernanke Nomination as Fed Chairman
Grassley on Social Security Disability Electronic Claims Processing
Grassley blasts bureaucracy for failure to crackdown on prescription drug overcharges; praises Inspector General for work on 340B program
Grassley Praises Extension of Health Care for Low-income Individuals, Ban on Medicare, Medicaid Funding of Certain Lifestyle Prescription Drugs
Chairman Grassley follows up on violation of rules governing organ transplants, asks questions of federal watchdogs
Grassley, Baucus Question Civil Settlement Tax Deductions
Grassley Praises Crackdown on Deceptive Claims for Free Prescription Drugs
Chairman Grassley says project to help cancer patients falls short, must be fixed
Grassley works to stop fraudulent and abusive spending of Medicare dollars
Grassley Praises U.S. Step on Ag Subsidies, Looks for Similar Action from Trading Partners
Grassley Blasts Stalling of Bill to Strengthen Pension Funding
Grassley Welcomes WTO Determination in High Fructose Corn Syrup Dispute
Grassley releases recommendation on accounting for Katrina dollars
September 2005
Grassley on the World Trade Organization Decision in FSC-ETI Dispute
Grassley Seeks Further Refinement of Power Wheelchair Rules
Grassley Hearing Statement: “Hurricane Katrina: Community Rebuilding Needs and Effectiveness of Past Proposals
Grassley, Baucus Voice Concerns Regarding Katrina Health Needs
Finance, HELP Committee Leaders Agree on Pension Bill
Grassley Seeks Permanent FDA Commissioner, Says Nominee Needs to Focus 100 Percent on FDA
Grassley: New Report Makes Case for Repealing the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (“Byrd Amendment”)
Grassley Comment on the Opportunity for New FDA Leadership
Grassley, Baucus Seek Major Inspector General Role in Policing Katrina Spending
Chairman Grassley questions medical device manufacturer on product safety
Grassley receives reply from Inspector General regarding nursing home deaths
Grassley Praises Final Passage of Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Bill
Grassley Urges Ag Trade Liberalization to Help U.S. Producers
Grassley on the House-Senate Agreement on the Katrina Tax Bill
Grassley, Baucus urge White House to keep pressure on Japan to accept U.S. beef
Grassley Seeks End to Japanese Ban of U.S. Beef
Grassley works to protect whistleblowers at the World Bank
Grassley Wins Key Victory to Preserve Trade Negotiating Structures, Ability to Open Markets for U.S. Exports
Grassley, Colleagues Praise Senate Passage of Hurricane Katrina Tax Relief Bill
Chairman Grassley comments on FDA recall of cardiac devices
Grassley Statement on the Bipartisan Health, Welfare Hurricane Katrina Relief Package
Grassley Requests Federal Investigations of Nursing Home Deaths Due to Hurricane Katrina
Grassley works to prevent abuse of government purchase cards, safeguard hurricane aid dollars
Grassley Comments on Hurricane Katrina Tax Relief Package
Summary of Grassley-Baucus Hurricane Katrina Tax Relief Package
Grassley, Collins, Lieberman work to prevent hurricane aid dollars from misuse, abuse
Chairman Grassley comments on plans to delay budget reconciliation due to Senate work on hurricane relief
Grassley, Baucus Work on Finance Committee Hurricane Relief Package
Grassley works to help hurricane victims restart their lives as quickly as possible
Grassley Looks for Quick Resumption of Ag Exports from Mississippi River
Grassley seeks improved administration of federal drug-discount program
August 2005
Grassley, Baucus comment on new GAO report on education tax incentives
Grassley Pushes FDA to Disclose Blindness Risk of Erectile Dysfunction Drugs to Consumers
Chairman Grassley asks for information about incomplete federal probes into abuse of Medicaid dollars
Chairman Grassley comments on verdict of Texas jury in lawsuit involving the painkiller Vioxx
Senators seek to hold FAA accountable for contracting reform
Grassley urges Medicare officials to take steps to achieve important contracting reforms
Grassley Seeks Details of Medicare's Quality Improvement Organizations
Grassley, Baucus on Medicaid Payments for Deceased Beneficiaries in Florida
Grassley, Baucus: Highway Bill Offers Needed Fuel Fraud Crackdown
Grassley Highlights Lower Costs for Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
Grassley Praises Decision in U.S.-Mexico Dispute over High Fructose Corn Syrup Tax
Chairman Grassley asks the SEC and the Department of Justice to investigate report that medical researchers accept money to provide information about ongoing drug studies to Wall Street brokerages or hedge funds
Grassley, Baucus Clarify That Comments on S. 1447, the Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2005, Will be Made Public
Grassley Praises Use of Statute to Protect Medicare Dollars
Grassley Praises President’s Signing of CAFTA into Law
Grassley reacts to PhRMA announcement on direct-to-consumer advertising, drug safety
Grassley, Baucus keep pressure on to make sure Medicare beneficiaries have access to appeals process
July 2005
Grassley Works to Improve Long-Term Care Options for Elderly, Disabled
Highway Bill Conference Agreement: Senator Chuck Grassley’s Floor Statement
Grassley Responds to Criticism That Pension Proposals Are Too Onerous
Grassley Highlights Consumer Tax Benefits in New Energy Bill
Chairman Grassley applauds final vote in Senate on implementing legislation for CAFTA
Grassley on the Energy Bill Tax Package
Grassley Hearing Statement, “Improving Quality in Medicare: The Role of Value-Based Purchasing”
Grassley continues effort to have drug companies inform employees about the False Claims Act
Grassley Pension Protection, Reform Bill Advances Through Committee
Grassley Statement regarding Consideration of the Revised National Employee Savings and Trust Equity Guarantee (NESTEG) Act
Grassley, Baucus Seek Comments on S. 1447, the Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2005
Grassley, Baucus Comments on Revised Pension Bill Unveiled Today
Grassley, Baucus Introduce Tax Technical Corrections Bill
Chairman Grassley comments on China’s announcement of move toward a basket of currencies and a more flexible exchange rate
Grassley Hearing Statement on Treasury Nominations of Robert Kimmitt, Randy Quarles, Sandra Pack, and Kevin Fromer
Grassley questions FDA about safety and surveillance of medical devices based on new report in the New England Journal of Medicine
Grassley Wins Initial Approval of Funding Ban for Project Benefiting Brazilian Ethanol Producers
Grassley votes against nomination of Crawford to lead Food and Drug Administration
Chairman Grassley asks FDA about disclosure of risk information for medical devices including pacemakers and defibrillators
Chairman Grassley comments on Institute of Medicine report on safety of medical devices for children
Chairman Grassley questions FDA about extraordinarily high employee cash bonuses
Grassley, Baucus Express Concern Over Poor Consultation on Homeland Security Revamp
Grassley Will Continue Work to Build Social Security Consensus
Grassley Continues Work to Advance Adoption, Focusing on Special Needs Children
Grassley, Baucus Express Concern Over Potential CNOOC-Unocal Deal
Chairman Grassley and Ranking Member Baucus ask about underwriting of efforts to promote pediatric use of Propulsid
June 2005
Grassley on Senate Passage of CAFTA Implementing Bill
Committee Leaders Propose Bipartisan Bills to Improve Health Care Quality
Senators Work Together on Health Care Quality, IT Legislation
CAFTA Bill, Burma Resolution Approved
Grassley on Report of Early Ruling Against Mexico in Corn Syrup Case
New Rule on Doctors’ Acquisition of Medicare Part B Prescription Drugs
Chairman Grassley questions the FDA regarding updates of Viagra product label
Rural States Against Privatization of Social Security
Grassley, Baucus Letter to Trade Representative on China Policy
Senate Finance Committee to Examine Medicaid Fraud, Waste and Abuse
Grassley, Baucus Seek Pension Under-funding Details from 36 Companies
Senate Finance Committee Hearing on U.S.-China Economic Relations Opening Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley
Grassley on the Panel on the Nonprofit Sector’s Final Recommendations for Reform
Chairman Grassley and Ranking Member Baucus ask NIH Director about allegations of scientific and employee misconduct
Committee Passes Grassley’s Energy Tax Incentives Package
Opening Statement of Chairman Grassley Committee Consideration of the Energy Policy Tax Incentives Act of 2005
Opening Statement of the Honorable Chuck Grassley, Chairman Hearing, “The Future of Medicaid: Strategies for Strengthening American’s Vital Safety Net”
Grassley, Lincoln Introduce Bill to Help People Pay for Long-term Care
Grassley Releases Energy Tax Incentives Bill, Schedules Committee Consideration
Opening Statement of Chairman Grassley Senate Finance Committee Consultative Consideration of the U.S.-Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
Grassley, Baucus ask drug companies for more information about grant money awarded to promote particular medicines
Grassley Calls for Aggressive Pension Reform, Describes Legislation to Come
Letter to Chairman Grassley from Former President Jimmy Carter in Support of CAFTA
Grassley, Baucus Urge Colleagues to Support Bill Reining in Doctor-Owned Specialty Hospitals
Grassley Continues Push for Transparency, Accountability and Independence at FDA
Chairman Chuck Grassley Committee on Finance Hearing, “The Tax Code and Land Conservation: Report on Investigations and Proposals for Reform”
Grassley Statement at Agriculture Committee Hearing on CAFTA-DR
Sen. Chuck Grassley, Committee on Finance Hearing, “Preventing the Next Pension Collapse: Lessons from the United Airlines Case”
Grassley Statement on Committee Report on The Nature Conservancy
May 2005
Chairman Grassley Keeps Focus on Financial Management at Postal Service
Republican Governors Urge Senate Consideration of Grassley Welfare Bill
Grassley Asks Non-profit Hospitals to Account for Activities Related to Their Tax-exempt Status
Chairman Grassley’s Opening Statement for Hearing on Social Security: Achieving Sustainable Solvency
Grassley Introduces Bill to Make College Savings Tax Break Permanent
Grassley Calls on Congress to Eliminate Federal Payments for Lifestyle Drugs
Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bill to End Growing Tax Problem for Middle-Income Taxpayers
Grassley Praises Decision to Give Employees More Time to Use Health Flexible Spending Accounts
Grassley: FBI Must Improve Accountability Over Anti-Health Fraud Dollars
Chairman Grassley questions problematic FAA contract
Grassley, Baucus Introduce Bill to Rein in Physician-owned Specialty Hospitals
Grassley, Baucus Introduce Bill Cracking Down on Insurance Deals Using Charities
Grassley Explains Value of CAFTA to Ag Producers, Food Exporters
Chairman Grassley Sends Postmaster General Letter Questioning Moving Expenses
Grassley, Baucus Announce Bill Cracking Down on Life Insurance Deals Via Charities
April 2005
Grassley, Baucus, Colleagues Urge Crackdown on China’s Intellectual Property Rights Violations
Statement on Budget Resolution, Reconciliation, and Tax Relief
Grassley on Advancing Work to Save Social Security
Senators Grassley and Dodd Expand Effort to Improve Drug Safety System
Grassley Welcomes Release of GAO Report on Agricultural Trade, NAFTA
Grassley Urges Saving Social Security for Future Generations
Grassley, Baucus Plan to Take Aim at Abusive “Supporting Organizations” for Charities
Grassley Seeks Information on Leasing Tax Shelters in Under the Wire
Opening Statement of Sen. Chuck Grassley for the Nomination of Robert J. Portman to be United States Trade Representative
Grassley Meets with EU Commissioner Kyprianou
Grassley Announces Second Finance Committee Hearing of 2005 on Social Security
Grassley Opening Statement at Highway Tax Title Markup
Grassley, Baucus Outline Concerns to Be Resolved Prior to Russia’s WTO Membership
Grassley Works to Close $350 Billion Gap Between Taxes Owed and Paid
Chairman Grassley's opening statement at hearing on CAFTA
Grassley Asks Mexico to Terminate Antidumping Investigation on U.S. Hams
Grassley on House Views on Welfare Bill, General Mischaracterizations of Senate Bill
Chairman Grassley comments on FDA removal of painkiller Bextra
Grassley Tells Business Tax Executives to Expect More Loophole Closers
Grassley on Taxidermy Tax Breaks, Everson Letter, and General Non-profit Concerns
Grassley questions HHS Secretary about short supply of anthrax vaccine
Chairman Grassley’s opening and closing statements at hearing on charities
Grassley, Baucus Thank President for Work on U.S.-Japan Beef Trade
March 2005
Grassley on European Union, Canadian Sanctions Over Byrd Amendment
Grassley: Increase in Medicare Physician Services Raises Questions
Grassley Praises President’s Request to Extend Trade Promotion Authority
Grassley Reschedules CAFTA Hearing to Avoid Scheduling Conflict
Grassley: More Work, Hearing Planned to Target Tax Gap
Grassley Requests Customs Ruling on Caribbean “Pass-Through” Ethanol Facility
Grassley, Baucus work to ensure effective Medicare appeals process for beneficiaries
Chairman Grassley applauds new federal requirement for smoke detectors in nursing homes
Grassley Praises $3.2 Billion Collection in Son of Boss Tax Shelter Crackdown
Annual Report of the Social Security, Medicare Trustees
Grassley Urges President Bush to Raise Corn Syrup Dispute with Mexican President
Grassley, Baucus Affirm Intent on Repatriated Funds Tax Provision
Grassley, Baucus on the Nomination of U.S. Trade Representative
A letter from Chairman Grassley and Ranking Member Baucus to the Capital Athletic Foundation asking questions about possible violations of the tax law as it relates to private foundations
Chairman Grassley asks the Justice Department to provide more information to Congress about its work to recover federal tax dollars lost to fraud with the False Claims Act
Grassley on Importance of Reviewing Expiring Tax Provisions, Cost to Taxpayers
Grassley Urges More Changes to Strengthen Pensions in Addition to Social Security
Grassley Sets Date for Committee Hearing on the United States-Dominican Republic-Central American Free Trade Agreement
Grassley Urges Japanese Ambassador to Help Resolve Beef Dispute
Grassley, Baucus Seek Comments on Expiring Tax Provisions Report
Grassley Remarks on FDA, Drug Safety to the Consumer Federation of America
Grassley leads committee action on legislation to update welfare law
Chairman Grassley’s opening statement for the markup of the PRIDE bill, or welfare reform legislation
Grassley Expresses Concern Over Physician-owned Specialty Hospitals
Grassley: Federal officials must get control of Medicaid drug rebate program
World Trade Organization Appellate Body Report on U.S. Cotton
Chairman Grassley comments on the Social Security debate
Grassley, Baucus Get Clarification on Refund Claims for Fuel Taxes
Grassley Pledges to Link Charitable Giving Tax Incentives With Reforms
February 2005
Grassley, Baucus Urge USTR To Pressure Japan On Beef, Insurance Privatization
Chairman Grassley sponsors clinical trial registry legislation
GAO Report on Issuing Social Security Numbers to U.S.-Born Children
Grassley Opposes Ruling on U.S. Agricultural Sales to Cuba
Grassley, Baucus Praise IRS Effort on Abusive Tax Schemes Involving Stock Options
Grassley Praises Continued Crackdown on Bogus Leasing Tax Shelters
Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Allow U.S. Consumers Access to Lower-cost Prescription Drugs
Grassley, Baucus on New Report on Medicare Beneficiaries' Access to Physicians
Comment on the President’s Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Proposal
Grassley on Social Security, Tax Reform in the State of the Union Address
January 2005
Grassley, Baucus Re-introduce NESTEG Pension Bill, Announce Plans to Look at More Reforms
Grassley, Baucus Send Inquiry on Advanced Pricing Agreement
Grassley, Baucus Pledge to Study Key Report on Tax Gap, Seek Comments
Grassley, Kennedy Re-introduce Bill to Help Disabled Children
Grassley, Baucus on Administration’s Pension Funding Rules
Grassley, Baucus Urge Tax Panel to Use Joint Tax Scoring
Baucus and Grassley Applaud Passage of Proposal to Aid Tsunami Victims
Grassley Welcomes Repeal of Dominican Republic High Fructose Corn Syrup Tax
Grassley on Treasury Response to Changing Flexible Spending Accounts Use-it-or-lose-it Rule
Grassley Co-sponsors Proposal to Encourage Tsunami Donations, Urges Consumer Research
December 2004
Grassley on Drug Importation Reports Sent to Congress
Grassley, Baucus on New Deferred Compensation Rules from the Treasury Department
Chairman Grassley calls for comprehensive, expert review of drug safety as problems are discovered with another Rx painkiller
Grassley, Baucus Hope to End Facade Easement Abuse Effective Today
IG Report on Federal Technology Contracting Problems
Chairman Grassley says new report underscores need to crackdown on fraud and abuse of power wheelchair reimbursements by Medicare
Survey on Employer Health Coverage for Retirees
Grassley on Medicare’s Improper Payments, Error Rate for 2004
Grassley on the New Health, Human Services Secretary Nominee
Grassley Praises IRS’ Public Hearings on Advance Pricing Agreement Program
Grassley questions the FDA about Bextra following new warnings from drug maker
Grassley says now is the time to improve 1-800-MEDICARE
Grassley, Baucus Assert Finance Committee Jurisdiction to Appropriators
Chairman Grassley comments on CMS guidance related to the Medicare Modernization Act
Chairman Grassley applauds leadership and service of HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson
Grassley: New Report Confirms Value of Medicare Cancer Treatment Changes
Grassley, Baucus Preview New Car Donation Rules
November 2004
Grassley, Baucus Raise Concerns Over Offer in Compromise Program
Chairman Grassley questions acting FDA Commissioner about allegations of FDA actions against drug safety official
Chairman asks for Inspector General review of allegations of FDA effort to discredit hearing witness
Finance Committee Jurisdiction Over Tax Issues
Grassley Praises Final Passage of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill
Grassley Praises New Partnership to Educate Medicare Beneficiaries on New Benefits
Grassley Expresses Concerns Over European Actions to Reinvigorate Trade Disputes
Senators Introduce Tax Technical Corrections Bill
Grassley Confirms Ongoing Monitoring and Clinical Involvement in 75 Percent Rehab Rule
Grassley Welcomes USTR Announcement of Steps to Advance CAFTA Without Dominican Republic
Grassley, Baucus to Appropriators: Drop Item That Would Hurt Tax Shelter, Terrorist Financing Crackdown
Comment on the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation’s Financial Statement
Grassley to Convene Hearing on Worldwide Withdrawal of Vioxx
Grassley: Federal Government is Too Slow to Cut Wasteful Employee Moves
Chairman Grassley reacts to the FDA's new drug safety initiatives and asks agency to specify what steps it took in response to knowns risks with Vioxx
Grassley, Baucus, 68 Colleagues Urge Passage of Miscellaneous Trade Bill
Grassley on Senate Outlook, Committee Priorities for Next Year
October 2004
Grassley, Baucus: Coffee Brewing Does Not Qualify for Manufacturing Tax Break
Grassley Welcomes Agreement to Re-open Japan to U.S. Beef
TIGTA Report on Non-profits, Tax Shelters
Grassley Praises President’s Signing of Business Tax Relief, Key Reforms Into Law
Grassley: New Report Shows Need for Tougher Crackdown on Non-Profits, Tax Shelters
Chairman Grassley says Social Security Administration must better protect Disability Insurance Program
Chairman Grassley questions Merck about communication with the FDA on Vioxx
Grassley Highlights Corporate Loophole Closers in New Tax Bill
Description of Tax Loophole Closers in JOBS Act Conference Report
Grassley Floor Statement on More Highway Money for States Under Ethanol Tax Restructuring
General Description of JOBS Act Provisions Leading to Final Passage
Chairman Grassley comments on interview with FDA researcher on Vioxx
Grassley Advances Tax Relief for Manufacturers, Farmers, Plus Significant International Tax Reforms
Grassley Advances Civil Rights Tax Reform
Grassley Advances Crackdown on Car, Intellectual Property Donation Abuses
Grassley Advances Ethanol Tax Restructuring, Tax Incentives for Biodiesel, Biomass
Grassley Advances Tax Incentives, Fairness for Farmers, Cooperatives, Small Businesses
Grassley Advances Crackdown on Fuel Tax Evasion
Grassley Advances Tax Fairness for Rural Letter Carriers
Grassley Highlights New Medicare Payments for Doctors in Under-Served Areas
Chairman Grassley works to make sure chiropractic services treated fairly by Medicare program
Grassley: Trade Adjustment Assistance Reforms Yielding Progress
GAO Report on the Health Coverage Tax Credit
Chairman Grassley works to safeguard Medicare appeals process for beneficiaries
Grassley on the Signing of the Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004
Chairman Grassley questions FDA regarding Vioxx
September 2004
Grassley Opening Statement at JOBS Act Conference
Grassley to Doctors: False Claims Act Doesn’t Allow Prosecution for “Honest Mistakes”
Grassley Affirms Medicare's Authority to Ensure Access to Needed Medicines for Beneficiaries
Grassley, Baucus Assert Value of Manufacturing Benefits Under the JOBS Act
Low-income Families Benefit from Family Tax Bill
Grassley Helps to Advance Family Tax Cuts, Alternative Energy Tax Incentives
Grassley on More Medicare Drug Discount Cards for Low-Income Beneficiaries
Grassley Urges Iowa Businesses to Help Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights in China
Grassley Questions Federal Agency’s Support of Overseas Ethanol Project
Grassley Warns Dominican Republic on Proposed Tax on High Fructose Corn Syrup
Chairman Grassley urges quick adoption by FDA of new recommendations concerning the pediatric use of antidepressants
Prospects for the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act
Chairman Grassley comments on conclusions of FDA panel regarding the pediatric use of antidepressants
Grassley, Baucus Seek Resources for Inspector General at HHS
Grassley on the Signing of the U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement
Grassley on New Study Gauging Public Confidence in Charities
Chairman Grassley says PhRMA can help fight fraud against health care programs
Grassley Seeks Complete Information from Food and Drug Administration
Grassley Urges Medicare Officials to Study Recommendations on Competitive Bidding
Grassley, Baucus Continue Work on Offer-in-compromise Program
Grassley Remarks Opening the NASDAQ
August 2004
Grassley on the WTO’s Ruling on the Byrd Amendment
GAO Report on Tax Haven Companies, Federal Contracting
Grassley on Initiative to Protect Medicare, Medicaid from Fraud
Grassley works to protect taxpayers, beneficiaries from health care fraud
Grassley Hearing Examines Tax Incentives to Boost Rural Communities
Grassley Urges Rewrite of Rule Costing Employees Health Savings
Grassley Urges Continued U.S. Case Over Mexico’s Corn Syrup Tax
Grassley Urges More Attention to Fighting Medicaid Fraud
Grassley Hearing in Sioux City to Examine Tax Incentives for Rural Communities
Grassley Urges Mexico to Stop Unfair Treatment of U.S. Hogs, Hams
Statement by Sens. Grassley, Nickles, Bennett regarding CBO paper on federal tax rates
Chairman Grassley comments on new IRS enforcement effort on executive pay and benefits in tax-exempt organizations
Chairman Grassley comments on survey regarding new medicare drug law
Grassley: Clean Diamond Trade Act Appears to be Working
Grassley asks drug makers what they told the FDA about anti-depressants and suicide among young people
Grassley on Reported Problems at the Statue of Liberty Foundation
Grassley on the World Trade Organization Framework
July 2004
Grassley-Baucus Letter to Statue of Liberty Foundation Asking Follow-up Questions
Grassley Urges Drug Companies to Inform Employees About False Claims Act
Grassley on New Medicaid Waivers Report the Government Accountability Office
Grassley Welcomes Improvements on Medicare's 39th Birthday
Grassley: Analyses Show Medicare Drug Discount Cards Work
Grassley on Proposed Rules Increasing Preventive Benefits for Seniors, Doctor Payments
Grassley on Proposed Regulations for New Medicare Drug Benefit, Coverage Options
Grassley Seeks Agency Action on Drug Company Overcharges
Grassley: Miami Arrests Make Fresh Case for Anti-fuel Fraud Reforms
Grassley, Baucus Release Details of Plans to Ensure Continued ''Son of Boss'' Enforcement
Grassley Pledges Renewed Push to Make Education Tax Incentives Permanent
Grassley Introduces Bill to Freeze Duty-free Imports of Brazilian Ethanol
Grassley Urges U.S.-Central America Free Trade Agreement
Grassley on Retirement Savings Policy Priorities
Grassley Announces Participants, Releases White Papers for Charitable Governance Roundtable
CBO Cost Estimate of the Medicare Prescription Drug Bill
Grassley on Senate Passage of U.S.-Morocco Trade Bill
Flawed Analysis of Part B and D Premiums and Social Security COLAs
Grassley Looks for Ways to Ease Burden on Honest Taxpayers
Committee Passes Morocco Free Trade Agreement Implementing Bill
Chairman Grassley releases a new report on oversight of hospital patient safety and unveils bi-partisan, bi-cameral legislation to empower the federal government to do more to help improve hospital patient safety
Chairman Grassley Comments on the Recommendations of the National Coalition on Health Care
Grassley Praises Senate Passage of the U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement Bill
Chairman Grassley comments on tobacco buyout, FDA regulation and the international tax bill
Grassley Floor Statement on the U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement
Grassley Receives Trade Award, Delivers Speech on Free Trade Principles
Grassley on the Health and Human Services Inspector General Candidate
Grassley, Baucus Urge White House to Support Taxpayer Service Bill
Grassley seeks more reliable and complete information about nursing homes
Grassley Calls on Social Security Administration to Protect Program Dollars for Disabled
Grassley on the Signing of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act
Grassley Continues Fight to Stop Unfair Importing of Foreign Ethanol
Health and Human Services Inspector General Report on Foster, Scully
Grassley Announces Charitable Governance Roundtable, Solicits White Papers for Discussion
Grassley on "Son of Boss" Tax Shelter Enforcement
June 2004
Grassley and Baucus Extend Deadline on Reports Regarding Puerto Rico
Grassley on Eligibility Standards for Foundation Boards
Grassley Praises Senate Passage of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act
Grassley on Passing Trade Sanctions on Burma
Committee Vote on Australia Trade Agreement Recommendation
Grassley, Baucus on House Leaders' Attacks on the Highway Bill
Grassley on IRS Enforcement of Virgin Islands Tax Scams
Grassley on Welfare Re-authorization Delays
Grassley, Baucus Continue Review of Rare Instrument Transactions
Grassley on Advancing the U.S.-Australia Free Agreement
Grassley, Baucus, Hatch on the Expiring Research Tax Credit
Grassley Expresses Concerns to USTR on WTO Food Aid Proposals
Grassley Works to Protect Charities from Misuse, Exploitation
Grassley questions FDA about information on antidepressants, suicide
Grassley Releases Final Witness List for Charitable Oversight Hearing
Grassley, Baucus Introduce Africa Trade Extension Bill
Grassley on Long-term Care Tax Items in New Alzheimer's Bill
Grassley on the Signing of the U.S-Morocco Free Trade Agreement
Grassley Announces Hearing on Federal Farm Program Payments
Grassley, Baucus Plan to Introduce Africa Trade Bill
Grassley on the Smithsonian's Response on In-kind Donations
Grassley: Key Official Repeats No Loss of Food Stamps With Medicare Drug Card
Grassley Encourages Critics to Set Politics Aside, Let Medicare Drug Discount Cards Work
Latest Job Creation Report, Outlook for JOBS Act Passage
Grassley continues probe of FDA's handling of information about antidepressants, suicide
Grassley Plans Hearing on Charitable Giving Problems, Best Practices
Grassley Announces Hearing on Medicare Drug Discount Cards
May 2004
Grassley Praises Signing of U.S-Central America Free Trade Agreement
Floor Statement of Senator Grassley on the Safety of Avandia
Grassley Seeks Progress on Agricultural Trade
Grassley Urges Continued Effort to Resume Processed Egg Exports to Japan
Documents regarding the JOBS bill, as passed by the Senate
House Appoints Conferees on Miscellaneous Trade Bill
Testimony Submitted to the HELP Committee on Drug Reimportation
Grassley on the Signing of the U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement
Outlook for Africa Growth and Opportunity Act
Report on Milk Protein Concentrates
Grassley Plans Hearing to Address Terrorism Financing
Grassley Encourages President to Raise Key Trade Issues With Japan at G8 Summit
Summary of Amendments Adopted by the Senate to S.1637, the JOBS Act
Chairman Grassley Comments on Pfizer Settlement, Medicaid Fraud
Grassley Continues Review of FDA's Handling of Research on Antidepressants, Child Suicide
Description of Changes Made to the JOBS Act Under Two Managers' Amendments
Grassley on the Contract Manufacturing Provision
Grassley Praises Senate Passage of IRS Whistleblower Help, Civil Rights Tax Reform, Charitable Giving Reform, Ban on Deduction of Government Fines, "Son of Boss" Item
Senate Passes Grassley’s Renewable Energy Tax Package
Grassley Praises Advancement of Tax Shelter Loophole Closers, More Clean-up of Tax Abuse
Grassley Wins Senate Approval of Tax Cut for Factories, Farmers, Plus Significant International Tax Reforms
Grassley Will Work to Advance Ways to Help the Uninsured
Grassley Praises Australian Decision on U.S. Pork
Grassley on European Union Interest in Eliminating Export Subsidies
Grassley on the JOBS Act Standstill, Outlook
Grassley, Kennedy Bill to Help Disabled Children Wins Senate Passage
Grassley and Baucus Praise IRS's Crackdown and Settlement of Significant Tax Shelter
Grassley to Seek Details of Donations to New Jersey Symphony
Resumption of Floor Debate on the JOBS Act, Floor Statement of Chairman Grassley
Grassley Seeks Details of Instrument Donation, Highlights Need for IRS Whistleblower Incentives
Grassley Encourages Seniors to Take Advantage of Medicare Drug Discount Cards
Chairman Grassley Tapped for White House Conference on Aging
April 2004
Grassley, Baucus Welcome Return to the JOBS Act
Grassley, Baucus Ask Questions About Drug Pricing
Senators Release Report on IRS Enforcement and Compliance Capabilities
Grassley keeps pressure on for clean-up of fraud and waste in power wheelchair program
Senators Grassley and Baucus Continue Efforts to Shut Down Terrorist Financing Activities
Preliminary Report on Brazil's Challenge to U.S. Cotton Subsidies
Comment on GAO Report on Child and Family Services
Grassley plans hearing to explore fraud in the sale of motorized wheelchairs to Medicare
Grassley Praises U.S.-China Trade Progress, Urges More Chinese Action
EU Implements New Biotech Regulations, Grassley Troubled
Grassley: New report identifies ways to improve delivery of child support payments
Grassley on Final Passage of the Pension Bill Conference Report
Sen. Grassley Introduces Prescription Drug Reimportation Bill
Grassley Asks Vice President to Raise U.S. Beef Trade With Japan
Grassley, Waxman Seek Information on Nursing Home Care
Grassley Floor Speech on the JOBS Act, Effect of Trade Sanctions
Grassley Floor Statement, Urges "Yes" on Cloture on JOBS Act
Grassley Works to Ensure Disclosure of Improper Payments Made by Government Agencies
Grassley, Baucus Expand Charities Review to Statue of Liberty Foundation
Senators Receive Leasing Response from the Federal Aviation Administration, Support from State Government
Grassley on Today's Job Gains Announcement
Grassley Praises Increased Medicare Payments to Rural Hospitals
Grassley Expresses Concern Over Thousands of Farmers Overpaying Taxes
Grassley, Baucus Seek Details of Charities Using Abusive Tax Shelters
March 2004
Grassley, Baucus Express Concern Over Poor Oversight of Tax Practitioners
Grassley on The Nature Conservancy's Governance Reforms
Grassley, Baucus Urge Fair Treatment for Retirement Plan Participants
Grassley, Baucus Call for ''Fundamental Reform'' in War on Terrorist Financing
Grassley Floor Statement in Opening Debate on Welfare Reauthorization Bill
Grassley Praises Approval of Medicare Drug Discount Card Sponsors
Senate Vote on Welfare Program Extension
Grassley Questions FDA’s Handling of Research on Antidepressants, Suicide
Grassley Describes Sanctions Impact of Inaction in Trade Dispute
Grassley Questions Commerce Department About Problems With $4.5 Million Contract
Grassley Floor Speech After Cloture Vote on the JOBS Act
Grassley Floor Speech Relative to Opponents Attacking Drug Benefit Law
Medicare Trustees' Annual Report
Grassley, Baucus Continue Investigation of In-kind Charitable Contributions
FDA Advisory on Antidepressants in Adults and Children
Grassley Plans Hearing on New Freedom Initiative for Elderly, Disabled
Grassley Praises Key New Tax Guidance for Farmers
U.S. Trade Case Against China on Semiconductors
Grassley on U.S. Case Against Mexico on Corn Syrup
GAO Report on Medicaid Upper Payment Limit Schemes
Grassley Welcomes U.S.-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement
New Report Shows Poor Follow-up in Criminal Tax Cases
Comment on the Administration's Medicare Bill Cost Estimates
Grassley on IRS Audit Rates for Fiscal Year 2003
Senators Expand Leasing Tax Shelters Probe to Energy Department
Grassley Praises Funding to Educate Seniors About New Medicare Benefits
Response to Big-Ticket Leasing Coalition News Release
Senators Expand Leasing Tax Shelters Probe to FAA, EPA
Grassley Urges Bush to Raise Corn Syrup Dispute With Mexican President
Grassley, Baucus Urge Budget Leaders to Consider Impact of Leasing Deals
Grassley Praises Senate Passage of Miscellaneous Tariffs Bill
Grassley Exposes Growing Problem of Fake Health Insurance
Senators Continue Inquiry Into The Nature Conservancy
Grassley on New Support for the JOBS Act
Grassley Praises President’s Signing of Social Security Anti-Fraud Bill
Grassley Praises U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement
Remarks to Manufacturers on the Foreign Sales Corporation-Extraterritorial Income Bill
February 2004
Grassley to Convene Hearing on Growing Problem of Fake Health Insurance
Grassley Seeks Fair Treatment of U.S. Corn, Soybeans in Morocco Trade Agreement
Grassley Seeks Balanced Motorized Wheelchair Criteria
Alternative to the Grassley Foreign Sales Corporation/Extraterritorial Income Bill
Grassley on CMS Withdrawal of Medicaid Budgeting Policy
Nomination of Mark McClellan as CMS Administrator
Grassley, Baucus Seek Answers on U.S. Companies’ Dealings With Countries Named as Terrorism Supporters
Grassley Praises Momentum to Shut Down Tax Breaks for Sewer, Bridge Leases
Grassley Seeks Answers on States’ Use of Consultants to Increase Medicaid Funds
Grassley Announces Finance Committee Tax Staff Change