Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Chronic Care
Thank you, Chairman Hatch. I have looked forward to this morning for many years. That’s because the Finance Committee is beginning to tackle to the premier challenge of American health care policy – specifically, by updating the guarantee of Medicare to better serve seniors with chronic illness. When I was director of the Oregon Gray […]
Wyden on America’s Infrastructure: “Gutting federal programs is not the answer”
Washington, D.C. – Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today called on the Trump administration to address long-term funding issues facing America’s aging infrastructure. On the campaign trail Mr. Trump called for a massive privatization of infrastructure projects, which would choke off funding for critical programs and instead give away tax dollars […]
Wyden Statement on Senate Floor in Support of Robert Lighthizer for U.S. Trade Representative
The Senate is currently debating the nomination of Robert Lighthizer to be the next U.S. Trade Representative, and I will take a few minutes today to discuss why Mr. Lighthizer will have my support. But first I want to begin with a hard look at the scattershot approach this administration has taken to trade in […]
Wyden Asks Price to Delay Federal Opioid Workshop Until Industry Conflicts are Examined
Washington, D.C. – Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today announced a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tom Price requesting he delay a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) workshop set to take place Tuesday and Wednesday of this week until the department can conduct a full conflict […]
Wyden Unveils Clean Energy For America Act
Washington, D.C. – Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today announced legislation to measurably reduce carbon pollution over the next decade through a series of incentives for clean energy and the promotion of new technologies in the private sector. Wyden’s Clean Energy for America Act includes technology-neutral tax credits for domestic production of clean […]
Wyden Statement on House Passage of Trumpcare
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued a statement after the House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act, which will now be sent to the Senate: “This bill is a staggering reversal of Republican health care promises that has been rammed through the House by buying off members and brazenly […]
Wyden, Nelson, Casey Call on Republicans to Keep Dark Money out of Charities, Religious Institutions
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Senate Finance Committee members Bill Nelson, D-Fla., and Bob Casey, D-Pa., today urged Republicans to protect the sanctity of religious institutions by keeping dark money out of tax-exempt organizations. The U.S. tax code includes a long-standing prohibition on political activity by charities and places […]
Wyden Floor Statement on Republican Efforts to Repeal State Retirement Plans
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., delivered a statement on the Senate floor blasting a congressional resolution to eliminate state retirement laws, which could jeopardize the launch of OregonSaves. “My home state, along with a few others, have looked for fresh approaches to retirement savings. They want working people and middle […]
Wyden Introduces Bill to End Tax Avoidance Tactics, Build Fairer Tax System
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today introduced the Modernization of Derivatives Tax (MODA) Act of 2017 that will prevent wealthy investors from using complex financial tools as a way to avoid paying their fair share of taxes. Last week the Trump administration issued a series of unprincipled tax reform goals that would allow wealthy […]
Wyden Applauds Spending Bill For Keeping Commitment on Miners’ Health Benefits, USTR Waiver
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today praised the inclusion of a permanent extension of health benefits for coal miners, as well as a waiver to allow Robert Lighthizer to legally serve as U.S. Trade Representative, in the federal spending bill released today. Wyden secured a commitment from Finance Chairman Orrin Hatch to […]