Wyden, Hatch, Markey Applaud Senate Passage of Access to Clinical Trials Bill
WASHINGTON –Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and Senator Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., today applauded Senate passage of the “Ensuring Access to Clinical Trials Act,” bipartisan legislation that makes it possible for people receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid to continue participating in rare disease […]
Wyden Statement at Finance Hearing to Discuss Healthcare.gov Enrollment Controls
Let me begin my remarks by saying that on this side of the aisle, we don’t take a back seat to anybody in fighting fraud and protecting taxpayer dollars. One dollar ripped off is one dollar too many. But let’s be perfectly clear about one thing: The report up for discussion today is not about […]
Wyden, Markey Cheer House Passage of Medicare Independence at Home Act
WASHINGTON –Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Senator Ed Markey, D-Mass., today cheered passage of the Medicare Independence at Home Medical Practice Demonstration Improvement Act of 2015 by a voice vote, which extends the demonstration for two years. The bill was approved by the Senate on April 22 by voice vote. The […]
Wyden Statement on the Nomination of Mary Wakefield to be HHS Deputy Secretary
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued a statement following the nomination of Mary Wakefield to be deputy secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): “I’m pleased Ms. Wakefield is being recognized for the commendable work she has done to improve health care services for all Americans, […]
Wyden Statement on the Nomination of Andy Slavitt to be CMS Administrator
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued a statement following the nomination of Andy Slavitt to be administrator of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), where he has been the acting administrator since January 2015: “CMS plays a critical role providing quality, affordable health care to millions of Americans […]
Senate Democrats Call for Equal Dignity in the Tax Code
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore. along with the full Senate Democratic Caucus today unveiled legislation providing equal dignity for all legal marriages in the tax code. The bill, the “Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act” sets new precedent by removing gender-specific references to marriage, enshrining dignity and recognition for […]
Wyden Applauds Action to Shut Down ‘Basket Options’ Tax Loophole
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today applauded the Treasury Department and IRS for issuing guidance that would effectively end so-called ‘basket options,’ which are financial arrangements used to avoid billions of dollars in capital gains taxes: “I applaud the Treasury Department and IRS heeding my call to take action and bring […]
Wyden Statement on Supreme Court Marriage Equality Decision
WASHINGTON –Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of marriage equality in Obergefell v. Hodges: “The Supreme Court’s decision is a wonderful leap forward along the arc toward justice Dr. King spoke of, in recognizing that all Americans should […]
Wyden Applauds House Passage of Worker Aid Bill
WASHINGTON –Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., celebrated the House passage of a bill today that provides vital support for American workers and expands access to health insurance. The House of Representatives passed Wyden’s Trade Adjustment Assistance bill 286-138, following the passage of the legislation in the Senate on Wednesday by voice vote. […]
Wyden Unveils New Bill to Close Offshore Reinsurance Tax Loophole
WASHINGTON –Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today introduced legislation that would prevent offshore tax avoidance by some U.S. hedge fund “reinsurers.” The bill, “The Offshore Reinsurance Tax Fairness Act,” would close the tax loophole which allows hedge fund reinsurers to take advantage of an exception to the passive foreign investment company (PFIC) […]