Wyden to Convene Budget Hearing with Treasury Secretary Yellen
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., will convene a committee hearing on Thursday, March 16, 2023 on “The President’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget.” The hearing will take place at 10:00 a.m. in Room 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The witness at Thursday’s hearing will be: – The Honorable Janet […]
Wyden Reintroduces Comprehensive Bill to End Homelessness and Tackle Housing Affordability Crisis
Washington, D.C. – Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today reintroduced the Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All (DASH) Act, legislation to make a landmark investment to house all people experiencing homelessness, tackle the housing affordability crisis by increasing supply, and expand homeownership opportunities, especially for young people, by creating a new down payment tax credit for first-time homebuyers. “The nation’s housing crisis […]
Wyden Statement on Biden Proposal to Secure Medicare for the Next Generation
Washington, D.C. — Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued a statement: “President Biden’s plan is proof positive that Medicare’s guarantee of quality health care for older Americans can be secured for the next generation without raising the eligibility age, cutting benefits, or handing over the program to big insurance companies,” Wyden said. […]
Wyden Hearing Statement on the Affordable Housing Crisis
In recent memory the Finance Committee has a proven record of working together, Democrats and Republicans, to solve big, national challenges. We’ve helped more Americans save for a dignified retirement. Cut taxes for families and small businesses. Updated the Medicare guarantee with the Chronic Care Act. Made progress on helping Americans get mental health care […]
Wyden Statement on U.S. Trade Representative Action Against Mexico Farm Goods Ban
Washington, D.C. — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released the following statement praising the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative for taking action against Mexico’s regulations blocking certain U.S. agricultural goods: “Today’s announcement is good news for U.S. farmers, who need the United States to show it’s serious about enforcing our trade deals. In January 2022 […]
Finance Committee Approves Werfel Nomination
Washington, D.C. — Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released the following statement after the Finance Committee approved the nomination of Danny Werfel to be IRS Commissioner by a vote of 17-9: “The fact that Mr. Werfel’s nomination passed through committee with bipartisan support is a testament to his record as a fair-minded public […]
Wyden Opening Remarks at Committee Markup on IRS, Treasury, and HHS Nominations
The committee meets this morning to vote on three important nominations. First up is the nomination of Danny Werfel to serve as IRS Commissioner. Mr. Werfel had an excellent hearing two weeks ago where he reminded everybody why he’s the right pick for this job. A few quick thoughts on the issues that came up […]
Finance Committee to Hold Hearing on Increasing Affordable Housing Supply
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., will convene a committee hearing on Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 titled “Tax Policy’s Role in Increasing Affordable Housing Supply for Working Families.” The hearing will take place at 10:00 a.m. in Room 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The witnesses at Tuesday’s hearing will […]
Finance Committee to Vote on IRS, Treasury and HHS Nominations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., will convene a markup on Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 to vote on IRS, Treasury, and HHS nominations. The markup will take place at 10:00 a.m. in Room 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The nominations voted on during Thursday’s committee markup will be: 1. Daniel […]
Wyden, Casey Examine Long-term Care Shortfalls During Texas Winter Blackout
Washington, D.C. – Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Senate Special Committee on Aging Chair Bob Casey, D-Pa., today released an investigative report examining emergency preparedness in long-term care facilities during the February 2021 winter storm in Texas that led to widespread blackouts across the state. “As the climate crisis continues to cause […]