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Chairman Smith Floor Remarks: Fiscal Responsibility Act
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
“This debate was a long time coming. Not because it’s complicated, but because Democrats couldn’t accept the solution.
Chairman Smith Remarks at Rules Committee: Fiscal Responsibility Act
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
“Chairman Cole, Ranking Member McGovern, thank you for the opportunity to say a few words about the legislation before us that addresses the debt ceiling and begins to address the spending binge that got us here.
Five Moments from Trade Subcommittee Hearing on Modernizing America’s Customs Policies to Protect American Workers and Secure Supply Chains
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
At a Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee hearing on how the United States should modernize our customs policies, witnesses testified that our customs law should hold China accountable for unfair trade practices, root out forced labor in our supply chain, and equip Customs and Border Protection to combat illicit goods shipped through American ports while facilitating legitimate trade. Witnesses testified that effectively updating and enforcing U.S. law for all imports, including de minimis shipments, can stop illicit products such as those infringing American intellectual property or products made with forced labor from winding up in American stores and homes.
NEWS: Ahead of HELP Hearing, Sanders and Murray Release Report on Worsening Child Care Crisis, Imminent Funding Cliff
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Chairman Sanders and Former Chair Murray’s Report Finds the End of Critical Relief Funds Will Force Many Child Care Providers to Raise Tuition for Working Families, Reduce Wages for Workers, Serve Fewer Children, or Close their Programs for Good
Three Top Moments From Social Security Subcommittee Hearing on Identity Fraud
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
On Wednesday, the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security held a hearing to discuss the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) responsibility to do more to protect Americans from Social Security number (SSN)-related identity theft, as well as the government’s failure to help individuals whose SSNs have been compromised.
Ways and Means Republicans Introduce Bill to Combat Biden’s Global Tax Surrender
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08), along with every Committee Republican, introduced H.R. 3665, the Defending American Jobs and Investment Act, to prevent President Biden’s global tax surrender from killing American jobs, surrendering sovereignty over our tax code, and handing a competitive advantage to the Chinese Communist Party.
Trade Subcommittee Chairman A. Smith Opening Statement: Hearing on Modernizing Customs Policies to Protect American Workers and Secure Supply Chains
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
“Thank you, Ranking Member Blumenauer, and to our witnesses and subcommittee members for being here today.
Chairman Smith Floor Remarks – House Joint Resolution 39 Veto Override
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
“Two weeks ago, the Ways and Means Committee held a hearing at the port of Staten Island in New York to listen to working Americans who are on the frontlines of the impact of our trade policies.
Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Hearing on the Social Security Administration’s Role in Combatting Identity Fraud
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
“Chairman Ferguson, Ranking Member Larson – thank you for the opportunity to share a few remarks on this important topic that affects every American.
Social Security Subcommittee Chairman Ferguson Opening Statement: Hearing on the Social Security Administration’s Role in Combatting Identity Fraud
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
“Good afternoon and welcome to today’s hearing on the Social Security Administration’s role in combatting identity fraud.
What They Are Saying: IRS Forced File Scheme
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The IRS’ forced file scheme is coming under intense scrutiny as more information comes to light about how it would render the American people powerless against an IRS that is the tax preparer, filer, and auditor.
Six Key Moments from Ways and Means Committee Hearing on Health Care Price Transparency
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Price transparency can lower costs and improve health outcomes for families, workers, and small businesses, witnesses testified at a Ways and Means Committee hearing on health care price transparency. Witnesses shared their firsthand experience of using price transparency to benefit patients seeking care or small businesses sponsoring insurance for their employees.
Neal Statement On House Passage Of Budget Agreement To Avert Default
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Tonight, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed a budget agreement to prevent default:
Blumenauer Opening Statement At Trade Subcommittee Hearing
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
This hearing follows a similar hearing we had just a few weeks ago in Staten Island on the topic of Securing Supply Chains and Protecting the American Worker.
Larson Opener At Social Security Subcommittee Hearing
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Good afternoon and thank you, Mr. Chairman, for calling this hearing.
NEWS: Ahead of HELP Hearing, Sanders and Murray Release Report on Worsening Child Care Crisis, Imminent Funding Cliff
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Chairman Sanders and Former Chair Murray’s Report Finds the End of Critical Relief Funds Will Force Many Child Care Providers to Raise Tuition for Working Families, Reduce Wages for Workers, Serve Fewer Children, or Close their Programs for Good
MEDIA ADVISORY: HELP Committee to Hold Hearing on Worsening Child Care Crisis
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, chaired by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), will hold a hearing Wednesday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m. ET titled, “Solving the Child Care Crisis: Meeting the Needs of Working Families and Child Care Workers.”
Ranking Member Cassidy on CRA to Overturn President Biden’s Student Loan Schemes
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
oday, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, spoke on the U.S. Senate floor ahead of the passage of a procedural vote on his Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn President Biden’s student debt transfer scheme and the loan repayment pause. Biden’s student loan schemes are estimated to cost taxpayers nearly $600 billion.
ICYMI: Cassidy, Grassley Blast Biden’s Unfair Student Loan Schemes in Fox News Op-ed
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, penned an op-ed on Fox News blasting President Biden’s student loan schemes, which are estimated to cost taxpayers nearly $600 billion.
Ranking Member Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on Child Care in America
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today’s hearing on child care in America.