News from June 2023
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
House Passes Fiscal Responsibility Act Capping Wasteful Washington Spending and Holding Biden Admin Accountable
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
For the second time, the Republican-controlled House voted to address responsibly the debt ceiling and rein in wasteful Washington spending. The Fiscal Responsibility Act delivers important fiscal and economic policy victories for the American people, including caps on federal spending, work requirements to help lift Americans out of poverty, eliminating this year’s expanded IRS enforcement budget, clawing back tens of billions of COVID-19 funds – the largest rescission of previously authorized taxpayer dollars in history – and holding President Biden to account for his executive spending spree.
Health Subcommittee Chairman Buchanan Opening Statement – Hearing on Why Health Care is Unaffordable: Anticompetitive and Consolidated Markets
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
“Today’s hearing will focus on the health care marketplace and how it’s become more consolidated and less competitive in recent years, leading to higher prices and fewer options for patients.
Joyce Remarks at FY24 Homeland Security Bill Markup
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Welcome to the subcommittee markup of the Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations bill.
Granger Remarks at FY24 Homeland Security Bill Markup
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Chairman Joyce, thank you for presenting the Homeland Security bill for Fiscal Year 2024. I appreciate the great work that you have done in your first year chairing this Subcommittee.
Harris Remarks at Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill Markup
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Good morning. The Subcommittee will come to order. I want to welcome everyone to the Subcommittee Markup of the Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
Granger Statement on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations bill works to lower costs and grow our economy by supporting America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.