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Opening Statements

July 26, 2023 Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Markup of Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023

As prepared for delivery. “For decades, health care inflation has far outpaced normal cost increases for most other services. Many…

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July 12, 2023 Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Hearing on TANF Non-Assistance Programs

As prepared for delivery. “Thank you Chairman LaHood and Ranking Member Davis for holding this hearing about how Congress can…

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June 20, 2023 Chairman Smith Remarks: Rules Testimony on CHOICE Arrangement Act and Small Business Flexibility Act

As prepared for delivery. “Thank you, Chairman Cole and Ranking Member McGovern, for having me here today. “As we learned…

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June 13, 2023 Chairman Smith Opening Statement: American Families & Jobs Act and Taiwan Trade Legislation Markup

As prepared for delivery. “The Ways and Means Committee kicked off this Congress by getting out of Washington and visiting…

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