Opening Statements
As prepared for delivery. “Too often, Washington gets in the way of Americans being able to take care of their…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Markup of Health Care and Social Security Bills)As prepared for delivery. “Small businesses are struggling with inflation, rising interest rates, and labor shortage. “To add insult…
Read More (Chairman Smith Committee Remarks: Paperwork Burden Reduction Act)As prepared for delivery. “Chairman Cole, Ranking Member McGovern, thank you for the opportunity to say a few words about…
Read More (Chairman Smith Remarks at Rules Committee: Fiscal Responsibility Act)As prepared for delivery “Thank you, Ranking Member Blumenauer, and to our witnesses and subcommittee members for being here today….
Read More (Trade Subcommittee Chairman A. Smith Opening Statement: Hearing on Modernizing Customs Policies to Protect American Workers and Secure Supply Chains)As prepared for delivery. “Good afternoon and welcome to today’s hearing on the Social Security Administration’s role in combatting identity…
Read More (Social Security Subcommittee Chairman Ferguson Opening Statement: Hearing on the Social Security Administration’s Role in Combatting Identity Fraud)As prepared for delivery. “Chairman Ferguson, Ranking Member Larson – thank you for the opportunity to share a few remarks…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Hearing on the Social Security Administration’s Role in Combatting Identity Fraud)As prepared for delivery. “Today’s hearing will focus on the health care marketplace and how it’s become more consolidated and…
Read More (Health Subcommittee Chairman Buchanan Opening Statement – Hearing on Why Health Care is Unaffordable: Anticompetitive and Consolidated Markets)As prepared for delivery. “Today, when a family faces a sudden illness, a chronic health issue, or a life-threatening accident…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Hearing on Health Care Price Transparency: A Patient’s Right to Know)As prepared for delivery. “Chairman Buchanan, Ranking Member Doggett – thank you for the opportunity to share a few thoughts…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Hearing on Examining Policies that Inhibit Innovation and Patient Access)As prepared for delivery. “Thank you all for being with us. Today’s hearing will focus on innovation and some of…
Read More (Health Subcommittee Chairman Buchanan: Hearing on Examining Policies that Inhibit Innovation and Patient Access)