Opening Statements
As prepared for delivery “American innovation has delivered some of the world’s greatest medical breakthroughs that have saved countless lives…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Markup of Health Care Innovation Legislation)As prepared for delivery. Families form the bedrock of a strong society, and it is crucial to have systems in…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Hearing on Strengthening Child Welfare and Protecting America’s Children)“Our investigation continues, but based on the evidence already gathered, we can easily see that many universities are failing their…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Hearing on the Crisis on Campus: Antisemitism, Radical Faculty, and the Failure of University Leadership)“Reauthorizing AGOA will ensure American taxpayers get a positive return on their investment.” As prepared for delivery. “Thank you Chairman…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Hearing on Looking Beyond 2025 for Trade with Sub-Saharan Africa, Haiti, and Others)“The purpose of today’s hearing is to learn how Congress can help rebuild and restore confidence in the unemployment insurance…
Read More (Work & Welfare Subcommittee Chairman LaHood Opening Statement – Hearing on Unemployment Insurance Reforms)“New documents provided by the whistleblowers show that Hunter Biden repeatedly lied to Congress in his February deposition to distance…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Markup of Materials Protected Under Internal Revenue Code Section 6103)“With the new Opportunity Zone legislation in TCJA, investors turned to Erie…Erie has welcomed 110 new residential spaces, created space…
Read More (Tax Subcommittee Chairman Kelly Opening Statement – Field Hearing on Creating More Opportunity and Prosperity in the Rust Belt – Erie, PA)“Whether it’s improving health care or making our economy more innovative, the policies we craft must include the voices and…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Field Hearing on Empowering Native American and Rural Communities – Scottsdale, AZ)“One of our top priorities on this Committee is helping every American access health care in the community where they…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Markup of Health Care Legislation)“Instead of allowing families hit by these high prices to keep more of their hard-earned money, President Biden wants the…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Hearing with Treasury Secretary Yellen)