Opening Statements
“We need to use trade policies to secure a specific objective for America – in this case, standing up to…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Markup of Trade Legislation)“The 2017 Trump tax cuts provided a critical blueprint that Congress can build upon to make lasting improvements to our…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Hearing on Expanding on the Success of the 2017 Tax Relief to Help Hardworking Americans)“All of our government programs need to be oriented to provide every opportunity for individuals to grow their capacity and…
Read More (Work & Welfare Subcommittee Chairman LaHood Opening Statement – Field Hearing on the Dignity of Work: Lifting Individuals Out of Poverty – Chicago, Illinois)“What we’ve lost sight of is that a job is the best anti-poverty program that exists.” As prepared for delivery. “Thank…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Field Hearing on the Dignity of Work: Lifting Individuals Out of Poverty – Chicago, Illinois)“One of the things in this hearing that we are going to focus on is the efficiency and the operation…
Read More (Social Security Subcommittee Chairman Ferguson Opening Statement – Hearing with Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley)“One of my main concerns is the high rate of improper payments in SSI. In FY 2022, the agency reported…
Read More (Work & Welfare Subcommittee Chairman LaHood Opening Statement – Hearing with Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley)As prepared for delivery. “Thank you Chairman Comer and Ranking Member Raskin. “From the beginning of this investigation, we’ve made…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Oversight & Accountability Committee Hearing on Joe Biden’s Abuse of Public Office)“The Biden Administration’s continued pursuit of a harmful agenda combined with your Department’s failure to address its own shortcomings has…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Hearing with HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra)“For too many Americans, especially those living in rural or underserved communities, when they call 9-1-1, help may be too…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Field Hearing on Access to Health Care in America: Ensuring Resilient Emergency Medical Care – Denton, Texas)“For patients in rural and underserved communities, bringing health care home is a lifesaver.” As prepared for delivery. “Today, millions…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Hearing on Enhancing Access to Care at Home in Rural and Underserved Communities)