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Opening Statements

February 06, 2024 Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Hearing on Chronic Drug Shortages

“It’s clear to me that we need to incentivize the development of higher quality drugs and improve purchasing dynamics without…

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January 31, 2024 Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Floor Debate – Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act

“Parents and Main Street communities across this country will see lower taxes, more opportunity, and greater financial security after we pass this…

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January 19, 2024 Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Markup of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act

As prepared for delivery. “The bill before us today is the result of a bipartisan conversation this Committee started more…

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January 17, 2024 Work & Welfare Subcommittee Chairman LaHood Opening Statement: Hearing on Supporting Youth Aging Out of Foster Care

“Reducing overlap and administrative complexity would ease the burden on youth struggling to navigate the assistance available to them. This…

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December 13, 2023 Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Hearing on Tax-Exempt Charities Influencing the Political Process

“Some individuals are acting like a wolf in sheep’s clothing and setting up tax-exempt organizations for the purposes of affecting…

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December 06, 2023 Tax Subcommittee Chairman Kelly Opening Statement – Hearing on  Tax Policies to Expand Economic Growth

As prepared for delivery. “Thank you to my fellow colleagues and our witnesses for joining us here today.  The topic of…

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