Bill Pascrell

I look at this hearing as a kind of smokescreen, a cover-up for the majority's extremist agenda to gut Social Security.

We must eliminate the mandatory five-month waiting period for disability benefits, as my friend John Larson's Social Security 2100 Act would do.

But there is a problem. Money is part of the solution, but policies probably are a greater part of the solution.

Let's not forget a House Republican, Mr. Chairman, brought our nation to the brink of devastating default with the debt ceiling debacle.

Every Democratic member on this panel worked very closely with the President to include $2 billion.

We can't legislate directly identity theft. That is my contention.

Some folks use the data that you talk about to destroy the program. And I am very fearful of that.

It is good when you see bipartisanship. It happens so infrequently up here.

It is imperative that, when seeking solutions, we refrain from shaming our workers and lying about our strong economy.

So, Congress acted decisively in the face of historic adversity to keep Americans safe.

Patients need transparency provisions fully implemented, and the law must be followed.

The Administration must implement the law as Congress intended, no ifs, ands, or buts.

In 2020, when committee Democrats enacted the bipartisan No Surprises Act to protect patients.

Despite the tired promises, insured patients keep facing lawsuits, wage garnishments, garnishments for medical debt.

Surprise medical bills were once on the top of the list of expenses Americans really do worry about.

Another question will lead you to about a two-hour answer, but it is a complicated process.

I agree with that. You discussed the need for more education and clearer processes to help nonprofits navigate the ERTC.

I would agree with Mr. Gray that Mr. Werfel is the guy right now. I think he knows what he is doing.

You start funding enacted by Democrats has revitalized the IRS.

I very much read the report that came out yesterday from the IRS, updated all the numbers that we have heard turn around here today.

Why deny it? Why say that is not as important as--the sabotaged risks are progress toward a functional tax system?

Employee Retention Tax Credit was vital to keeping America's small businesses and nonprofits afloat during the pandemic.

Decades of attempts to sabotage and destroy the IRS' ability to serve taxpayers and enforce the law.

The Republicans' plan would cut customer service staff, clear and simple.

Some House members want to force Americans to retire later, work through illness, and make financial stability harder.