Orrin Hatch: “It makes no sense that an American citizen living in Puerto Rico is ineligible for the EITC.”

The Serve America Act of 2009 authored by Senator Orrin Hatch and the late Senator Edward Kennedy.

Understanding what is happening in field and regional offices is critical in the role of executive leader of the agency.

I urge Congress pass the OPEN ACT before the end of this year.

The Finance Committee has worked with the Treasury Department to ensure proper responsiveness to committee inquiries. We are continuing to review these matters to determine what further oversight is required.