Orrin Hatch: “The easing of the eligibility criteria increased the importance of subjective evaluations in determining whether…”

Having a confirmed Commissioner, and sustained leadership, will benefit the Social Security Administration.

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.

I stand by everything I said during my questioning of Mr. Saul, including concerns about budget summary data.