Orrin Hatch: “I would encourage members to enter their statements in the record so that we can move expeditiously.”

Those backlogs at the Social Security Administration are unacceptable to many, if not most, of us here in the Senate.

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.

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.