Orrin Hatch

If confirmed, Mr. Kaplan will need to be a strong advocate for American exporters.

They are absolutely essential for the positions under review today.

I would like to extend a warm welcome to each of the nominees here today.

It's my hope that we're able to bring the two sides together on this issue in the months ahead.

Tax reform presents a unique opportunity to create an outcome based framework that encourages greater private capital investment in attainable housing.

We applaud Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch's and Committee member Senator Maria Cantwell's leadership in championing legislation to expand and strengthen the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.

S. 548 would transfer that responsibility from Treasury to the States.

NHC strongly urges the Committee to advance the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act as part of any tax legislation it considers.

Congress should expand and strengthen the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.

This cap increase would allow States to make meaningful progress towards meeting the housing needs of their low-income residents.

We are especially grateful for the leadership of Finance Committee Chairman Hatch, Committee Ranking Member Wyden, and Committee Member Cantwell in championing legislation to expand and strengthen the Housing Credit.

S. 548 includes a provision that would prohibit States from requiring local approval of LIHTC developments.

This is an important issue, and this hearing will allow the committee to hear from experienced and well-educated witnesses who can provide more context on our affordable housing policies and the sections of the tax code that were written…

I appreciate the Committee giving fair consideration to this legislation and providing me the opportunity to speak with you here today.

That is why I introduced legislation that would give certainty to the OHV community by ensuring that the most treasured area for OHV access is preserved.

Unfortunately, for too long members of the OHV community in Washington County have had to deal with increased uncertainty about long-term OHV access.

Riding off-highway vehicles, or OHVs, is an integral part of the local culture.

I would like to speak in support of the Southern Utah Open OHV Areas Act which would establish much-needed guaranteed protections for recreational access.

I have one request for a committee to meet during today's session of the Senate. It has the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to Rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following committee…

I pledge to work with all the Members of this Committee to find solutions to our Nation's housing challenges.

I will work to apply the law thoughtfully, vigorously and as Congress intended.

He is honest, straightforward, very dedicated, intelligent, about everything you would want in somebody working with Treasury.

If confirmed, I will strive each day of my tenure to ensure that the Department and its 8,000 dedicated employees operate in a legal and ethical manner.

I'm sure this issue will come up today, and I look forward to hearing that discussion.

Chairman Hatch has spoken out against this policy, as has Chairman Grassley.