"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 with the intent of mitigating this long-time problem in our so..."
"S. 548 includes a provision that would prohibit States from requiring local approval of LIHTC developments."
"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."
"I appreciate the Committee giving fair consideration to this legislation and providing me the opportunity to speak with you here today."
"Unfortunately, for too long members of the OHV community in Washington County have had to deal with increased uncertainty about long-term OHV access."
"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."
"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."
"Riding off-highway vehicles, or OHVs, is an integral part of the local culture."
"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 will work to apply the law thoughtfully, vigorously and as Congress intended."