Crapo Announces Finance Committee Staff for the 119th Congress
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) has announced the Republican staff members of the Committee for the 119th Congress.
“These experienced, dedicated individuals will be essential in developing a strong policy agenda that strengthens our economy, expands access to affordable, high-quality health care and unlocks global markets for American businesses,” said Crapo. “I am grateful for their service and look forward to working with them as the Committee carries out a robust policy agenda in the 119th Congress.”
Becky Cole – Chief Economist
John Kashuba – Counsel
Lara Rosner – Social Security Policy Advisor
The team covers issues including, but not limited to, the debt limit; unemployment insurance; Social Security; and oversight of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Social Security Administration. It also provides economic advice across the Committee’s jurisdiction.
Tax
Courtney Connell – Chief Tax Counsel
Jamie Cummins – Senior Tax Counsel
Michael Gould – Tax Counsel
Randy Herndon – Deputy Chief Tax Counsel
Kate Lindsey – Tax Policy Advisor
Clancy Lyles – Professional Staff Member
Eric Oman – Senior Tax Policy Advisor
Don Snyder – Senior Tax and Oversight Counsel
James Williams – Tax and Economic Policy Advisor
The team covers issues including, but not limited to, domestic and international tax policy; pensions and retirement tax policy; and tax administration. The team also exercises oversight of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and its sub-agencies.
Health Care
Gable Brady – Senior Health Policy Advisor
Erin Dempsey – Deputy Health Policy Director
Kellie McConnell – Health Policy Director
Amy Nabozny – Health Policy Advisor
Charlotte Rock – Senior Health Policy Advisor
Conor Sheehey – Senior Health Policy Advisor
The team covers issues including health programs under the Social Security Act, including Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and other health and human services programs financed by a specific tax or trust fund. It also exercises oversight of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of the Treasury.
Trade
Molly Newell – International Trade Counsel
John O’Hara – Trade Policy Director and Counsel
Mayur Patel – Chief International Trade Counsel
The team covers matters including, but not limited to, customs, collection districts, and ports of entry and delivery; reciprocal trade agreements; tariff and import quotas, and related matters thereto; the transportation of dutiable goods; and oversight of agencies within the Committee’s purview.
Nominations
Andrew Dell’Orto – Policy Advisor
Communications
Amanda Critchfield – Communications Director
Eric Fejer – Deputy Press Secretary
Phoebe Keller – Communications Advisor
Staci Lancaster – Staff Writer
Gregg Richard will continue as the Republican Staff Director for the Committee.
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