Finance Committee Advances Commerce, Treasury Nominations
Washington, D.C.--The U.S. Senate Finance Committee today advanced the nominations of William Kimmitt to serve as Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade and Kenneth Kies to serve as the Assistant Treasury Secretary for Tax Policy, each by a vote of 14-13. Following the vote, Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the statement below:
“Each of these nominees will play a critical role in advancing President Trump’s economic agenda. Mr. Kimmitt will play a key role in promoting market access and addressing unfair trade practices, ensuring the International Trade Administration is a champion for American workers and industries. Mr. Kies will be a vital partner in Congress’ efforts to enact pro-growth tax policy and ensure it is properly implemented, including by preventing a more-than $4 trillion tax hike on the American people while delivering additional tax relief. I look forward to each’s confirmation by the full Senate.”
Executive session information can be found here.
Read Chairman Crapo’s full statement at the nomination hearing here, and his statement at the executive session here.
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