Crapo announces new members for Senate Finance Committee

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By East Idaho Times

Jan 3, 2025

U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) has announced the inclusion of Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) and other members to the committee for the 119th Congress.

“In the 119th Congress, the Finance Committee will play a critical role in driving a strong economic, trade and health policy agenda,” said Crapo. “Roger brings a wealth of necessary experience to aid in the Committee’s efforts to expand access to affordable, quality health care, promote pro-growth tax policy and advance a strong trade agenda. He will provide Kansans with an important voice as the Committee develops policies and exercises oversight on the many issues that affect all Americans."

Crapo also welcomed Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), Tina Smith (D-Minnesota), Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico), Raphael Warnock (D-Georgia), and Peter Welch (D-Vermont) to the committee. "I look forward to working with all members of the Committee on an agenda that creates opportunities for American families and job creators," he added.

The Finance Committee holds significant jurisdiction over more than half of the nation’s budget, including entitlement programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, tax policy, international trade, several welfare programs, and national debt management.

The full list of Finance Committee members for this Congress includes:

Republican Members:

- Mike Crapo, Chairman (R-Idaho)

- Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa)

- John Cornyn (R-Texas)

- John Thune (R-South Dakota)

- Tim Scott (R-South Carolina)

- Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana)

- James Lankford (R-Oklahoma)

- Steve Daines (R-Montana)

- Todd Young (R-Indiana)

- John Barrasso (R-Wyoming)