East Idaho Times

U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo issued a statement following his meeting with Billy Long, the nominee for IRS Commissioner put forward by President Trump. The meeting took place as part of the process to consider Long's nomination.

Crapo expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to discuss Long's plans for enhancing taxpayer services and improving the efficiency, transparency, and accountability of the IRS. He noted Long's background as a former Congressman and small business owner, highlighting that these experiences would be beneficial in his potential new role.

"I appreciated the opportunity to meet with Billy today to hear his vision for improving taxpayer services and creating an efficient, transparent and accountable IRS," Crapo stated. "As a former Congressman, Billy is well-liked and respected by colleagues, and his decades of real-world experience as a small business owner will serve him well in this role. He is a staunch advocate for taxpayers and I look forward to considering his nomination before the Finance Committee."

The statement reflects Crapo's positive outlook on Long's qualifications and readiness for the position.