Mr. President, I rise to express the strongest possible support for the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act. Senate Democrats began working on this more than a decade ago when I first became chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. This bipartisan legislation contains more than 60 tax reforms to improve tax policy for the American people. It cracks down, in particular, on shady tax prep services that scam low-income Americans to make a quick buck. For too long, taxpayers have been victimized by these shady tax preparers.
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Ron Wyden
Senator · Oregon · Democrat
Ron Wyden
Senate Floor
Recent comments in the Senate
Mr. President, reserving the right to object, every bit-- every bit--of real fraud needs to be rooted out. Unfortunately, the Trump fraud policy is not about that. The Trump administration and Republicans in Congress have begun to make a habit out of calling any Federal policy they don't like ``undeserving fraud": Medicaid, fraudulent; Affordable Care Act coverage, fraudulent; SNAP, fraudulent; childcare, fraudulent; Social Security, fraudulent; kids with disabilities who need Medicaid for home care, fraudsters; small business owners with ACA plans, fraudsters; families who need help paying…
Just last week, it was reported that the Trump administration intends to develop public land in several States, including Oregon, to build new data centers. Since he took office, Donald Trump and his allies have taken every opportunity--every opportunity--to chip away at what belongs to the American people, all in an effort to boost profits for corporations and secure bigger campaign support for themselves. Public lands are owned and paid for by the American people--our taxpayers.
Biography
Ron Wyden began his public service career as a legal aid attorney and advocate for seniors in Oregon. First elected to the U.S. Senate in 1996, he represents Oregon and is known for prioritizing health care reform, technology policy, and environmental protection. Wyden authored the bipartisan Internet Tax Freedom Act and has served as chair of the Senate Finance Committee, influencing national tax and trade policy. He is recognized for his detailed oversight work and open government initiatives, consistently aiming to ensure accountability and accessibility for Oregonians.
Education
- J.D., University of Oregon Law School, Eugene, OR1974
- B.A. in Political Science, Stanford University, Stanford, CA1971
Professional History
U.S. Senator
1996–PresentSenator from Oregon. 6 terms.
U.S. Representative
1981–1996Represented Oregon's 3rd congressional district for 8 terms.
Cofounder and Codirector, Oregon Gray Panthers
1974–80Attorney
Member, American Bar Association
Director, Oregon Legal Services for the Elderly
Public Member, Oregon State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators
Policy Focus
Taxation9%
Health6%
Public Lands and Natural Resources6%
Government Operations and Politics4%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Ron Wyden's record in Congress.
Internet Privacy
Co-authored Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, shaping legal protections for online platforms.
Renewable Energy Tax Credits
Championed and secured extensions of key federal tax credits for wind and solar energy development.
Affordable Prescription Drugs
Led efforts to close the Medicare Part D 'donut hole,' reducing out-of-pocket drug costs for seniors.
Forest Health and Wildfire Funding
Authored legislation to increase federal funding for wildfire prevention and forest management in Oregon and nationwide.
Committee Assignments
View details →- Senate Committee on FinanceRanking Member
- Joint Committee on Taxation
- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
- Senate Committee on the Budget
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