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The Committee on Ways and Means, the oldest tax-writing body in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1789, shapes fiscal legislation including taxes, tariffs, and social service programs. Its notable influence is underscored by numerous members who have risen to prominent national offices, including Presidents and Supreme Court Justices.
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March 28, 2025
Five Key Moments: Hearing on Trade Negotiation Priorities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In advance of the release of the Trump Administration’s America First Trade Policy, the Ways and Means Trade…
March 28, 2025Smith: Working Class Tax Relief Will Deliver A Second Trump Economic Boom
“Congress must act quickly to pass one, big beautiful bill to avoid a massive tax increase on working families and…
March 27, 2025ICYMI: Chairman Smith on Squawk Box: “We’re going to deliver for the American People.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) joined CNBC’s Squawk Box Wednesday to discuss the latest…
March 26, 2025ONE DAY LEFT: Shot Clock About to Expire on Prosecuting Those Who Stole Billions in Pandemic Unemployment Benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congress is steps away from fulfilling President Trump’s mandate to recover taxpayer money lost to waste, fraud, and…
March 25, 2025Trade Subcommittee Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Hearing on American Trade Negotiation Priorities
As prepared for delivery. “Thank you to the Subcommittee Members and witnesses for joining us today for the second Trade…
March 24, 2025House GOP Leadership and Committee Chairs Issue Joint Statement on Budget Reconciliation
WASHINGTON — Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following joint statement alongside Speaker Mike Johnson (LA-04), Leader Steve Scalise (LA-01),…
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Jason Smith (MO)
Vern Buchanan (FL)
Adrian Smith (NE)
Mike Kelly (PA)
David Schweikert (AZ)
Darin LaHood (IL)
Jodey Arrington (TX)
Ron Estes (KS)
Lloyd Smucker (PA)
Kevin Hern (OK)
Carol Miller (WV)
Greg Murphy (NC)
David Kustoff (TN)
Brian Fitzpatrick (PA)
Greg Steube (FL)
Claudia Tenney (NY)
Michelle Fischbach (MN)
Blake Moore (UT)
Beth Van Duyne (TX)
Randy Feenstra (IA)
Nicole Malliotakis (NY)
Mike Carey (OH)
Rudy Yakym (IN)
Max Miller (OH)
Aaron Bean (FL)
Nathaniel Moran (TX)
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Biden’s VA lied about a $3B shortfall, scaring veterans to get more taxpayer money from Congress. Now we know there was NEVER a shortfall.
Thank you, @RepBost, for uncovering the truth. Using veterans as pawns is disgusting—but nothing’s below Sleepy Joe.
If the Trump Tax Cuts expire, hardworking families could face a 25% tax increase, while 26 million small businesses may see their tax rate rise to 43.4% if the 199A Small Business Deduction is not renewed.
We must expand the Trump Tax Cuts!
Mexico and Canada have repeatedly ignored and violated the USMCA agreement, hurting American workers and job creators in the process. In this week’s @WaysandMeansGOP trade subcommittee hearing, we discussed ways to strengthen our trade agreements to give us important enforcement…
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WATCH: The Biden-Harris Administration’s plan to let the Trump tax cuts expire would result in the largest tax hike in U.S. history.
Ways & Means Republican Tax Teams have held over 120 events across 20 states to hear ideas for how Congress can take action to protect families, workers, and small businesses from the Biden-Harris tax hike. ...
Under the Biden-Harris Administration, Americans are struggling.
If Democrats get their way and the Trump tax cuts expire, EVERY American will be hit with a tax hike, one they cannot afford. ...
In August, the Ways and Means Committee traveled to the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa to hear from working Americans about how to build on the success of pro-growth and pro-worker tax policy. ...
Ways and Means Republican Tax Teams have been hard at work meeting with American workers and job creators to discuss the success of the 2017 Trump tax cuts and identify tax policy ideas to protect Americans from a massive tax hike in 2025. ...
Excessive Washington red tape forces state child welfare programs to spend more time on paperwork instead of helping children.
In fact, these rules do NOTHING to increase accountability or outcomes for how these programs perform, as one witness testified today. ...
Relatives are an important source of care for kids who can’t live with their parents.
Too often, these caregivers are overlooked and don’t get the support they need.
One kinship provider shared that she faced an “uphill battle” getting help for her sister. ...