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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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February 25, 2025
House Passes Budget Resolution to Advance One, Big Beautiful Bill That Will Deliver Tax Relief to Working Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Republicans took the first step to advance President Trump’s pro-worker, pro-America economic and national security agenda by…
February 25, 2025Chairman Smith: A Vote Against This Budget Is A Vote to Raise Taxes on Low-Income Americans
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) gave the following remarks on the House floor during debate on the…
February 25, 2025Correcting the Record: Trump’s Tax Cuts Were a Boon for the Working Class
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement along with a fact sheet showing President…
February 25, 2025Trade Subcommittee Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Hearing on American Trade Enforcement Priorities
“For too long, American businesses, workers, farmers, and ranchers have faced an unlevel playing field. Yet the previous administration refused…
February 25, 2025Chairman Smith and All Instructed Committee Chairmen United on Advancing GOP Budget Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08), Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19), Agriculture Committee Chairman…
February 21, 2025Smith: President Trump Is Fighting for America’s Economy Against Unfair Taxation by Canada and Europe
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after President Trump signed an…
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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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.@RepAdrianSmith is correct.
Allowing the Trump tax cuts to expire would affect Americans across EVERY income bracket.
Passing the House budget resolution is the first step in ensuring Americans don’t face the largest tax hike in American history.
Small businesses & farmers are the heart of our country, but they have faced tremendous setbacks due to the unfair treatment of other countries.
@WaysandMeansGOP held a hearing on ensuring American industry can thrive on a
level playing field with our global competitors.
.@HouseGOP’s reconciliation bill will LOCK IN the Trump tax cuts for millions of hardworking Americans.
Any claims that these cuts just benefit the wealthy are flat out wrong.
Families making $20K to $30K saw a 13.5% tax cut under the TCJA—the largest of any income group. 🇺🇸
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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. ...