COMMITTEE on WAYS and MEANS

The Jobs Search

Reason #21: Involuntary Part-Time Employment Remains Nearly Double Pre-Recession Levels

Jul 29, 2014-- Involuntary Part-Time Employment Remains Nearly Double Pre-Recession Levels. The number of part-time workers who would prefer to work full-time has nearly doubled since 2007 to 7.5 million. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. ________________ As introduced on June 17, 2014, Ways and Means Chairman Camp is listing 40 reasons for the Senate to pass the 40 jobs bills the Hou... more

Opening Statements

Johnson Opening Statement: Hearing on What Workers Need to Know About Social Security as They Plan for Their Retirement

Jul 29, 2014-- Yesterday, the Social Security Board of Trustees – folks who provide us with the results of Social Security’s annual financial check-up – again sounded the alarm over Social Security’s financial health. Unless Congress does its job, full benefits can’t be paid on time beginning in just two years for those receiving disability benefits. Further, when today’s 48- year old workers reach their full r... more

Opening Statements

Nunes Opening Statement: Hearing on Advancing the U.S. Trade Agenda - Trade with Africa and the African Growth and Opportunity Act

Jul 29, 2014-- Good afternoon. Welcome to today’s hearing on advancing our trade agenda and trade with Africa. Before hearing from our witnesses, I’d like to make three points. First, we are committed to a seamless, bipartisan renewal of AGOA well before its expiration in 15 months. Congressman Rangel and I worked closely in developing this hearing – having jointly selected all the witnesses – and we are cooper... more

The Jobs Search

Reason #20: Median Household Income Is Down $2,000 during the "Recovery"

Jul 28, 2014-- Median Household Income Is Down $2,000 during the “Recovery.” As of May 2014, U.S. median household income is down by $2,061 from June 2009, when the Obama “recovery” began. Source: CBS MoneyWatch, The Main Reason the U.S. Economy Isn't Doing Better. ________________ As introduced on June 17, 2014, Ways and Means Chairman Camp is listing 40 reasons for the Senate to pass the 40 jobs bills the Hous... more

Press Release

Camp, Brady, Johnson Statements on 2014 Medicare and Social Security Trustees Report

Jul 28, 2014-- Washington, DC – Today, Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI), Health Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Social Security Subcommittee Chairman Sam Johnson (R-TX) made the following statements upon the release of the 2014 Medicare and Social Security Trustees Report. According to the report, at the current rate, Medicare will go bankrupt in 2030 and Social Security will not be able to ... more

Press Release

Johnson Demands Immediate IG Investigation and Calls on Social Security Commissioner to Stop Taxpayer Funding of Failed IT Project

Jul 25, 2014-- Washington, DC - Today, Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security Chairman Sam Johnson (R-TX) sent a letter to Social Security Administration (SSA) Inspector General Patrick O’Carroll requesting a full and immediate investigation into the SSA’s mismanagement and failed implementation of the $300 million Disability Case Processing System (DCPS). Johnson also sent a letter to Acting Commission... more

Floor Statements

Camp Floor Statement: H.R. 4935 - The Child Tax Credit Improvement Act

Jul 25, 2014-- If one thing has been consistent about the Obama Administration – it is the failure of its economic policies. The President’s economic policies make it harder for American families to get by every day: A record number of Americans are unable to work, and those who can find work are unable to secure full-time work and instead are forced to accept only part-time jobs. This last quarter the economy ... more