Ways & Means History
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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June 26, 2024
Ways and Means Committee to Markup Legislation to Promote Medical Innovation, Access to Care, and Lower Long-Term Healthcare Costs
“The bills the Committee will consider this Thursday are solutions that bring Medicare coverage policies out of the past and…
June 25, 2024Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Hearing on Strengthening Child Welfare and Protecting America’s Children
As prepared for delivery. Families form the bedrock of a strong society, and it is crucial to have systems in…
June 25, 2024Chairman Smith, Representative Moore Introduce Bill to Prevent Separation of Parents and Children Due to Poverty
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Fewer families suffering from poverty would be unnecessarily separated under legislation introduced by Ways and Means Committee Chairman…
June 24, 2024CBO and JCT Confirm the Debt-Driving Cost of Biden’s Plan to Permanently Expand Obamacare Subsidies for the Wealthy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director Phillip Swagel and Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) Chief of Staff Thomas…
June 24, 2024ICYMI: Document Signed by Hunter Biden Confirms He Lied Under Oath
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Ways and Means Committee recently released evidence provided by the IRS whistleblowers confirming that Hunter Biden lied to Congress…
June 20, 2024Smith: Canada’s New Discriminatory Taxes on Americans Deserve Swift Response
Whoa Canada! New Digital Service Taxes Go After American Jobs WASHINGTON, D.C. – After Canada’s Parliament gave final approval to a…
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Committee Members
Jason Smith (MO)
Vern Buchanan (FL)
Adrian Smith (NE)
Mike Kelly (PA)
David Schweikert (AZ)
Darin LaHood (IL)
Brad Wenstrup (OH)
Jodey Arrington (TX)
Drew Ferguson (GA)
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)
Michelle Steel (CA)
Beth Van Duyne (TX)
Randy Feenstra (IA)
Nicole Malliotakis (NY)
Mike Carey (OH)
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Biden wants to add higher taxes on top of already high levels of inflation. My @WaysandMeansGOP colleagues and I are instead working to preserve tax cuts that boost innovation and economic activity for everyone, bringing relief to Kansans. Read more in my @NRO op-ed ⬇️
President Biden intends to allow expiration of the Trump tax cuts, which will lead to the largest tax hike on workers, families, farmers, and small businesses in U.S. history.
I joined Florida’s business community, @WSWAMedia, @NRCAnews , & @ICSC in Sarasota to discuss the value
President Biden's budget would cut approximately $17 billion to the Social Security Trust Fund over the next decade.
That's unacceptable, and why I'm proud to work with my colleagues on @WaysandMeansGOP to safeguard the future of Social Security.
During our hearing, @repbethvanduyne asked Talia Dror to describe her experience at Cornell and her reaction to the failure of university leaders to appropriately respond to and condemn those spreading antisemitism and threats of violence. ...
Universities get generous benefits from taxpayers and shouldn’t be breeding grounds for anti-American and antisemitic sentiments to flourish. ...
It shouldn’t be hard for universities that enjoy generous tax benefits and receive federal tax dollars to put a stop to organizations on their campuses that threaten Jewish students with antisemitic propaganda. ...
My message to universities across America: Just because school is out for the summer doesn’t mean our focus has shifted.
We will continue to investigate universities until they protect Jewish students from intimidation and harassment. ...
The Ways and Means Committee traveled to Scottsdale, AZ where we had the opportunity to hear from tribal leadership about how the U.S. government can lend a hand to tribal communities. ...
Providers should be focused on providing care to patients, not filling out a mountain of paperwork and other administrative tasks.
Burdensome regulations restrict patients’ access to care. ...