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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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November 20, 2024

Chairman Smith: Ending Taxpayer Subsidies for Terrorist Organizations Shouldn’t Be Hard

WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) must immediately revoke the tax-exempt status of the Alliance for Global Justice (the…

November 19, 2024

Build Back Better’s Welfare for the Wealthy Formed Foundation of Inflation Reduction Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democrats, unsatisfied with sparking an inflation crisis with their $2 trillion so-called stimulus in March 2021, pushed to…

November 18, 2024

Fact Sheet: Key Moments from Ways and Means Republicans’ Oversight of the Biden-Harris Administration

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Without the robust oversight conducted by Ways and Means Republicans during the 118th Congress, the American people…

November 18, 2024

Trump Tax Cuts Offer Relief For Working Families From Cost-of-Living Crisis

An average family of 4 will pay the equivalent of 9 weeks worth of groceries in higher taxes if the…

November 15, 2024

Legislation to Expand Access to Employment Opportunities for Jobless Workers Headed to President’s Desk

Passed by the House and Senate, the BRIDGE for Workers Act expands job placement services to all unemployment insurance (UI)…

November 13, 2024

House Democrats Block Bill Cracking Down on Support for Terrorism by Tax-Exempt Organizations & Providing Relief from Tax Penalties for American Hostages

Legislation ends tax-exempt status for U.S. nonprofits materially supporting terrorist organizations and fairly treats the back-due taxes of American hostages…

“Without action, the average family of four will have to pay the equivalent of nine weeks of groceries in higher taxes.” - Ways and Means Committee Chairman @RepJasonSmith

We are on the brink of the largest tax hike in our nation’s history, and as the Lead of the…

Through 120+ events across 20 states, @WaysandMeansGOP has heard from Americans firsthand about the need to preserve and expand the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

We remain committed to working with President Trump to lower taxes for all hardworking Americans

If the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expires, Iowa taxpayers would face a 25% tax hike.

I'm working with my @WaysandMeansGOP colleagues and President Trump to extend these tax cuts for our families, farmers, and businesses and grow our economy!

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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.
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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.
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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. ...

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.
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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.
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