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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With Identity Theft Costing Americans Billions, Help for Victims Signed into Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Victims of identity theft will have a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration (SSA)…
October 7, 2026Trump Administration Strengthens Rules to Expose Hidden Health Care Prices, Hold Health Insurance Empires Accountable
WASHINGTON, D.C. – For years, health insurance empires have been required under President Trump’s price transparency rules to publish the…
October 7, 2026What They Are Saying: Ways & Means Legislation Delivers Certainty for the Digital Asset Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C.– America will remain the crypto capital of the world and home to a vibrant digital asset economy under…
October 6, 2026Chairman Smith on President Trump’s Diesel Executive Order: Republicans are Standing with the Farmers and Truckers Who Power Our Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Farmers and truckers across America will see immediate tax relief when filling their tanks after President Trump signed…
October 6, 2026Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Tennessee Field Hearing on the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Delivering for Small Business, Manufacturing, and Working Families
COLLIERVILLE, TN – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following opening statement at a field hearing in…
October 5, 2026Chairman Smith on Treasury’s School Choice Announcement: Republicans are Delivering on the Promise of Lower Costs, More Educational Freedom
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Families across America are one step closer to lower education costs and more choices for their children…
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🚨🇺🇸 @POTUS just signed my bill, the Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act, into law!
Americans recovering from identity theft deserve reliable and consistent support, not layers of federal red tape.
I am proud to deliver this commonsense reform
In the Working Families Tax Cuts, Republicans created Trump Accounts, which are a transformational investment for American families.
This investment will set the next generation up for greater financial success and a brighter future.
Yesterday, I joined @ToddStarnes on @Mighty990KWAM to talk about today’s @WaysandMeansGOP field hearing in West Tennessee.
The One Big Beautiful Bill gives businesses the tax relief and tools they need to hire, innovate, and succeed! 🇺🇸
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