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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Chairman Smith on PCE, GDP Reports: Republicans Fight to Lower Prices, Deliver Bigger Paychecks, More Jobs, & Targeted Tax Relief
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after the release of the…
October 28, 2026Big, Beautiful Success Story: No Tax on Overtime Pays Off for Americans Who Put in the Extra Hours
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hourly workers who stay past quitting time are keeping more of their paychecks thanks to No Tax…
October 28, 2026Chairman Smith: Fed Failure to Lower Rates Means Higher Borrowing Costs Will Continue to Squeeze Families, Farmers, & Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after the Federal Open Market…
October 20, 2026Path Back to Social Security for Faith Leaders Signed into Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pastors and other faith leaders who opted out of Social Security will have an opportunity to opt back in…
October 15, 2026Big, Beautiful Success Story: Across the Country, Servers Are Keeping More of What They Earn Thanks to No Tax on Tips
Big, Beautiful Success Story: Across the Country, Servers Are Keeping More of What They Earn Thanks to No Tax on…
October 15, 2026What They Are Saying: Ways & Means Legislation Improves Care & Strengthens Transparency for American Patients & Parents, Enhances Taxpayer Protections
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Expanding access to innovative early-screening tests for Alzheimer’s disease, lowering hospital readmissions by improving the quality of…
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Republicans delivered the LARGEST tax cut, the most SECURE border, and the largest CRACKDOWN on fraud in American history.
This Congress, we changed course from the failing path Democrats had our country on, and our work delivering for the American people is only beginning.
Nicole delivered historic tax relief for working Americans and middle-class families, helping them keep more of their hard-earned money, invest in their children's futures, and make life more affordable.
When grandmothers, like Teresa Thomas, have more money in their pockets, they’re better able to support their children and grandchildren.
Through the Working Families Tax Cuts, Republicans delivered tax relief that keeps more money in the hands of working parents and seniors,
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