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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President Trump’s Las Vegas Visit Highlights Huge Wins for Hardworking Americans
President’s visit comes after the Ways and Means Committee traveled last July to Las Vegas, the birthplace of No Tax…
April 16, 2026Chairman Smith Opening Statement at HHS Secretary Kennedy Hearing: Americans are Demanding Better Than the Health Care Status Quo
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following opening statement at a hearing with…
April 15, 2026Chairman Smith Floor Statement on Tax Day Resolution: Republicans Made Workers, Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Our Top Priority
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks during debate on the floor of…
April 15, 2026Chairman Smith Applauds First Lady Melania Trump’s Leadership and Ways & Means Committee’s Bipartisan Efforts to Improve Outcomes for Foster Youth
A bipartisan gathering of the Ways and Means Committee hosted First Lady Melania Trump and foster youth for a roundtable…
April 15, 2026Chairman Smith in Washington Examiner: Working Families Tax Cuts Delivered Historic Tax Refund Season
“The Working Families Tax Cuts delivered an unprecedented increase in tax refunds, boosting the money going back into the pockets of workers…
April 14, 2026Chairman Smith Field Hearing Opening Statement: More Needs to be Done to Help Americans Live Longer, Healthier Lives.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following opening statement at a Health Subcommittee field…
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Recently, I met with two great Missourians, Clay Hahs and Roger Cammon, and heard from them about how the historic tax relief passed in the Working Families Tax Cuts will benefit the hardworking men and women of the Show Me State.
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This week, @FLOTUS Melania Trump delivered a powerful speech to the House Ways and Means committee to advance Fostering the Future legislation, helping secure a better future of America's foster children. 👏🇺🇸
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