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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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March 27, 2025

ICYMI: Chairman Smith on Squawk Box: “We’re going to deliver for the American People.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) joined CNBC’s Squawk Box Wednesday to discuss the latest…

March 26, 2025

ONE DAY LEFT: Shot Clock About to Expire on Prosecuting Those Who Stole Billions in Pandemic Unemployment Benefits

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congress is steps away from fulfilling President Trump’s mandate to recover taxpayer money lost to waste, fraud, and…

March 25, 2025

Trade Subcommittee Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Hearing on American Trade Negotiation Priorities

As prepared for delivery. “Thank you to the Subcommittee Members and witnesses for joining us today for the second Trade…

March 24, 2025

House GOP Leadership and Committee Chairs Issue Joint Statement on Budget Reconciliation

WASHINGTON — Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following joint statement alongside Speaker Mike Johnson (LA-04), Leader Steve Scalise (LA-01),…

March 24, 2025

Chairman Smith Requests Revocation of Stacey Abrams-Founded Organization’s Tax-Exempt Status

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) is requesting the investigation and ultimately revocation of the…

March 24, 2025

Trump Administration Takes Action To Fight Identity Fraud, Address Concerns Raised by Ways and Means Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following Ways and Means Committee efforts urging the Social Security Administration to improve how it manages a key…

If the Trump Tax Cuts expire, hardworking families could face a 25% tax increase, while 26 million small businesses may see their tax rate rise to 43.4% if the 199A Small Business Deduction is not renewed.

We must expand the Trump Tax Cuts!

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Mexico and Canada have repeatedly ignored and violated the USMCA agreement, hurting American workers and job creators in the process. In this week’s @WaysandMeansGOP trade subcommittee hearing, we discussed ways to strengthen our trade agreements to give us important enforcement…

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America’s retail and distribution industries are facing a serious and accelerating threat: an overwhelming surge of direct-to-consumer shipments entering the U.S. each day under outdated policies that allow foreign sellers to bypass trade laws, avoid safety standards, and pay…

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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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