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February 13, 2026 House Passes Ways and Means Legislation to Provide Better Access to Life-Saving Tools for Law Enforcement

Ways and Means Committee legislation led by Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) to modernize the tax treatment of less-than-lethal public-safety tools…

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February 12, 2026 Chairman Smith On the House Floor: Less-than-Lethal Weapons Should Not Be Taxed Like Firearms

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following statement during debate on H.R….

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January 21, 2026 Chairman Smith Floor Remarks: Republicans Give Pregnant Women and Moms a Choice in Where to Receive Maternal Care

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks during debate in the U.S….

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January 12, 2026 Chairman Smith Floor Remarks: Social Security Fraud Prevention Measure Stops Millions of Dollars In Payments to Dead People

Legislation permanently allows Social Security Administration with Treasury Department to eliminate federal payments to deceased people. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Ways…

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January 12, 2026 Chairman Smith Floor Remarks: Haiti Trade Program Offers Economic Stability for Unstable Nation

Legislation extends the HOPE and HELP trade preference programs for certain apparel and textile products from Haiti. WASHINGTON, D.C. –…

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December 17, 2025 Chairman Smith Floor Remarks: The Lower Health Care Premiums for All Act

As prepared for delivery.  When it comes to health care, Republicans are focused on lowering costs and expanding choice for…

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December 01, 2025 Chairman Smith: Taxpayers Must Stand On Equal Footing When Challenging the IRS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks during debate in the…

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December 01, 2025 Chairman Smith: Taxpayers Deserve Protections from Rogue IRS Agents Unfairly Imposing Penalties

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks during debate in the…

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