Opening Statements
“We are holding our Member Day hearing earlier than last Congress, because speed is of the essence to deliver much…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Member Day Hearing)“If we want to continue President Trump’s legacy of a strong economy, Congress must act swiftly to make the tax…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Hearing on Making the Trump Tax Cuts Permanent)“The Ways and Means Committee will be central to delivering relief to Americans after four years of high prices, high…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Ways and Means 119th Congress Organizational Meeting)“This lack of federal protections has created the perfect storm for waste, fraud, and abuse. The victims aren’t just taxpayers,…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Hearing on Reforming TANF)As prepared for delivery “Thank you, Ranking Member Blumenauer, Subcommittee Members, and our witnesses, for being here today. I appreciate…
Read More (Trade Subcommittee Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Hearing on Protecting American Innovation by Establishing and Enforcing Strong Digital Trade Rules)As prepared for delivery. “Good afternoon. Thank you to the witnesses for being here today to discuss a crucial issue…
Read More (Health Subcommittee Chair Buchanan Opening Statement – Hearing on Chronic Disease Prevention and Treatment)“This is the Democrats’ plan for America. Higher prices and higher taxes for the little guy and welfare for the…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Field Hearing on The Success of Pro-Growth, Pro-Worker Tax Policy in the American Midwest (Iowa State Fair))Legislation reauthorizes and reforms child welfare programs and strengthens child support enforcement. As prepared for delivery. “Let me begin by…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Markup of Child Welfare Legislation)As prepared for delivery. “Thank you Oversight Committee Chairman Schweikert for convening today’s hearing. I also want to wish our…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Oversight Subcommittee Hearing on Tracing the Flow of Tax-Exempt Dollars to Antisemitism)Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following opening statement at a field hearing in Salt Lake…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Field Hearing on Access to Health Care in America: Unleashing Medical Innovation and Economic Prosperity)