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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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Ways and Means Committee Continues to Expand Health Care Access for Seniors in Rural and Underserved Areas
Committee-approved bills expand Medicare coverage to tests and treatments administered by local pharmacists and new home dialysis supports, independent physicians…
May 22, 2026Ways and Means-Approved Policies Fight Fraud In Critical Safety Net Programs
New anti-fraud guardrails prevent theft of taxpayer-funded benefits in Medicare, TANF, and unemployment insurance. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Republicans…
May 21, 2026Chairman Smith Opening Statement at Markup of Anti-Fraud, Health, and Social Security Legislation
“The policies we will consider today complement President Trump’s new anti-fraud task force by helping recover stolen taxpayer dollars and…
May 19, 2026Tax Subcommittee Chairman Kelly Opening Statement: Republicans Delivered Tax Relief Targeted to Hardworking Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Tax Subcommittee Chairman Mike Kelly (PA-16) delivered the following opening statement at a hearing…
May 19, 2026Bipartisan Legislation Protecting Taxpayer Due Process Rights Approved by House
WASHINGTON, D.C. – American taxpayers will be assured their day in court should they have a dispute with the Internal…
May 19, 2026Historic Bipartisan Legislation Championing Foster Youth Approved by House
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America’s foster youth aging out of the child welfare system will have more support and greater opportunities…
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This week, the Ways and Means Committee heard from Darcy Michalek, a small business owner from Nebraska.
Thanks to ‘No Tax on Tips’, the nearly 300 tipped workers Darcy employs now have extra money to take care of their families or pay their rent.
If you’re relying on TANF, you’re likely doing everything you can just to stay afloat. You’re the single mom working more than one job, raising kids, and driving a 14-year-old car with a window held together by duct tape because there’s no money left for repairs.
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A recent investigation by @DOLOIG found nearly $1 billion in COVID-era UI funds tied to fraud being held by financial institutions. Without action from Congress, hundreds of millions in funds may go uncovered.
Today, @WaysandMeansGOP advanced the Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud
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