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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What They Are Saying: Ways & Means Policies Expand and Protect Access to Health Care for Seniors, Rural and Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Seniors on Medicare will have better and more secure access to quality health care services – including…
June 17, 2026Chairman Smith Statement on Fed Rate Announcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after the Federal Open Market Committee announced…
June 10, 2026Chairman Smith on CPI Report: Core Inflation Today Is Less Than Half At Same Time Under Joe Biden
Core inflation registered at 2.9 percent, less than half of the 6.0 percent at the same time during the Biden…
June 10, 2026Work & Welfare Subcommittee Chairman LaHood Opening Statement: Hearing with Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Work & Welfare Subcommittee Chairman Darin LaHood (IL-16) delivered the following opening statement at a joint Social…
June 10, 2026Social Security Subcommittee Chairman Estes Opening Statement: Hearing with Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Social Security Subcommittee Chairman Ron Estes (KS-04) delivered the following opening statement at a joint Social Security…
June 9, 2026Chairman Smith at Digital Asset Legislative Hearing: America Needs Clear Tax Rules to Remain Digital Asset Capital of the World
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following opening statement at a Committee legislative…
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