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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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Chairmen Smith, Moolenaar Call on IRS to Examine CCP-Linked Organizations Potentially Violating their Tax-Exempt Status by Engaging in Political Activity
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) of the House Committee on Ways and Means and Chairman John Moolenaar…
April 6, 2026Working Families Tax Cuts: A Complete and Total Victory for Conservatives
Republicans combatted fraud, repealed taxes on the Second Amendment, canceled $500 billion in green corporate welfare, stopped taxpayer-funded benefits for…
April 3, 2026Chairman Smith on Jobs Report: Trump Economy Continues to Defy Expectations, Deliver for Working Families
Jobs report shows 178,000 new jobs, including 15,000 new manufacturing jobs and 26,000 new construction jobs, and falling unemployment rate. …
April 1, 2026No Tax on Tips: Real, Targeted Relief for the Working Class
WASHINGTON, D.C. – No Tax on Tips is allowing America’s tipped workers to keep more of their hard-earned money instead of…
March 30, 2026Ways & Means Investigation Leads to Tax-Exempt Organization Cutting Ties with Terrorist-Affiliated Group
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA), an American-based nonprofit that has been under investigation by the Ways and Means…
March 25, 2026Ways and Means Approves Bipartisan Tax Relief For Vulnerable Americans, Key Reforms to Make IRS More Taxpayer Friendly
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Natural disaster victims and survivors of sexual assault will receive much needed tax relief, pre-school teachers will…
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The tax incentives from H.R. 1 gives manufacturers like Iowa–based Sukup Manufacturing Company the confidence to invest, grow and create high quality jobs. #ManufacturingWins
The 20% Small Business Tax Deduction was made permanent last year. This deduction gives #SmallBusinessOwners the certainty needed to create jobs, grow, and invest in their communities. Hear from #NFIB Member Marcie Rodriguez about how her business uses the deduction.
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America’s small businesses power our economy. By making the Small Business Deduction permanent, restoring 100% of immediate expensing, and doubling the small business deduction, @HouseGOP is delivering REAL RELIEF for America’s job creators.
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