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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 & Means Health Subcommittee Chairman Buchanan Opening Statement: Hearing on Improving Kidney Health Through Better Prevention and Innovative Treatment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Chairman Vern Buchanan (FL-16) delivered the following opening statement at a hearing on…
March 18, 2026Chairman Smith to Federal Reserve: Stop Standing in the Way of Economic Growth that Benefits Working Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after the Federal Open Market Committee announced…
March 17, 2026Chairman Smith: Working Families Tax Cuts Lowers the High Cost of Raising a Family
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Working Families Tax Cuts put more money back in the pockets of parents starting and raising a…
March 17, 2026Trade Subcommittee Chairman Smith: Significant Reform Required at WTO for the Sake of Its Relevance in Global Trading System
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee Chairman Adrian Smith (NE-03) delivered the following opening statement at a…
March 16, 2026Three Key Moments: Hearing on Reclaiming “Forgotten” Fraudulent Pandemic Unemployment Funds Frozen by Banks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Taxpayers risk losing nearly $1 billion in fraudulent COVID-era unemployment benefits abandoned in banks, unless Congress acts to…
March 14, 2026Chairman Smith on Economic Reports: Faster Growth, Bigger Paychecks Makes Life More Affordable for Working Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after this week’s economic reports,…
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Today, the Health Subcommittee is holding a hearing to examine systematic challenges undermining kidney disease care and how advancements in prevention and innovative treatments can improve outcomes and lower costs for patients.
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The "Working Families Tax Cuts Act" is helping 🇺🇸family-owned businesses and farms keep their enterprises in the family, which ensures local economies stay vibrant and strong through the jobs and activity these businesses support. Thank you @WaysandMeansGOP Chairman
The @WaysandMeansGOP Subcommittee on Trade held a hearing ahead of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference to discuss goals for the United States in the global trade market.
We must continue to push back against unfair trade practices, particularly those affecting American
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