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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 Committee Advances Policies Benefitting American Patients, Parents, Taxpayers, & Critical Supply Chains
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Better early detection screening for Alzheimer’s disease, greater transparency surrounding spending on Medicare, innovative efforts to improve…
September 16, 2026Chairman Smith Statement on House Passage of Legislation to Impose Sanctions on Russia, Use Tariff Policies to Curtail Support for Russia’s War on Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after the U.S. House of…
September 16, 2026Historic Digital Asset Tax Legislation Advances to Keep America the Crypto Capital of the World
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Americans who own, trade, and use cryptocurrencies and other digital assets will have greater tax certainty and…
September 16, 2026Chairman Smith Statement on Fed’s Decision to Increase Interest Rates
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after the Federal Reserve announced…
September 16, 2026Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Markup of Legislation Delivering Historic Tax Certainty for Digital Assets, Improving Tax Administration, Expanding Access to Health & Welfare Services, Strengthening Supply Chains
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following opening statement at a Committee markup…
September 16, 2026Ways & Means Legislation Protecting & Strengthening Taxpayer Rights Approved by House
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Americans will enjoy stronger taxpayer protections and commonsense relief under four Ways and Means Committee bills approved…
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