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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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Chairman 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…
May 19, 2026Chairman Smith on House Floor: Bipartisan Reforms Improve Outcomes for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following statement during debate in the U.S….
May 19, 2026What They Are Saying: Broad Coalition Backs Historic Bipartisan Reforms to Support Long-Term Success for Transition-Age Foster Youth
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the U.S. House of Representatives consideration of the Fostering the Future Act – historic, bipartisan legislation…
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.@HouseGOP passed tax relief for WORKING Americans.
Democrats continue to push false rhetoric claiming these policies only benefit higher-income workers.
That is simply FALSE.
Tonight, I was honored to be named DoorDash's Legislator of the Year!
Passing ‘No Tax on Tips’ in the Working Families Tax Cuts helps the thousands of tipped workers who dash, and I was happy to play a part in delivering historic tax relief for them, and the millions of other
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The Working Families Tax Cuts simplified filing, put more of your hard-earned money back in your pocket, and delivered bigger returns to hardworking Americans!
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