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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June 19, 2025
Chairman Smith Statement on the 2025 Medicare and Social Security Trustees Reports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement on the 2025 Social Security and…
June 18, 2025Smith on Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision: Pass The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Now
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after the Federal Open Market…
June 18, 2025Working Families Get $1,300 Tax Cut From The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Passed by U.S. House
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America’s working families will keep more of their hard-earned income with an average $1,300 tax cut compared to…
June 17, 2025Main Street’s Number One Concern Is Taxes. The One Big Beautiful Bill Cuts Them.
Washington, D.C. – A recent survey shows that despite their rising optimism, Main Street businesses are still worried about higher taxes…
June 17, 2025Rep. Estes Op-Ed: Taxing Countries That Are Targeting US Companies Isn’t ‘Revenge’
By: Rep. Ron Estes (KS-04)Bloomberg Tax Foreign countries have been seeking ways to pilfer our tax base under the guise…
June 16, 2025The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Empowers American Patients with More Affordable Health Care Choices
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Individuals and families will save on health care expenses and have more coverage options that better fit…
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June 25 2025 Health Subcommittee Hearing on Health at Your Fingertips: Harnessing the Power of Digital Health Data 09:00AM ET 1100 Longworth House Office Building June 25 2025 Joint Social Security and Work & Welfare Subcommittee Hearing with the Commissioner of Social Security, Frank J. Bisignano 02:00PM ET 1100 Longworth House Office BuildingPast Activities
June 12 2025 Work & Welfare Subcommittee Hearing on Aging Out is Not a Plan: Reimagining Futures for Foster Youth 09:00AM ET Sam Johnson Room, 2020 Rayburn House Office Building June 11 2025 Full Committee Hearing with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent 10:00AM ET 1100 Longworth House Office BuildingCommittee Members
Jason Smith (MO)
Vern Buchanan (FL)
Adrian Smith (NE)
Mike Kelly (PA)
David Schweikert (AZ)
Darin LaHood (IL)
Jodey Arrington (TX)
Ron Estes (KS)
Lloyd Smucker (PA)
Kevin Hern (OK)
Carol Miller (WV)
Greg Murphy (NC)
David Kustoff (TN)
Brian Fitzpatrick (PA)
Greg Steube (FL)
Claudia Tenney (NY)
Michelle Fischbach (MN)
Blake Moore (UT)
Beth Van Duyne (TX)
Randy Feenstra (IA)
Nicole Malliotakis (NY)
Mike Carey (OH)
Rudy Yakym (IN)
Max Miller (OH)
Aaron Bean (FL)
Nathaniel Moran (TX)
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Democrats abandoned rural America. @HouseGOP is putting it first.
The “One Big, Beautiful Bill” expands permanent Death Tax relief, protecting over 2 million family farms and ranches so families can continue the legacy of their parents and grandparents.
Nearly 700,000 families in Missouri claim the Child Tax Credit.
Allowing this to expire would hurt families that have struggled through 4 years of Bidenflation.
The House version of The One, Big, Beautiful Bill would not only cement the Child Tax Credit, but also enhance it to…
Over 21,000 manufacturing workers and 537 manufacturing businesses call #TX24 home.
The One Big Beautiful Bill protects American manufacturing, and if we do not pass it, we could lose 27,000 jobs, $2.6B in wages, and $5.3B in economic output.
President Trump promised to deliver pro-worker tax policy that delivers tax relief to hard working Americans.
The House passed One, Big, Beautiful Bill does that by delivering an average wage increase of $11,600. ...
The House passed One, Big, Beautiful Bill delivers the LARGEST tax cut to taxpayers making under $50,000 annually.
President Trump promised to deliver for working families and passing this bill will deliver the relief they need after 4 years of Bidenflation. ...
For 4 years, working families struggled with rising costs under Biden’s inflation crisis.
The House passed One, Big, Beautiful Bill would bring relief to these families by raising average family take home pay $13,300. ...
“I would fire the staffer who did that chart”
After Democrats repeatedly tried to interrupt his testimony, Secretary Bessent delivers a master class on the false claims about price increases under President Trump. ...
Passing The One, Big, Beautiful would increase and make permanent the Child Tax Credit.
This is what pro-family tax policy looks like and will ease the burden of Bidenflation for working families. ...
When the Democrats were in power, they imposed more regulatory burdens by lowering the 1099-K reporting threshold to require Americans who send as little as $600 on apps like Venmo or PayPal, for items like furniture or concert tickets, to report it to the IRS.
Thankfully, The One, Big, Beautiful Bill REPEALS this burdensome requirement and keeps the IRS from imposing undue barriers to America’s gig economy. ...