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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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Working Families Tax Cuts Boost Small Businesses with Permanent Tax Relief, More Certainty
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Small businesses can breathe easier thanks to permanent, expanded tax relief provided in the Working Families Tax Cuts….
April 22, 2026Chairman Smith Opening Statement at Hearing with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer: America Must Continue Tearing Down Trade Barriers That Hurt American Producers and Workers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following opening statement at a hearing with…
April 21, 2026What They Are Saying: Ways and Means Legislation Provides Key Supports for Survivors of Sexual Assault and Natural Disasters, Early-Childhood Educators, & Taxpayers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Vulnerable Americans, educators, and those looking for better customer service from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will…
April 21, 2026Seven Key Moments: Hearing with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Republicans emphasized the importance of expanding access to health care for Americans – particularly…
April 21, 2026Chairman Smith Opening Statement at Medicare Fraud Hearing: Democrat Governors and States Let Fraud Schemes Fester and Even Encouraged Them For Years
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following opening statement at a hearing on…
April 16, 2026President Trump’s Las Vegas Visit Highlights Huge Wins for Hardworking Americans
President’s visit comes after the Ways and Means Committee traveled last July to Las Vegas, the birthplace of No Tax…
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Canada is refusing to negotiate in good faith while they discriminate against U.S. producers by:
❌ Restricting Dairy market access.
❌ Banning U.S. wine from shelves.
❌ Prohibiting bulk fresh produce imports.
Enough with the games. Canada must come to the table & negotiate.
Under Biden: manufacturing wages dropped $830.
Under Trump: up $2,400 in ONE year.
Overtime hours ⬆️
Productivity ⬆️
Manufacturing jobs — finally growing again 📈.
No longer is America turning a blind eye to unfair trade policies that have harmed our companies and workers.
In today’s @WaysandMeansGOP hearing, I spoke with @USTradeRep Greer about fighting for fairer trade that benefits American workers and manufacturing.
Together, @POTUS
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