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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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Big, Beautiful Success Story: Thanks to Working Families Tax Cuts, 7 Million Children Already Have a Brighter Future Ahead
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Working Families Tax Cuts are giving millions of American children a head start on saving for…
August 7, 2026Smith on July Jobs Report: Private Sector Keeps Adding Jobs Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after the Bureau of Labor…
August 5, 2026Second Tax-Exempt Organ Procurement Organization Under Investigation by Ways & Means Committee Decertified by Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Network for Hope – an organ procurement organization (OPO) that has been under investigation by the Ways…
August 3, 2026Big, Beautiful Success Story: Report Highlights Manufacturing Investments and Jobs Made Possible by the Working Families Tax Cuts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A recently released report from the National Association of Manufacturers profiles 50 manufacturers – one in every…
July 30, 2026Chairman Smith on PCE, GDP Reports: Working Families Are Seeing Bigger Paychecks, America’s Economy Is Growing, and Inflation Is Coming Down
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after the release of the…
July 29, 2026Chairman Smith Statement on Fed Rate Announcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after the Federal Open Market…
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This past week, I travelled throughout God’s Country and heard from the farmers and producers who feed America.
One thing I consistently heard was that Southeast Missouri is better off thanks to the leadership of President Trump.
HHS’s decision to decertify Network for Hope is a direct result of Congress's investigation that uncovered a troubling pattern of misconduct and abuse. It’s proof that our oversight is working and delivering real accountability.
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I met with members of North Platte’s Economic Development Board and Board of Directors to learn how the pro-growth, pro-business policies in the Working Families Tax Cuts are helping them build a brighter future for their community. Thanks for having me!
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