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 2, 2025
The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Ends Taxpayer-Funded Health Benefits for Illegal Immigrants
Illegal immigrants will no longer be able to pocket taxpayer-funded benefits meant for American citizens, thanks to The One, Big,…
May 30, 2025Law Enforcement Forced to Halt Investigations of Unemployment Fraud; Senate Action Needed to Stop “Get Out of Jail Free” Cards for Criminals
It has been over two months since the statute of limitations to prosecute criminals who stole billions in COVID-era unemployment…
May 30, 2025Smith: The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Puts Money in Workers’ Pocket Stolen by Inflation
“The One, Big, Beautiful Bill will give the average family a $1,300 tax cut from their current taxes to help…
May 28, 2025Who Benefits: The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Gives Seniors New Tax Relief
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The One, Big, Beautiful Bill fulfills President Trump’s promise to seniors and provides welcome tax relief after four…
May 27, 2025Chairman Smith, Buchanan, Schweikert Statements on the Trump Administration’s Expansion of Medicare Advantage Audits
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08), Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Chairman Vern Buchanan (FL-13), and…
May 26, 2025Chairman Smith Statement on Passing of Former Ways and Means Chairman Charlie Rangel
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the news of former Ways and Means Chairman Charlie Rangel’s (NY-13) passing, Ways and Means Chairman…
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May 13 2025 Full Committee Markup of Legislative proposals to comply with the reconciliation directive included in section 2001 of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, H. Con. Res. 14. 02:30PM ET 1100 Longworth House Office Building April 9 2025 Full Committee Hearing on the Trump Administration’s 2025 Trade Policy Agenda with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer 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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