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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: A Complete and Total Victory for Conservatives
Republicans combatted fraud, repealed taxes on the Second Amendment, canceled $500 billion in green corporate welfare, stopped taxpayer-funded benefits for…
April 3, 2026Chairman Smith on Jobs Report: Trump Economy Continues to Defy Expectations, Deliver for Working Families
Jobs report shows 178,000 new jobs, including 15,000 new manufacturing jobs and 26,000 new construction jobs, and falling unemployment rate. …
April 1, 2026No Tax on Tips: Real, Targeted Relief for the Working Class
WASHINGTON, D.C. – No Tax on Tips is allowing America’s tipped workers to keep more of their hard-earned money instead of…
March 30, 2026Ways & Means Investigation Leads to Tax-Exempt Organization Cutting Ties with Terrorist-Affiliated Group
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA), an American-based nonprofit that has been under investigation by the Ways and Means…
March 25, 2026Ways and Means Approves Bipartisan Tax Relief For Vulnerable Americans, Key Reforms to Make IRS More Taxpayer Friendly
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Natural disaster victims and survivors of sexual assault will receive much needed tax relief, pre-school teachers will…
March 25, 2026Four Key Moments: Hearing on Advancing America’s Interests at the World Trade Organization’s 14th Ministerial Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The World Trade Organization (WTO) 14th Ministerial Conference in Cameroon will provide opportunities to advance U.S. trade priorities….
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This year, small businesses across Ohio and America are keeping more of what they earn thanks to @HouseGOP's Working Families Tax Cuts!
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Congress delivered real health care reforms through the Working Families Tax Cuts—lowering costs, expanding access, and strengthening rural care. From telehealth to Health Savings Accounts, we’re putting patients first and making care work better for families across East Texas.
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