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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Ways 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….
March 25, 2026Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Bipartisan Legislation Helps Vulnerable Americans and Modernizes the IRS to Better Serve Taxpayers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following opening statement at a markup of…
March 20, 2026Working Families Tax Cuts Keeps Family Farming Alive and Growing in America
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rural America is already seeing the benefits of the Working Families Tax Cuts, legislation shaped by the experiences…
March 20, 2026Four Key Moments: Hearing on Improving Kidney Health Through Better Prevention and Innovative Treatment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Medicare’s coverage and reimbursement policies for chronic kidney disease (CKD), and its most severe form, end-stage renal disease…
March 20, 2026Ways & Means Members Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize the Chafee Foster Care Program to Improve Outcomes for Vulnerable Youth
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Members have introduced legislation to modernize the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program…
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Today, the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act passed unanimously through @WaysandMeansGOP, ensuring survivors of sexual assault can receive their settlements tax-free.
Survivors have endured unimaginable trauma. This bill amends the tax code to deliver the fairness and justice
Today, the @WaysandMeansGOP advanced my commonsense legislation with @RepThompson, the IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act. Our bill ensures fairness and accountability in our Nation's tax system.
Ensuring the integrity of our tax laws is a win for American taxpayers and
This tax season, we eliminated taxes on most overtime pay—benefiting nearly 80 million hourly workers and boosting take-home pay by $1,400. It’s such a popular tax cut that I’ve introduced legislation to extend this deduction to more American workers to put more money back in
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