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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November 21, 2024
House Passes Ways & Means Bill Ending Tax-Exempt Support for Terrorism & Tax Penalties for American Hostages
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives overcame a Democrat blockade and passed bipartisan Ways and Means legislation that…
November 21, 2024Trump Tax Cuts Expiration Would Force Small Businesses to Pay Higher Tax Rate Than Communist China
26 million businesses could see their federal tax rate climb to 43.4 percent. WASHINGTON, D.C. – American small businesses could be…
November 21, 2024Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Floor Debate on the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
As prepared for delivery. “I rise today in support of H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American…
November 20, 2024Chairman Smith: Ending Taxpayer Subsidies for Terrorist Organizations Shouldn’t Be Hard
WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) must immediately revoke the tax-exempt status of the Alliance for Global Justice (the…
November 19, 2024Build Back Better’s Welfare for the Wealthy Formed Foundation of Inflation Reduction Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democrats, unsatisfied with sparking an inflation crisis with their $2 trillion so-called stimulus in March 2021, pushed to…
November 18, 2024Fact Sheet: Key Moments from Ways and Means Republicans’ Oversight of the Biden-Harris Administration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Without the robust oversight conducted by Ways and Means Republicans during the 118th Congress, the American people…
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September 24 2024 Full Committee Hearing on Reforming Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): States’ Misuse of Welfare Funds Leaves Poor Families Behind 10:15AM ET 1100 Longworth House Office Building September 20 2024 Trade Subcommittee Hearing on Protecting American Innovation by Establishing and Enforcing Strong Digital Trade Rules 09:00AM 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)
Brad Wenstrup (OH)
Jodey Arrington (TX)
Drew Ferguson (GA)
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)
Michelle Steel (CA)
Beth Van Duyne (TX)
Randy Feenstra (IA)
Nicole Malliotakis (NY)
Mike Carey (OH)
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“Without action, the average family of four will have to pay the equivalent of nine weeks of groceries in higher taxes.” - Ways and Means Committee Chairman @RepJasonSmith
We are on the brink of the largest tax hike in our nation’s history, and as the Lead of the…
Through 120+ events across 20 states, @WaysandMeansGOP has heard from Americans firsthand about the need to preserve and expand the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
We remain committed to working with President Trump to lower taxes for all hardworking Americans
If the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expires, Iowa taxpayers would face a 25% tax hike.
I'm working with my @WaysandMeansGOP colleagues and President Trump to extend these tax cuts for our families, farmers, and businesses and grow our economy!
WATCH: The Biden-Harris Administration’s plan to let the Trump tax cuts expire would result in the largest tax hike in U.S. history.
Ways & Means Republican Tax Teams have held over 120 events across 20 states to hear ideas for how Congress can take action to protect families, workers, and small businesses from the Biden-Harris tax hike. ...
Under the Biden-Harris Administration, Americans are struggling.
If Democrats get their way and the Trump tax cuts expire, EVERY American will be hit with a tax hike, one they cannot afford. ...
In August, the Ways and Means Committee traveled to the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa to hear from working Americans about how to build on the success of pro-growth and pro-worker tax policy. ...
Ways and Means Republican Tax Teams have been hard at work meeting with American workers and job creators to discuss the success of the 2017 Trump tax cuts and identify tax policy ideas to protect Americans from a massive tax hike in 2025. ...
Excessive Washington red tape forces state child welfare programs to spend more time on paperwork instead of helping children.
In fact, these rules do NOTHING to increase accountability or outcomes for how these programs perform, as one witness testified today. ...
Relatives are an important source of care for kids who can’t live with their parents.
Too often, these caregivers are overlooked and don’t get the support they need.
One kinship provider shared that she faced an “uphill battle” getting help for her sister. ...