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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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Chairman Smith on Economic Reports: Faster Growth, Bigger Paychecks Makes Life More Affordable for Working Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after this week’s economic reports,…
March 13, 2026Millions of Americans Already Have More Money in Their Pockets Thanks to New Trump Tax Cuts
Nearly 45 percent of taxpayers are benefiting from at least one of the No Tax on Tips, Overtime, Social Security,…
March 9, 2026Four Key Moments: Hearing with IRS CEO Frank J. Bisignano
WASHINGTON, D.C. – IRS CEO Frank Bisignano testified that the agency has delivered larger tax refunds at faster speeds in the…
March 6, 2026Smith on Economic Data: Increasing Paychecks are Good News for Working Families
Wages continue to grow faster than inflation, which is at the lowest level in nearly five years. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways…
March 5, 2026Work & Welfare Subcommittee Chairman LaHood Opening Statement: Hearing on Reclaiming “Forgotten” Fraudulent Pandemic Unemployment Funds Frozen by Banks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Work & Welfare Subcommittee Chairman Darin LaHood (IL-16) delivered an opening statement at a…
March 4, 2026Chairman Smith at IRS CEO Hearing: Tax Refunds Show Promise of Working Families Tax Cuts Is Becoming Reality
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following statement at a Committee hearing with…
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Great to do our last visit of the day at the @ChipotleTweets location in Dublin, including a hands-on training session!
In our district, Chipotle has created over 1,100 jobs for hardworking Ohioans.
Thanks to the @HouseGOP working families tax cuts, these workers will see more
Thanks to @HouseGOP, over 92% of Americans will see an average of $1,700 in savings from the Working Families Tax Cut. Every single Democrat voted against it.
On National Working Moms Day, it is a privilege to recognize the incredible women who balance the demands of the workforce with the heart of the home.
Supporting mothers should not just be a once-a-year celebration, because moms work overtime every day. To the moms in Western
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