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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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Tax Subcommittee Chairman Kelly Opening Statement: Republicans Delivered Tax Relief Targeted to Hardworking Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Tax Subcommittee Chairman Mike Kelly (PA-16) delivered the following opening statement at a hearing…
May 19, 2026Bipartisan Legislation Protecting Taxpayer Due Process Rights Approved by House
WASHINGTON, D.C. – American taxpayers will be assured their day in court should they have a dispute with the Internal…
May 19, 2026Historic Bipartisan Legislation Championing Foster Youth Approved by House
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America’s foster youth aging out of the child welfare system will have more support and greater opportunities…
May 19, 2026Chairman Smith on House Floor: Bipartisan Reforms Improve Outcomes for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following statement during debate in the U.S….
May 19, 2026What They Are Saying: Broad Coalition Backs Historic Bipartisan Reforms to Support Long-Term Success for Transition-Age Foster Youth
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the U.S. House of Representatives consideration of the Fostering the Future Act – historic, bipartisan legislation…
May 13, 2026Chairman Smith Applauds Confirmation of Kevin Warsh as New Chair of Federal Reserve
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed…
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Today, the Tax Subcommittee will hold a hearing on how the Working Families Tax Cuts delivered real, meaningful relief to hardworking Americans and helped families keep more of what they earn during tax season.
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🇺🇸 @POTUS and @HouseGOP know Americans should keep more of their hard-earned money.
That is why we passed the Working Families Tax Cuts to cut taxes for every income level and deliver No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Overtime!
“I want to give special thanks to our nation’s First Lady Melania Trump who has been an outspoken champion for foster youth through her Fostering the Future initiative. Truly, she is voice for the voiceless.” - @RepJasonSmith
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