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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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May 12, 2025
The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Delivers on President Trump’s Priorities to Restore and Expand Trump-Era Growth and Relief for Families, Workers, and Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, the Ways and Means Committee will markup “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” delivering on President…
May 9, 2025Chairman Smith Statement on Ways and Means Markup of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after announcement of the Committee’s…
May 9, 2025Smith: “Under President Trump, our farmers and ranchers finally have a leader in the White House that fights for them.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced…
May 7, 2025Smith: Trump Tax Cuts Will Help Families, Small Businesses Harmed By Biden-era Interest Rate Hikes
“Extending the Trump tax cuts will bring much needed relief to the working families, small businesses, and manufacturers harmed by…
May 7, 2025Ways & Means Republicans Invite SSA Commissioner Bisignano to Testify on Trump Administration Efforts to Improve and Modernize Service
The longstanding challenges facing the Social Security Administration (SSA), such as disconnected phone calls and long wait times, underscore the…
May 6, 2025ICYMI: Chairman Smith on Fox News Sunday: Working Families, Small Businesses, and Farmers are the Priority in this Tax Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an interview with Shannon Bream on Fox News Sunday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08)…
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April 9 2025 Full Committee Hearing on the Trump Administration’s 2025 Trade Policy Agenda with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer 10:00AM ET 1100 Longworth House Office Building April 8 2025 Work & Welfare Subcommittee Hearing on Government Watchdog Findings: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program In Need of Reform, Better State Accountability, and Fraud Protection 02:00PM ET Sam Johnson Room, 2020 Rayburn House Office BuildingCommittee Members
Jason Smith (MO)
Vern Buchanan (FL)
Adrian Smith (NE)
Mike Kelly (PA)
David Schweikert (AZ)
Darin LaHood (IL)
Jodey Arrington (TX)
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)
Beth Van Duyne (TX)
Randy Feenstra (IA)
Nicole Malliotakis (NY)
Mike Carey (OH)
Rudy Yakym (IN)
Max Miller (OH)
Aaron Bean (FL)
Nathaniel Moran (TX)
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