Today, House Republicans are returning to Washington from their districts to continue advancing solutions to our nation's biggest challenges. Throughout August, Ways and Means Members spoke directly to people across their communities about our Better Way agenda to reform our broken tax code, improve our healthcare system, and help lift people out of poverty. Here are some highlights of our ...

At the start of 2016, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) laid out an ambitious, pro-growth agenda that included: Tax reforms to boost investment and job creation; Welfare reforms to help more people join the workforce and achieve the ...

This week, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) joined Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and other Republican leaders at House of Help City of Hope – an alcohol and drug treatment center in our nation's capital – to lay out our pro-growth plan that helps lift people out of poverty and ...

WASHINGTON, DC — Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) delivered the following remarks today laying out his vision for the committee as it looks to advance Speaker Ryan’s pro-growth agenda throughout the rest of the 114th Congress. "Let me start by saying it is truly an honor to chair this committee.  And it is even more of an honor to be passed the gavel ...

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, House Ways and Means Human Resources Subcommittee Chairman Charles Boustany (R-LA) delivered the following opening statement during a hearing on lessons learned from welfare reforms in other countries. "Good afternoon. "This hearing is the final hearing in our series on moving America’s families forward. "In ...

Today, the House Ways and Means Human Resources Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Charles Boustany (R-LA), held a hearing on ways to better coordinate welfare programs to serve families in need. At this hearing, Chairman Boustany released a chart highlighting the complexity of the current system, with more than 80 federal anti-poverty programs competing for success.

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, House Ways and Means Human Resources Subcommittee Chairman Charles Boustany (R-LA) delivered the following opening statement during a hearing on better coordinating welfare programs to serve families in need. "Good morning. This hearing is the latest in our series on moving America’s families forward. "In prior hearings we ...

The American idea: the notion that the condition of your birth doesn’t determine the outcome of your life. The notion that—with hard work, determination, and initiative—every American should have an equal chance at independence and success. Unfortunately, our current welfare system is painting a drastically different picture for many Americans. As it ...

Last week, Ways and Means launched a new series highlighting the many different reasons for welfare reform, and why now is the time to get started. Need a refresher? Think over 46 million Americans living in poverty. And though billions of taxpayer dollars are spent annually on our welfare system, ...

Here’s an idea: welfare reform. Though a rewrite of our welfare system is an ambitious goal, too many Americans are trapped in poverty without the opportunity they deserve. So it’s time we do something about it. Right now, dozens of programs spend billions of taxpayer dollars every year to help those who need it most. But they aren’t delivering the results we need. Our system doesn’t ...