As prepared for delivery. "My name is Darin LaHood and I represent Illinois’ 16th District, covering much of the central and northwestern parts of the state.   "Republicans secured a major victory by strengthening work requirements in the direct cash assistance portion of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program as part of the Fiscal Responsibility ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement applauding bipartisan passage of H.R. 1163, the Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act – legislation to recover fraudulent unemployment payments, improve program integrity to prevent future fraud, and give states the tools needed to prosecute the ...

WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, the House Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Work and Welfare held a hearing to discuss the United States’ broken welfare system, specifically looking at the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and ways to provide more opportunities for individuals to experience the dignity of work and build a more prosperous future ...

As prepared for delivery.   "Chairman LaHood, Ranking Member Davis – I’m pleased to join you for the first hearing of the Work and Welfare Subcommittee in the 118th Congress. This is a first step in ensuring that welfare programs work for America’s families by helping lift them out of poverty instead of keeping them trapped.

As prepared for delivery.   "Good afternoon and welcome. I want to thank everyone for joining us for today’s important hearing on how we can restore work requirements to lift more Americans out of poverty.   "My name is Darin LaHood and I represent Illinois’ 16th District, covering much of the central and northwestern parts of the ...

By Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) The Hill The past two years have been particularly tough for working families. The price of everyday ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) joined CNBC’s “Power Lunch” to discuss tariffs, trade, taxes, Social Security, and the economy.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) joined “The Hugh Hewitt Show” to discuss the

What: Full Committee on Ways and Means Markup Where: 1100 Longworth House Office Building When: Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 2:00 PM   The Committee will consider the following: Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services (JOBS) for Success Act (

WASHINGTON, D.C – Yesterday, House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) joined S.E. Cupp on HLN’s “S.E. Cupp Unfiltered” to discuss the work that the ...