Ways & Means History
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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July 2, 2025
The One, Big, Beautiful Bill is an Economic Lifeline for Working Families
House Republicans are delivering historic relief for working families through President Trump’s One Big, Beautiful Bill, which locks in the…
July 1, 2025Chairman Smith at Rules Committee: The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Delivers Historic Tax Relief for Blue Collar Workers, Middle-Class Families, Farmers, & Small Businesses
Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks at a Rules Committee meeting considering The…
July 1, 2025Smith Statement on Senate Passage of President Trump’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after the Senate passed President Trump’s One, Big,…
June 30, 2025President Trump’s Tax and Trade Negotiations Notch Another Win for America
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after Canada agreed to drop…
June 30, 2025Four Key Moments from the Social Security and Work & Welfare Joint Subcommittee Hearing with Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has already seen significant improvements in efficiency, customer service, and implementation of key legislation following…
June 27, 2025ICYMI: Chairman Smith on Mornings with Maria: The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Is Going to be a “Mega Boost to the Economy”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business today to tout…
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July 9 2025 Oversight Subcommittee Hearing on Making America the Crypto Capital of the World: Ensuring Digital Asset Policy Built for the 21st Century 09:00AM ET 1100 Longworth House Office Building July 9 2025 Joint Social Security and Work & Welfare Subcommittee Hearing on Untapped Talent in America: Removing Barriers to Work and Supporting Opportunity for Individuals with Disabilities 02:00PM ET 1100 Longworth House Office BuildingPast Activities
June 25 2025 Joint Social Security and Work & Welfare Subcommittee Hearing with the Commissioner of Social Security, Frank J. Bisignano 02:00PM ET 1100 Longworth House Office Building June 25 2025 Health Subcommittee Hearing on Health at Your Fingertips: Harnessing the Power of Digital Health Data 09:00AM ET 1100 Longworth 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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