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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June 30, 2025
President 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…
June 27, 2025Chairman Smith: The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Is the Tax Relief American Families Need
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after the May reading…
June 27, 2025Chairman Smith: G7 Agreement Is an America First Victory
Washington, D.C. – Following the Department of Treasury’s announcement of a G7 agreed framework on international taxes that respects existing U.S….
June 26, 2025Chairman Smith and Chairman Crapo Applaud Trump Admin for G7 International Tax Agreement Protecting American Workers and Businesses
Washington, D.C. – After Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced an international tax agreement, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith…
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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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“I would fire the staffer who did that chart”
After Democrats repeatedly tried to interrupt his testimony, Secretary Bessent delivers a master class on the false claims about price increases under President Trump. ...
Passing The One, Big, Beautiful would increase and make permanent the Child Tax Credit.
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