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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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January 2, 2025
Trump Tax Cuts Revived American Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Under President Trump, America experienced a manufacturing boom powered by the pro-growth 2017 tax reforms. Policies like 100…
December 31, 2024Smith Warns Biden Officials to Steer Clear of Politicizing Social Security with Lame Duck Appointment
Washington, D.C. – With the Biden Administration blitzing the federal government with lame duck appointments and rulemakings that inject politics into…
December 31, 2024Social Security Administration Finally Implements Policy to Help Prevent Rampant Overpayments
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After nearly nine years, and intense oversight from Ways and Means Republicans, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has…
December 31, 2024Smith: America Will Not Tolerate Chinese Cyber Attacks
Washington, D.C. – Following public reporting that one of China’s intelligence agencies hacked the U.S. Treasury Department, U.S. House Committee on…
December 30, 2024VIDEO: How the Trump Tax Cuts Sharpened America’s Competitive Edge
In a new video released today, Ways and Means Republicans highlight how the 2017 Trump tax cuts brought in historic revenues and…
December 30, 2024American Taxpayers Targeted with 22 Percent Tax Hike if Trump Tax Cuts Expire
WASHINGTON, D.C. – For the past four years, working families have been paying an inflation tax of over 20 percent thanks…
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Past Activities
September 24 2024 Full Committee Hearing on Reforming Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): States’ Misuse of Welfare Funds Leaves Poor Families Behind 10:15AM ET 1100 Longworth House Office Building September 20 2024 Trade Subcommittee Hearing on Protecting American Innovation by Establishing and Enforcing Strong Digital Trade Rules 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)
Brad Wenstrup (OH)
Jodey Arrington (TX)
Drew Ferguson (GA)
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)
Michelle Steel (CA)
Beth Van Duyne (TX)
Randy Feenstra (IA)
Nicole Malliotakis (NY)
Mike Carey (OH)
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The IRS acted without Congressional authorization and created a new tax program out of thin air -- appointing the IRS as tax preparer, filer, and auditor.
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WATCH: The Biden-Harris Administration’s plan to let the Trump tax cuts expire would result in the largest tax hike in U.S. history.
Ways & Means Republican Tax Teams have held over 120 events across 20 states to hear ideas for how Congress can take action to protect families, workers, and small businesses from the Biden-Harris tax hike. ...
Under the Biden-Harris Administration, Americans are struggling.
If Democrats get their way and the Trump tax cuts expire, EVERY American will be hit with a tax hike, one they cannot afford. ...
In August, the Ways and Means Committee traveled to the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa to hear from working Americans about how to build on the success of pro-growth and pro-worker tax policy. ...
Ways and Means Republican Tax Teams have been hard at work meeting with American workers and job creators to discuss the success of the 2017 Trump tax cuts and identify tax policy ideas to protect Americans from a massive tax hike in 2025. ...
Excessive Washington red tape forces state child welfare programs to spend more time on paperwork instead of helping children.
In fact, these rules do NOTHING to increase accountability or outcomes for how these programs perform, as one witness testified today. ...
Relatives are an important source of care for kids who can’t live with their parents.
Too often, these caregivers are overlooked and don’t get the support they need.
One kinship provider shared that she faced an “uphill battle” getting help for her sister. ...