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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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I appreciated hearing from Commissioner Bisignano in the Social Security and Work & Welfare Subcommittee Hearing on cyberattacks and the modernization of our Social Security records. Half of all medical records received by state disability determination services are received via…

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With housing prices skyrocketing, we must provide relief for families seeking to own a home.

The “One Big, Beautiful Bill” includes my Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act, which restores and expands the mortgage insurance tax deduction.

I have sounded the alarm about harmful digital tax and trade practices in countless @WaysandMeansGOP hearings. President Trump has also made leveling the playing field for digital services a key part of his trade agenda.

Last week, Canada agreed to rescind their harmful digital…

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“The One, Big, Beautiful Bill represents the biggest tax cut for working families, farmers, and small businesses in American history.” - Chairman Jason Smith ...

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The House just passed the most pro-family, pro-farmer, pro-Main Street, pro-worker, and pro-growth bill in American history: The One, Big, Beautiful Bill.

This bill is now headed to President Trump’s desk just in time for the 4th of July!
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The Ways and Means Committee has been working for this moment for years.

We traveled across the country to hear directly from Americans about how to build on the success of the 2017 Trump tax cuts that benefitted workers, families, farmers, and small businesses.

The One, Big, Beautiful Bill is for them.
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“All we needed was a new President. The One, Big, Beautiful Bill permanently secures our border.” ...

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“This is the largest tax cut in American history for families, farmers, workers, and small businesses.” ...

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“Today, thanks to the hard work of Ways and Means Republicans, we will make the 2017 Trump tax cuts permanent.” ...

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