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 1, 2025
Chairman 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…
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…
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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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The Senate has taken the next significant step in delivering President Trump’s economic agenda of historic tax relief for American workers, families, farmers, and small businesses.
.@POTUS promised the American people that the One Big Beautiful Bill would be signed by July 4th. 🇺🇸
We cannot let them down. Congress needs to get this bill to the President’s desk.
We have some work to do, but the House is ready to PASS this bill and join President Trump this week for a BIG, BEAUTIFUL signing ceremony on the 249th anniversary of our nation's Independence!
The Senate has taken the next significant step in delivering President Trump’s economic agenda of historic tax relief for American workers, families, farmers, and small businesses. ...
President Trump promised to deliver pro-worker tax policy that delivers tax relief to hard working Americans.
The House passed One, Big, Beautiful Bill does that by delivering an average wage increase of $11,600. ...
The House passed One, Big, Beautiful Bill delivers the LARGEST tax cut to taxpayers making under $50,000 annually.
President Trump promised to deliver for working families and passing this bill will deliver the relief they need after 4 years of Bidenflation. ...
For 4 years, working families struggled with rising costs under Biden’s inflation crisis.
The House passed One, Big, Beautiful Bill would bring relief to these families by raising average family take home pay $13,300. ...
“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.
This is what pro-family tax policy looks like and will ease the burden of Bidenflation for working families. ...