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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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June 18, 2025
Working Families Get $1,300 Tax Cut From The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Passed by U.S. House
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America’s working families will keep more of their hard-earned income with an average $1,300 tax cut compared to…
June 17, 2025Main Street’s Number One Concern Is Taxes. The One Big Beautiful Bill Cuts Them.
Washington, D.C. – A recent survey shows that despite their rising optimism, Main Street businesses are still worried about higher taxes…
June 17, 2025Rep. Estes Op-Ed: Taxing Countries That Are Targeting US Companies Isn’t ‘Revenge’
By: Rep. Ron Estes (KS-04)Bloomberg Tax Foreign countries have been seeking ways to pilfer our tax base under the guise…
June 16, 2025The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Empowers American Patients with More Affordable Health Care Choices
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Individuals and families will save on health care expenses and have more coverage options that better fit…
June 16, 2025Five Key Moments: Hearing on Modernizing the Chafee Program to Help Vulnerable Foster Youth Reach Their Full Potential
The John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (“Chafee”) must be modernized to better help foster…
June 13, 2025Six Key Moments: Hearing with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Trump’s economic agenda – lower taxes, fairer trade, and deregulation – will help working class Americans and…
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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 BuildingPast Activities
June 12 2025 Work & Welfare Subcommittee Hearing on Aging Out is Not a Plan: Reimagining Futures for Foster Youth 09:00AM ET Sam Johnson Room, 2020 Rayburn House Office Building June 11 2025 Full Committee Hearing with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent 10:00AM 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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During last week's @waysandmeansgop hearing, I asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about what happens if Congress doesn't pass the #OneBigBeautifulBill.
His answer was crystal clear.
"It would be the largest tax hike in history. It would be a disaster for businesses, for…
The global tax deal isn't just a friendly suggestion. It's a loaded gun aimed at countries that don't join in. It's taxation without representation on steroids, a direct threat to our economic sovereignty.
More from me in @NewsweekOpinion on the OECD's global tax deal ➡️➡️…
“Whether it’s a small business trying to expand, a parent raising kids, or a worker putting in extra hours, this bill says Washington has taken enough. It’s time to give some back.”
Read more in the @ElkhartTruth ⬇️
“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. ...
When the Democrats were in power, they imposed more regulatory burdens by lowering the 1099-K reporting threshold to require Americans who send as little as $600 on apps like Venmo or PayPal, for items like furniture or concert tickets, to report it to the IRS.
Thankfully, The One, Big, Beautiful Bill REPEALS this burdensome requirement and keeps the IRS from imposing undue barriers to America’s gig economy. ...
When the Democrats were in power, they rammed through a massive tax and spending bill that robbed working class Americans with skyrocketing prices in order to give subsidies to the wealthy and well-connected.
Republicans are delivering tax cuts that BENEFIT working class Americans and provide them with the economic certainty they need after 4 years of Bidenflation. ...
As @repmikekelly points out, the Trump tax cuts are set to expire this year.
Not renewing these would usher in the largest tax hike in American history, throw our economy into a tailspin, and spike the unemployment rate.
The One, Big, Beautiful Bill cements the Trump tax cuts and delivers historic tax cuts to ALL Americans. ...
In 2017, Democrats peddled the same lies about the Trump Tax Cuts that they are recycling for The One, Big, Beautiful Bill. They claim this bill will stunt growth, cause inflation, and give tax cuts to the wealthy.
As we saw following the passage of the 2017 Trump tax cuts, wages grew, our economy grew, and working class Americans saw the largest tax cut of any income group.
The One, Big, Beautiful Bill will do the same. ...