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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April 28, 2025
Ways and Means Republican Members Share Commitment to Value-Based Health Care and Outline Priorities For Medicare Innovation Hub
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) should return to its core mission and partner with the…
April 28, 2025Chairman Smith Leads Bipartisan Delegation to Reinforce U.S.-Latin American Trade, Strategic Partnerships
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) led a bipartisan congressional delegation to Brazil, Panama, El…
April 21, 2025STUDY: Extending Trump Tax Cuts Would Boost Jobs, Wages, and Economic Growth
A new study from the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) confirms what working families and small business owners have long…
April 17, 2025Ways & Means Members Call for More Coverage of Chronic Disease Treatments under High-Deductible Health Plans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) needs to update and expand the list of services and treatments for chronic…
April 16, 2025Ways & Means Seeks Public Input on Tax-Exempt Organ Procurement Organizations: Potential Violations of Medicare Reimbursement Rules, Misallocation of Resources, and Abuses of U.S. Tax Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Ways and Means Committee has issued a public call for information as part of a Committee…
April 15, 2025Chairman Smith on Tax Day: Republicans Are Ready to Deliver on an America First Tax Policy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Days after Congress took a major step in unlocking the reconciliation process to provide tax relief for working…
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April 9 2025 Full Committee Hearing on the Trump Administration’s 2025 Trade Policy Agenda with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer 10:00AM ET 1100 Longworth House Office Building April 8 2025 Work & Welfare Subcommittee Hearing on Government Watchdog Findings: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program In Need of Reform, Better State Accountability, and Fraud Protection 02:00PM ET Sam Johnson Room, 2020 Rayburn 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 2017 Trump tax cuts brought tax incentives and relief to working families and small businesses that allowed them to flourish.
As they are set to expire this year, Congress needs to deliver the certainty that they will not see a tax hike. ...
Hearing Highlights: Top 5 Photos from our Full Committee Hearing on the Trump Administration’s 2025 Trade Policy Agenda with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer ...
The March CPI report showed core inflation falling to the lowest level in four years.
President Trump’s agenda will bring back prosperity to the working class, farmers, and small businesses, and restore American economic strength and leadership. ...
President Trump’s tariffs have already yielded historic investment in America.
For example, auto tariffs have caused a company to increase auto production jobs in the United States and has kept another company - set to shift production elsewhere - here in America. ...
If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that we cannot allow our medical supply chains to be dependent on nations like China.
The Trump Administration is working to reshore pharmaceutical production and secure our medical supply chains. ...
Other countries shouldn’t get to free ride on our trade agreements with Mexico and Canada.
The Trump Administration is working to ensure countries outside of USMCA don’t use Canada or Mexico as an “export platform” to get their products into the US while continuing to treat American workers and manufacturers unfairly. ...