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House Committee on Ways and Means

Official Website →
45
Members ↓
19
Democrats
26
Republicans
1142
Bills Referred
28
Reports

Leadership

Jason Smith
RMO-8
Chair
Richard E. Neal
DMA-1
Ranking Member

Recent Activity

Sep 2, 2026
Chairman Smith Opening Statement at Hearing on Strategic Partnerships to Secure Critical Resources & Supply Chains: America Cannot Let Communist China Control the Resources Our Economy & National Security Depend On
Sep 1, 2026
Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Hearing on the 30th Anniversary of Welfare Reform
Sep 1, 2026
Work & Welfare Subcommittee Chairman LaHood Opening Statement at Hearing on the 30th Anniversary of Welfare Reform: No Government Program Can Substitute the Stability, Confidence, Purpose, and Connection to Community that Meaningful Work Can Provide
Sep 1, 2026
Chairman Smith on House Floor: Reauthorization of Africa and Haiti Trade Programs Advances America’s Strategic, National Security Interests
Aug 31, 2026
Big, Beautiful Success Story: Republican Policies Push Manufacturing to Four-Year Highs
Aug 26, 2026
Chairman Smith on PCE, GDP Reports: Manufacturing Booms as Core Inflation Holds Steady
Aug 12, 2026
Chairman Smith: Trump Administration Continues to Deliver Permanent Relief for Small Businesses
Aug 12, 2026
Chairman Smith on July CPI Report: Republicans Are Working to Lower Costs and Grow Wages While Democrats Are Pushing More Government Spending and Higher Taxes for Working Families
Aug 10, 2026
Big, Beautiful Success Story: Thanks to Working Families Tax Cuts, 7 Million Children Already Have a Brighter Future Ahead
Aug 7, 2026
Smith on July Jobs Report: Private Sector Keeps Adding Jobs Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts
Aug 5, 2026
Second Tax-Exempt Organ Procurement Organization Under Investigation by Ways & Means Committee Decertified by Trump Administration
Aug 3, 2026
Big, Beautiful Success Story: Report Highlights Manufacturing Investments and Jobs Made Possible by the Working Families Tax Cuts
Jul 30, 2026
Chairman Smith on PCE, GDP Reports: Working Families Are Seeing Bigger Paychecks, America’s Economy Is Growing, and Inflation Is Coming Down
Jul 29, 2026
Chairman Smith Statement on Fed Rate Announcement
Jul 29, 2026
CBO Confirms Democrats’ Inflation Expansion Act Raised Costs for Seniors & Taxpayers By $700 Billion, Protecting Health Care Empires Instead of Patients

Pulled hourly from the committee’s official press feed.

Committee Reports

NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESS OWNERSHIP AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY ACT

2026-02-20ReadGovInfo

BARCODE AUTOMATION FOR REVENUE COLLECTION TO ORGANIZE DISBURSEMENT AND ENHANCE EFFICIENCY ACT

2026-02-20ReadGovInfo

INNOVATE LESS LETHAL TO DE-ESCALATE TAX MODERNIZATION ACT

2026-02-02ReadGovInfo

ENDING IMPROPER PAYMENTS TO DECEASED PEOPLE ACT

2026-01-07ReadGovInfo

TAXPAYER NOTIFICATION AND PRIVACY ACT

2026-01-07ReadGovInfo

Recent Bills (1142)

HR6500passed both2026-09-01

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities. Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of December 11, 2026, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2027 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2027 begins on October 1, 2026. The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2026 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility or additional appropriations for various programs. For example, the CR includes exceptions for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC); Small Business Administration loans; the Disaster Relief Fund; the Indian Health Service; the Department of Justice; and wildfire suppression activities. In addition, the bill extends several expiring authorizations, including authorities and programs related to agriculture, flood insurance, cybersecurity, surface transportation, veterans benefits, housing, defense production, and trade preferences for Haiti and certain countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The bill also includes provisions that temporarily prohibit the implementation of a regulation that revises guidance for federal financial assistance, delay the implementation of certain changes to the statutory definition of hemp, extend the freeze on cost-of-living adjustments for Members of Congress and limits on pay increases for the Vice President and certain senior political appointees, and provide death gratuities to beneficiaries of two Members of Congress who died while in office.

HR10210referred2026-09-01

Doctors Not AI Act of 2026

HR10218referred2026-09-01

Advancing American Innovation Act

HR10194referred2026-08-31

PRO–WORK Act

HR10185referred2026-08-31

Part D Premium Protection Act of 2026

HR10193referred2026-08-31

We Can't Wait Act of 2026

HR10199referred2026-08-31

Sell Your Stocks or Step Down Act

HR10153referred2026-08-27

American Mariner Tax Fairness Act

HR10175referred2026-08-27

Banning Antiquated Duties and Delivering Equitable American Levies (BAD DEAL) Act of 2026

HR9771reported2026-08-27

Stopping Foreign Influence in Elections Act of 2026

The proposal would add financial penalties under tax law for political committees and organizations that knowingly accept money or donations from foreign sources. These penalties would apply to campaign groups, political parties, and related organizations that violate the existing ban on foreign campaign contributions. The measure aims to strengthen enforcement against foreign interference in U.S. elections by making it more costly for political groups to accept prohibited foreign funds.

HR9722referred2026-08-27

Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act of 2026

Religious organizations would receive the same tax benefits and exemptions as secular nonprofits, and the government would be prohibited from denying tax-exempt status based on religious beliefs or practices. The bill would affect churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, and other faith-based groups that currently navigate complex rules about what activities qualify for tax breaks. This change would apply to both federal tax law and how the IRS enforces these rules.

HR10157referred2026-08-27

Freedom to Home Distill Act

HR9772referred2026-08-27

Foreign Funding Transparency Act

Tax-exempt organizations like charities and nonprofits would be required to disclose any money they receive from foreign sources to the Internal Revenue Service. This transparency requirement would help the government track foreign funding flowing into American nonprofits and ensure these organizations are following tax rules. The change would affect thousands of charities, foundations, and other tax-exempt groups that currently operate without disclosing their international funding sources.

HR10147referred2026-08-24

To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule for the United States to establish a new subheading in chapter 39 for silicone prosthetics for women who are breast cancer survivors and a new subheading in chapter 90 for mastectomy bras.

HR10148referred2026-08-24

Safeguarding America’s Nonprofits Act

HR10133referred2026-08-20

Fair Prescription Pricing Act of 2026

HR10087referred2026-08-13

Cancer Care Planning and Communications Act

Cancer Care Planning and Communications Act This bill provides for Medicare coverage and payment of cancer care planning and coordination services for individuals who are diagnosed with or treated for cancer, including the development of treatment plans, follow-up care, and any necessary revisions.

HR10102referred2026-08-13

Data Center Community Reinvestment Act of 2026

HR10090referred2026-08-13

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on certain institutions of higher education that allow male participation in female intercollegiate athletic programs or events.

HR10100referred2026-08-13

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Showing 20 of 1142 bills referred to this committee.

Subcommittees (0 active)

All Members (45)

Jason Smith
RMO-8
Richard E. Neal
DMA-1
Aaron Bean
RFL-4
Adrian Smith
RNE-3
Beth Van Duyne
RTX-24
Blake D. Moore
RUT-1
Bradley Scott Schneider
DIL-10
Brendan F. Boyle
DPA-2
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RPA-1
Carol D. Miller
RWV-1
Claudia Tenney
RNY-24
Danny K. Davis
DIL-7
Darin LaHood
RIL-16
David Kustoff
RTN-8
David Schweikert
RAZ-1
Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
DVA-8
Dwight Evans
DPA-3
Gregory F. Murphy
RNC-3
Gwen Moore
DWI-4
Jimmy Gomez
DCA-34
Jimmy Panetta
DCA-19
Jodey C. Arrington
RTX-19
John B. Larson
DCT-1
Judy Chu
DCA-28
Kevin Hern
ROK-1
Linda T. Sánchez
DCA-38
Lloyd Doggett
DTX-37
Lloyd Smucker
RPA-11
Max L. Miller
ROH-7
Michelle Fischbach
RMN-7
Mike Carey
ROH-15
Mike Kelly
RPA-16
Mike Thompson
DCA-4
Nathaniel Moran
RTX-1
Nicole Malliotakis
RNY-11
Randy Feenstra
RIA-4
Ron Estes
RKS-4
Rudy Yakym III
RIN-2
Stacey E. Plaskett
DVI
Steven Horsford
DNV-4
Suzan K. DelBene
DWA-1
Terri A. Sewell
DAL-7
Thomas R. Suozzi
DNY-3
Vern Buchanan
RFL-16
W. Gregory Steube
RFL-17

Who funds this committee?

Total campaign contributions received by its 45 members, grouped by industry.

Labor Unions
$6K68%
Progressive Groups
$3K30.7%
Climate & Environment
$790.9%
Abortion Rights
$300.3%

Numbers reflect FEC-reported contributions aggregated over all available election cycles. Total shown: $9K across 4 industries.