Ways & Means
With its broad jurisdiction, the Ways and Means Committee impacts our pocketbooks, and in turn, nearly every aspect of our daily lives. The countries where Nebraskans can buy and sell goods, the taxes we pay, and the Social Security benefits some may receive are just a handful of the topics which fall under the committee's influence.
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) was named Chairman of the Trade Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee. Smith released the following statement:
Just two weeks from the start of tax filing season, an efficient and functioning Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has never been more important. The overwhelming majority of Americans pay their taxes; however, 90 percent of the $80 billion in new IRS funding in the Inflation Act would pave the way for more audits on working class families.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA) released the following statement after the House passed H.R.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, released the following statement after Representative Jason Smith (R-MO) was elected by the Steering Committee to serve as Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means:
This week, we officially gaveled in the 118th Congress. With Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House, I know House Republicans will deliver on our Commitment to America to restore a government that’s accountable, a nation that’s safe, an economy that’s strong, and a future that’s free.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement after the Biden administration announced it was delaying enforcement of its new 1099-K income reporting threshold for one year:
Christmas is going to look different for many Americans because of ongoing supply chain challenges and soaring inflation. We have seen shortages of items such as appliances, jewelry, electronics, holiday food items such as turkey, and even Christmas lights and trees.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Dan Kildee (D-MI) led members of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee in a letter to United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai.